what stihl to buy,

[Will Heal]

My 362 is a good saw. I haven't used a new husky for a while but all I hear about them is they are always going back to the dealer to be mended but my 362 is nearly 12 months old and not missed a beat

 

 

 

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[Hamburglar]

I also bought a 362 and have been impressed. Certainly powerful and not too heavy for long periods of use. Some say the 361 was better,but I can't say.

[Luckyleaf]

My 361 still lives after nine years ! Excellent mid range saw, been thinking of getting a new saw but really don't know what to go for .... :-/

[Joe Newton]

Gotta agree with the 361, it's an excellent all round saw. One of the best I've used... Until recently.

 

My ported 357xp is now my absolute favourite saw.

 

Pick up a tidy s/h one, get it ported, and you won't look back.

 

I'd be worried about buying the 362, judging by Stihls "new improved" range so far.

 

 

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[gnfencer]

Would a Makita be a good choice I cannot justify the price of a stihl 362 for all the use I'd have for it im looking to spend no more than 400

[18 stoner]

If that's the budget and you can get a makita for that, go for it. It'll be a better saw than a 400 quid stihl.

 

 

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[SawTroll]

455 correct, apologies

 

There really aren't any good Stihl options at the moment, what you need top consider is the 550xp and the 560xp.

[eldon]

Why does the 261 get so much slating? I have one for doing firewood, granted not hard core arb work and really like it. Yes I've read the clutch bearing goes but once a year or so put a new one in (£10) as a service part and off you go again.

Weight and balance feels good so whats wrong with it?.

[Daniël Bos]

Presuming you are vat reg'd this is only 30 quid past your budget:

Husqvarna 550XP chainsaw (50.1cc) | F R Jones and Son and the very best you can buy in my opinion.

Yes the bar is made of swiss cheese, just replace it when it's worn or ad a sugihara bar to your order (again, the best value for money by far)

 

Or if you can stretch to 50 quid over £400 the 365 XT can be very easily modified to be a 372 XT and is the best value by far of any saw.

Husqvarna 365 X Torq chainsaw (70.7cc) | F R Jones and Son

 

Jones's have an extra discount on at the moment so good prices!

[billpierce]

Would a Makita be a good choice I cannot justify the price of a stihl 362 for all the use I'd have for it im looking to spend no more than 400

 

yes i would definately consider a makita or a dolmar! if i had to buy a 50cc saw. from using a couple of dolmars they seem to punch well above their 50cc weight and seem v robust. and you can get em for about 400ish inc vat.