18" saw buying advice

[yebaws]

My efco 131 18" saw (I would guess 30yrs old) has finally died. I have a husky 365x torq that I use for most heavy work, but found the smaller saw really useful for pruning and smaller felling because it is so light. It won't have heavy usage so I don't want to spend a fortune, but don't want to buy a pup either. I reckon I'm looking at around £130 for a husky 236, which actually doesn't sound too bad. But there are cheaper saws out there with similar specs. False economy?

 

Any advice appreciated.

[geoff]

As you know, you get what you pay for, If it is going to be your go to saw most of the time, and worked regularly, I would up your price range and get a semi pro saw at least, it will pay for itself in the long run.

[miker]

husky 236 wouldnt like an 18" bar imo

[yebaws]

husky 236 wouldnt like an 18" bar imo

Sorry, my mistake efco had a 14" bar and that's what I'm after as a repalcemnet

[yebaws]

umm, not sure I like the reviews of the husky 236. Shame because I like the x torq. More inclined now towards the STIHL MS170. Smaller engine, shorter 12" bar and another £20 but I think it will last longer. Another 30 yrs would be good...

[geoff]

Take a look at the small echos on the forest and arb website in the side bar here, I run a couple of them and they have been very reliable.

[miker]

or dolmar ps 32

[shavey]

Yes agree there miker ps-32 great little saw

[harvey b davison]

i can vouch for the dolmar ps 35. brilliant little saw. So smooth to start.

[yebaws]

Thanks for the advice. See that Dolmar is made by Makita, so can't be bad.