Nutball
TreeHouser
What are the best saws of today, preferably ones that are still made. Which ones have the manufacturers worked the kinks out of, have the best bang for your buck, and just run amazing while having great durability? A friend of mine has a bunch of wore out saws I'm starting to fix up for him, but he's got to get something new and good as the go to saw for everything when the other 10 saws are having issues. Also I just want to learn what's best so I know.
My experience and what I like: I prefer the Husqvarna 3xx saws, I like their choke and off switch setup and how they run. I've used my dad's 359 which was a great one, I wish they still made it, but I prefer rim sprockets with the rim on the outside. The 372 and a Chinese 365 were ones I used and like. I like my Jonsered 2188 for the most part, I got it for the outer rim sprocket and similar setup to a 390 while being less expensive. I also have an echo 271t which has great power, starts well, is super light, but can about blow itself to pieces if the chain jumps off causing $100+ in parts damage and weeks of backordering parts. Echo has one bigger top handle saw that I think is just a terrible design, and their other is too heavy. I've found my two saws, 2188 and 271t, to be a great pair, and all I need, although a light weight & powerful midsize would be nice.
I'm not against Stihl saws, but I prefer Husqvarna. I think I like the 660 and 250 well enough, the 250 is a great in between size saw with 3/8 chain and good power, I've heard the price isn't too bad on it too. The ms390 is comparable to a 372. Stihls are just too expensive in general in my opinion. Another friend of mine got a new 661 and often has problems with it. I know the 290 is a pain to take apart. I also don't like the Husqvarna rancher saws as much, but at least huskys are easy to work on.
So, what's you experience, your favorite in tree saw, mid size saw, and big saw? Which should I definitely stay away from?
My experience and what I like: I prefer the Husqvarna 3xx saws, I like their choke and off switch setup and how they run. I've used my dad's 359 which was a great one, I wish they still made it, but I prefer rim sprockets with the rim on the outside. The 372 and a Chinese 365 were ones I used and like. I like my Jonsered 2188 for the most part, I got it for the outer rim sprocket and similar setup to a 390 while being less expensive. I also have an echo 271t which has great power, starts well, is super light, but can about blow itself to pieces if the chain jumps off causing $100+ in parts damage and weeks of backordering parts. Echo has one bigger top handle saw that I think is just a terrible design, and their other is too heavy. I've found my two saws, 2188 and 271t, to be a great pair, and all I need, although a light weight & powerful midsize would be nice.
I'm not against Stihl saws, but I prefer Husqvarna. I think I like the 660 and 250 well enough, the 250 is a great in between size saw with 3/8 chain and good power, I've heard the price isn't too bad on it too. The ms390 is comparable to a 372. Stihls are just too expensive in general in my opinion. Another friend of mine got a new 661 and often has problems with it. I know the 290 is a pain to take apart. I also don't like the Husqvarna rancher saws as much, but at least huskys are easy to work on.
So, what's you experience, your favorite in tree saw, mid size saw, and big saw? Which should I definitely stay away from?