need a small saw around 40cc, preferably old school

[Darrin Turnbull]

Maybe this one

https://www.gumtree.com/p/chainsaws/husqvarna-42-special-chainsaw-with-new-chain/1215783152

[billpierce]

For my money I wouldnt want to pay much more than 100 quid for a 40cc saw I hadnt seen with my own eyes(unless from a trustworthy source), bought alot that way and often they will need some work. Worth allowing an extra 50quid for filters, sprockets,carb bits, etc.

 

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[Gary24]

I agree i think i would be looking at a new small saw and get some warranty that way

[BishBashBosh]

...So thought i'd try the Echo dealer, £520 for a cs390:thumbdown:

 

£341 delivered from FP&G. They seem to be one of the few retailers who've yet to increase their prices.

Dolly 420 is also nice. I'd call these (Echo 390, Dolmar 420) more snedding saws, capable of working hard when needed and doing moderate felling.

 

A pruning saw to me is used for small stuff/hedging cuts etc where compact size and lightweight are an acceptable trade off against speed when you are occasionally cutting near bar length. Dolly PS32, 35 , Echo 310, 352 etc

[mixedangased]

Got a ms230 for sale as gathering dust in the garage

[Chris Sheppard]

Maybe this one

https://www.gumtree.com/p/chainsaws/husqvarna-42-special-chainsaw-with-new-chain/1215783152

 

Won't be quite as snappy as a 242 but still a cracking little saw.

[billpierce]

Wonder what the echo 360wes is like, if it's just the back handle version of the TES then it should be sweet.

 

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[flatyre]

Maybe this one

https://www.gumtree.com/p/chainsaws/husqvarna-42-special-chainsaw-with-new-chain/1215783152

 

I've had a couple of husky 36's, including one I pulled out of a skip, great little saw for a 'not real husky'. But then I bought a 142:thumbdown: how does the 42 compare?

[Darrin Turnbull]

I've had a couple of husky 36's, including one I pulled out of a skip, great little saw for a 'not real husky'. But then I bought a 142:thumbdown: how does the 42 compare?

 

 

I was quite happy with my 42 special

I've never used a 142 before so i can't comment , sorry.

[shavey]

I was quite happy with my 42 special

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I've never used a 142 before so i can't comment , sorry.

 

42 special is an all time favourite overlooked by many great saw:thumbup: