Matthewbaggs Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Hi guys, recently bought myself a woodburner, so going to need a petrol chainsaw to cut the logs up. Looking to spend around £300. Anyone have any good or bad reviews? Looking at either a stihl or husky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 I got a 20 inch Mitox (China) its 52 cc and they run the same eng on the brush cutter...... I have one of them as well..... I cant fault it and I have hammered it I have had others and this one stacks up and was http://www.mitoxgm.co.uk/Shop/List/0/177/category/Trees--Logs/Chainsaws-?gclid=CjwKEAjwi6OeBRCCrZqp-qaQhhISJACrfbtAdfu1qVQ381eKC90zdg_cqnF0iYEyGImIM75zaGzcYxoCXg3w_wcBabout £220 with a good guarantee, well worth a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les*1066 Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 I would go for a Stihl every time. They are extremely reliable, and if something does go wrong they are very simple to strip and have a parts supply second to none. Husqvarna chainsaws are worth a look, too, but my money would always go to Stihl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 I have to say, being tight, I bought a Mitox, implement - pruner saw/strimmer/hedge cutter with an extension poll for £300. Stihl was £500. I have been very impressed with it. Thrashed it forthe last 3 years and it starts everytime. It has one foible though the carb adjustment goes out of whack occasionally but it takes the supplier a minute and costs nothing to retune - only a mile away so no big issue. I would therefore recommend Mitox since parts fro Stihl are increasingly being sourced from China. Husky is well thought of by all tree people and in truth, if you have the budget stated, and you want to burn a lot (cold winter) I'd recommend Mitox because the others you will get for that price wont have the same power (cc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 any saw bigger than 40cc............sthil or husky..........foreign dosnt really matter if you dont maintain any of them they wont last 5 mins.....spend the money and go on a maintenace / use chainsaw coarse........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcooke25552 Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Stihl all day long! They start with the ms170 which retails under £200. Have used this saw very light, reliable and surprisingly powerful. Have also got an ms280 which is a beast of a saw never gets bogged down. Have used husqvarna and personally, I didn't particularly like them. Always stihl for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 i bought a deko chain saw off the bay, 3 years ago for £80 and its still going,iv cut up trees with and tons of logs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Stihl ms181, with a 16" bar, I use one at home and it's more than good enough for any firewood you can throw at it. Use huskies at work and find them heavier in comparison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
contrysports Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 another one for the stihl 181 but on a 14" although it will run a 16 very easy, the hsukys are coming up as a big competitor for stihl now in the arborist saws but i'd still go for stihl on the home owner saws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 I've got a husky, it's a bit heavy but the only problem has been the fuel pipe. Plenty of power in it. Also bought a small makita and I've cut some big trees up with that, nice and light too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy RV Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Stihl or Husky plus some chainsaw trousers, gloves and helmet with a face shield and ear muffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guss109 Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 I've got a ms170 and a ms261 I could be parted from at the right price as I'm all husky now for my work saws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Husky is my choice, but some people swear by Stihl and I am sure they are very good too. Get qualified and the right safety kit as well. They are not toys. David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 I've a stihl 171 to keep the fires stocked great saw reliable and does all I need and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Stihl or Husky are the safe bets, I have both, I don't think they make a bad saw. Dolmar are an old and well respected maker, bought out by Makita ( who make excellent power tools ), so it's no surprise that their saws are getting good reviews from the professionals. If I was buying one now, I think it might be a Makita. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenshank1 Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Husky or Stihl and you won't go wrong. But listen to what the others have said. Get training first and qualified in the basics and get the boots , trousers , helmet and ear muffs. You'll enjoy the training and get loads of practical tips on maintaining the saw. Good Maintenance is everything with saws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelongwayup Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Husky personally. Run mine hard and they do what I need provided I keep them in shape. Sharp chain, decent oil, fresh fuel or aspen and thick chain oil. If it's just for logs for a woodburner you really don't need to go down the route of CS30/31 etc. Just make a decent saw horse, throw them logs on it and cut away. I would highly recommend a helmet and trousers mind as one slip and a sharp saw will take no prisoners. Dolmar, Husky or stihl are all good saws. You don't need to go mad for a few occasional logs. As with anything, just steer clear of the bottom end stihl and Chinese stuff. Most dealers will have trade in saws too so sometimes worth asking them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raphael262 Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) Hi guys, recently bought myself a woodburner, so going to need a petrol chainsaw to cut the logs up. Looking to spend around £300. Anyone have any good or bad reviews? Looking at either a stihl or husky Only being 15 not many people listen to me when I talk about stuff like this and I recently got a Stihl ms 251 for £395reduced from £550 it's a very good saw well worth having a look online for 1' Edited July 18, 2014 by raphael262 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 What's a 15 year old doing with a serious chainsaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raphael262 Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 What's a 15 year old doing with a serious chainsaw Been taught how to use one by someone who runs the basic felling course at an agricultural college and have been doing work on their land with them / going to do my "CS32 Fell and Process Medium Trees" soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Either Stihl or Husqvarna but if you are an occasional user then run it on ASPEN fuel. Although expensive you will find starting it easier after a period of not using it. Remember the chain does the cutting not the engine so learn how to sharpen it with a kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 After countless cheapies that didnt last I plumped for a Stihl MS391--- its a beast but performs faultlessly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 PPE first! Husqy or Stihl seems to be a perennial Ford/Chevy type debate. personally, I use a Husq 442, but with a Stihl chain, as they seems to last longer between sharpenings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Been taught how to use one by someone who runs the basic felling course at an agricultural college and have been doing work on their land with them / going to do my "CS32 Fell and Process Medium Trees" soon Sounds like an insurance / liability nightmare. The person should also know better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
contrysports Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) What's a 15 year old doing with a serious chainsaw I was 16 last year and my boss was letting me swing around in trees up on a platform with a saw as long as you have good education, safety and people you trust around you it doesn't matter what age you are, Edited July 19, 2014 by contrysports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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