Which chainsaw should I buy?

Kishar · 11-07-2011, 04:52 PM

Both saws can be purchased locally for around $300

Stihl: MS 250 Chain Saw - Occasional Use Gas Powered Chainsaw | STIHL USA

Husqvarna: HUSQVARNA 445 - Chainsaws

I need a saw to cut about 5 truckloads of firewood per winter and to clean up storm damage throughout the year.

Sir-Ex · 11-07-2011, 04:55 PM

Dunno much about chainsaws, but the Stihl has better specs. I also like the looks of it better. More traditional.

deadhead94 · 11-07-2011, 04:57 PM

how much bone will you be cutting through?

Roach · 11-07-2011, 05:25 PM

I like an 18 inch bar.

Hitachi CS40EA18-BONUS - (18") 40cc Rear Handle Gas Chainsaw w/Bonus Chain & Bar

I also like the Stihl you linked to.

not sure about husq., reviews I read were 50/50 with cleaning and oiler listed as problems. motors are good tho.

It's A Way Of Life420 · 11-07-2011, 05:25 PM

where are you getting all the wood from? on site or bringing it in?

Geeno · 11-07-2011, 06:02 PM

p much everyone i know has a stihl and i never hear complaining

wellfleation · 11-07-2011, 06:10 PM

I like an 18" blade as well. Both are good saws though. Much like a lawn mower, you get what you pay for with a chainsaw.

I still got to cut up a large limb that fell off one go our old oaks.

Sir-Ex · 11-07-2011, 06:12 PM

I want you to ass fuck me with a chainsaw wellfleaton

Flamingnun · 11-07-2011, 06:15 PM

I'd get the Husqvarna. I've used the 445 personally and it's a solid piece of kit. I've also been through three different Stihl engines this year that all suffered from the same problems (basically fails to dissipate heat properly using regular two stroke, and warps the head). I've had pretty good experiences with Stihl before, but third time unlucky in this case.

John F. Kerry · 11-07-2011, 06:31 PM

i picked husqvarna just because their commercial is the shit, i wanna tame the mofuckin wild

wellfleation · 11-07-2011, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir-Ex

I want you to ass fuck me with a chainsaw wellfleaton

Are you sure you can take 18" fully torqued?

PM me

Roach · 11-07-2011, 07:04 PM

^ and probably beg for more.

Sir-Ex · 11-07-2011, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wellfleation

Are you sure you can take 18" fully torqued?

PM me

18 inches!??

You're crazy.

Roach · 11-07-2011, 08:06 PM

just wishfull thinking.

**Pharm Girl** · 11-08-2011, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kishar

Both saws can be purchased locally for around $300

Stihl: MS 250 Chain Saw - Occasional Use Gas Powered Chainsaw | STIHL USA

Husqvarna: HUSQVARNA 445 - Chainsaws

I need a saw to cut about 5 truckloads of firewood per winter and to clean up storm damage throughout the year.

I know 2 people that just bought the Stihl....it's the chainsaw that requires very little effort to crank it...they got an extra blade, case and hat for under 300 CAN at the Stihl Dealership.

K10 · 11-08-2011, 06:39 AM

When i work for the conservation department they always hand me a stihl. Then i go run around in the woods sending many trees to meet their makers. Also, when I got chainsaw certified we used stihls. That's really all I have to go on, so I say go for the stihl.

Sir-Ex · 11-08-2011, 07:59 AM

I know it's probably pronounced "Still" but it's a lot more fun to pronounce it "Sti-heil"

Qui-Bong Jinn · 11-08-2011, 04:34 PM

I would go with the Stihl, but thats only because Ive never heard of Huaqvarna.

Roach · 11-08-2011, 04:36 PM

they used to make nice trials bikes.

Roach · 11-08-2011, 04:38 PM

Husqvarna

View Poll Results: Which chainsaw?
Stihl MS250	6	40.00%
Husqvarna 445	4	26.67%
I'm Gay	5	33.33%
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wellfleation Old School Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Methuen, MASSHOLE Posts: 3,853 Thanks: 195 Thanked 601 Times in 427 Posts	I like an 18" blade as well. Both are good saws though. Much like a lawn mower, you get what you pay for with a chainsaw. I still got to cut up a large limb that fell off one go our old oaks. __________________ FIGHTPOWER

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Flamingnun Shpadoinkle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: roflmao Posts: 17,491 Thanks: 1,046 Thanked 2,633 Times in 1,185 Posts	I'd get the Husqvarna. I've used the 445 personally and it's a solid piece of kit. I've also been through three different Stihl engines this year that all suffered from the same problems (basically fails to dissipate heat properly using regular two stroke, and warps the head). I've had pretty good experiences with Stihl before, but third time unlucky in this case. __________________

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Roach Victoria Aut Mors Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 7,184 Thanks: 2,372 Thanked 1,986 Times in 1,509 Posts	^ and probably beg for more. __________________ לזיין את הקופים

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Roach Victoria Aut Mors Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 7,184 Thanks: 2,372 Thanked 1,986 Times in 1,509 Posts	just wishfull thinking. __________________ לזיין את הקופים

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K10 Lazy lightning Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: out in the cold rain and snow Posts: 3,142 Thanks: 133 Thanked 337 Times in 184 Posts	When i work for the conservation department they always hand me a stihl. Then i go run around in the woods sending many trees to meet their makers. Also, when I got chainsaw certified we used stihls. That's really all I have to go on, so I say go for the stihl. __________________ Just because you tie dye your wool, doesn't mean you're not a sheep. R.I.P. Alice D.

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Sir-Ex Learner Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 11,416 Thanks: 1,726 Thanked 3,819 Times in 2,258 Posts	I know it's probably pronounced "Still" but it's a lot more fun to pronounce it "Sti-heil" __________________ Smile Ditch the cigs!!!!!!

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Qui-Bong Jinn Jedi High Council Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 2,133 Thanks: 909 Thanked 499 Times in 370 Posts	I would go with the Stihl, but thats only because Ive never heard of Huaqvarna.

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