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Is a Stihl Chainsaw worth the money?

Posted on 11/28/18 at 1:00 pm
Posted by StarkRebel
Member since Sep 2014
2176 posts
Posted on 11/28/18 at 1:00 pm
Needing to buy a new chainsaw this coming weekend cause my old one crapped out on me. This chainsaw will be mainly used for cleanup after storms and just simple log cutting for the fire pit. I have had great luck with other Stihl products in the past, just wanted input before I shelled out some green for a Stihl. Thanks
Posted by oleyeller
Vols, Bitch
Member since Oct 2012
32600 posts
Posted on 11/28/18 at 1:03 pm to
still or echo
Posted by Eaux Eaux 7
Lafayette
Member since Jul 2018
60 posts
Posted on 11/28/18 at 1:05 pm to
I've only had 1 chainsaw and it's a Stihl MS250 which has been a great saw. Had it for about 5 years now and it runs and cuts great. Only complaint is the kill switch keeps messing up, a wire comes loose and it wont kill. I have to choke it to kill it. It's happened a bunch of times and I keep bringing it back to fix it and it keeps happening still.
Posted by Motorboat
At the camp
Member since Oct 2007
23966 posts
Posted on 11/28/18 at 1:08 pm to
My Stihl is still working for 10 years. Every now and then it has to get a carb clean or something goes wrong with it, but it will last for a long time.
Posted by taurusjwf
Member since Oct 2008
919 posts
Posted on 11/28/18 at 1:08 pm to
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still or echo
+1

Posted by soileau123
south louisiana
Member since Oct 2015
128 posts
Posted on 11/28/18 at 1:09 pm to
quote:

still or echo


I believe you mean Stihl or Husqvarna...


Ask and professional what they use and it is those 2 none use echo...now weedeaters is a different story
This post was edited on 11/28/18 at 1:13 pm
Posted by Cypressknee
Member since Jul 2017
1451 posts
Posted on 11/28/18 at 1:20 pm to
Yes, they’re worth the money. I’ve been handed down Stihl saws that I’ve passed on which are still running today. I’d buy another in a heartbeat.
Posted by mfiredog
Stonewall
Member since Oct 2016
722 posts
Posted on 11/28/18 at 1:22 pm to
Yes! Use non ethanol gas and good oil. Last years
Posted by Nawlens Gator
louisiana
Member since Sep 2005
5946 posts
Posted on 11/28/18 at 1:29 pm to

All my saws are Stihl.

Posted by Huntinguy
Member since Mar 2011
1851 posts
Posted on 11/28/18 at 1:34 pm to
absolutely
Posted by Hammertime
Will trade dowsing rod for titties
Member since Jan 2012
43031 posts
Posted on 11/28/18 at 1:44 pm to
Short answer....yes
Long answer....hell yes


I've only used and purchased the pro models, so idk about the homeowner and mid-grade units. The pro models are far and away better than any other brand
Posted by sparkinator
Lake Claiborne
Member since Dec 2007
5001 posts
Posted on 11/28/18 at 1:51 pm to
Love my stihl.

Bought a husquvarna from Lowe’s that was a piece of crap. There are some good ones out there but the box store ones aren’t.
Posted by Itismemc
LA
Member since Nov 2008
4788 posts
Posted on 11/28/18 at 2:05 pm to
every penny....

dad has had a m290 for about 10 years that works like a champ

after Michael I had to get one and went with the same saw didn't even flinch dropping 500 on it
Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
Here
Member since Jan 2011
71363 posts
Posted on 11/28/18 at 2:13 pm to
I have a 391 and a 170. Both are about 10 years old with 7ish years of hard use for a mid grade saw. Both look like hell but start on about the 10th pull every time.
Posted by DTRooster
Belle River, La
Member since Dec 2013
8932 posts
Posted on 11/28/18 at 2:30 pm to
Damned straight
Posted by Swampman
North La.
Member since Feb 2016
238 posts
Posted on 11/28/18 at 3:18 pm to
Hands down worth it
Posted by WilsonPickett
St Amant, LA
Member since Oct 2009
1691 posts
Posted on 11/28/18 at 6:28 pm to
Husqvarna is ??! Once was a great saw but they are not what they used to be, they wanna make price point saws to sell at big box stores. Used to take pride in building the best saws but are now slaves to the big box buyers.

Echo on the other hand has revamped their saw lineup and there new products are great. It’s pretty impressive what they are doing.

Not very familiar with stihl at all. Ran a bunch of the Husqvarna & Echo products over the last 20+ years.
Posted by Chuker
St George, Louisiana
Member since Nov 2015
7544 posts
Posted on 11/28/18 at 6:41 pm to
quote:

The pro models are far and away better than any other brand



lol, theres many a logging crew and tree company running husky that would love to check knuckles with you.
Posted by SoFla Tideroller
South Florida
Member since Apr 2010
39538 posts
Posted on 11/28/18 at 6:42 pm to
The Stihl Kombi pole saw is a great piece of gear, too.
Posted by 178cajun
Member since Mar 2008
497 posts
Posted on 11/28/18 at 7:15 pm to
Yes
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