Cheap Chainsaw review Poulan Pro PR5020
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- This is a review for my Poulan Pro PR5020.
It is a 50cc chainsaw with a 20 inch bar. And I know I called the bar a blade in the video..... my bad! Its not a blade.... I think I actually called the chain a blade at one point as well....
Final result.... Its a chainsaw.
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BEEN USING MY 5020 ALMOST DAILY NOW FOR THE PAST 18 MONTHS WITHOUT A PROBLEM.
When you adjust the carb right they will fire up very easily 😊
I’ve been using them for many years
You can limit the oil flow just by reducing the exit size with a tad of jb weld and tad of skill
I have an old Poulon saw that calls for 16:1 and I can’t kill it. Freakin old and built to last. I have a Remington 4620 and it requires at least 60 seconds to warm up before you start in on it. Runs on 40:1. I was running everything on 16:1 just because I had to mix it for the old Poulon saw. Weed wackers didn’t seem to mind. Smoked a little moreX ran my modern saw on 16:1 several times because there was some in the can and wasn’t any 40:1 left. I would run 40:1 instead of 50:1 because it’s not that much more oil and the harm you risk is fouling the plug faster. Someone said 32:1, why not
“You’re not gonna lose it cause it’s right there”. You don’t know me
I saw a lot of rmbad reviews about this saw.
Did you say you are “twon”?
My name is Twan
I got the older 50cc it cut good run good to .
I’ve cleared several acres of forest with this model. It’s great for mid-level use. Starting isn’t as easy as I’d like, and it does indeed drink up bar oil.
I like that it uses a lot of bar oil. My Stihl is stingy with it and burns up chains to no damned end lol so this is a welcome change
@@benrent6625same here
Just bought one after seeing this video
Have the same saw, used to spray chain oil everywhere and always leaked while sitting in the case after use when I was using the cheaper bar/chain oil. Switched to the poulan brand bar/chain oil and made a huge difference. Goes through a lot less oil, each time you burn through a tank of gas it’s ready for a refill of bar oil and no more leaking. The cheaper stuff is just too thin which causes all the problems.
Also if you gap the spark plug to .030 it will solve most of the starting issues.
I'll have to look into the oil... I am tired of the inside of the case being covered in oil. And yes!! I made a video about opening the spark gap. Made a HUGE difference.
Warped Legacy $28 p/gallon on Amazon, you might be able to find it a bit cheaper. Pricey I know but if you use twice as much of the cheap stuff it all evens out in the end. But no more oil puddles in the case at least.
That'll solve all of his hot starting problems like I said he'll be happy with that setting and don't need to go out buy other plugs
Because that original plug will last for years.
I think my original plug is finally getting worn down after 7 years of using it
50;1 is way to lean ,, thats the EPA for ya . if you richen the carb and run 32;1 that saw will run forever
No the leaner mix of oil is a indication of tighter tolerances of better engine design , lots of oil loose crappy tolerance,
Quality of oils has improved. High revs/torque need synthetic or semi min.
JASO standard higher than SAE.
jake williams the engine is tweaked by the manufacturer to run 50:1. Just do what the operation manual states or you will have starting/running problems.
50:1 is actually kinda rich if your using a high flash point 2T oil like Motul 800 off road..my top 80 paramotor fouls plugs at 40:1 with certain oils.
My loose girl been cutting awesome for 7 years and with the original spark plug I've had no problems with it at all in ice cold weather really hot weather its nice and as you said loose whatever you mean by that my pr5020 been used well and still ready for more
I use old black oil and 10w 30 motor oil for my bar
I've tried cutting oil and cutting oil is to thin for my saw
My 7 year old pr5020 is still really good and I'm thinking of buying another one it sprays the oil out just how I like it. I wish my cheap stihl would spray out oil like that but shes to tightly made or just cheap
Loved the video!
I just bought a pr4016 2018 model that has been refurbished, on sale for 100$ a week ago.
Personally running 32:1 premium, gapped the plug to .030 (it was bellow .015 when first checked it).
Replaced the refurbished chain with a Stihl Picco super 3 chain and boy she cuts now!
It's keeping up with our Husqvarna 440 filling the woodshed at work.
Best investment I've made.
