Chainsaw recommendation

[combined tree services]

i have several husky 357 px's and for day to day ground work they are great they have loads of power and i find them really user friendly , i also have a stihl 361 which is a truly awsome saw and great for use in a tree !! but if you are looking for a smallish ground say then i personally would go for the husky 357 xp

[morten]

My recommendation is that you get a Stihl MS260 or Husqvarna 346 XP. Both are good durable saws. Some claim that the Husqvarna uses less fuel, although I have seen no objective tests to confirm this claim. With regards to sword length, use a 15" sword, which is ample for you. When delimbing and cutting firewood, an 18" sword gets in the way when operating close to the ground.

[Husky D]

Just to add something else to an already mixed up mix! Agree that the 346 is a great saw but think that the 365 is a very underrated saw. Doesn't get classed as a pro saw but has good strength and reliability and been around for long enough now. I know its not the lightest but can run a 15" bar and balances well with it or turns an 18" easy being in the 60cc bracket and good grunt for hardwood cutting. Yes it doesn't have the top end that a 372 has but then doesn't carry the price tag either! Afriend of mine is cutting hardwood with one at the minute and felled some big stuff with it and is well impressed with it. Only an opinion and as others say price may dictate or whatever just "feels right" to you. Happy shopping!

[MattyF]

Ill agree on the 365,i have used one and was very impressed not much off a 372 and more guts than a 357 i think its basically desighned as a no thrills fire wood saw withh all the advantages of a pro saw but not as highly strung ....if i was to buy a saw for just cutting logs that would be the one!

[Andy Collins]

What a choice there is!! While we're at it, I regularly use a Jonsered 2051, a 50cc saw thats light, well-built and reliable. It'll take Husky spares too, so dealer support is more readily available than makita. So thats another choice for the mix:001_smile:

[Pro Gard]

As a small saw i would sudgest a 357. Powerfull enough to tackle most small to medium felling and nice and light. I run mine on a 15" bar and it cuts nice and quick. My own 357 is kept as back up but it is a great saw.

 

Personally I do like larger saws and normally use my 441 for everything no matter how small but a 357 or even a 026 will serve you well enough.

[arbaholic]

I would go for stihl 260 16 inch bar. Nice light weight saw, good on petrol, will run for hours hassle free. Theres not alot of bad points for this saw atall.

[kindlett]

Hi there i use a makkita dcs52cc with a 15inch bar it powerfull not heavy.i wouldnt have a huski there is to much plastic on the new models stihll is a good make.but makkita is the old dolmar saw as they bought dolmar a few years ago and ive also got a 52cc dolmar smae model as the other one diffrent name thats all.you should pick a makkitta saw up fe or £300ish it woul be ideal for your needs. Have alook on ebay good luck

[Martin Jenkins]

I have taken your advice and put my ride-on onto ebay... No bids yet! Husqvarna LT120 Ride On Mower on eBay (end time 29-Aug-09 16:17:00 BST)

 

I wouldnt have a huski there is to much plastic on the new models

 

Is that a problem, that there is plastic instead of metal? The dealer near me told me (in sales mode, but he is selling both Stihl and Husqvarna) that the plastic Husq is as strong as needs be, but just loads lighter.

[MattyF]

to much plastic??????? maybe on the home owner models