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Thoughts on Poulan Pro for chainsaw
Posted on 1/16/21 at 9:28 am
Posted on 1/16/21 at 9:28 am
I have 2 trees that I need to cut down and as luck would have it, my old chainsaw is broken beyond repair. My local Tractor Supply store has a Poulan Pro but I've never used anything from Poulan. Is this a good brand for chainsaws?
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Posted on 1/16/21 at 9:31 am to Landmass
Stihl
Posted on 1/16/21 at 10:15 am to Landmass
Had the 20” for 10yrs now. Easy to start every time. Plenty of power for the few times a year I use it. No complaints.
Posted on 1/16/21 at 10:16 am to Mizooag94
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Stihl
I know that Stihl is the best, but to be honest, I'm not going to pay for a Stihl considering that I'll maybe only use it once a year.
Posted on 1/16/21 at 10:17 am to Landmass
I have one but I only use it rarely. It does the job for a chainsaw you may not need often. If I regularly used one, I would probably get a Stihl.
Posted on 1/16/21 at 10:24 am to Landmass
I have a couple of Stihls, my dad picked up a Poulan Pro after Michael that we all used. It's fine for what you want.
If you're going to run a two-stroke that infrequently get you some Seafoam. It's a game changer.
If you're going to run a two-stroke that infrequently get you some Seafoam. It's a game changer.
Posted on 1/16/21 at 10:34 am to Landmass
They're fine for small work.
The main issue is that if you need it worked on, no one will do it or they'll tell you it would be cheaper to just buy a new one.
The main issue is that if you need it worked on, no one will do it or they'll tell you it would be cheaper to just buy a new one.
Posted on 1/16/21 at 11:21 am to Flats
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If you're going to run a two-stroke that infrequently get you some Seafoam.
I agree on this point. I discovered Seafoam a few years back. It's amazing stuff.
Posted on 1/16/21 at 11:22 am to magicman534
Thanks to everyone. I appreciate the feedback.
Posted on 1/16/21 at 11:29 am to Landmass
I’ve been pleased using Trufuel in my 2 strokes
Posted on 1/16/21 at 11:38 am to Landmass
I have a Poulan Pro that I have been using for over 5 years. I keep hoping it quits so I have an excuse to use my Echo CS 590 Timberwolves.
It keeps doing what I throw at it. It's the only 2 stroke I own that uses 40:1 so I have only used Trufuel in it.
Don't hesitate to pick one up for occasional use.
It keeps doing what I throw at it. It's the only 2 stroke I own that uses 40:1 so I have only used Trufuel in it.
Don't hesitate to pick one up for occasional use.
Posted on 1/16/21 at 11:48 am to El Segundo Guy
Well I came into this thread expecting totally different responses.
What's the price difference in comparable Poulan, Stihl and Echo?
What's the price difference in comparable Poulan, Stihl and Echo?
Posted on 1/16/21 at 4:06 pm to Interweb Cowboy
Depends on what size saw you’re looking for. You can get into a stihl for around two hundred, maybe a little less for an echo from Home Depot. But don’t buy from the big box, go with local dealer.
Poulan today are not what they were forty or so years ago. I never see anyone using one.
Poulan today are not what they were forty or so years ago. I never see anyone using one.
Posted on 1/16/21 at 4:51 pm to Landmass
If the price is right I’d get it if you only need one now and then. I’ve had one now for 4 years and no complaints.
Posted on 1/16/21 at 4:54 pm to Landmass
I bought the poulan pro at Lowes, and had a terrible time getting it started everytime after the first time I used it, and finally bought a Husqvarna.
Get a Husq or Stihl.
Get a Husq or Stihl.
Posted on 1/16/21 at 6:00 pm to kywildcatfanone
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Get a Husq or Stihl.
This... I had 2 Poulan pros. They are fine if you don't use them. There's a big problem with the motor and it costs more to fix than the saw is worth. Bought a Stihl and never looked back. Got it on sale too
Posted on 1/16/21 at 6:31 pm to Beessnax
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They are fine if you don't use them.
Posted on 1/16/21 at 8:28 pm to kywildcatfanone
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Get a Husq or Stihl.
Poulan, McCulloch and Jonsered are made by Husqvarna
Posted on 1/17/21 at 9:11 am to LSUEnvy
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I’ve been pleased using Trufuel in my 2 strokes
Same. I'm going on 7 years for a ryobi weed eater. Cranks quickly.
Posted on 1/17/21 at 9:19 am to Landmass
All I buy anymore.
Break them in fairly easy.
Don't leave fuel in them.
If I do blow it up within 3 years, call and they will usually allow you to return it to a dealer for a brand new one. I've blown up two in 13 years sawing a tree where the diameter was twice the length of the bar.
Break them in fairly easy.
Don't leave fuel in them.
If I do blow it up within 3 years, call and they will usually allow you to return it to a dealer for a brand new one. I've blown up two in 13 years sawing a tree where the diameter was twice the length of the bar.
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