Chainsaw For Logging Recommendations Please

[Witterings]

I’m looking for a chainsaw for logging for a wood burner and general use around the garden.

 

Years ago I had a Stihl (not sure which model but pretty entry level) which was great until I left the garage door open one night and it went walkabout … I wanted a replacement quickly and stupidly bought a McCulloch because that’s what B & Q had in stock and before amazon prime existed J.

 

It sat unused for a few years and the diaphragm is knackered and can’t be replaced / repaired economically and I’m not prepared to spend good money on bad.

 

I don’t want to buy something else that can’t be worked on that easily so have probably narrowed it down to Stihl or Husky (they’re the only names I’ve heard of as good ????) but am open to other suggestions provided they’re reliable, easy to start both cold and hot and things like a diaphragm can be replaced without having to buy a whole new carburetor.

 

I’ve looked at the Hushy 135 Mk2 and the Stihl MS 181 and 181 C-BE … does anyone have any comments on any of those (good or bad) and are there other makes as well thought of I’m not aware of and ticks all the boxes??

 

Any help and suggestions would be much appreciated!!

[Stubby]

1 hour ago, Witterings said:

I’m looking for a chainsaw for logging for a wood burner and general use around the garden.

 

Years ago I had a Stihl (not sure which model but pretty entry level) which was great until I left the garage door open one night and it went walkabout … I wanted a replacement quickly and stupidly bought a McCulloch because that’s what B & Q had in stock and before amazon prime existed J.

 

It sat unused for a few years and the diaphragm is knackered and can’t be replaced / repaired economically and I’m not prepared to spend good money on bad.

 

I don’t want to buy something else that can’t be worked on that easily so have probably narrowed it down to Stihl or Husky (they’re the only names I’ve heard of as good ????) but am open to other suggestions provided they’re reliable, easy to start both cold and hot and things like a diaphragm can be replaced without having to buy a whole new carburetor.

 

I’ve looked at the Hushy 135 Mk2 and the Stihl MS 181 and 181 C-BE … does anyone have any comments on any of those (good or bad) and are there other makes as well thought of I’m not aware of and ticks all the boxes??

 

Any help and suggestions would be much appreciated!!

Have a look at Echo and Dolmar as well .

[doobin]

I have both the Stihl 181 and Husky 135, and the Husky has more power for less money.

 

McCulloch I've never known to be anything other than shit, so you dodged a bullet in my book if it makes you feel any better? ?

[Stubby]

1 minute ago, doobin said:

I have both the Stihl 181 and Husky 135, and the Husky has more power for less money.

 

McCulloch I've never known to be anything other than shit, so you dodged a bullet in my book if it makes you feel any better? ?

You are obviously not old enough to remember when the yellow saw was anything but shit !  The 125 with the cart engine will hold its own with an 880 I should think ....

[spudulike]

The Stihl 181 is an OK saw for a bit of logging. It won't set the world alight but it will do the job OK. Spares also won't be an issue as Stihl have a good supply chain and there will be many of these saws being used for Domestic and light Professional use.

[gary112]

1 hour ago, Witterings said:

I’m looking for a chainsaw for logging for a wood burner and general use around the garden.

 

Years ago I had a Stihl (not sure which model but pretty entry level) which was great until I left the garage door open one night and it went walkabout … I wanted a replacement quickly and stupidly bought a McCulloch because that’s what B & Q had in stock and before amazon prime existed J.

 

It sat unused for a few years and the diaphragm is knackered and can’t be replaced / repaired economically and I’m not prepared to spend good money on bad.

 

I don’t want to buy something else that can’t be worked on that easily so have probably narrowed it down to Stihl or Husky (they’re the only names I’ve heard of as good ????) but am open to other suggestions provided they’re reliable, easy to start both cold and hot and things like a diaphragm can be replaced without having to buy a whole new carburetor.

 

I’ve looked at the Hushy 135 Mk2 and the Stihl MS 181 and 181 C-BE … does anyone have any comments on any of those (good or bad) and are there other makes as well thought of I’m not aware of and ticks all the boxes??

 

Any help and suggestions would be much appreciated!!

Husqvarna 435 is a good little saw for just over £200

[Stubby]

1 hour ago, Witterings said:

 

 

 

Any help and suggestions would be much appreciated!!

Budget ?

[Witterings]

3 minutes ago, Stubby said:

Budget ?

I haven't set a budget as buy cheap buy twice ... that said I'm not about to start felling trees for a living just want something good and reliable .... I wouldn't have thought for my purposes I'd need to go over £250 but if I can get away with less and it's decent would go for that.

[Stubby]

1 minute ago, Witterings said:

I haven't set a budget as buy cheap buy twice ... that said I'm not about to start felling trees for a living just want something good and reliable .... I wouldn't have thought for my purposes I'd need to go over £250 but if I can get away with less and it's decent would go for that.

Mmmmm . If you are buying new that , IMHO is not enough .

[Witterings]

9 minutes ago, gary112 said:

Husqvarna 435 is a good little saw for just over £200

Would it be much better than the 135 ... if so any idea why??