Chainsaw Recommendation? (Cheap)

[Republic]

Can any of you fellas recommend a chainsaw in the $200 range? I don't need anything amazing, just something to cut up a fallen trees no more than about 15 inches in diameter.

Thanks in advance!

[Adjuster]

Check out Ebay for chainsaws from China. Watch the YouTube videos. They get good reviews and under $100.00.


https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...china+chainsaw



/

[Republic]

Why did I not think to look Chinese!? Thank you!

[jct842]

out of 4 poulan saws in my garage, with no compression, my 2 and a neighbors 2, I put rings in all and have one that runs. The rest the cyl were scored or out of round. This all happened this winter and the 4 rings took over 2 months of back order waiting. They claim a poulan is a 20 hour saw...if your lucky!

[Azhule]

Originally Posted by jct842

They claim a poulan is a 20 hour saw...if your lucky!

Almost all chain saws come dangerously lean now a days... spend the time and open the carbs for either a re-jet or basic screw adjustments... a few $$ in jets or a few minutes adjusting the carb will save you hundreds in chain saw engines every 10 or so hours

[Louis Angel]

Originally Posted by azhule

almost all chain saws come dangerously lean now a days... Spend the time and open the carbs for either a re-jet or basic screw adjustments... A few $$ in jets or a few minutes adjusting the carb will save you hundreds in chain saw engines every 10 or so hours

i second that statement!!!!!

[pistolclass]

stihl. I know it is not a sub $200 saw but they last forever. I have 3 broken chainsaw and my bro in law has 1 working stihl.

[pete]

Originally Posted by pistolclass

stihl. I know it is not a sub $200 saw but they last forever. I have 3 broken chainsaw and my bro in law has 1 working stihl.

+1...
I have a 20 year old stihl... always starts with in 3 or 4 pulls..



..

[katoranger]

You want this. https://www.stihlusa.com/products/ch...er-saws/ms250/


Sips fuel. Not heavy. Starts every time. I use mine at least once a month. Killed two poulan saws. One did last me 5-6 years. I also have a stihl 028 super, but it drinks gas and is less productive than the ms250.




Those Chinese saws are probably no worse than a poulan saw. Just make sure it has a good chain and the brake works.

[katoranger]

If you are looking to stay under the $200 mark. MS170 https://linnsaircooledengines.stihld...321.1484745954


The MS180 is $219. MS 250 is $300.


The 171 181 etc is newer models that meet current emissions. The 170,180,250 are older carryovers that Stihl has enough emissions credit to keep selling. I recommend the older variant.


If you buy from a local dealer with a repair facility you get the advantage of easy warranty work or parts. The usually have 2 year warranties. Now of my stihl equipment has needed any work excepts the old 028.

[bogieboy]

Originally Posted by katoranger

If you are looking to stay under the $200 mark. MS170 https://linnsaircooledengines.stihld...321.1484745954


The MS180 is $219. MS 250 is $300.


The 171 181 etc is newer models that meet current emissions. The 170,180,250 are older carryovers that Stihl has enough emissions credit to keep selling. I recommend the older variant.


If you buy from a local dealer with a repair facility you get the advantage of easy warranty work or parts. The usually have 2 year warranties. Now of my stihl equipment has needed any work excepts the old 028.

beat me to it... hands down reliability stand point is going to be MS170-180...

[2LZ]

Yep. My carpool partner bought the little Stihl two years ago and it works great for her. It was 179.95 at our local saw shop. Also, Husqvarna has a nice little one as well. I've had both Husky and Stihl saws and have gotten incredible service out of both. I'm not an "either/or" guy when it comes to these like many. Both have been great.

[katoranger]

Those are great saws. I needed alittle more for the size of trees I have been cutting. Some about 24 inch diameter.

Another good saw is an echo. I went with stihl due to the dealer having repair facilities and parts on hand.

[letsride]

Run far away from a POOPLAN! I have an old Craftsman (<<<awesome saw) and a Husqvarna 435 currently. The Husky is about 4 years old and gets used alot. It's running just as strong as the day I first fired it up.I second the carb adjustment and DONT EVER scrimp on the 2 stroke oil, buy a good quality oil and she will run a good long while. What I will say about he Husky motor is, it is the quickest revving and strongest chainsaw I've ever had. The thing is an evil little bugger. I have put it through stuff it should never have been doing including cutting up this here tree I'm standing on.

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by letsride

Run far away from a POOPLAN! I have an old Craftsman (<<<awesome saw) and a Husqvarna 435 currently. The Husky is about 4 years old and gets used alot. It's running just as strong as the day I first fired it up.I second the carb adjustment and DONT EVER scrimp on the 2 stroke oil, buy a good quality oil and she will run a good long while. What I will say about he Husky motor is, it is the quickest revving and strongest chainsaw I've ever had. The thing is an evil little bugger. I have put it through stuff it should never have been doing including cutting up this here tree I'm standing on.

I have about a 15 year old Husky 345 18"er that's been through hell and back and you're right, it SCREAMS...and still runs as good as the day I bought it.
The new ones (at least here in CA) have unadjustable carbs. First thing to go on Ebay and replace.