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First chainsaw purchase
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02/07/20 10:31 PM
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rickym
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I’m stuck between echo and stihl. I’ve run numerous of both brands, though I couldn’t tell you what they were. I’m not gonna use it a ton, half a dozen times a year for 1-3 hours each time. Cutting pine, and sweet gum primarily and some oak and cedar. Thinking roughly a 16” bar should be fine.
I’ve read the other chainsaw thread, I’m wondering if you guys think the stihl is worth the extra money for my use?
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Re: First chainsaw purchase
[Re: rickym]
#7740364
02/07/20 10:35 PM
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I’m stuck between echo and stihl. I’ve run numerous of both brands, though I couldn’t tell you what they were. I’m not gonna use it a ton, half a dozen times a year for 1-3 hours each time. Cutting pine, and sweet gum primarily and some oak and cedar. Thinking roughly a 16” bar should be fine.
I’ve read the other chainsaw thread, I’m wondering if you guys think the stihl is worth the extra money for my use? In your situation no. Just go with best deal between the two. Make sure and run carb dry before storing for an extended period and you will be good. Oh and don’t use gas with any percentage of ethanol
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Re: First chainsaw purchase
[Re: rickym]
#7740365
02/07/20 10:36 PM
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Cast
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I would go electric if I bought another saw. I have two Stihls.
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Re: First chainsaw purchase
[Re: Cast]
#7740370
02/07/20 10:42 PM
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QuitShootinYoungBucks
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I would go electric if I bought another saw. I have two Stihls. I have the 58V Echo. For what you want to do, OP, it would be a solid choice. You can get them pretty cheap and the battery also runs their 58V weedeater, mower, and several other battery tools.
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Re: First chainsaw purchase
[Re: rickym]
#7740375
02/07/20 10:46 PM
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unclebubba
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I used to have a Poulan...matter of fact, my first chainsaw purchase was that Poulan. It did last me almost 20 years. But, I had to replace carbs, gas lines, and the dreaded bain of my existence, the f%^&ing primer bulb! I was looking at a Stihl ms180c and comparing it to Echo. Just like you are doing. I asked the sales guy where the primmer bulb on the Stihl was...because I could not find one. He said that it was a self priming carburetor. No priming bulb. SOLD! Been cutting trees for two years since and am happy as punch!
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Re: First chainsaw purchase
[Re: rickym]
#7740376
02/07/20 10:48 PM
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Tin Head
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I never thought echo was comparable to stihl. I guess I need to reconsider my beliefs in stihl.
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Re: First chainsaw purchase
[Re: rickym]
#7740381
02/07/20 10:59 PM
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dkershen
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I have both an Echo and a Stihl. They get more than moderate use maintaining my four acres. I actually like the Echo better in that it never fails to start or floods on me, but it's also a couple years newer. The Stihl can be a bit finicky to start, but once it does it runs all day. For your level of use I'd save the extra money and buy an Echo. Just my .02 cents.
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Re: First chainsaw purchase
[Re: Tin Head]
#7740382
02/07/20 11:01 PM
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I never thought echo was comparable to stihl. I guess I need to reconsider my beliefs in stihl. Higher CC stihl Lower either or
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Re: First chainsaw purchase
[Re: rickym]
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02/07/20 11:11 PM
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Stub
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On a side note; I buy the premixed gas from Home Depot or Lowes, it does not have any Ethanol and it sure makes life easier
Last edited by Stub; 02/07/20 11:12 PM.
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Re: First chainsaw purchase
[Re: rickym]
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02/07/20 11:21 PM
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NORML as can be
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$40 to rent one when you need it.
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Re: First chainsaw purchase
[Re: rickym]
#7740400
02/07/20 11:23 PM
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TEXASLEFTY
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The use you’ve described, cordless will work
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Re: First chainsaw purchase
[Re: rickym]
#7740402
02/07/20 11:27 PM
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bigbob_ftw
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Re: First chainsaw purchase
[Re: rickym]
#7740420
02/07/20 11:40 PM
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I had a Stihl 180c with a 16” bar. It was a cutting little machine still I smooshed it with the tractor. After repair, it was never the same, and I swapped it on a MS250. I sorta miss that MS180c sometimes.
As for which make to buy, they’ll all work. The Poulan I had worked fine, but wore out a bit sooner than I had expected, but I worked it hard.
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Re: First chainsaw purchase
[Re: Cast]
#7740421
02/07/20 11:41 PM
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I would go electric if I bought another saw. I have two Stihls. X2
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Re: First chainsaw purchase
[Re: rickym]
#7740425
02/07/20 11:49 PM
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Roll-Tide
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I have a stihl ms170 and an echo cs305?
My next saw is gonna be battery powered Stihl.
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Re: First chainsaw purchase
[Re: rickym]
#7740455
02/08/20 12:19 AM
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Jimbo1
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I have a stihl ms170. Been a great saw for the last 5 years. Just started bogging down so I need to take it in. I would get a battery powered one if I only used it lightly.
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Re: First chainsaw purchase
[Re: rickym]
#7740560
02/08/20 02:23 AM
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GusWayne
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Echo or Stihl
I’ve got both and prefer the Echo
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Re: First chainsaw purchase
[Re: rickym]
#7740570
02/08/20 02:41 AM
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SnakeWrangler
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I lean Stihl but don’t think you can go wrong with either one...
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Re: First chainsaw purchase
[Re: rickym]
#7740577
02/08/20 02:54 AM
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aggiehunter03
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I ran one of these through two full charges Saturday. Amazing.
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Re: First chainsaw purchase
[Re: rickym]
#7740582
02/08/20 03:04 AM
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Tin Head
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Re: First chainsaw purchase
[Re: TEXASLEFTY]
#7740610
02/08/20 03:44 AM
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The use you’ve described, cordless will work X2
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Re: First chainsaw purchase
[Re: aggiehunter03]
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02/08/20 03:56 AM
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I ran one of these through two full charges Saturday. Amazing. How much do those run?
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Re: First chainsaw purchase
[Re: GusWayne]
#7740618
02/08/20 03:58 AM
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Tin Head
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I ran one of these through two full charges Saturday. Amazing. How much do those run? 15 minutes???
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Re: First chainsaw purchase
[Re: Tin Head]
#7740633
02/08/20 04:22 AM
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aggiehunter03
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I ran one of these through two full charges Saturday. Amazing. How much do those run? 15 minutes??? Ran it at least 2 hours. Ate a sandwich and charged it back up. Another hour. Then went hunting. It ran longer than I wanted to anyway.
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Re: First chainsaw purchase
[Re: aggiehunter03]
#7740640
02/08/20 04:43 AM
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Tin Head
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that sounds like it will work
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