FYI...Pretty sure that the manual says to engage chain brake when starting. Chain should not rotate at starting idle speed or idle speed can get out of whack.
Yeah. It's mostly a safety thing. Lock the chain so it doesn't go when it starts. It's expected that the engine would run fast enough to rotate the chain when the choke is on. When the choke is on it will be faster than idle. The chain doesn't rotate at idle.
Run 50-1 Premix fuel,far better then pump gas.
I get 93 octane at the gas station.
I been running pump fuel for the last 30 years in all my two cycle stuff..no issues other than changing lines and membranes every few years.Runs fine on regular 87 10%.
But the real question is can the motor be used in a go kart? Because I would love a go kart.
You can use my crappy stihl that doesn't like to start up in the cold weather but the poulan pro will you can't have that one
Just bought one and so far it seems good.
50:1 has to be mixed spot on. A few drops of oil make a big difference! 40:1 allows for variance & less risk of wrecking engine.2 stroke oil quality varies, read the specs!
Imagine Amsoil at 100:1 now that's barely enough oil to even cause a film..I'm a 40:1 guy..little dirty with certain jetting but plenty of oil.
Hell i run 32:1 good film inside muffler and engine
I use amsoil saber at.40:1
appreciate, your review, have one being delivered tomorrow, just want to say, owning a 45cc Blue max, 20" and a Yard dog, 18",,, they have been good for 3 year's now,,,, but I want to say to anyone, buying a 2 stroke engine,,,,,, Like my high dollar Echo, weed wacker, ,, when 2 stroke, 2 thing's, #1 put in an E3- .12 spark plug, #2 use true fuel pre mix 92 octane fuel,,,,, promise all, if u do this, you'll have no problems !!!! let u know if not all good. but no kid, technically, qualified as a small engine mechanic, just know from exp, do those 2 thing's, n all good,,,,,
I have so far had one problem with it. On two occasions after I used it for a while, and then shut it off, I could not get it started again until it cooled completely. I have since read that it might be the spark plug that comes with the saw. I have found others saying it is not gaped properly, so when it expands the gap closes. Supposedly all I need to do is widen the gap on the plug. I plan on pulling it and gaping it properly soon, but I have not yet, so I have no first hand knowledge of whether this actually works. Hope you enjoy your new saw!!
@@WarpedLegacy yes the >30 gap on this saw, ,,, causes all or most,those problems,,,, put in an E3-.12 promise, fix !! n pre mix 92 octane true fuel, or other brand, worth the extra $$ 2 stroke's funny.
My spark plug in mine is the original that came with it 7 years ago and its still working like new all I had to do last week was back out a little on the L screw clean the air filter and make my gas oil mix with gas treatment added in
I do clean the old plug every few months to keep it running good
It works great everytime on 030 gap you'll be happy with that setting I know i am.
I have a Poulan Pro and my biggest grip is the plastic gas cap swells making it difficult to remove and put back on
The cap has been pretty tight a couple times. I didn't give it any thought. I thought maybe I overtightened it, and just took the cap off... LOL
Because they are pieces of shit watch kevin bolens ,common problems with poulan pro's
@@jodyhardy8631 mine been a beast !! use E3.12 plug, use true fuel, n she's already cut much wood, n use buffalo chain saw sharpener, like new chains !! no problem's ???
@Michael Fresh I've got a 180 and it runs perfect not one problem with it I've had it three years. You're dreaming if you think poulan are dependable husqvarna doesn't make them anymore watch Kevin Nolan on you tube on the section called common problems with poulans they are cheap built
Certain plastics swell with the Ethanol content of fuel. Carefully thin down / resculpt the cap threads with a Dremel or hand file. Helps to minimize the amount of swelling by leaving saw dry when not in use.
I've put a few dozen tankfuls of 50:1 full-syn through a PP5020; still runs like new. Poulan bros pronounced name like "Poland" without a "d". Bar & chain are oddballs, for (nominal) 20" small-mount Husqy- chain is 70 DL vice "normal" 72 DL, OEM chain is "Vanguard", with wide depth-gauges that take many strokes. Full-chisel cutters go dull like a light-switch; your clue is sudden dust output. I much prefer semi-chisel, like Bailey's "30 SC". The 2 nuts that retain carb can loosen; they grab plastic, so LocTite is highly advisable. To get at them you'll have to pull a semi-fixed plastic shroud. Air filter generally leaks at mount; tiny bead of silicone stops the leak. OEM (70 DL) bar is still in great shape. $180 inc shipping refurb: atwww.vminnovations.com/Product_91757/Poulan-Pro-PPR5020-BRC-20-Inch-Chainsaw-Certified-Refurbished-.html
I run about 20 saws,mew,old,and.really.old..different brands.i run 40:1 in all of.them!
