Chainsaw Advice - Newbie

[John1974]

3 hours ago, Trailoftears said:

You could admittedly go for state of the art stihl-msa 300+2 ap500 batts+charger.I'd be interested to see a quote for that kit.

Hi mate.  Many thanks for your inputs.  I have a few Stihl bits (strimmer / hedge trimmers) and have 2 batteries and a charger.  Would you recommend anything by Stihl that could do the job?  happy to go with the other lot if not....  Cheers.

[John1974]

8 hours ago, Steve Bullman said:

A Stihl 181 will do what you want to do. But if price isn't much of an issue then i'd make a jump to a stihl 261. Its a professional range saw with a lot of power.

 

Hi mate,

 

Many thanks for that.  Interestingly, we have a couple of Stihl products (strimmer and hedge trimmers) and have two batteries.  Sounds like this is my best bet I think? 

[Steve Bullman]

16 minutes ago, John1974 said:

Hi mate,

 

Many thanks for that.  Interestingly, we have a couple of Stihl products (strimmer and hedge trimmers) and have two batteries.  Sounds like this is my best bet I think? 

Which range have you got? There’s a fair amount of different between the homeowner range and pro range. I’ve used the pro battery saws and they are very impressive. But again, depends which battery system you have 

[petercb]

9 hours ago, John1974 said:

Good day all,

 

I know absolutely nothing about chainsaws and am after some advice, please.

 

My wife and I have recently moved to the county and have inherited a wood burner.  It's a standard sized one so hasn't got a massive door on the front.

 

There is loads of woodland around and ideally would like to pick up fallen trees / branches and cut them up for firewood.  The door is only so big so I'm not talking about chopping up massive trees, but capable of 12 inches in diameter at most.

 

I'm not bothered about the price so if there's something better at a higher price, then that's OK.

 

Many thanks!!

Cheers,

John

And as others have said the woodland belongs to someone, you need to get permission or you could end up being accused of theft and/or criminal damage. That branch or pile of wood laying on the ground might be habitat left there for Countryside Stewardship purposes. If I found you in my wood without permission we would be having a few short and to the point words and I know the local Rural Crime Team who respond very quickly!  Get permission and save yourself a lot of bother.

Don't forget you may have to split the wood etc. Be careful chainsaws are not to be trifled with you should get chainsaw trousers.

[gand]

49 minutes ago, John1974 said:

Hi mate,

 

Many thanks for that.  Interestingly, we have a couple of Stihl products (strimmer and hedge trimmers) and have two batteries.  Sounds like this is my best bet I think? 

 

31 minutes ago, Steve Bullman said:

Which range have you got? There’s a fair amount of different between the homeowner range and pro range. I’ve used the pro battery saws and they are very impressive. But again, depends which battery system you have 

If it's anything below the MSA 160 wanted that's the AK batteries. The 160 takes the AP200 and goes up in size battery with the saw. The Msa 200 uses a 300 battery, the Msa 220 a 300s battery and the Msa 300 a 500s. The Msa 300 does have some grunt, but is slightly heavier than the Ms 261

[Stere]

Have heard that the husky135 mk2 is a better saw in comparison with the ms181.

 

 

[Trailoftears]

I have to say the stihl battery system(s)/choices are as clear as mud!But roll on the battery revolution,its all good for both customers and us wage slaves!Although the decibel levels are MUCH better than the 2/ machines-technically,you should still be using ear protection,tho I'm thinking thats m/cs that you hold in proximity to your ears-hand-held hdge trimmers and so on.

[John1974]

On 15/11/2022 at 13:02, Steve Bullman said:

A Stihl 181 will do what you want to do. But if price isn't much of an issue then i'd make a jump to a stihl 261. Its a professional range saw with a lot of power.

 

Thanks mate.  Much appreciated!! 

[John1974]

19 hours ago, gand said:

 

If it's anything below the MSA 160 wanted that's the AK batteries. The 160 takes the AP200 and goes up in size battery with the saw. The Msa 200 uses a 300 battery, the Msa 220 a 300s battery and the Msa 300 a 500s. The Msa 300 does have some grunt, but is slightly heavier than the Ms 261

I have no idea ha ha.  I'm away from the country home at the moment so not sure.  Oh, this is so confusing ha ha.  I'm pretty sure we have this:  Stihl FS 55 brushcutter/strimmer (27.2cc)  but doubt that helps. 

[gand]

2 hours ago, John1974 said:

I have no idea ha ha.  I'm away from the country home at the moment so not sure.  Oh, this is so confusing ha ha.  I'm pretty sure we have this:  Stihl FS 55 brushcutter/strimmer (27.2cc)  but doubt that helps. 

Ok. The AK batteries are square and the AP one's are rectangular if that helps