Chainsaw opinions

Echo EV650, for 35 yrs. and still works good. It sawed a lot of wood and was backer over by my D17(dumb tractor), took 1 part for handle mount to repair.

I have an 029 and a 440 Magnum, love them, had the 29 for maybe 15-16 years, never had an issue

I own a MS250, good saw for the money, mine (Knocking on wood) has never failed to start and run, also invested in a MS192, great little pruning saw. Have an OLD Poulan Countervibe 3400, has been THE best saw I ever owned, still starts and runs, smokes a lot these days as has HUNDREDS of hours on it, bought that one just at 35 years ago. Was when Hill Behan Lumber was in full business, they had it as a demo, would not run so I got it for $110 and tax, got it home had the chain guides in swapped where had chain pinched, swapped those was GREAT, two bars, who knows how many chains been on it, JUGS of chain lube.

MS250 here............ great saw.

I have a mid sized Echo. It has worn out several bars, numerous chains but it just keeps on running. I couldn't begin to count the truckloads of wood it has cut. After 20 + years of use I had to put a clutch in it. We were cutting hard wood that has been laying off the ground for years. The Echo dealer said it was totally unusual to replace a clutch on one.

Stihl O26 and 461 plus a Husqvarna 240 for triming. The O26 I bought new 28 years ago. Still runs and cuts but beginning to show it's age!

Ted, where did you find the fact that Husqvarna was preferred by Professionals over Stihl? My experience in talking with Loggers in this area is price and Dealer parts availability. When I took a trip last year visit my daughter in Alaska I attended a Fair in Haines Alaska and they had a Logging Competition. I couldn't see a Husqvarna Saw there! All Stihl. Both Stihl and Husky make Pro Saws and Homeowners Saws. Now with. John Deere selling Stihl a lot of the small dealers are upset. Same with Husky with TSC and Big Box marts selling Husky. Buyer beware in the Big Box marts as you don't find pro saws or anyone that knows anything about them. I have had Homelite, McCullough still have the Stihl and now Husky. The Husky I bought at TSC because it was cheap. It is not a Pro saw and I have to adjust the carburetor a lot. I don't see this saw lasting as long as a Pro saw in either Stihl or Husqvarna. Goes back to the old saying you get what you pay for!

The logger that timbered off my woods used Stihl saws with a skip tooth chain on them.

DougG wrote: Looking to up grade chainsaws , have a 038 Stihl Farmboss that I've had for 30 years, it works good but someone said an 029 super will out cut it big time and a lot lighter too,, any experience with them? What's everyone using?

Doug buy the 029 hell of a saw I'm 64 and I love mine had it a couple years. Sweet saw don't buy a Husquvarna you would be better of with a axe!!

200 10and20 wrote: Doug buy the 029 hell of a saw I'm 64 and I love mine had it a couple years. Sweet saw don't buy a Husquvarna you would be better of with a axe!!

Joe, HOW MANY chainsaws have you owned?  How many trees have you cut down?  People have different opinions and Doug has asked for them.  WHY would you say that a Husqvarna is worse than an axe?  How many have you ever used??!!

I've used HUNDREDS of saws.  Yes, that is right HUNDREDS!!  On our little city of over 50,000, the fire department of which I was a member for over 30 years, used both for a while, but just about everyone would rather use the Husqvarna.  That is all we had on the rigs for the last 15 years or so.

How many fire department axes have you ever used Joe?  So, you opinion is welcome, but when you start spouting something that isn't true, you had better be prepared to back up anything you've stated.

Sorry to the rest of you guys, but up until now, everyone has stated which saw they like and the reasons for doing so.  No one, up until now, has said anything degrading about another manufacturer.  Give an educated opinion if you want.  Two years is not long enough to form an opinion.  I'm 70 and I've had mine for OVER 30 years.  Now THAT'S an educated opinion.

If you like your saw, say so.  If you don't like another that you have no experience with, don't say anything.

Ted J wrote: 200 10and20 wrote: Doug buy the 029 hell of a saw I'm 64 and I love mine had it a couple years. Sweet saw don't buy a Husquvarna you would be better of with a axe!! Joe, HOW MANY chainsaws have you owned?  How many trees have you cut down?  People have different opinions and Doug has asked for them.  WHY would you say that a Husqvarna is worse than an axe?  How many have you ever used??!! I've used HUNDREDS of saws.  Yes, that is right HUNDREDS!!  On our little city of over 50,000, the fire department of which I was a member for over 30 years, used both for a while, but just about everyone would rather use the Husqvarna.  That is all we had on the rigs for the last 15 years or so. How many fire department axes have you ever used Joe?  So, you opinion is welcome, but when you start spouting something that isn't true, you had better be prepared to back up anything you've stated. Sorry to the rest of you guys, but up until now, everyone has stated which saw they like and the reasons for doing so.  No one, up until now, has said anything degrading about another manufacturer.  Give an educated opinion if you want.  Two years is not long enough to form an opinion.  I'm 70 and I've had mine for OVER 30 years.  Now THAT'S an educated opinion. If you like your saw, say so.  If you don't like another that you have no experience with, don't say anything.

As usual you know everything!! I just gave my opinion like everyone else! Since you are the local know it all have at it!!!!! I have owned and used a lot of saws I wasn't talking about saws made 70 freaking years ago I was talking about a saw that is built today!!!!!!! What a company use to make and what they make today are all together different. You must have been awful busy using all those saws, the whole town must have burnt down while you was busy cutting the National Forest down!! And you think you know everything about Allis Chalmers. WOW!!

Edited by 200 10and20 - 07 Oct 2019 at 10:54am

Hey Tbone, I just gave my opinion like everyone else and apparently struck a nerve with Paul Bunyan.

200 10and20 wrote: Hey Tbone, I just gave my opinion like everyone else and apparently struck a nerve with Paul Bunyan.

Well alrighty then.

Very very sad my image didn't show up.

I like my Husqvarnas. I have seven of them, ranging from 38 cc to 65 cc. They're easy to work on, light and well balanced. They've had many hours of use and still running strong.