All carburated engines shouls warm before taking the choke off. Thats why the choke is there.For warm up.
I don't believe those are cheap saws because they can take down large and small trees dead tree's too. The more oil the better man is how i see it the stihl I have sucks it doesn't let enough out
Okay, no offense, but I burn wood for heat! I've just bought a new PR5020AVX myself! My last poulan a PP4620AVX again a 20" bar. Bought in 1990, it's seen it's share of parts! ! Had it's flaws,
The new 5020 has more problems that a product should have! The air filter is a joke! The filll caps caps trap fine dust around the cap. You have to have a tooth pick and a rash to wipe the dust before you refuel. No one should have to pump a primer bulb 10x's to start something! The idle needs constantly changed, and the air filter cleaned with each task of fuel! Just like anything, when it runs it's great. So far, 2 months in, I've spent a lot of time fixing, repairing, and cleaning!
I'm not easily offended. The only problem I've had is the spark plug gap being too short. It wouldn't start when it got warm. Since I fixed that I haven't had any problems with it. I burn wood myself, and I do maintenance at a camp with about 100 acres of woods, and they burn more wood than me. I don't take good care of it. It's a cheap saw. It's given me no issues at all since I fixed the spark gap. But it's def not a top of the line saw.
Cool music, I run ‘cheap Poulans’ on fire wood, slab wood and Triming ( I own and run a circular sawmill business and sell the left over waste as fire wood ) . Of course I have a bunch of pro Stihl saws for felling and bucking logs ( and to impress my customers, hehe).
I mean... What would the customer think if you showed up with a poulan! Lol.
Warped Legacy ya, pretty funny, I like my poulans as well as my big Stihls ( they each have their place ). If you run a Poulan as a pro would and maintain it well , they can surprise you by their longevity.
Husqvarna FTW
You are a trip, breh! Good video!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
I have the same. It does sling oil everywhere but it cuts like a Woodchuck if you get a Oregon Series 70 Chisel Chain. It turns that Pro into a real Pro! Only issue I have & it may have been a Manufacturer Defective Part. Is the Black Plastic Starter Gear inside the pull rope assembly. Mine has less than 3hrs on it when I pulled the rope & it just Stuck. I took off the cover & found the heavy duty spring under that black gear was bent outward badly.. Now I'm down for 2 weeks waiting on the replacement parts. I have no issues cold starting mine. Choke once, pull twice & she runs. I'm S of Houston also so it's always hot here. After she's warm? I just barely pull her & she fires. Before that gear & spring broke. Which still has me confused on how that happened. I work on small engines & I have never seen that issue on a newly used saw.
I have one of these saws , it cuts wood fantastically , but , those springs your talking about always break. I buy them 2 at a time about 5.00 each. The tech said that is usually the only problem with them. The gas lines are bad also.
I’ll trade you. I bought a brand new one. Doesn’t use a drop of oil. Total crap. Don’t know what possessed me to buy this. Bar is bone dry Total P.O.S. Piece of junk.
That's odd... First I've heard that. You can see oil flying off the chain on mine when you rev it up. Only problem I've had with mine was solved by opening the spark plug gap a little. Sorry you got a bad one.
@@WarpedLegacy Little worked up I guess. I ordered a new pump kit. I’ll open the saw up tomorrow and see what they did wrong. 👋
Open up the muffler and fatten up the carb
Ok now i have the same saw, after 3 years of use and abuse, it is still a strong runner, i have only tuned once, and dusted off once. The other day i opened it up to investigate why it would only run for about 2-3 sec, then shut down, during removal of the plastics, i found a nut that had vibrated off, and stuck itself to the magneto, where did this nut come from... the right hand side of the carb hold down!, my advice is to open up these saws and plastics and check all fastening hardware! They are good saws for the money, and can pull a larger bar 24 inch max. The company is under the manufacturing of Husqvarna, and you will even find some markings on plastics , other parts for logo of said company! These saws are not junk, they are the lower end saws intended for home owners and weekend warriors! I have cut over 40 cord of wood with mine, and minimal maintenance. I recommend changing the bar & chain to an Oregon bar and chain, both quality pieces that will last longer then the stock replacement. Oil pump is internal and not adjustable for the homeowner.
