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Echo or husky ..
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I finally bought a stove and have been getting some wood split and stacked for next year. Been looking for a saw myself so I can quit mooching my dad’s. Paying attention to this thread since I didn’t want to start one knowing what would ensue. Talked to a guy down at a shop the other day that sells Stihl and Echo. His opinion was that neither is likely to be as long lived as the old 026 and 029 saws my dad and uncles bought back in the early 90’s, two of them are still cutting with no major issues since new. But that the Echo is a better saw for the money. His claim was easier starting, lighter, and less fussy. I’ve also about decided, against every cheap assed bone in my body, that I’m going to just run premix in whatever I end up with. I’ve replaced 4 carbs on our fleet of maintenance equipment in the past year, all eaten up and corroded looking. Zero issue with the newer stuff that came online after the company mandate to only use premix or canned non ethanol.
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I’ve only owned stihl’s but would try an echo if I had a local dealer. Bought a stihl 241, their small pro saw, a couple years ago for cutting tops and it is terrific even with the lousy safety chains. I see stihl discontinued them because they were eating into 261 sales. Too bad because it was the perfect power to weight ratio for light work. I use a 460 for anything bigger than 8” so can’t say much about the rest of the lineup but I’m happy with my stuff.
Use 100% gasoline and their synth 2-stroke oil and you should have good life out of the plastic parts on the fuel system. Ethanol is not your friend in those.
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A Husky 372xp is a legend. Oregon chain with a Stihl file. The Stihl file for Oregon 3/8 chain is 0.1mm smaller diameter. The chain cutter style is based on what species of wood you cut and the methods used to harvest. In the great white north the semi-chisel is the best for me. All the wood is skidded to the processing location. This hard on chains, (dirty wood), but good on backs. Sure happy with mine. 33" bar 3/8 skip tooth not much will stop it. Got a 30 YO Husqvarna 51 that I keep trying to kill with no luck. Its a lot more reasonable size for a backyard type of guy, 20" bar. It just keeps on truckin. Get one that says Stihl or Husqvarna on it, pro model if you want it for years not the big box store Chinese ones. If you're a tree climbing arborist Echo also deserves a look.
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I've had a stihl 044 since 1996. It has been flawless. I also have a jonsered 2159. Bought it in 2009. I use the jonsered more than the stihl, because it's a lot lighter. I like echo saws too. The best one is one that runs when you want it to. Also, I use nothing but non ethanol gas in mine.
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1)Husqvarna 2)Stihl
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I do a lot of chainsaw work. I build log cabins with them, and I cut a lot of firewood. I have had this Stihl for 30 years, it is a great saw! Got it with a 20 inch bar. The little Husqvarna I bought 5 years ago for $623. Got an 18 inch bar. This is a great little saw I use it for cutting the dovetail notches on the log cabins. Both saws great for firewood. Twelve years ago I shelled out $218 to have all the seals replaced on the carburetor of the Stihl. The guy told me to lay off the ethanol gas. Since then I use only non ethanol gas.
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Anything beats the Remington my father bought years back, the off switch never needed. All it took to stop it was to let off the throttle.
I took back to the dealer that sold it to him, trying to get a few dollars off a Ruger Single Six. I was told it was junk.
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Stihl 036 Pro running as well as the day I bought it in the Spring of 2000. But since I need a backup for everything I own :-) I bought a Stihl MS 261 C-M in the fall of 2018. That is another fine saw. I finally wore out an 034 that was well used when I bought it in 1996. Lasted till 2014. They changed the number designations from 034, 036, etc but I bought a 36....something (?) in 2014. Easy starting and I get tired before it does. lol
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I have a Jonsered weed eater I've had since the early 90s still runs great, I don't know about their saws though.
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To be honest, my beloved Husqys need a pull or 5 when they're cold. Stihls do seem to start easier
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Sorry to hear.. good luck
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A Husky 372xp is a legend. Still running my father's early 1970's Jonsereds 52. He cleared our family's acreage and cut oodles of firewood with it for a lot of years. I started using it to do wind/dead fall clean-up and also cut 3-6 cords of firewood each year since 2000. With regular TLC and good fuel/oil it's still throwing chips like a champ. When if finally dies or needs a part I can't get my hands on, it'll be a Husky 372XP.
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