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Dec 30, 2012#1

metz12

So, a recent debate has come up. What kind of chainsaw would YOU guys buy? I love husqvarna but people are saying that they are the same as poulan and craftsman. I know a bunch of you will say stihl and husqvarnas are the best, but what would you buy? and please explain.

Dec 30, 2012#2

lawn mower fanatic

metz12 said:
So, a recent debate has come up. What kind of chainsaw would YOU guys buy? I love husqvarna but people are saying that they are the same as poulan and craftsman. I know a bunch of you will say stihl and husqvarnas are the best, but what would you buy? and please explain.

I don't know that much about chainsaws, but if I was to buy one, I would either buy a Stihl or Echo. Stihl because, well, they are the best in the world in a lot of people's opinions, and Echo because I have used Echo equipment before and trust it. It would probably depend on my budget.
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Dec 30, 2012#3

A_tank96

Personally I would go with a Stijl, because my family's used them, I know a to of pros who use them, and they have a huge reputation behind them.

Dec 30, 2012#4

Kodie's Lawn Service

Sthil because I own one u can't find that power in any other saw out there

Dec 30, 2012#5

metz12

thanks for your response!

Dec 31, 2012#6

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possum

Would depend on how much and for what you were going to use it for. Those cheapo Stihl home owner saws are ok for trimming up a bit or some clean up after a storm. For heavy use around here the grounds keeper types use either Stihl or Tanaka or both.

Dec 31, 2012#7

metz12

possum said:
Would depend on how much and for what you were going to use it for. Those cheapo Stihl home owner saws are ok for trimming up a bit or some clean up after a storm. For heavy use around here the grounds keeper types use either Stihl or Tanaka or both.

aren't tanakas really expensive?

Dec 31, 2012#8

lawn mower fanatic

metz12 said:
aren't tanakas really expensive?

I don't know, but they do have a 7-year consumer warranty! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

http://www.tanaka-usa.com/

Dec 31, 2012#9

Ric

metz12 said:
aren't tanakas really expensive?

Are the Expensive?
Tanaka Commercial grade gas Powered Rear Handle Chain Saw 20-Inch Bar and Chain 50cc 3.6 HP 2-Stroke (CARB Compliant) ECV-5601/20 is $641.32 at Amazon, but it has free shipping :laughing:

Are they really that expensive, not really. If you check some of the Stihl prices you'll find there commercial grades saws are the same prices and more. It just depends on what grade you buy.

Dec 31, 2012#10

reynoldston

husquarna by far, I own both saws Husquarna and Stihl and the husky will cut much faster then the Stihl. Both my saws have a 16in bar. It just seems a better saw between the two saws and give less problims. My neigbor buys Stihl and goes through one a year and I have has my husky for years now and my saw still out cuts his when I cut wood with him. He allso uses a 20in bar where I like the 16in better. never had or tryed a Echo

Dec 31, 2012#11

metz12

reynoldston said:
husquarna by far, I own both saws Husquarna and Stihl and the husky will cut much faster then the Stihl. Both my saws have a 16in bar. It just seems a better saw between the two saws and give less problims. My neigbor buys Stihl and goes through one a year and I have has my husky for years now and my saw still out cuts his when I cut wood with him. He allso uses a 20in bar where I like the 16in better. never had or tryed a Echo

I like my husqvarna too. it cuts really nice.

Dec 31, 2012#12

Ric

reynoldston said:
husquarna by far, I own both saws Husquarna and Stihl and the husky will cut much faster then the Stihl. Both my saws have a 16in bar. It just seems a better saw between the two saws and give less problims. My neigbor buys Stihl and goes through one a year and I have has my husky for years now and my saw still out cuts his when I cut wood with him. He allso uses a 20in bar where I like the 16in better. never had or tryed a Echo

What model Husqvarna, Stihl and do you have?

Dec 31, 2012#13

Parkmower

Stihl ms290 farm boss 20" bar. Use it for everything. Only time it let's me down is when I hit dirt and dull the chain. Always sharpen with file. Takes less time and get a sharper chain.

Dec 31, 2012#14

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possum

I should have said the pro grade saws. Yes they are expensive in both Tanaka and Stihl. Both have local dealers here.

Dec 31, 2012#15

metz12

possum said:
I should have said the pro grade saws. Yes they are expensive in both Tanaka and Stihl. Both have local dealers here.

we have 2 local echo and husqvarna and echo dealers, and 2 local stihl dealers here. i havent seen any kind of tanaka dealers around here.

Dec 31, 2012#16

lawn mower fanatic

metz12 said:
we have 2 local echo and husqvarna and echo dealers, and 2 local stihl dealers here. i havent seen any kind of tanaka dealers around here.

You can look for them here: Retailers
I can't find any in my area, though.

Dec 31, 2012#17

metz12

lawn mower fanatic said:
You can look for them here: Retailers
I can't find any in my area, though.

2 in northern Massachusetts, and 2 in southern new york (like right around queens):laughing: thats a little bit far for me hahahaha

Dec 31, 2012#18

lawn mower fanatic

metz12 said:
2 in northern Massachusetts, and 2 in southern new york (like right around queens):laughing: thats a little bit far for me hahahaha

Ummmm...yeah....just a bit! :laughing:

Dec 31, 2012#19

Ric

metz12 said:
2 in northern Massachusetts, and 2 in southern new york (like right around queens):laughing: thats a little bit far for me hahahaha

I have two, one is to the North 10.77 miles and one to the South 16.30 miles. I've been to the one North a few times but all I ever seen were Echo's, Stihl and Husqvarna, never any Tanaka's. The one to the south I've never visited.

Dec 31, 2012#20

reynoldston

Ric said:
What model Husqvarna, Stihl and do you have?

You had to ask that didn't you. What do they say apples to apples and oranges to oranges . Stihl model 011, Husky 460 pro

Dec 31, 2012#21

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possum

Tanaka is in no way large around here. Just the one dealer seems to have them for his handheld stuff.

Dec 31, 2012#22

Parkmower

My only experience with tanaka is we have 2 blowers one hand held one backpack. Hand held is junk only about 3yrs old. Backpack is alright for what it is bur I'd take any other backpack anyday.

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