Best entry level chainsaw in to the forestry sector?

[TheGingerMan]

So I'm gearing up to get my tickets. What's the best starter pro saw in your opinion folks?

[spuddog0507]

Dont know weather your a Husky or stihl fan ? for me its Stihl and in my opinion you cant go wrong with a 261, there nice to use, plenty of power and  seem to have the balls to sort bigger timber out as well, if this is the rout you go down look after it, keep the needle bearing greased and it will last you a long time, some one is going to post that the 261s are crap but they more than likely just bought one and used it with out doing any maintainance on it, and we all know that any machinery that does not get maitained from day one it will reflect later on in its working, and we have all heard the saying, prevention is better than cure, and them words are very true, 

[adw]

If you prefer Husqvarna then the 550xp mk11 or G if you fancy heated handles would be my preference.

[Retired Climber]

I have a 261 and a 550 xp MK 2. I prefer the husky but they are both good saws. The Husky seems more powerful because it's a bit of a screamer; having said that, the Stihl feels more torquey and is less likely to bog down in the cut. 

[TheGingerMan]

17 minutes ago, spuddog0507 said:

Dont know weather your a Husky or stihl fan ? for me its Stihl and in my opinion you cant go wrong with a 261, there nice to use, plenty of power and  seem to have the balls to sort bigger timber out as well, if this is the rout you go down look after it, keep the needle bearing greased and it will last you a long time, some one is going to post that the 261s are crap but they more than likely just bought one and used it with out doing any maintainance on it, and we all know that any machinery that does not get maitained from day one it will reflect later on in its working, and we have all heard the saying, prevention is better than cure, and them words are very true, 

Good words from you!  Thanks! Aye I'm right keen on stihls, considered a 362 but was no sure that was taking the piss a bit

[Khriss]

Echo. Be different. ( good warranty, you will need it with Stihl  😋 ) K

[twiggers]

Good condition second hand 346xp buddy - it’s what I started in forestry with [emoji106]

[Retired Climber]

1 hour ago, twiggers said:

Good condition second hand 346xp buddy - it’s what I started in forestry with

Or 357 xp if you can find a good one. 

[Patrick goulding]

I like the old husqvarna 254xp 262xp 266xp real powerful reliable saws. They are a bit heavier than the new now days saws but they get the job done. 👍 

[Stubby]

3 hours ago, TheGingerMan said:

Good words from you!  Thanks! Aye I'm right keen on stihls, considered a 362 but was no sure that was taking the piss a bit

The Stihl 362 would be ok if you just wanted something to prop the door open with .  Huaqvarna 550 MK2  and grease the clutch bearing once a year , or not . Up to you .

Edited March 24, 2021 by Stubby