Stihl woodboss 028 stolen - replacement advice

[logsIlike]

Hi all, my dad has had his chainsaw nicked by some low life bar steward so he'll need a replacement :-(

 

He and I both used it to fell trees up to about 2' and process them to firewood. We are by no means professionals. We like the power that the saw has but find it a little bit heavy. We don't care if the new saw is a Stihl or a Husky so what do you recommend or even offer? Got anything spud?

 

Thanks know advance

[logsIlike]

PS Should have said that we run it with an 18" bar

 

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[spudulike]

New saw time begins with a budget......if you use a saw regularly and it pays you back in firewood or payment for work then your budget will be more than if you are an occasional user.

 

Tell us how much cash you have and it will give us an idea of what may suit!

[logsIlike]

£350ish

 

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[logsIlike]

For new

 

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[logsIlike]

I think I'm probably going to have to spend more :-(

 

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[felixthelogchopper]

Have a look at the Echo range.

[spudulike]

I was thinking 346xp, MS260 or 357xp but would be secondhand and you would need to make sure it still has the original top end as typical eBay saws are often refurbed with aftermarket kits.

[monkeyallan]

Got a nice unmolested 365 special I was thinking of selling. PM me if you're interested.

[Sawchip]

Its posable to go new ( Dolmar..Echo..saws can be had for that money)but think a bit more money is needed than 350 if you are thinking of Stihl -Husqvarna.

As your Dad is familiar with Stihl then just getting something in the second hand Pro range made by them in the 90s-2000s is going to give you a increase in power to weight and still feel familiar to your Dad.

Spud mentioned the Ms 260, (or earlier 026, both pro saws) good sub over from the 028 ..BUT..condition is Key !! Don't overlook a 024 av as its a pro saw as well...lite and fine for firewood with a 15-16in bar on it (shorter bars will cut bigger wood remember).

Regardless of wether you consider The Most excellent ! 346 or 357 or Stihl saws ,or any second hand pro saw it can't be over stressed...Cheep ones are not CHEEP for no reason ! there broke or need a full refurb so for 250-350 you should do fine from a good trustworthy dealer ,user or private seller.