Anything other than an MS200T

[AndyGG]

I am buying my first TH saw and was wondering what would be a good choice other that the 200T which is out of my price range £400 limit. I use the 200T for work during the week but looking for a TH saw for wkend work any good idea's or opinions.

[Stephen Blair]

save up and buy a 200t when you can afford it:thumbup1:

[Samuel]

have a look on ebay this is where i bought my first one from

what about this one

 

Stihl MS200T MS 200 T Pro Chainsaw on eBay (end time 04-Jul-10 08:13:01 BST)

[geoff]

Stevie is probably right,but if it realy isn't an option,have a look at the echo top handle saws,I have run the little one for over a year now,and it has been used hard,no problems at all.I would go for the bigger one if you are only getting one saw,as the exta bar length and power would be nescesary.

As an aside,I realy get on with the side handle which curves back to the rear of the saw,as you can reach out and still use two hands on the saw,gives realy good agility and safety.

 

 

Echo Tools

 

 

 

Hope this helps,should be able to get one for maybe £350 -£380.

[Kev Stephenson]

Try and save the extra £50 needed for a new 200T or look on ebay/place an ad on here for a nearly new one. There have been a few listed on here recently.

[scott995]

F R Jones sell them at 452 with 12" bar or 460 with a 14"

[swinny]

what about the husky? or dare i say the ama? worth a shot at £150

[Kev Stephenson]

The AMA is definately worth a shot but it isn't a 200T. Provided you know that and are willing to accept it's limits then you will be fine. I would still look to do another conifer job somewhere to find that £52ish needed for the ultimate topper.

[Ben90]

have a look on ebay this is where i bought my first one from

what about this one

 

Stihl MS200T MS 200 T Pro Chainsaw on eBay (end time 04-Jul-10 08:13:01 BST)

 

That guy seems to have sold a lot of Stihl Tools, especially 200T's. Do you think he buys them broken/spares repairs and fixes them?

[plippy]

The AMA is definately worth a shot but it isn't a 200T. Provided you know that and are willing to accept it's limits then you will be fine. I would still look to do another conifer job somewhere to find that £52ish needed for the ultimate topper.

 

agreed, the ama is a good back up saw, very light but doesnt av as much guts compared to the 200t