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Gas Pole Saw....Opinions?

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Scott

08-18-2003 16:15:25

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Howdy,
I just picked up 32 acres and need a good, but not commercial gas powered extension saw. I've been looking at Stihl and others, but thought one of you might have some experiences with one and might pass it on to me.

Thanks!

Scott

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John A

08-19-2003 19:23:24

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Re: Gas Pole Saw....Opinions? in reply to Scott, 08-18-2003 16:15:25

Scott, My best friend Owns/operates the premier native tree farm here in central Texas. He Also does tree trimmings/recovals also. His polesaw of choice is a "Power Pruner" I have seen him cut tree limbs up in trees that were way over the saws limits. This guy doesn't buy a saw, use it once or twice a year and the other 363 days of the year it lives in the barn! This and the rest of his saws see action on ave 2/3 days a week. He has 2 Power Pruners and the rest of his regular chainsaws are Stilhs. OBTW The 4ft extension is handy, But, It will work your shoulders to run a polesaw with it on. Especially standing in the bucket of a Bobcat at full reach trying to operate a saw with that extension.
Good Luck,
John A.

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Robert in W. Mi

08-19-2003 17:33:37

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Re: Gas Pole Saw....Opinions? in reply to Scott, 08-18-2003 16:15:25

A couple years i bought the Husqvarna model, it's been a great pole saw just like the Husky chain saws i have!! It always starts easily and is ready to go when i am!! Robert

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Jim

08-19-2003 05:40:54

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Re: Gas Pole Saw....Opinions? in reply to Scott, 08-18-2003 16:15:25

Have sold Stihl and Echo. Echo bought out the original company called Power Pruner. The Echo has a stronger pole than Stihl, less flex. Echo has a drive system that has a little peice in it that will break out, that is what prevents twisting the drive shaft out. Echo has a lot better engine with a lot more power. Another option, Remington make a little electric saw that has a 6ft pole on it, works good. But, the best gas one would be an Echo, you can get fixed or telescoping, take your pick.

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08-19-2003 04:36:39

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Re: Gas Pole Saw....Opinions? in reply to Scott, 08-18-2003 16:15:25

I bought a fixed length (not extendable) Echo 2 years ago for about $350 from HD. Works great for me. I did not need the extra long pole as I just needed to cut limbs high enough to get my tractor under when mowing. I could get an extension, 4' I think, but I don't need it.

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BEL@IN

08-19-2003 03:00:24

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Re: Gas Pole Saw....Opinions? in reply to Scott, 08-18-2003 16:15:25

Here is what I rigged up for less than $100 if you already have a generator to trail behind your frontloader. Remington makes an eletric saw, 12 amps, 16in, 120v, $80 at Home Depot. Clamp or bolt an 8ft 1x10 board to the top of the bucket and this saw will easily clamp to the other end. I used plastic wire ties so they would break before the saw if I made a mistake. A simple eletric hookup,no12,with a switch close to the hyd control. With a little pratice you will be suprised how well this will work. Don`t try to use a cheap saw.

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Roy in UK

08-18-2003 23:30:54

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Re: Gas Pole Saw....Opinions? in reply to Scott, 08-18-2003 16:15:25

I have a Stihl pole Pruner too and its very good. 2 things to watch for apart from the useful comments below. 1) be sure to keep the inside of the chain guard clean, because the chain is usually pointing 'uphill', saw chippings tend to accumulate inside the guard instead of been thrown out as in a 'normal' chainsaw. 2) Watch out when you are pruning twiggy and/or leafy branches,again it is because the tool is pointing uphill, they have a tendancy to slide down the pole as they are cut off, and come after you!
Whichever machine you choose, good luck and take care.

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mwfarm

08-18-2003 19:12:13

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Re: Gas Pole Saw....Opinions? in reply to Scott, 08-18-2003 16:15:25

I bought a stihl, and I love it. It cost about $600, and I think it is 12' long. Has given me no trouble, just be careful about getting the saw pinched about 12' up.

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08-18-2003 19:09:09

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Re: Gas Pole Saw....Opinions? in reply to Scott, 08-18-2003 16:15:25

I use an electric pole saw (walmart) that is pluged into my trailered generator. Its simple to operate, and for the amount that I cut, cheap to operate. I figured that it is cheaper to buy something that will work off of a power supply that powers other tools (welder, saws, drills, coffee maker when the power goes out). The only down side that I have encountered is dropping a tree limb onto the cord.

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F14

08-18-2003 17:45:16

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Re: Gas Pole Saw....Opinions? in reply to Scott, 08-18-2003 16:15:25

I work as a mechanic for an equipment rental place. We have an Echo pole saw. You can't imagine the beating rental equipment takes (or maybe you can) but the Echo just keeps on running. It is extendable too, no clue how much one goes for.

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bob

08-18-2003 22:12:33

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Re: Re: Gas Pole Saw....Opinions? in reply to F14, 08-18-2003 17:45:16

$600. Echo bought out the company that invented the pole pruner, so it has the most experience, but the others are good copies priced about the same so go with the best dealer. Watch the falling limbs. Even a small limb falling from 12 ft. can kill or hurt.

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Bus Driver

08-18-2003 16:42:06

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Re: Gas Pole Saw....Opinions? in reply to Scott, 08-18-2003 16:15:25

I bought the top model Stihl- about $600. Love it. Actually prefer Huskvarna saws, but at that time, Husky did not offer the extendable feature. Now Husky does and I think the price is lower than the Stihl. But I find no fault at all with the Stihl pole pruner that I have.

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clodhopper from Il.

08-18-2003 20:29:27

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Re: Re: Gas Pole Saw....Opinions? in reply to Bus Driver, 08-18-2003 16:42:06

I purchased an Echo polesaw in 1999 and haven't had any trouble with it, just keep the chain sharp, and watch not to pinch the chain. I gave $499.00 for it then, I think they are $599.00 now. Good luck on what ever you end up with...

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