Can you put a 24in bar on this saw?
I have no idea. It's probably possible, but I really don't know.
Can't see why not, same slot on the bar & enough cc's for a 24
50cc is a pretty small saw for a 24" blade I wouldn't. I'm sure you can get one but 20" is plenty for this saw.
@@robertmikolon5710 you can, but 50 cc honestly !! 20" pushing !!! I wouldn't ,, some only put 20" on 55cc n above,
Fuck no. This saw shouldn't have any bar larger than an 18" on it , I myself wouldn't go any larger than a 16" bar on a 50cc saw, the factory 20" bar is rediculously over sized , a 50cc saw isn't truelly strong enough to pull a 20" bar , 18" max like I said. I wouldn't run a ,20" bar on anything smaller than 55cc's.
Hmmmmmmm. That's my Craftsman right there with different colors.
P.s.
A Stihl 33RS 72 chain with a muffler mod and it's a beast.
yes craftsman n Poulan pro pr5020 same, but owned by Husqvarna, n same saw as Husqvarna 450, n if add a "Husqvarna" farm tough 20" bar, only 72 link chains not 70 n 72 like original , but if add oregon Oregon 27850 20-Inch Bar and 70 Link , run 70 n 72, Poulan pro a beast !! jus add E3.12 plug !! n use true fuel !! she's a Husqvarna !!!! TRUTH !!!
@@TheYohan831 yep. Just went threw and modified about everything I can on my craftsman. Muffler. Exhaust. Intake. Timing. All that can be done. And a few more things. Now. Just waiting to get out and use it.
Patrick Prafke also sold in Scotland in McCulloch colors and owned by Husqvarna Group.
First time seeing your video. Not a bad saw. Your desk at the end caught my eye. A can of Ballistol and a 4 barrel carb? I like it!👍🏼👍🏼
If you put the tool in that little holder spot underneith it, you will lose it the first time you use the saw. Never fails. Then when you go to get the tool, it's gone, then you have to worry about hitting it or running over it.
Who gave you something sharp and where the hell is your supervision...? Looks like a pretty nice saw and usually if I fill the fuel up I fill the oil and vice versa. It's a good habit typically most saws they run out together
Don't worry Drew's kids were off camera supervising...
This thing throws way more oil than it needs to. I think it goes through more oil than gas...
Twan I have to worry about you. Lol you seem like an older me and I know what you're capable of. Haha
My PR5020 under normal use goes through 2 tanks of oil to 1 tank of fuel which is normal do to its needed high lubrication rate.
Still should always check the gas when filling bar oil any way for safe measure because you never ever want to run your saw out of gas you always want to shut it off and refuel before it leans out from being low on fuel and it will lean out any saw will which will prematurely wear out your cylinder and rings
And raise your idle its a hair low , it should be adjusted to where the chain just starts to creep then back off a quarter turn max so the chain stops creeping . And where's the safety gear bro, you don't even have gloves or eye protection on , you'll be real sorry when you get a wood chip in your eye and it scratches your cornea and you gotta Wear an eye patch and put prescription gel over your eye for a week for it to heal.
How many hp is it?
Great review I just bought one and was curious about it and I appreciate your time thanks.
Thanks! Glad it was useful! How you liking your chainsaw?
@@WarpedLegacy
I actually like the saw it's my go to saw. I put a regular chain on it instead of the anti kickback that comes with it and it saws a lot faster its really not bad. I wish they made another size up like a 60cc
I saw they have new ones on line without the case and extras for 69 bucks unreal, I paid 197.00 tax and all for mine .
Gotta break in a PR5020 not by full throttle right of bat, run 4-5 tanks ( prefer 40:1 for a micron more lubrication) no higher than 3/4 throttle on small stuff . Properly broke in its FULL throttle the 5th tank. Some vids guys are like a teen w/boner full throttle 1st use & it stalls 3/4 in the 1st tree, after bitch'n it won't start & blame the saw.
