Kes Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 (edited) Need to buy a new one as my old one died and I want it guaranteed for a while. Previous one was a Stihl 026c 18 inch bar. Piston scored and stuck. I'm looking for one with enough engine capacity to run an 18 " bar minimum and I probably saw down and saw up maybe 6 no., 50/60ft tress a year, apart from working on the shoot - so I guess semi professional would be good Would you recommend Stihl, if so, which model and, where in the north west do you reckon the best deal is - I'll be checking the web once I have a maker and model no. Thanks all in anticipation of some wise advice. Edited October 31, 2011 by Kes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 (edited) Either Stihl or Husky Give Brendan a ring at Deva Mowers 01244 674313 or try Charlies at Queensferry, they had some Stihl at good prices last time I went in, but they are not on the website http://www.charliesdirect.co.uk/ Worth driving over if you get a good price, avoid Huskys with tool less chain tensioner (see my post from last week) Edited October 31, 2011 by ricko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antuk99 Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I used to be sthil saw mam but now converted to huskvana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy dog Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Husky all the way, had one for years an never let me down till old age had it. Tried mending it but it was to hard getting the old spares for it. Otherwisr have a look at the chainsaw in the link and others in the rancher range. Semi or pro an all will do the job. :good: http://www.gardenmachinerydirect.co.uk/husqvarna_petrol_chainsaws_455e_rancher_18_shop_3358.htm DD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulf Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 with a open budget I would be looking at a Husqy 372XP or a stihl MS441. both 70cc saws that will easily pull a 20" bar quickly or take a 25" bar. With a tighter budget then a Husqy 357XP or a stihl MS362. I use a 441 as my day to day saw and love it but im cutting down a lot more timeber than you will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted October 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Thanks lads for the advice - I'll try the contacts. Will post the final choice and price. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boromir Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Ive alway used Huskies for the power, but I had a go on a Stihl the other week and thing that it had going for it was that there quite light but I feel they have not as much power in them than a Husky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crosshair Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Used Huskies for years, but recently bought two Echo's, come with a three year warranty, and cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 (edited) Sthil ms 260 was recomended to me got one never had any bother with it very happy Edited October 31, 2011 by utectok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark g Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 stick a new pot and piston on the 026 they are about 55 quid from mister and fairly easy to fit, if you are set on buying new tfm superstore do good prices on stihl, if you are chucking the 026 i wouldnt mind it for bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I was looking for the same sort of thing about this time last year. The woodsman on the estate said get a Husky, professional model with at least 60cc. After a bit of research on forestry websites and forums I went for a Husky 365. Its 66cc, 18" bar (though can take longer) and is a tough solid no nonsense foresters tool. It doesn't have 'auto' tensioning, 'easy start' or anything like that. It has a reputation with foresters for being extremely strong with a bullet-proof engine. I've cut up ash and oak to 2 ft thick and yew to 18" and it ate them. But its light enough to use for limbing and cutting out trees that are hung up. Top quality professional all rounder. I bought it from Ramages in Lancashire 01704 896246 or: www.husqvarnachainsaws.co.uk Husky specialists and very helpful people. They were also one of the cheapest I found at the time. 365s on their website now for £552.25. Its a lot of saw for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 stick a new pot and piston on the 026 they are about 55 quid from mister Who and where is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted November 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 stick a new pot and piston on the 026 they are about 55 quid from mister and fairly easy to fit, if you are set on buying new tfm superstore do good prices on stihl, if you are chucking the 026 i wouldnt mind it for bits Mark, Tried anew piston - it ran for half an hour and died again £70 quid for nothing - the bits I left with the guy who did it as payment - hence I do need a new one. If I'd had the bits you'd have been welcome to them. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conygree Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 F R Jones - but I'm a pro-user, contact them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Paulie Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 I use Hempstead Plant in Hemel Hempstead. I am happy to get you a quote on anything you need from there as I have access to a Utility Discount bracket. I recommend a Stihl MS260, thats what I have for home. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpbeaver Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 If you're after a decent length warranty echo chainsaws have 5 year domestic and 2 years commercial. If your after a stihl try and get an MS 460 not made anymore but far better than the MS441. Where in the north west are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelongwayup Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 I looked around for a good deal on a Stihl last year and found almost all official suppliers were price fixed on their saws. Is this still the case does anybody know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny tim Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 (edited) try oswald record in trafford park there not too far from you ....there very competetive Edited November 1, 2011 by tiny tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpbeaver Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 I looked around for a good deal on a Stihl last year and found almost all official suppliers were price fixed on their saws. Is this still the case does anybody know? Not sure. You should be able to get around 25% off retail price. Stihl normally put their prices up by 5% in January as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Ramages, Burscough My local chainsaw shop. Men in overalls, with black oily fingers. An extraction fan spills out onto the street when they are testing saws in the upstairs workshop, the noise of engines revving and the smell of 2 stroke. Great fellas, taught me how to sharpen chains. Funnily enough they advised me to use Aspen, a synthetic fuel, as an occasional user it doesn't 'break-down' like normal petrol. Can't comment on the prices (give Brendan a ring at Deva Mowers), but they are EXTREMELY knowledgable with saws. Burscough - the only village where walking down the high street with a chainsaw is regarded as normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Had a Stihl 041 - heavy and a Husky 454 - best little chainsaw I ever had. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
955i Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 These guys seem to have the best deals at the moment, just brought the Stihl MS170 off them and was the cheapest I found it at. My link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normgun Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 just picked up a small still of eBay little use for £80, just needs sharpening have a look on , mite strike lucky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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