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re: Buying a chainsaw. Is a Stihl the only way to go?
Posted on 2/8/17 at 10:07 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Posted on 2/8/17 at 10:07 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Echo is not bad at all. Especially if you have gift cards lol
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Posted on 2/8/17 at 10:14 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
If this will be your only saw for maintence of 500 acres you want to get a stihl or husky but really a stihl. You are probably going to want to get a fairly nice model. Match the bar size with the timber you will be cutting.
When I replace for customers in Washington and Oregon it's always a stihl.
When I replace for customers in Washington and Oregon it's always a stihl.
Posted on 2/8/17 at 10:32 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
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Will be a lot of use the first 2 years. After will just be routine stuff on about 500 acres.
Yeah, you might want to invest in a pro-grade saw. MS261 or 362 tops. Don't need a really high powered saw but you want something durable and won't hate carrying around. Maybe a 362 with a wrap handle would be something you should put your hands on.
Posted on 2/8/17 at 10:40 pm to Barneyrb
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Makita
This.
Posted on 2/8/17 at 11:22 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Jonsored makes a good saw. Not at home depot though.
Posted on 2/9/17 at 3:13 am to FelicianaTigerfan
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I have a Home Depot card but looks like they carry shite except maybe an Echo.
I own both Stihl and a Echo. Of course the Stihl puts out more RPM's which = to a faster cut, but the Echo in the last three years has been trouble free. I use my chainsaws more then the avg Joe. So, I give a Echo a thumbs up if that is all one can afford.
100 times better then all the other POS Home Depot sell. 
Oh, I fell trees all the time to feed my sawmill.
I see you are looking to fell some cedar trees. Any size to them? I am looking for some to mill and maybe can work out something with you.
This post was edited on 2/9/17 at 3:25 am
Posted on 2/9/17 at 3:16 am to tigerinthebueche
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You may laught at this, but I have a Homelite chain saw with a 16" bar that's been doing work for about 12 years. It gets used several times a year. Other than adjusting/replacing the chain, it's never failed. I don't dispute the quality of the Stihl, but for weekend use, that Homelite has been great.
Was given a new one. Lasted not even a week before the adjustable chain tensioner broke.
Posted on 2/9/17 at 5:52 am to FelicianaTigerfan
Stihl is great. One model I bought had a rip cord for starting the engine break. It was something to do with an abrasive inside the case.
They fixed it for free.
They fixed it for free.
Posted on 2/9/17 at 7:25 am to FelicianaTigerfan
I have a Stihl, and my neighbor has an Echo. I think they are equally good...can't go wrong with Stihl, Echo, or Husquvarna imo.
Posted on 2/9/17 at 7:56 am to magicman534
I've had a poulon pro for 15 years. No problems. Had to replace the bar about 5 years ago.
Posted on 2/9/17 at 8:14 am to skidry
I have a 10 yr old jonsred w/ a 18” bar that works great and also have a small stihl for trimming etc – either of those brands are money. The key to 2 cycle engines for me has been using premium gas with seafoam. That way everything starts and runs w/o an issue.
The stihl was $199 came w a case, extra chain etc
The stihl was $199 came w a case, extra chain etc
Posted on 2/9/17 at 8:49 am to FelicianaTigerfan
Husqvarna 555
This post was edited on 2/9/17 at 8:58 am
Posted on 2/9/17 at 8:54 am to OntarioTiger
For 500 acre maintenance you will need a saw capable of 20 min but I would rather have a 24
Posted on 2/9/17 at 9:24 am to Barneyrb
Looked on what you are doing – 500 ac –I agree w earlier comments, you will likely need 2, a larger model 20+” bar and a smaller one to trim. Plus if you are cutting telephone poles etc I would suggest you have an extra chain or 2 and learn how to sharpen a chain because I have found old telephone poles can dull a chain faster than anything else I have cut.
Posted on 2/9/17 at 12:15 pm to skidry
I burned up one of those Poulan Wild Thangs within a couple of hours of using it. Chucked that mf'er off a second story roof into the street
quote:Correct. I had a spare carbide chain for cutting poles and railroad ties soaked in kreosote. It will wear out a chain about half as fast as digging in the dirt
I have found old telephone poles can dull a chain faster than anything else I have cut
Posted on 2/9/17 at 12:44 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
I have 2 Stihl saws one 16in. And a 14. The 16 is great never fails the smaller one has been a crap shoot from day one. So. Enter at your own risk
Posted on 2/9/17 at 1:22 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
I have a Stihl chainsaw, Echo weedeater, and an Echo posthole digger. I prefer the Echo's, and when I have issues with my Stihl chainsaw I borrow my brothers Echo chainsaw.
I highly recommend Echo products.
I highly recommend Echo products.
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