Pole Saw
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djradz
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I have a STIHL HT 101. One of the best tools I ever purchased. The 4-mix engine is great. Starts right up and runs like a top. Because it's a 4-cylcle, it sounds like it's running slow, but really is turning at more than twice the speed of the others. The HT 101, because it extends so long is a little heavy, but I've used it for several hours on end. The weight does help when cutting way up high by applying a little force and keeping the saw in the cut. I was so impressed that I went and bought the STIHL 4-mix BR-600 blower last fall. Extremely well made stuff is always coming from those boys!
Thanks to all that responded it has been very helpfull.
That said, you all are a very expenses bunch to be around. And know how to spend other people money very well.
Rozett and CT Tree Guy, the manual saw sure would have its place but for now a can only get one. So I'll add that to my list for a latter purchase.
Did a little shopping today at the toy stores and for my needs it will have to be one of the commercial models. I like the Stihl HT 101 the best at this point. The Echo did not seem to be made as well, and two toy dealers which sold both, liked the Stihl better. Husky is not sold much around here with northern tool the only place that carried them and they were out of stock.
Pricing was the same at both dealer with Stihl $599 and Echo ppt 260 $609.
If going with the Stihl do any dealers come off the list price any amount or does Stihl offer any special deals,add on, etc. for a purchase? Any tips on where to purchase would be great.
Thanks
Selkirk
That said, you all are a very expenses bunch to be around. And know how to spend other people money very well.
Rozett and CT Tree Guy, the manual saw sure would have its place but for now a can only get one. So I'll add that to my list for a latter purchase.
Did a little shopping today at the toy stores and for my needs it will have to be one of the commercial models. I like the Stihl HT 101 the best at this point. The Echo did not seem to be made as well, and two toy dealers which sold both, liked the Stihl better. Husky is not sold much around here with northern tool the only place that carried them and they were out of stock.
Pricing was the same at both dealer with Stihl $599 and Echo ppt 260 $609.
If going with the Stihl do any dealers come off the list price any amount or does Stihl offer any special deals,add on, etc. for a purchase? Any tips on where to purchase would be great.
Thanks
Selkirk
Spiffy
Veteran Member
It might vary from dealer to dealer, but around here, (from only a couple experiences, so my negotiating skills with them may have been subpar) they are firm on the price of new tools; however, I had no trouble getting them to make the accessories prices sweeten the "package deal".
Sound like a great choice; I'll envy you!
Sound like a great choice; I'll envy you!
MikeD74T
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Like you I'd been wanting a polesaw for a long time but hadn't been willing to commit $500 or more. I do buy good equipment but didn't see gettting that much use out of a pole saw. I saw & bought a yellow saw w/John Deere label from Ebay for about $250. As soon as I opened it I regretted the purchase, seemed small & vulnerable to damage. A month ago we had a severe wind storm. A 110' bull pine came down onto my lawn, huge mess. Just to see what it would do I took the pole saw out. I was amazed at how well it worked. Cut 8-10' limbs like butter. These were 8' off the ground on the now horizontal tree. Saw is very light, can go through a complete tank of gas without putting it down. Have since used it on a new ATV trail. Works great cutting at ground level as well as reaching into brush. Was cutting a path through 1-3" fir 12 - 20' tall. Would cut them off at 6 -7', when that dropped & was still vertical I cut again at 6' then cut the remaining stub at ground level. For occasional use keeping in mind that it's not a heavy duty saw I think it's a good value.
2nstonge
Gold Member
Selkirk,
Is that strictly a pole saw or one of their combi tools?
I have the Stihl KM-55 which is the motor and a shaft, I've added attachments the past couple of years; trimmer, sweeper, brush blade...and now I'm adding the HT pole saw head with an extra 37" shaft for $189. This whole set-up works great for homeowner use; one motor to maintain and it doesn't feel like I compromised by not buying a specialty tool.
-Norm
Is that strictly a pole saw or one of their combi tools?
I have the Stihl KM-55 which is the motor and a shaft, I've added attachments the past couple of years; trimmer, sweeper, brush blade...and now I'm adding the HT pole saw head with an extra 37" shaft for $189. This whole set-up works great for homeowner use; one motor to maintain and it doesn't feel like I compromised by not buying a specialty tool.
-Norm
EddieWalker
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OK, I understand you don'e want a Poulon. Nobody does, but I just saw them at Sam's today for $159. You could have three of them for the price of one of the others.
I've had mine a few years now and except for having to leave the choke half on, it works great. If it dies on me, I'll through it away and buy another.
Good luck,
Eddie
I've had mine a few years now and except for having to leave the choke half on, it works great. If it dies on me, I'll through it away and buy another.
Good luck,
Eddie
Jagmandave
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Hey Eddie, don't throw it away, keep it for parts! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
EastTexFrank
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Eddie, that's my philosophy with chain saws. I buy a Poulan , run it until it won't anymore, keep it for parts on my next Poulan. Right now I'm on my second Poulan in 10 years, not too bad.
A pole saw isn't something I use very much but I got tired, real tired, of using the manual ones. I got a refurbished electric Remington 10" pole saw from Northern Tool. I've cut limbs up to about 6" with it without a problem. When I'm out and about I run it off a 1500 watt inverter connected to the tractor battery. As I said, I don't use it too often but when I need it, it's great to have around. If I used it more often I would probably get a gas powered model but the electric one has met my needs so far.
A pole saw isn't something I use very much but I got tired, real tired, of using the manual ones. I got a refurbished electric Remington 10" pole saw from Northern Tool. I've cut limbs up to about 6" with it without a problem. When I'm out and about I run it off a 1500 watt inverter connected to the tractor battery. As I said, I don't use it too often but when I need it, it's great to have around. If I used it more often I would probably get a gas powered model but the electric one has met my needs so far.
Kyle_in_Tex
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Eddie that's a good philosophy for garden tools and other stuff. However, I don't recommend it for women. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Actually, I bought a Shindaiwa about 3-4 years ago and it starts up no problem everytime. Even though I leave it sitting in the shed for months with old gas in it. They aren't a bargain brand. They are designed to last. I think it cost me between $400 and $500. Sorry I can't remember exactly.
Eddie that's a good philosophy for garden tools and other stuff. However, I don't recommend it for women. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Actually, I bought a Shindaiwa about 3-4 years ago and it starts up no problem everytime. Even though I leave it sitting in the shed for months with old gas in it. They aren't a bargain brand. They are designed to last. I think it cost me between $400 and $500. Sorry I can't remember exactly.