Usual chainsaw question.

[stihlmadasever]

Thanks for all the prompt replies, really appreciated.

Suppose the ECHO would be best but was a bit apprehensive of buying a second hand saw as ive seen a lot of people on varies forums saying they would never buy second hand equipment. I can understand why, but as long as everything is in good order and the saw has been used and maintained correctly I don't see a problem.

 

Sthilmadasever would that be because the engine is not powerful enough for that size bar?

 

 

 

I'm not totally clueless as I use chainsaws at work, as ive said in a separate thread in The Lounge, I just don't have years of experience and don't know much mechanical wise. I do know about maintenance though!

 

Yeah,if the engine unit is not powerful enough it might struggle with the bigger bars.Im not sure if you could get an upgrade for the power unit but some guys on here will be able to advise you.I run stihls myself and sometimes the upper size range bars struggle to pull through the wood.

[WD40]

Hey guys and girls, I'm sure you get fed up of these type of questions but as a newbie I need some advice!

 

I'm looking at getting my own saw and got a choice of 3 within my budget.

 

1) A second hand ECHO cs 420-es

2) A brand new husqvarna 236 (with free starter kit )

3) A stihl. Unfortunately won't know what model etc. until Tuesday.

 

Obviously a brand new saw is better then a second hand one but the husky is only a 14" bar where as the ECHO is an 18". From a quick Google search there doesn't seem to be much difference stats wise between the ECHO and Husky and also seems to be mixed reviews for the 236 where as ECHO have more good then bad reviews.

 

I would be using the saw for private jobs so would prefer the bigger bar and chain so I'm covered for all types of jobs I may get.

 

Any help/advice will be greatly appreciated and when I find more info out about the stihl I shall let you know.

 

I have had a 420ES for about 3 years now not needed any parts so far.

It came with a 15 tsumura bar on it.

I wouldn't go any bigger bar wise for this saw.

Got rid of spark arrestor & dremeled out deflector.

Its a super saw loads of beans.

I recently checked the compression it was 150 psi & the manual quotes 127 psi.

Pleased with it.

[Midge]

Thank you all again for the amazing replies! I'm going to wait and find out more about the sthil saw before making a decision but I certainly have some thinking to do now I know more about the ECHO.

[Stubby]

Why are you taking on private jobs if you are basically clueless?

 

I get away with it

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

One thing i ll add is you dont need a big guide bar for larger trees,the echo may struggle to pull on a 18 inch bar.

 

Hi

 

The Echo would be my pick from your list, the Husky 236 seems problematic

 

However, the Echo is 40cc maybe too small for an 18" bar, it will cut better on a shorter bar say 14"

 

Perhaps the Dolmar 420 maybe worth a look which pulls a 16" bar well

 

 

N

 

Yep, 18" too much for those saws. 16" tops.

[wicklamulla]

Hello, gotta be the Echo really as it's new and the '2 year professional use warranty' or the '5 year domestic warranty' will no doubt suit your needs.

[Midge]

Hello, gotta be the Echo really as it's new and the '2 year professional use warranty' or the '5 year domestic warranty' will no doubt suit your needs.

 

The ECHO isn't new it's second hand. The husky would be brand new.

[wicklamulla]

The ECHO isn't new it's second hand. The husky would be brand new.

 

 

 

Buy a new one, they are not expensive plus you'll be assured it'll not have been messed about with.

[shavey]

Buy a new one, they are not expensive plus you'll be assured it'll not have been messed about with.

 

Very true and buy top grade petrol or aspen and a top quality 2-stroke oil

And you should have a hassle free partnership :thumbup:

[WD40]

The ECHO isn't new it's second hand. The husky would be brand new.

 

This would be a cracking saw for you if buying new.

 

 

Echo CS-390ESX Chainsaw