Tractors, Mowers, Chippers, Trailers, Chainsaws, Generators, Driveway Erosion Control, ETC.

Not sure on your uses, If your able too, make both of them.

 

Ha! Having a little fun. I bought mine from the Re-Store for $1 to use as materials. I like the heavy wall pipe. That's what my loader hitch is built from. I have no clue what that thing is for but it looks like it isn't a one-off thing if multiple people are using them--for...something?

 

Well, my neighbor wants to build an arena out of pipe fence, I wonder if he wants it to hold the pipe between the sections until its welded, IDK. I will ask before I depart with it.

 

I know this is mowers but I'm sure most of run saws too so I need so advice. My hand-me-down AV 028 Super has a bad oiler and carb, shop says they can't even find a new carb for it since it's from the 80s. Honestly it's limped along for years and I've gotten tired of always having to use starting fluid on it. My uncle (pro arborist) recommended the 261. I also have a 20V small DeWalt Chainsaw for small stuff so I don't mind getting a larger saw but I was thinking something cheaper like the 271. I don't mind spending the money but it won't be used super regularly. I do have a new house with probably two days worth of felling and bucking just to get started though. I may appreciate the added vibration dampening? Saw will only get used a couple times a year but I want to use it trouble free for the next 20 years.

 

Check ebay. We have found some obscure parts quite often.

 

I do plan to rebuild the 028 as a winter project, as it was handed down to me by my late Grandfather. But I need a saw soon and want something I can rely on so I am for sure buying a new one

 

Keep researching, many parts off another saw/different part #s will work on that saw, I agree some the small mechanics that sell stuff on ebay are good at listing the various models the parts fit some of the older saws.
I would rebuild the old saw in a heartbeat vs. the new Stihl saws, TOO much plastic IMO, I already have a cracked base on one, and I take care of my equipment.

 

See post above.

That's why I'm looking at the Pro series saw since its a magnesium alloy vs plastic like the Homeowner and Farm/Ranch saws.

 

good deal, I have an older one as well, plan on rebuilding it as well, I'm retired but it seems like I has less time in the day than I did when I was working lol.

 

Yes, that would be my choice, get something in min 20in bar, and buy aftermarket 14" bar and chain for it.

 

I have an infant and a full time job so time is scarce right now.

But I'll get around to it eventually.

 

oh, love on the D20v saw.
I've taken out 8in diameter trees with it, this is actually my go to saw here in South Texas, easy to carry on tractor or atv, 60% brush and trees are less than 4in diameter, I have put this saw through some good workouts, I plan on buying a second one.

 

I wouldn’t get too caught up in spending the extra money on a pro series saw unless you just like to say you bought a Sthil pro series because you can.

I’d give an Echo 590 a hard look. They are a great saw. I’ve got a husky 460 that I like just fine but a friend has the echo 590 and has worked the crap out of it clearing his old growth property and it hasn’t missed a beat. It seems less plastic-y than the husky too.

 

Yeah I love my little Dewalt, but it's just underpowered for some of the work I have coming up.

 

Since my last Stihl lasted 30+ years, I'll for sure being getting another. Plus I feel like Echo quality has slipped now that they are sold at the Big Box stores. I do not NEED a pro-level saw, but they are much more serviceable and easy to work on so in theory should have a longer life-span than the cheaper Stihls.

 

Stihl -all the way!
I went to them years ago aftera Poulan then Homelite.
I have discussed brands with pro loggers, firewood suppliers and tree service owners. All said the same thing -they have tried the other brands and all went back to Stihls.
Prices:
Lower: (very reliable) a good new or used 170 or 180 (I have a 20 y/o 170 runs like a top) ($170- 200 range) 180 has slightly more power but the same saw

Middle: My new stihl 261 CM I have a 20 inch bar on mine - 16 or 18 is std. (electronically controlled carbureator ) Runs beautiful and strong and light for its power. Next step up is the 362

HIGH : (money is no object) The Stihl 500i Full fuel injected this is the "top" performer out today Cost? -I said high $1250 starting

My saws: the new "261CM" (20 in) , a very used but always reliable "021" (16 in) and a 20 y/o "170" (14 in) These last two. I inherited from my FIL
If I need to go bigger I call my SIL he has a 24 inch "362" and a 36 inch "440" The later saw I can't hardly pick up much use it safely -it needs to come with a "driver"