Chain Saw Recommendation?

[Aggie Mom]

I'm looking to buy a gas chainsaw. I just want to do stuff around my property, nothing major. Any recommendations?

[Silver_2000]

I would get a Stihl or husqvarna

http://www.husqvarna.com/us/homeowner/products/sawing/chainsaws/husqvarna-chainsaws-for-homeowners/

http://www.stihlusa.com/chainsaws/MS170.html

[dboat]

i would get a stihl or husqvarna

http://www.husqvarna.com/us/homeowner/products/sawing/chainsaws/husqvarna-chainsaws-for-homeowners/

http://www.stihlusa.com/chainsaws/ms170.html

+1

[L8 APEX]

Stihl is my pick. I would stick with a 16" bar the 20 needs a commercial engine. I think mine is a MS 290.

[Silver_2000]

having said that I have a 20 or more year old homelite that still sorta runs

Sorta

good enough for a little yard maintenance

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100649578&N=10000003+90401+959

but I would still spend a few more bucks and get this
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=49037-86886-952802233&lpage=none

here is a stihl in bulverde
http://www.stihldealer.net/productdetails-dealer-041306-prodid-525.aspx

[dboat]

You can get by with one of those little ones if you only use it sparingly.. I have been through about 3 of those over time in my life.. I agree on the 16" bar that Terry posted about.. What you might really want to consider, is just renting one when you need it.. they are usually kept up decently and then you dont have the maintenance and storage issues.. Unless you are going to use it a lot, I would consider the rental option.

Oh, :0fftopic Kim wanted to let you know that she would take your two dogs off your hands too so you can simplify your life... :D

Dana

[dboat]

I didnt hear anyone mention a Poulan....:confused:


Dana

[Silver_2000]

I used the homelite to heat a house up north for 2 years
Went thru 3 log splitters
Since then only used it maybe once a year.
I would get a case for it
They leak oil like crazy
And get some safety equipment

[my2002lightning]

Dad finally wore out his 12 yo. Husqvarna 18" blade chainsaw. It was always well maintained as scheduled. This is with Dad using it fairly hard as they heat using firewood and clearing timber on the 40 acre house place and other family heavily-wooded properties.

Here's their url: http://www.husqvarna.com/us/

[Beaudee]

I didnt hear anyone mention a Poulan....:confused:


Dana

Great choice i have the 16" Wild Thing from Home Depot.Best saw i had yet.Plus tear it up and take it back to the Depot and get a another new one.:tu: Ohh did i mention they are about 100 bucks.Best value!!

[Ohmsby]

Echo 16" commercial FTW:tu::tu:

[Aggie Mom]

Thanks guys, I'm off to Tractor Supply and Home Depot today to check them out. The Stihl Easy 2 Start ones are looking pretty good. Also good suggestion Dana, I'm going to look into renting one since I don't plan on using it very much. :tu:

p.s. sorry Kim, the dogs are staying with me. :)

[dboat]

p.s. sorry Kim, the dogs are staying with me. :)

Kim says she'll babysit them when you go on vacation;)

[Silver_2000]

found online quote to rent a saw

Daily: $52.50

not sure thats a deal unless you only rent it once

If your property wasnt so big you could look at electric but you would need a LONG extension cord

[dboat]

If its really really light stuff... you might consider this..


http://www.ryobitools.com/catalog/outdoor_products/chainsaws/P540#

Dana

[dboat]

found online quote to rent a saw

Daily: $52.50

not sure thats a deal unless you only rent it once

If your property wasnt so big you could look at electric but you would need a LONG extension cord

Renting is always interesting.. but even though it might look expensive, you dont have to store it, service it, etc etc.. find out its leaking oil, later on.. you just go get one, use it and return it.. but if you are going to really use one every year, then I would purchase one.. see my other post on a battery powered one..

Dana