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Post by bartiks on Jul 27, 2018 8:41:20 GMT -5
I've never purchased a Stihl chainsaw before just going to be using it around the house taking down some trees in the woods and primarily using it to cut up firewood does anybody have any suggestions on a newer Stihl chainsaw with enough power to throw on a 20 inch bar any help would be greatly appreciated
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Post by Boilermaker on Jul 27, 2018 8:57:44 GMT -5
I'd recommend (if possible) finding a good used Stihl at an auction or small engine shop.
I purchased an 028 Super Wood Boss for $200 at an auction 8-10 years ago. I replaced 1 cracked plastic piece, got it tuned up, put on a new bar and chain ($300 total in the whole deal) and it will cut circles around my dad's new farm boss. Just make sure it has good compression (I didn't even know any better, just lucked out).
The old ones are getting harder and harder to find in good shape; but keep an eye out on auctionzip and you may luck out.
I'm not much help on the new ones.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2018 9:13:41 GMT -5
I bought a MS 251 C-BE about 5 years ago and it works great. Plenty big for most trees. Cut sizes up to 24" with ease. My son has a landscaping business and uses it all the time. Still runs like new. Make sure the chainsaw runs the bigger 3/8" tooth chains, not the 1/4" tooth chains
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Post by featherduster on Jul 27, 2018 9:38:20 GMT -5
I purchased a 20" easy start Stihl and trust me when I say it's the nicest saw a man could own.
It takes a little getting use to the easy start but boy is it nice.
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Post by iceman10 on Jul 27, 2018 13:48:10 GMT -5
I have the farmboss model & it hasn’t let me down.
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Post by esshup on Jul 27, 2018 16:56:40 GMT -5
O.K. firesuit on. LOL Why Stihl?
I agree about finding an older one. One without the damn flippy caps and one made before the EPA started sticking their fingers where they shouldn't be.
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Post by deadeer on Jul 27, 2018 22:22:53 GMT -5
O.K. firesuit on. LOL Why Stihl? I agree about finding an older one. One without the damn flippy caps and one made before the EPA started sticking their fingers where they shouldn't be. Firing away! Lol. My saws ALWAYS start. Have/had MS290 (3), MS250, MS390, MS441. Have cut so much wood, its a wonder there is a tree still standing in St Joe and LaPorte county. Cut up to 20 cords for 8 yrs, then 3-5 for over 20 just for home. Countless more cutting for others. AND, I like my flippy caps! Just saying. Lol |
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Post by nfalls116 on Jul 28, 2018 7:58:41 GMT -5
I mean honestly I like stihl best because they run better and all that but I think just about any of the saws with orange on them are all good choices.
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Post by dusty20 on Jul 28, 2018 8:26:26 GMT -5
I have the farm boss with a 20" bar and love it. It has plenty of power for getting through big stuff. Once the tree is down and you are taking care of the small branches it can get a little heavy but I like having the power so I'll put up with the weight.
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Post by duff on Jul 28, 2018 8:27:15 GMT -5
same reason brilliant people choose chevy over ferds. they are better
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Post by bartiks on Jul 28, 2018 8:38:59 GMT -5
Well it's been decided, my boss, that's my wife for those of you who aren't married. Got one at rural king, settled on the ms 251. I ultimately choose the stihl because I've used Husqvarna, jonsered, echo and even a junk saw called efco. What ultimately made me choose the stihl is a buddy and me got one around 15 years ago, never winterized it, serviced it or anything. One time it didn't run for over a year, still had the same gas in it and on the 3rd pull fired up. Just have to get the oiler fixed and replace the fuel lines in it.
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Post by esshup on Jul 28, 2018 9:37:18 GMT -5
I mean honestly I like stihl best because they run better and all that but I think just about any of the saws with orange on them are all good choices. I agree with the Orange part, or is this considered red?  |
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Post by esshup on Jul 28, 2018 9:53:09 GMT -5
Well it's been decided, my boss, that's my wife for those of you who aren't married. Got one at rural king, settled on the ms 251. I ultimately choose the stihl because I've used Husqvarna, jonsered, echo and even a junk saw called efco. What ultimately made me choose the stihl is a buddy and me got one around 15 years ago, never winterized it, serviced it or anything. One time it didn't run for over a year, still had the same gas in it and on the 3rd pull fired up. Just have to get the oiler fixed and replace the fuel lines in it. The problem is she didn't buy you a 2003 year of manufactured new saw, she bought you a 2017 or 2018 year of manufactured saw. They ain't the same since the EPA got involved. I bought my Dolmar 7900 in 2010. factory specs 12# powerhead weight, 79cc motor, 6.3 hp, IIRC 14,000 rpm. A 2018 7900 15.6# powerhead weight, 78.5 CC motor, 5.7 hp, 12,800 rpm. All due to the EPA. |
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Post by steiny on Jul 28, 2018 11:31:44 GMT -5
Talk to the dealer and don't get the lightweight, homeowner grade saw. They are dogs, lightweight, the bar and chain are narrower, etc. If it's only got one nut holding the bar on, it's the lightweight one for sure, the better saws have two nuts.
I got hasty, didn't look it over good and bought one of those cheapos and am pretty disappointed with it. I own three other Stihl saws and rarely pick up that new one. It just doesn't cut as fast.
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Post by nfalls116 on Jul 28, 2018 11:44:57 GMT -5
I just bought an echo arborist saw. Pretty excited about it. Hopefully I use it as often as I use my other saw  |
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Post by esshup on Jul 28, 2018 14:31:49 GMT -5
nfalls116:
I bought a new Echo Arborists saw back in 2003. 30cc motor I think. I have a 14" or 16" bar on it, and the "dogs" on the saw are molded into the plastic case. I've used it so much that those plastic dogs are worn down to about 1/4 their original length, and I can't tell you how many bars and chains I've worn out. It has a primer bulb to prime it and I've only had it not start when the fuel line developed a crack in it. It's a workhorse.
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Post by nfalls116 on Jul 28, 2018 15:24:31 GMT -5
nfalls116: I bought a new Echo Arborists saw back in 2003. 30cc motor I think. I have a 14" or 16" bar on it, and the "dogs" on the saw are molded into the plastic case. I've used it so much that those plastic dogs are worn down to about 1/4 their original length, and I can't tell you how many bars and chains I've worn out. It has a primer bulb to prime it and I've only had it not start when the fuel line developed a crack in it. It's a workhorse. Yeah I think this is missing the front cover and air filter. But with some research it appears the dogs are molded on the air filter cover on this one It needs just a few small parts but I think I’ll be just a little bit into a running fully functional saw if I am smart about it. I have a small stihl also but not a top handle one |
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Post by scrub-buster on Jul 28, 2018 15:53:59 GMT -5
I thought about getting a new saw this summer. I like the Husqvarna 455. I just couldn't justify spending the money when my 40 year old homelite XL-12 is still running strong.
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Post by nfalls116 on Jul 28, 2018 19:33:04 GMT -5
I thought about getting a new saw this summer. I like the Husqvarna 455. I just couldn't justify spending the money when my 40 year old homelite XL-12 is still running strong. I can bet you money if you bought a newer saw you would be less convinced about how good and strong that xl is |
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Post by bartiks on Jul 28, 2018 19:39:55 GMT -5
The first saw I used working at the tree service I worked 15 years for was an Olympic saw. The largest saw we had was a 36 inch bar on it. The case was cast aluminum. You want to talk about making a man out of you, it did or in a hurry.
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