Confused Recommend me a chainsaw

[se7enthdevil]

you dont need to spend thousands on a stihl or husky. i bought a relativly cheap (£200) ryobi 18" saw not sure what engine size but it has given me 5-6 years of good service and i only bought it for occasional use but as always you end up using these things more often than you think...

[Chris Sheppard]

Anyone recommending a 50cc saw for firewooding must have a lot more patience than me

 

Husqvarna 365 - never going to set the world alight power wise but will pull a bigger bar than something like a stihl 261 or equivalent 50cc saw. Bit agricultural but last well and are pretty robust. Effectively they are a 372 that's detuned a bit. Other on (if they are sill available ) is a husky 359 - pretty much just a detuned 357xp. I've got the Jonsered version of the 359 (so a 2159) and it runs an 18" OK if you're not in a rush.

 

For grin factor then something like a 560 but TBH it's probably a bit fierce/overkill for what you want.

Edited November 14, 2012 by Chris Sheppard

[Eddy_t]

How big are the conifers? (Width of the trunk). You don't need a pro saw, or even a 60cc saw for choppin up conifers so save your cash, buy a 45-50cc saw built for all round use

[agg221]

Another option would be to look for a decent secondhand saw.

 

The problem you have with buying a new saw is that realistically you will notch up so few engine hours that, relative to someone using the saw several hours a day, you simply won't spot problems for years that they may find in weeks. That means it will be well out of warranty anyway before a low-hours problem shows up.

 

On the other hand, a used saw will not notch up hours quickly, so you should get years of use out of it relative to someone who is running it day in day out.

 

Secondhand can be risky if you don't know what you're looking for, but you could ask Spudulike if he's got anything in that he's gone over.

 

Alec

[Rob D]

Ditto - see if spudulike has anything on his bench!

[harvey b davison]

Or you could look at the makita range. A few of the guys on here run them to some degree. They're not a bad saw at all and well priced. Incidently what dealers have you got around you, as that might be a contributing factor when you make your mind up.

 

Also what about ppe / training etc.

[miker]

husky 365/jonsered 2165, will last a lifetime

[Figgy]

What about echo chainsaws with a five year warranty.

 

Would I save much buying second hand from spud,is this the best option for the amount of use ill give it.

 

I'll be buying the chaps type leg protection and a new visor, already have safety boots.

 

Training and experience. Company I worked for in past did wharf work so I was using saws regular then but all hired in training was given at the time, I work in heavy industry using all manner of dangerouse power tools so I'm aware of what's involved but I'm no tree surgeon lumberjack.i have a 40cc chainsaw at the moment but its not very good was given it, I'm the type who likes to buy right and it will last hopefully.

[Woodworks]

Hi Figgy

 

Our neighbour uses a smallish Echo with 16" bar and he is very pleased with it, I can find out what model he has if your interested.

[Figgy]

Thanks woodworks that would be great.

 

would 50cc be about the size of engine or bit bigger.