I need a new GOOD chainsaw..which is the best..

We use Stihls and Husky saws in our arsenal of saws, both are good saws so take you pick. But I gotta say that we mostly have Husky saws, it's funny because we bought a poulan as a joke one day and we can't blow the thing up and it gets abused every day in tree service work, this is a 42cc-18" bar.
 
I stopped by the Farm and Ranch store today. They had a dozen different models. I think I'm going to go with the Stihl MS310. It has a 59cc motor and puts out about 4hp, which is more than the 260 Pro model. The MS310 comes standard with the 20" blade but they can switch it out to a 18" blade if I like and give me both a "green" and a "yellow" blade to try out but warned the yellow can kick back easier for $399. The 260 Pro model was around $500 and had a 50cc with 3.2 hp...the MS310 is in between the Pro and your standard house trimmer...that all sound about right?
 
I stopped by the Farm and Ranch store today. They had a dozen different models. I think I'm going to go with the Stihl MS310. It has a 59cc motor and puts out about 4hp, which is more than the 260 Pro model. The MS310 comes standard with the 20" blade but they can switch it out to a 18" blade if I like and give me both a "green" and a "yellow" blade to try out but warned the yellow can kick back easier for $399. The 260 Pro model was around $500 and had a 50cc with 3.2 hp...the MS310 is in between the Pro and your standard house trimmer...that all sound about right?

Again, check out the Jonsered...can't go wrong
 
I stopped by the Farm and Ranch store today. They had a dozen different models. I think I'm going to go with the Stihl MS310. It has a 59cc motor and puts out about 4hp, which is more than the 260 Pro model. The MS310 comes standard with the 20" blade but they can switch it out to a 18" blade if I like and give me both a "green" and a "yellow" blade to try out but warned the yellow can kick back easier for $399. The 260 Pro model was around $500 and had a 50cc with 3.2 hp...the MS310 is in between the Pro and your standard house trimmer...that all sound about right?

MS 310 is a good saw. Should have a 2 year warranty with it also. Good luck.
 
Here's a Great Chainsaw!!!

This one is used by my friend, Leatherface.:eek: He lives in Texas, but I'm not 100% sure what model it is. :D :eek:

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This one is used by my friend, Leatherface.:eek: He lives in Texas, but I'm not 100% sure what model it is. :D :eek:

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That pretty much looks like me after the 3rd saw bit the dust :D

The only thing about Jonsered is the nearest dealer is about 20 miles away, so any time it needs servicing or a part I'll have to go that far to get it. The Farm and Ranch store here has been in business as long as I can remember and its close by, and if I'm out in West Texas cutting I'll be able to find a chain or other common parts at most ranch stores around. Same goes for the Pro Husky models, doesn't seem like many stores have them either that are close by.
 
That pretty much looks like me after the 3rd saw bit the dust :D

The only thing about Jonsered is the nearest dealer is about 20 miles away, so any time it needs servicing or a part I'll have to go that far to get it. The Farm and Ranch store here has been in business as long as I can remember and its close by, and if I'm out in West Texas cutting I'll be able to find a chain or other common parts at most ranch stores around. Same goes for the Pro Husky models, doesn't seem like many stores have them either that are close by.

Probably not a whole lot of professional cutters in DFW:biggrin: . If you get a pro model you probably won't need parts if you don't abuse it. I have been buying Echo 2 cycle stuff(string trimmer, blower, tiller) for a few years now and haven't had any probs. I have a Craftsman saw(18" bar) that I've had for years. When it bites the dust I suppose I'll go for an Echo but the Stihl stuff is hard to resist. The thing that scared me off of the trimmers was its homeowner stuff didn't seem all that great and the pro stuff seemed to out price the other brand pro stuff. I also liked the RedMax trimmers and blowers but there wasn't a dealer near me I could get along witRich
 
This is without the BEST chainsaw ever built. I do live in the world of trees. Check it out. I think we have more chainsaw dealers per capita than anywhere else in the country. My daughters friend (female) got a chain saw for Christmas one year when she was still in High School, and was excited to get it. (true story, her dad owns a saw mill, and she works for him.) Anyway, here's the best chainsaw. Anyone want to dispute it?:D YouTube - V8 Chainsaw Turn up the volume!! YouTube - V8 Chainsaw 6
 
That is completely insane!! It does rain too much up there :D I'm wondering why there are no gases,exhaust or smoke coming out of those pipes when they rev it :confused:

It's a Buick with good ring seal. (One of the few);) Just think about a TA aluminum block and heads and a big turbo! That would KICK that V8's butt!!! Though not sure it would be practical.:biggrin: Yes, it DOES rain up here too much. Doing so right now, and along with all next week, and the next week, and the next week, and the....................until August 12th or so, then it's nice for a month or so.:mad:
 
Well this is an old thread probably worth updating. I went the Husqvarna route from Lowe's about 10 years ago and paid top dollar for a saw that I thought would last a lifetime. I've kept this saw in pristine condition always kept up with maintenance. Probably doesn't have 10 hours of total use and I have to deem this thing a POS.

Bought a new old stock Stihl this morning which is what I really wanted to buy in the first place.
 
I have been cutting down trees for too long and cut way too many , there is nothing like cleaning up a golf course after a hurricane, it is such an enjoyable process :mad::cry:, I have used all those brands , stihl, husky, echo, are all fine , the very old poulon models were also very good. not the new junk of today, I use to have an old poulon bow saw , which is great for palms and palmettos, very dangerous saw ,but has its applications , my old husky was my favorite strong but heavy , unless doing large tree work we never use anything over 18" bar . the saw I use most is the littler still ms 170 , I use to think bigger was better but when actually cutting up trees all day long , I prefer a lighter smaller saw , its more on keeping your chain sharp and having the correct one vs a big powerful saw, just saying. that little home owner saw has cut up at least 600 tress in the past 5 years and no problems , now I do go through some chains and bars LOL, and only replaced clutch once or twice ,pretty good for a 180$ saw just my two cents
and yes I do have a professional stihl ms 362 with 22" bar and hardly use it just on some big stuff
 
that is one nice saw, get yourself a cheap round chain sharpening file and little grease tip pusher tool for hitting the roller at the end of the bar , there are two tiny holes on the side of the bar at the tip and you push the tool on them and it greases the roller ,hit it every time you use and use the file on the chain ,should give you many years of use .
 
that is one nice saw, get yourself a cheap round chain sharpening file and little grease tip pusher tool for hitting the roller at the end of the bar , there are two tiny holes on the side of the bar at the tip and you push the tool on them and it greases the roller ,hit it every time you use and use the file on the chain ,should give you many years of use .
Thanks for the greasing advice l was not aware of that.
Guy at the mower shop said the chains are actually pre stretched and actually a larger diameter than the saw I replaced.
 
...Bought a new old stock Stihl this morning which is what I really wanted to buy in the first place.

Congrats, Mike. cheers to many years of service with that Stihl saw.

I got mine, second hand, about 1991 from a grad student couple relocating out of the country for work. had only cut about cord of wood back in WA state - so it was just broken in, lol. compressed air cleanups after each use, basic tune ups here and there and always have another sharp chain ready to go as a spare will give you a lifetime of service. having good, reliable tools makes hard work easy. Enjoy.

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Stihl saws are the best hands down.

Cut trees for years and those things were bulletproof
 
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