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Anyone own a Stihl or Husqvarna clone chainsaw?
Posted on 8/9/25 at 8:41 am
Posted on 8/9/25 at 8:41 am
Looking for a decent Stihl MS 271 Farm Boss clone. Looking at a Neo-tec NCS 6200A. Anyone here own a Neo-tec or other clone brand that they would reccommend.
Just needing a reliable saw around the home to remove felled trees and such after storms. Not wanting to pay a premium price for a saw that might get used 1-2 times a year.
Just needing a reliable saw around the home to remove felled trees and such after storms. Not wanting to pay a premium price for a saw that might get used 1-2 times a year.
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Posted on 8/9/25 at 8:58 am to Crappieman
I really like the electric chainsaws for minimal use. No gunked carb or bad gas. I have the kobalt and have broken a few (but Lowe’s honors warranty within a year).
There are probably more reliable brands but it matches the rest of my 40V tools. We do quite a bit of chainsaw work with those, up to 6 hours a day and haven’t had many issues.
There are probably more reliable brands but it matches the rest of my 40V tools. We do quite a bit of chainsaw work with those, up to 6 hours a day and haven’t had many issues.
Posted on 8/9/25 at 9:01 am to Crappieman
I agree with electric. Especially if it's going to sit up for some time. This green works looks decent.
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Posted on 8/9/25 at 9:02 am to Crappieman
I don't have experience with any clones but on our ranch we've gotten away from buying any new Stihl saws after having reliability issues with them. I don't have any Huskies so can't comment.
We've gone to Echo over the last few years and are happy with them so far. The rationale was that even if reliability was no better at least I was paying less but so far we haven't had any issues. We're not doing any logging by any stretch but they get used a lot as we're clearing downed timber routinely and cutting firewood for cool weather.
We've gone to Echo over the last few years and are happy with them so far. The rationale was that even if reliability was no better at least I was paying less but so far we haven't had any issues. We're not doing any logging by any stretch but they get used a lot as we're clearing downed timber routinely and cutting firewood for cool weather.
Posted on 8/9/25 at 9:02 am to PetroAg
I was going to say battery as well but questioned myself because he said he’d be using it after storms role through which means he may not have electricity to charge batteries up.
Posted on 8/9/25 at 9:43 am to JohnnyT
I second that completely. I have gone to echo for all my lawn tools and chainsaws and they have been great.
Posted on 8/9/25 at 10:09 am to GREENHEAD22
My CS590 can sit for longer than a year And start right up. It's incredible.
Posted on 8/9/25 at 11:08 am to Crappieman
Friend has one I’ve ran. Copy of the Stihl 660 I believe. Took a little tuning but it’s a beast.
Posted on 8/9/25 at 11:26 am to Cypressknee
Know what brand? A Vevor?
Posted on 8/9/25 at 12:58 pm to LEASTBAY
My experience also; the Timber Wolf is quite a saw.
Posted on 8/9/25 at 2:05 pm to Crappieman
Don't risk it, they are cheap knock-offs for a reason and also come out of the same shops that attempt to sell fraudulent versions of Stihl and Husqvarna saws. They don't meet required safety standards, things like how the handles are attached or the chain brake functions don't hold up and I certainly don't want such a thing coming apart on me no matter how much PPE I'm wearing. The MS271 is a great saw, as is an Echo CS-4920. Reliability is mostly an end-user function, if you aren't properly storing them after use then you are going to have problems no matter what you buy.
Posted on 8/9/25 at 2:09 pm to PetroAg
Got rid of all my stihl equipment and went with kobalt
Posted on 8/9/25 at 3:33 pm to Crappieman
I just buy Stihl chainsaws. Tried others, but had so many problems that I only go to Abita Lumber for chainsaws and for chainsaw service.
Like you, I do not need them all that often, BUT I need these things to work properly when I need them to work.
Abita and Stihl are the answer for me.
Like you, I do not need them all that often, BUT I need these things to work properly when I need them to work.
Abita and Stihl are the answer for me.
Posted on 8/9/25 at 4:03 pm to Rabby
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just buy Stihl chainsaws. Tried others, but had so many problems
After Huricane knocked down trees at my lease in 2021 I went to go get a stihl at a local shop and the guy sold me a shindawia. He swore it was just as good as the stihl. I told him if it didn’t crank on the third try like a stihl I was going to come back and whip his arse.
I keep trufuel in it and it still cranks up on the 3-4 crank and has literally cut over a 100+ trees over 50 in 2021.
My brother went and bought one and no issues with his either.
To the OP it was a 600$ saw not cheap but cheaper than a stihl 50cc and can run a 27in bar but nothing is more frustrating than a shitty saw.
Posted on 8/9/25 at 5:03 pm to Crappieman
Chainsaws are like outboards. Use them or pay to have them fixed when you need them. I have a Stihl Ms 250 that is 20+ yrs old and I do my own maintenance which is limited to a spark plug each year, cleaning and gas filter checks, and of course fresh good non ethanol gas. Still starts on second pull. Parts are east to find.
I still trust Stihl but also know echo supplies alot of parts to Shindaiwa pole saws and they are pretty good.
I still trust Stihl but also know echo supplies alot of parts to Shindaiwa pole saws and they are pretty good.
Posted on 8/9/25 at 10:41 pm to Royalfishing
Ethanol free and a good dose of Stabil Storage
Posted on 8/10/25 at 2:55 am to LEASTBAY
My echo is the same way. It can sit for awhile and still fire right up. My small stihl saw will wear you out trying to get it to start.
Posted on 8/10/25 at 4:30 am to Crappieman
IMO, the key to a saw or other yard equipment is maintenance.
What ever you buy, make sure you get a good chain sharpener, check the air filter, replace the plug every so often, etc.
Way too many people put a saw in the garage and expect it to work after sitting up. It’s good to break it out and run a tank of mix through it occasionally.
We have a farm so I use my saws almost daily, but if I were to sit one up, I’d run it dry or store it with Motomix.
What ever you buy, make sure you get a good chain sharpener, check the air filter, replace the plug every so often, etc.
Way too many people put a saw in the garage and expect it to work after sitting up. It’s good to break it out and run a tank of mix through it occasionally.
We have a farm so I use my saws almost daily, but if I were to sit one up, I’d run it dry or store it with Motomix.
Posted on 8/10/25 at 6:50 am to Crappieman
Just buy an Echo.
I’ve got two Stihl chainsaws, an Echo post hole digger, and an Echo weedeater.
I haven’t used the post hole digger in two years, but I bet I can go out there and start it in a couple cranks.
I only had one issue with my Echo weed eater not starting, and it was due to a mud dauber nest.
I’ve got two Stihl chainsaws, an Echo post hole digger, and an Echo weedeater.
I haven’t used the post hole digger in two years, but I bet I can go out there and start it in a couple cranks.
I only had one issue with my Echo weed eater not starting, and it was due to a mud dauber nest.
Posted on 8/10/25 at 7:26 am to Tear It Up
I got the little echo 12” saw amongst a few others and I love that saw. It can handle most stuff and weighs only 5 pounds. Def great to use on fence lines and such
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