Whats the best $400 chainsaw.

4570Man · Sep 19, 2016

A family member is needing a new saw to replace his Stihl wood boss. He said he wants to spend $400 or less, but that's really kinda flexible. He's a Stihl fan and I'm a Husqvarna fan. We've both read good things about Dolmar, but have neither one used one. He doesn't heat with wood, so it's use is pretty limited. He has a current project where he needs to cut about a dozen trees, but after that it won't get used very often. Around 50 cc will be adequate, but the biggest he can get without exceeded the weight of the current wood boss is more important.

jack707 · Sep 19, 2016

I like my husky 450

TemporaryKubotaOwnerMark · Sep 19, 2016

Take a good look at the Jonsered's that Tractor Supply is carrying, if you have one nearby. But you won't go wrong with the Dolmar, either.

CADplans · Sep 19, 2016

Stihl has the 250 on sale for $299 ($50 off)
THAT does not happen,,, often.

It is a little under 50cc,, but, I think it would be perfect for a non-woodburner,,,

roadhunter · Sep 19, 2016

Echo CS-590
Chainsaws, Trimmers, Blowers, Edgers and Outdoor Power Equipment | ECHO USA

Great bang for your buck saw

MossRoad · Sep 20, 2016

Well, I'm cheap! For that little bit of cutting, I'd buy two or three reconditioned Poulan Pro 42CC 18" saws for $99 each at Rural King, a couple spare bars and chains, and several cases of beer. :laughing:

Reload5 · Sep 20, 2016

Stay the course with Stihl... Thank me later!

stuckmotor · Sep 20, 2016

MossRoad said:
Well, I'm cheap! For that little bit of cutting, I'd buy two or three reconditioned Poulan Pro 42CC 18" saws for $99 each at Rural King, a couple spare bars and chains, and several cases of beer. :laughing:

I told my brother I was thinking of spending over $1000.00 for a Husquvarna. He told me how many Poulans I could get for that.

I bought the Husky anyhow.

turnkey4099 · Sep 20, 2016

Any of the name brand saws will do. Best one? One that has a dealer near you.

I am a fan of Stihl mostly because of it's in-board clutch. Had to drop the power head again today on the MS441 due to a pinched bar - will be puilling the jammed block off with the truck. Any other brand it would have been impossible to free the power head.