Big Makita or Huztl chainsaw

[echoechoecho]

Hi, just joined up as I have a question regarding chainsaws. I will be needing a saw which can handle a 24" to 30" bar in the near future. For peace of mind I'd prefer a new saw with a warranty, as my experience with second hand saws (and tools generally) has been hit and miss. I can't justify the price of a new 70cc+ Stihl, Husky or Echo for domestic firewood, so I think my options are either a big Makita or the Chinese Huztl saws. I know the 7300 and 7900 saws are well regarded here for their reliability and old-fashioned carb, and would be my first choice, but then the Huztl's are a lot of machine for the money!

 

What would you all suggest?

 

Thanks Mark

[Big J]

Makita definitely. Solidly built and reliable. Almost a match for Husqvarna and Stihl and more reliable too

[Ratman]

Why such a big bar for doing just firewood?

[gary112]

a good firewood saw would be a Husky 365 with a 20" bar i would think

[billpierce]

Get the makita. Will be more reliable than hutzl. Tbh is prefer used main brand than hutzl for reliability and longevity

[scbk]

1 hour ago, Ratman said:

Why such a big bar for doing just firewood?

Big firewood I reckon?

[echoechoecho]

Big firewood I reckon?

Yep, my neighbour (farmer) has a few oaks which came down in a storm and he's offered me the wood if I cut and split some of the logs for him in exchange. I haven't seen these trees myself, but he says they're a decent size.

Mark

[gary112]

You can get a 70cc Husqvarna for under £600 (565) if its of any interest

[echoechoecho]

I am interested. Is that price including VAT? Any particular benefits of the Husky over the Makita 7300 / 7900 saws?

Bear in mind I'm not a professional user, so long-term reliability and is much more of a priority than performance.

[gary112]

Thats ex vat but the 365 is £568 inc vat a FR Jones and thats 70cc aswell, i have one and they are very reliable and plenty powerful, an all round solid saw