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    Need a new chainsaw...

    Starting in April we will be clearing some of our land. I currently have a John Deere (made by ?) chainsaw but I am looking to get another. In the past I have owned a few cheap models but wasn't impressed with performance. Just wondering what my options are and I don't want to spend over $400? [img]/forums/images/icons/confused.gif[/img]

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    Re: Need a new chainsaw...

    I still have the Stihl saw that I bought in 1975, and it hasn't given me a reason yet to buy another saw. And there hasn't been a season yet that it didn't get at least a workout cutting up 6 real cords of oak firewood.

    Deere, I believe, had saws made by remington and homelite, but have now switched to a much better Italian-made saw (if my information is correct). I have used the Italian-made saw that they sell now, and liked the way it performed very much. But I couldn't bring myself to buy anything but Stihl, whenever the saw-buying time draws near (this one may outlast me!). [img]/forums/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

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    Re: Need a new chainsaw...

    Get a Stihl.

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    Re: Need a new chainsaw...

    Being a logger in the northwest, I have had the opportunity to use several different makes of saws. Johnsered, huskavarna, homelight, mc cullah and a few others. I now have 5 stihls from an 017 to a 066 wuth 36inch bar. With the availability of parts and places to take care of maintenance around here, Stihl has been the best choice for me.

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    Re: Need a new chainsaw...

    In my opinion Stihl is second to none in parts and service and quality.
    That is one of the things I like about my JD tractor,parts are not a problem to get when you need them(usually overnight).

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    Re: Need a new chainsaw...

    Stihl, Husquvara, Jonsered, Echo, Shiwdaiwa all make good pro model saws.

    I have a Stihl MS260 that works great.
    Ken

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    Re: Need a new chainsaw...

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    <font color="blue"> Stihl, Husquvara, Jonsered, Echo, Shiwdaiwa all make good pro model saws. </font color>

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    I agree with what you say,
    I just like the Stihl dealerships,there are so many in my area within a 30 mile radius or less and they have such good service. I never went in a Stihl shop that did not have a part I needed in stock. I guess I just like the Stihl brand and would recommend it to anyone based on my own personal experience.

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    Re: Need a new chainsaw...

    Will I bought a Stihl today, an MS250. Its smaller than my JD but that is what I wanted. Had a little bit of trouble getting it to start the first time but after that it worked great. I think I will be happy with it. [img]/forums/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

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    Re: Need a new chainsaw...

    Should be a fine saw... I've run an 026 for over ten years with only a couple minor repairs which were my fault. (got dropped once or twice [img]/forums/images/icons/blush.gif[/img] ) Starts every time I need it... Couldn't ask for a better tool. Thinking about a larger buddy to go with it as I have some thinning/clearing to do this year. Probably a 036 or 038 or whatever the current numbers are this year. [img]/forums/images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

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    Re: Need a new chainsaw...

    Just bought a Stihl 370 with 18" bar. Cuts better than I hoped it would. Chain adjustment knob is a real handy feature. Paid about $375 for the saw and case, another chain and a few goodies. [img]/forums/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

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