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i need a chainsaw.. i seem to have a need for a chainsaw once a twice a year.... general clearing of shrubs etc...
as much as i would love an echo, or a sthil i believe they are well out o my price range or needs... (less than $200).
any recommendations?
was looking at a homelite from home depot.. but the name kinda scares me.. oh.. and it has to be gas..
I use a Dolmar and it has been a great little saw. Don't cheap out, you'll only end up upgrading.
Suck it up and buy a Sthil 240 for a sixteen inch. You won't have to buy another one ever.
Buy a used Stihl, Husky or Echo
Invest in the Sthil you'll not regret it wait for them to go on sale. Bought one several years ago and never had a problem with it. Previous chainsaw purchases on the cheap resulted in nothing but frustration. More likely than not a 10 minute cut job resulted in hours of prep time. Now one pull and cut.Quote:
Originally Posted by flowerjohn
no love for the echos? honestly if i was to spend the $$$ id buy an echo.. it ill match the rest of my gear.. lol.
Just bought a Stihl 271. On sale for $469
Money well spent. Now fire it up and be careful not to cut a toe off!! Lol.
Go for echo it is worth the money.
If you want a chainsaw for just general purposes a poulan is fine. I have cut hundreds of cords with a Poulan and I heat with wood and use it for camping. However you don't need a lot of power to cut firewood and clearing. You could also look at the Stihl 170 and it costs under 200 bucks. That will be my next purchased for a saw. I see know purpose for a large saw. I cut upto 20 cords in a year and if that is all you need to do a 170 will fit the bill nicely.