Chainsaw Recommendation? (Cheap)

Republic · 01-17-2017, 07:34 PM

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 · 01-17-2017, 08:05 PM

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

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Republic · 01-17-2017, 08:23 PM

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

jct842 · 01-17-2017, 08:39 PM

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 · 01-17-2017, 10:15 PM

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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 · 01-18-2017, 12:40 AM

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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 · 01-18-2017, 01:18 AM

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.

katoranger · 01-18-2017, 09:29 AM

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 · 01-18-2017, 09:50 AM

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.

2LZ · 01-18-2017, 11:27 AM

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.

bogieboy · 01-18-2017, 12:44 PM

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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...

katoranger · 01-18-2017, 07:34 PM

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 · 01-18-2017, 10:10 PM

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.

bogieboy · 01-19-2017, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

bahhhhh..... i just took down 2ft diameter black walnut with my OOOOOoooolllllldddddddddd Homelite super XL with a 16" bar....not mine but looks like this...

katoranger · 01-19-2017, 09:48 AM

I have a homelite like that. Was my Grandfathers. He used it to cut holes in the ice to spear fish.

Need some recoil parts.

Those small stihls are not much more than a new poulan saw.

01-17-2017, 07:34 PM	#1
Republic Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 118	Chainsaw Recommendation? (Cheap) 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!
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01-18-2017, 09:29 AM	#8
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	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. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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01-18-2017, 09:50 AM	#9
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	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. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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01-18-2017, 11:27 AM	#10
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,112	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. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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01-18-2017, 07:34 PM	#12
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	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. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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01-17-2017, 08:05 PM	#2
Adjuster Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Deerfield Beach FL Posts: 1,410	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 /
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01-17-2017, 08:23 PM	#3
Republic Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 118	Why did I not think to look Chinese!? Thank you!
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01-17-2017, 08:39 PM	#4
jct842 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: arkansas Posts: 297	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!
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01-18-2017, 01:18 AM	#7
pistolclass Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: connecticut Posts: 980	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.
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01-18-2017, 10:10 PM	#13
letsride Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 835	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. __________________ My Stable- 2022 Lifan KPX250 , 2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan, 1992 Honda GL1500 Goldwing, SSR 70 Auto, Kymco Mongoose 90, Honda Four Trax 300
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01-19-2017, 09:48 AM	#15
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I have a homelite like that. Was my Grandfathers. He used it to cut holes in the ice to spear fish. Need some recoil parts. Those small stihls are not much more than a new poulan saw. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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