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Chainsaw recommendations needed
Posted on 6/6/21 at 12:07 pm
Posted on 6/6/21 at 12:07 pm
A large oak tree fell and I don’t have a chainsaw. The tree is about 2’ in diameter at its base. TS has Husqvarna saws and a local store has Stihl. Is Stihl the best choice? And what size would be right for this job?
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Posted on 6/6/21 at 12:48 pm to Cblack23
Husqvarna, Stihl, & Echo all have great saws. Buy from a dealer that services the warranty work on them. I purchased an Echo CS-490 from St Gabriel Hardware, and it's been an awesome saw!
Posted on 6/6/21 at 12:51 pm to Cblack23
I am a husky guy but either one will do both are fine BUT a buy an extra chain & file learn how to sharpen your chains it’s easy. Be very careful if you have never been a saw slinger before maybe invest in chainsaw chaps, a chainsaw cut to your leg will be an er visit over 3000 and disfiguring. wear boots gloves long pants eye protection. If you get tired fatigued stop take a break eat drink rest and take your time chainsaws in a novice hands can be damn dangerous. I would go ahead call up some buddies buy beers steaks rent a log splitter cut and split it now fire wood for days
Posted on 6/6/21 at 1:04 pm to Cblack23
Stihls are great, but I have had good lucky with the cheapy Poulan. Has always started, even after sitting for a few years.
Posted on 6/6/21 at 1:18 pm to Cblack23
For one time use maybe a rental might be all you need.
Posted on 6/6/21 at 1:33 pm to Cblack23
Another vote for the Echo CS-490. Bought one last year and it has been a great saw. Lightweight, Starts easy and does everything I want it to.
Posted on 6/6/21 at 2:06 pm to Cblack23
Stihl MS-250
Posted on 6/6/21 at 2:06 pm to Cblack23
If you don't have cutting beyond the tree you mentioned, it may be good to rent one.
Posted on 6/6/21 at 2:18 pm to Macfly
Thanks for all the responses
Posted on 6/6/21 at 3:58 pm to Cblack23
I have a Stihl 025 and a MS391, basically the mid-range homeowner saw and their biggest farm/ranch saw. If I had to have just one it would be an MS362. If that's out of your budget the MS271 FarmBoss is an excellent saw too. I handled an MS500i a few weeks ago, that's a frick-you-money saw 
Posted on 6/6/21 at 6:24 pm to Clames
I have the 362 and can attest to the fact it is a beast, especially after it is broken in. A big step up from my previous farm boss, also a great saw.
Posted on 6/6/21 at 9:08 pm to Cblack23
You can’t go wrong with any of them but Amazon has Chinese knock-offs that are exact replicas of those saws. Something to consider since it doesn’t sound like you will be using it a lot. They have solid reviews on YouTube.
Posted on 6/7/21 at 4:56 am to Cblack23
Ask around......one of your baw friends will have a saw you can borrow for that one day job. Buy him a new chain when you are done & errybody happy.
Posted on 6/7/21 at 5:51 am to sosaysmorvant
quote:... and he may keep you from getting hurt.
Ask around......one of your baw friends
Might be overkill; however asking if a saw is big enough makes me wonder?
This post was edited on 6/7/21 at 5:57 am
Posted on 6/7/21 at 3:12 pm to Cblack23
I have Stihl-250 and 390! The 250 will do what you want... but it might take a little longer. The 390 is a beast!
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