I Prime the bulb12 times w/full choke & give it 1-2 pulls then prime bulb 3-4 more at half choke & it'll start by the 2-3 pull. Like a chevy from the 70's it''s cold natured , 30 sec-1 min push the choke in it'll rev up fast, tap the throttle and let her idle for a 5 min warm up. Guarantee it runs like a raped ape & never stalls 1 time. Gas usage is surprisingly good, run 2 tanks in a row cut'n like hell, then let her cool a bit & repeat ( uses around 2 tanks bar oil to 1 tank of fuel) The 2 we bought needed idle backed off a cunt hair from factory than chain wasn't going at idle.
Home Depot , price matched other stores $179 sale price + 10% off $161 - + each plus tax & throws wood chips size of corn flakes. Plus a solid aluminum clutch cover plate w/2 bolt & side chain adj. 2 saws cost li'l more than 1 $350 Echo 50cc 20" w/a plastic cover. A 46" diameter locust tree (dense hard thorn covered SOB's) is no problem. Their are 2 models, the PR5020 (a farm & orchard class) w/a black cover on the cord side, but the cover is yellow on homeowner class w/same bar & cc's but has lower diameter tree rating etc.
I have this saw, I hardly ever use it, I baby it when I use it, and the clutch went out.
Take your spark plug out an open it up to 25 to 28 thousands, that will help with starting issues!!
Lol... Yup! Thanks! I actually made a second video on this saw about that! Good advice!
Wow can i get the real time video. Looks like that cuts in 1 second. Bad reviews
20 inch bar and chain not a blade
I know... I was kicking myself as I edited this video. I'm actually surprised I haven't gotten more comments on it.
@@WarpedLegacy dont worry about it. It was a great video any ways i really liked it.
i just got one it is powerful i love mine. i was surprised because Polan usally sucks.
I recommend the Jonsered 2250s chainsaw it is a beast of a saw or the Echo Timberwolf
Yeah it's probably that one..
Not to be a safety sally, but wear some damn safety gear... Everyone thinks accidents can't happen to them till they do. With chainsaws those accidents will likely maim you for life.
@Michael Fresh damn you must be like He-Man.. nothing can hurt you. I bet you wear a speedo and bronze yourself before logging.
Is that saw worth 200 dollars
It got the job done. Once I opened the spark plug gap I haven't had any problems with it. Haven't done much looking lately, but when I bought it it was the best saw this size I could find at it's price.
I personally prefer a Stihl
Holzforma you could have got a 50cc saw stihl clone
REALLY!
Yes
Great. When you going to do some carving with it
I'm thinking about it...
I was told once (if I recall correctly) by someone who should know, that if you use a 2 stroke oil, mixed correctly, you can use just about any ratio (8:1 or 50:1) in any two-cycle engine. You only have to get the fuel ratio matched to the engine if you are mixing regular motor oil with gasoline. I don't know if I trust that completely, but I don't worry if im putting a 12:1 (from the 2-cycle oil bottle) into a 40:1 engine (or vise versa), and I don't seem to have any problems.
That said, I usually buy the same brand oil mix as my saw...
Yeah it probably doesn't matter as much as some would say, but I can mix 50:1... So I will!
I always mix 50 to 1 (better safe than sorry)on my other poulan 50cc from 3 years ago,looks the same so im guessing the same basic parts just new plastics? After about 25 chains and 3 bars its still running with good compression but its clutch is worn out and needs attention all over,the larger motor just works less hard and yes you have to let it warm up before it will idle! the carb setting tools are available from Hooka? on amazon!
All metal clutch cover is hard to get anymore on a bargain saw too.
@@TCS86 not KOOL BRO !!! 40:1 or 50:1 prefer pre mix 92 octane, 1, less mess synthetic oil, 2, good 2 yrs or more, 3, your playing with fire fuck off on factory mix !!!! asking trouble !!!! use E3.12 plug and true fuel, or any pre mix, walmart carries sef, all good, but play on factory mix, i know !!! i ruined an original DR mower !!!! they don't even offer 2 stroke Techumsee anymore, but were good on steep hill's, i ruined motor, being a clown shoes asshole !!! they will will seize !!!
Sounds a little like a Jonsered.