What Chainsaw do you run?

Had a little yank and crank. Husqvarna 51, Stihl MS250, and a Stihl MS170.

The husky hasn’t been cranked in a while. 8 pulls and it was running.

 

Looking into a bigger saw to run a bigger bar... say 32” give it take.... would love to have a “big” saw

 

Husky 572xp is a nice bigger saw. Used a 28" bar on it and ran great

 

My friend is a logger here in Washington state. He runs a Stihl 660. It’s a beast and a thing of beauty. They are spendy though.

 

Yes speedy is tough right now with the holiday around the corner... just typing my thoughts and wants ;-) I’ll be trying to come across a nice used unit someone had enough of ​

 

So maybe y’all can help me out. Truth is, I don’t know shit about chainsaws. I want something small I can throw in the bed of the truck for trail clean up and camping. Been looking at this... any opinions?

craftsman 14” 42cc

https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-S145-14-in-42-cc-2-Cycle-Gas-Chainsaw/1001225020

 

I totally agree. I have an older Stihl 046. Runs a 28” would pull a max of 32” but I’m not sure I would want to run that all day!!!I got it from an older gentleman who had to give up cutting. He nearly gifted it to me...let me have everything for $250. Deals are out there though you just have to be patient.

 

https://www.acehardware.com/departments/lawn-and-garden/outdoor-power-equipment/chainsaws/7000496. Spend a little more and If you don’t use it often... buy some canned 2 stroke fuel which had some shelf life...

 

If you're looking to run a 32" I'd recommend anything 70cc class or better.

 

Yes was thinking high 60cc to 70cc class

 

would you say thats a better machine? even though its a smaller engine. and yes canned fuel for sure

 

I owned and operated a landscape maintenance and construction business for 18 years and learned if I invested a little more I got a lot more in return. Check local lawnmower shops and see if you can find an older well cared for Stihl or Husqvarna. Not sure if you trust Craigslist but if you find older gents getting out of cutting you can find a good deal. Have them meet you at the saw shop and have them look at it for you. I would personally steer clear of the craftsman brand. Just my 2 cents. Not sure if this is close by but I would take a look at something like this.
https://westernmass.craigslist.org/tls/d/amherst-stihl-021-chain-saw/7233797549.html

 

Good to know, that is local to me but I have a hard time spending more on something used. I will keep an eye out though and I do have some small mom and pop small engine shops I can check out

 

Parts will be readily available for the stihl, husqvarna brand saws...you’ll thank us later... I’d like to pay once. I don’t think any of us would steer people in the wrong direction.... think about this... I spent 670.00 on a saw a month ago... but most likely will last a long time with the upkeep of maintaining it.... that’s really not a lot of money in the long run now is it.... pay now, play later​

 

Oh and the stihl won’t leak bar oil like that craftsman will.... also taking into consideration is that a lot of us are on a budget so yes will that craftsman serve you well... probably ... for how long.. one can’t answer that

 

I bought 2 craftsman saws. The first was a 16” one. Ran good but I needed a bigger bar to take down a massive pine in my front yard. Ended up selling that to my father in law and I grabbed a new craftsman 20” saw that was actually made by Husqvarna. Thinking I was getting a better saw at a great price. Boy was I wrong. What a piece of shit that saw is. I would just make sure you do some research before you pull the trigger. If I ever buy another saw I’m gonna grab a Stihl

 

sounds like a buy once cry once type of deal. Ive never heard anything bad about Stihl

 

Get a stihl or a husky and they will last a long time if you take care of them.

 

I bought a Husky 266xp brand new for close to 300 in the late 80’s it was stolen in 2003. I just found one on Craigslist same model for 550. Honestly I would buy it in a heartbeat if I did more cutting. Thing was a tank. It had ample power, and I t ran forever. If I calculated all the wood I cut it easily had over 100 cords of mixed wood. Tamarack, Pine, Cedar, Oak, Madrone, etc. and I know for sure I did 50+ tall tree removals with it. The only things I replaced was a bar, chains, spark plug and the oil and gas that I used. One of the best investments I ever made.

 

I’ve heard some good things about echo. Quite a bit cheaper than a good Stihl. Might be a good buy if your not using it much. But like with anything just do some homework. I’m sure they have a few models that aren’t good buys.