Cheap reliable saw (stihl or husky) under £250

[Seandunbavin]

Just looking for a cheap saw to start of with, been looking at the stihl 261 and the husky 236

 

Any advice appreciated

[Darkslider]

Stihl 261s aren't well received on here due to a few issues, most notably drive sprocket bearings failing regularly. Our 2012 MS261 has had one fail in two years but it doesn't get a lot of use so I can see how it would get frustrating on a saw you need to rely on daily.

[div_h]

That's 2 complete different saws... Husqvarna 135 or a stihl 211

[mixedangased]

Husky 254 if you can find a good s/h one

[kinderscout]

Husky 135 is a nice saw easy to maintain and has served me well for the last 14 months,Despite all my attempts at killing it.

[Couldyajust]

For reliability I would be looking at an Echo saw instead.

 

A 261 would cost double your budget or are you considering secondhand saws too?

 

What do you intend to use the saw for? firewood, felling, are you working as a groundy? different saws are suited to different purposes an indication of the intended use will make it easier to advise you.

[harvey b davison]

I've also got a husqy 135, had it a couple of years but not used it much, good saw when running but can be difficult to start.

[MattyF]

Dixons in hexham had some good condition second hand husky 254's at around £190.

Was tempted