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Hi,

 

I am hoping somebody can give me some advice on buying a chainsaw, I am looking to buy a chainsaw for home with a budget of about 300 to 400 pounds. It will be used to cut both hard and soft wood probably 10 times a year but maybe more if we move to a house with land/woods ect. Open to all makes and models but would like reliablity and a good quality product.Thank you DUNCAN

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Cheers guys, yes its for firewood, whats the difference between stihl and husqvarna?

 

Just a bit more orange.

 

Let me short cut the debate, is your local dealer Husqvarna or Stihl?

 

This is important, as is also the view that it may be better to by cheap and replace regularly.

 

I personally would buy the most expensive that you can afford.

 

H-A

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Hello & welcome to the forum,

 

you'll find some good advice here from all.

 

I bought my first saw for exactly the same reasons you post; initially firewood.

 

I like both Stihl & Husqvarna, but there others like Echo & Shindaiwa being recommended by those with more experience than me. Its essential you learn how to look after your saw & keep it sharp, this will allow it to perform its best & allow some budget for PPE.

 

So consider a 12 or 14 inch bar anything longer just reduces chain speed, If you choose Stihl I wouldn't bother with the CBE 'quick chain tensioner' its a bit awkward to get right or the ergo start feature, save your money. So a 181, 230 or 250 is within budget (I own a 250 & it cuts fine, & Ive also used 181s & 230s which seem best on smaller bars)

 

If it were Huqvarna then I would like a 346xp as they really rip, I dont own one but borrowed one & very nice saw, or a 550xp which Ive also had a go with, there may be other good uns, 145, 445 etc but I havnt used them.

 

As previous posters stated, dealer support is important, have a look around your supplier, if his workshop is a well organised hive of activity chances are youre going to get good service later on when needed.

 

Incidentally, a good friend of mine bought a McCulloch paying the same price as a 181 or 145, unfortunately it went wrong within a very short space of time, ended up costing almost what I bought my Stihl for - doh!

 

Just my thoughts,

 

good luck in your search

 

N

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