Time for new 20"+ chainsaw, whatcha got? - Page 2 - Machine Underground -Tractor & Commercial Equipment Discussion Forum

**irwin** · 08-04-2008, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Edster

I prefer Husqvarna. I have used Stihl, but have always found them to be too heavy. Currently i have a 455 with a 20" bar.

Hi Ed; I was tempted, but had to go with the most popular this time. I've got plenty of trees ahead of me (God willing) and from what I read Stihl gets many exceptional reviews, both for the product and the Company. Husqvarna a very close second. (this is from my very limited research, your findings may vary)

**irwin** · 08-04-2008, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

This Forum looks like alot of fun .....
need a good saw - ArboristSite.com

Thanks for the link Underdog, I've been there before, but forgot.

Edster · 08-05-2008, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by irwin

Hi Ed; I was tempted, but had to go with the most popular this time. I've got plenty of trees ahead of me (God willing) and from what I read Stihl gets many exceptional reviews, both for the product and the Company. Husqvarna a very close second. (this is from my very limited research, your findings may vary)

My reasearch has been limited too. I used Stihl at work for a couple of years and always found them to be heavy to lugaround. I stumbled on Husquvarna because my BIL had one. I fell in love with it. I've had mine for 10 years now. I average five to seven cords of wood a year. It has never let me down.

SkunkWerX · 08-05-2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Edster

My reasearch has been limited too. I used Stihl at work for a couple of years and always found them to be heavy to lugaround. I stumbled on Husquvarna because my BIL had one. I fell in love with it. I've had mine for 10 years now. I average five to seven cords of wood a year. It has never let me down.

I find with the Stihl's that you need "less saw" , so a lot of folks buy BIG when they could get away with slgihtly smaller. My "go to" saw is my old Stihl 025 w/ 18" bar.

The Husqies are venturing more and more into the homeowner market, so, buying one at a Big Box store may be a lesser model, as with other equipment brands.
Check model numbers to be sure it's apples-to-apples.

Mickey · 08-05-2008, 01:18 PM

As I started reading the thread then brand names that came to mind if qlty is a high priority was Stihl and Huskie.

I have a smaller Sthil with an 18" bar and it has served me well for a number of yrs.

Have an uncle that has a Stihl pole trimmer and a couple yrs back trimmed something like 500 small oaks on his property. He has nothing but good things to say about Stihl.

tomwilli · 09-06-2008, 10:25 PM

Hi,

Was just reading an ad for the local farm supply and they were pushing the Echo's who now have a 5 year warranty which is supposed to be the best in the business and Echo's are supposed to be a good product.

Going over next week to look at them as I have a occassional use for 1 nowdays and would like something with a good warranty.

Have a good one.

Tom

Al Letts · 09-07-2008, 12:01 AM

All of my Chain Saws are stihl, got 5 of them. Most of my trimmers are Stihl except for one Honda 4 cycle.

Alan

Dougster · 09-07-2008, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by tomwilli

Hi,

Was just reading an ad for the local farm supply and they were pushing the Echo's who now have a 5 year warranty which is supposed to be the best in the business and Echo's are supposed to be a good product.

Going over next week to look at them as I have a occassional use for 1 nowdays and would like something with a good warranty.

Have a good one.

Tom

With only one good arm, the lighter weight Echo is my chainsaw of choice. I own two different models and no regrets. The old Edster makes fun of me for owning a lady's chainsaw, but so far they have always gotten the job done.

The price is fair too. I wouldn't buy any other brand.
Dougster™

mrcleanr6 · 09-07-2008, 07:52 AM

i just picked up the echo cs-400. only have a couple hours of use on it but so far its great. the kid that works for me has a buddy that owns a tree svc company and thats all he uses is echo. says they run all day long and dont mis a beat. my dad has always been a sthil guy. he has 2 of them and while i can say they are built real beefy and nice, in the past 10 years there has always been one of them that didn't run or was in the shop. they have also always been very hard starting saws. i have heard that also from a number of other sthil owners. granted my echo is new but that this is running on the first pull by the time the pull cord is 6" out of the saw. the echo is very lightweight but could have a bit more balls. no regrets so far plus i picked it up new off ebay for only 200 bucks. how can you go wrong??

Dougster · 09-07-2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by mrcleanr6

i just picked up the echo cs-400. only have a couple hours of use on it but so far its great. the kid that works for me has a buddy that owns a tree svc company and thats all he uses is echo. says they run all day long and dont mis a beat. my dad has always been a sthil guy. he has 2 of them and while i can say they are built real beefy and nice, in the past 10 years there has always been one of them that didn't run or was in the shop. they have also always been very hard starting saws. i have heard that also from a number of other sthil owners. granted my echo is new but that this is running on the first pull by the time the pull cord is 6" out of the saw. the echo is very lightweight but could have a bit more balls. no regrets so far plus i picked it up new off ebay for only 200 bucks. how can you go wrong??

I got mine via eBay as well. Insane low prices. Ya gotta love it!

Dougster™