Posted by The Famous Grouse on April 19, 2019 at 06:51:24 from (97.116.18.83):
In Reply to: Best chainsaw? posted by rrman61 on April 15, 2019 at 07:49:52:
First off, the OP wants a NEW saw. So any advice about, "I've got this Brand X saw from back 10, 20 30 years ago that I like..." isn't relevant.
Everything has changed in the saw market in the last 10 years and every maker has had to redesign their saws. Everything now on the consumer end of the market is a "price point" saw. It's a saw at a certain CC and HP point that's designed and built so that it hits a certain price range.
The bottom line is the Big 3 of Echo, Stihl, and Husky are ALL making good saws. IMO the most important decision in saw choice is the balance between how much power do you WANT and how much weight can you HANDLE.
Most home and farm casual users are going to be happiest with a saw around 42 to 45 CC. If you cut firewood, that can extend to 50 CC. Above that the weight is too high and negates the benefits of more HP for most occasional users.
I buy and use a lot of power equipment and I have Stihl and Husky machines that were bought new within the last 5 years.
FWIW, I've had the most trouble with the NEW Stihl equipment. All of my new Stihl equipment has failed and had to go in to be fixed under warranty. This is not bottom of the range equipment and the $1000 brush cutter has been the most problematic.
But all of the Big 3 are making good equipment as long as you have good dealer support you will be happy.
Model choice and weight are more important than brand.
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