Small Chain Saw?
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I have the CS341... I think it's just about the only one that still has the priming bulb.
It's my go-to saw and never a problem and I've had it about 5 years... mine has the grey case.
Always starts right up and small enough to stow easily. Most of what I use it for is to cut brush, limbs or if a tree has fallen.
I did use it to take down a 34" dia pine because it's what I had with me at the time.
It's my go-to saw and never a problem and I've had it about 5 years... mine has the grey case.
Always starts right up and small enough to stow easily. Most of what I use it for is to cut brush, limbs or if a tree has fallen.
I did use it to take down a 34" dia pine because it's what I had with me at the time.
rdln
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i LIKE MY STIHL 017. 13 years of occasional use and doing good. $200
BruceWard
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I bought a Stihl MS-170 earlier this year to cut trees on a steep hill. I have access to two 028s and a 038. I have been cleaning up about 1.5 acres of bulldozer cleared land. I love the little MS-170. It is light and easy to carry around all day. Some people strap them to themselves.
I find myself preferring the little MS-170 and only using the big saws if I get the little one hung up.
I find myself preferring the little MS-170 and only using the big saws if I get the little one hung up.
BruceWard
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The MS-170 was less than $200.
GaryCrowell
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Go with a husquvarna or Stihl. As mentioned, a small one can be had for around $200 or so. Both are quality saws that will give you a long service life. I'm sure Echo makes a decent saw, but I don't know anywhere around here that sells them. I can buy a husky or stihl in any small town around here, and more importantly get it serviced anywhere. You can't go wrong with either the husky or stihl, and in the size you want they're pretty inexpensive.
I have the ms-250 stihl with a 16" bar that I bought last year and it is awsome ! It starts right away (within three pulls)and runs great. My only regret is I wish I would have bought a bigger one, as I find myself cutting alot more wood than I antisipated. I would like to step up to the ms-290 (or bigger) I paid about $320.00 for mine and have 6 chains. (I cut about 10 cord last year and have already done that this year.) If anybody is interested in buying it so I can have the funds help to upgrade to a bigger one myself. I am open to any offers
bjr
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What I'm not hearing in this thread is "what the replacement parts are costing?" Some of the manufacturers are making the return money on parts, Big Time. That's been a real factor in my choosing a saw. So far I've kinda been leaning towards the Echo. bjr
johnnydel29
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Stihl, Echo or Husky are all excellent. for smaller saws - I prefer Echo. The main thing is to find a good dealer that carrys any of these brands that will provide you with the best service.
Even though Home Depot and Lowes carrys these brands (Husky & Echo), always buy from a reputable dealer that provides good service.
Even though Home Depot and Lowes carrys these brands (Husky & Echo), always buy from a reputable dealer that provides good service.