Preferred chainsaw brand(s)

[ardypol]

I'm on the hunt for a bigger and better chainsaw. Just wondering what everyone else might be using. What brand? Model? Bar length?

Thanks!

[amunro]

I bought a Stihl 290 I think it is nicknamed the Farm Boss, It is a little heavy but will cut anything and everything I will ever need.
You will get people that like Stihl and you will get people who like Husq
I bought the Stihl because i could get a better deal to a compareable model.
I love mine, but i have found that the Stihl chains IMO SUCK, I have been running a Oregon chain this time and it has stayed sharp at least 10 longer that the stihl chain I was running before.
I Think stihl and Husq both make great saws and i dont think you would be disapointed with either brand.
Just my 2 cents

[BIGFOOT]

170 Stihl for small jobs & MS 361 for heavy work...15 & 20 inch bar lenghts !

[Orrin]

I have both the Stihl and Husky brands and they both have their good and bad points. The single biggest thing I would reccomend with either brand is to step up from a consumer level saw and into the pro level, it'll cost less in the long run as you won't be changing saws every 5 years. I have a Husky that was built in the '70s (I think) it was a my Dad's and it still runs just fine.

[teamgreen]

I have both Stihl and Husqvarna, I wouldnt buy another Stihl. I bought a Husqvarna 357 XPG, tons of power and the 20'' bar is great. I work at a Fire college, and they have both kinds for doing ventilation, the stihls are always broken and the Husqvarnas are always going.

[pipes]

I have a 535 Jonsered with an 18" bar. ran that saw for a lot of years still like it. Upgraded to a Stihl 361 with a 20"bar. Bought it at T&T Powersports. Great saw a little heavier than my Jonsered but also way more power. Built a box to carry it in store a gallon of fuel and a gallon of oil files chainsaw pants gloves earmuffs and everything that you need when heading out to the bush.

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heres a pic of the box for the Stihl. don't have one of the Jonsered

[northern bear]

I run a husqvarna model 55 with a 28" bar and skip tooth chain. I originally bought it to clear an acre of bush for a building site. Gone thru numerous bars and chains. Originally it came with a 16" bar. Reasons for going longer was cause i was tired of bending over. The skip tooth chain allows for the longer bar without losing power.

As mentioned earlier i would definately get a professional saw. The quality is that much better.

Remember if u get a stihl , it's short for stihl won't start. I've used them and by comparrison they are heavy and aren't reliable.

Jonsored Is also a quality name, built by Husqvarna. They generally are a cheaper consumer model, but offer a professional line as well.

[blastoff]

I got both a husky and a stihl, the husky is a 272 w/24 inch bar for the big stuff. the husky eats trees like my Doo Doo eats Poo Poo`s. LOL

[funtimes]

I have a Stihl 290 with a 18' bar. It is a great saw and cuts everything I need it for. I do not use it for work just hunting and when I go quadding or cutting up fire wood at the cabin. I think I paid $450.00 with an extra chain and case.. I have found also that the Stihl chains don't stay sharp for long as well.. Just make sure you buy a good saw!!!! don't waste your money on a cheap POS.

[badmonkey]

I have 2 husquarva's a 371 xp and a newer rancher 455 like theme both. go with a 20" bar, good for the bigger bar, you wont regret it. that my 2 cents

[Quadtrash 668]

I still own my Stihl 009L. I bought almost 15 years ago, in St. Albert. Used it to the point I thought it would have died, out at Sandy Beach, when I lived there. It has a 16" bar. You can run it all day, and it will never tire you out. It's been all over Alberta, and BC. Went through numerous chains, and only one bar. It will spark under any condition, and will fit in a quad box. I was so happy with it, that I bought a Stihl weed wacker 3 years ago.

Bottom line, Stihl first.

[Blu du]

i have a 372 and 3- 350 huskys. the 372 has cut about a hundred cord of fire would. have wore out 2 sprockets and 2 bars. and still runs like new. a consumer saw won't last 1 year of heavy cutting i have been told