@@hidhshsj123 I worked in the woods for 3 years working next to about every brand out there. The Husky consistently outperformed and at the end of the day made the owner more $!
I have an 023 Stihl that has lasted over 20 years. I’ve felled more than 50 trees and countless cords of wood. I have beat the snot out of it never thinking it would last this long. Put a new chain on it yesterday and it still cuts like a beast.
I've just got a cheap MS180 but it really surprises me at how great it cuts for it's size. Cuts way better than it's ranking in Stihls line up would suggest.
If you’re only gonna use a saw once, maybe a few times a year for fallen limbs, just get a Stihl ms180. They’re around half the price of the one in the video and has a great amount of power for how small and cheap it is, and will come with a 16” bar and chain.
Bought a Stihl MS250 10 years ago for $300 … sold it recently for $250. About the same time my father-in-law bought a Poulan Pro … never worked properly and he gave it away after maybe 3 years. HOWEVER, there’s is no such thing as a no-maintenance gas chainsaw.
My dad has always used still and they are worth it he had one chainsaw for 20+ years before it burned up and he has been using the same Stihl weed eater since before I was born and I’m 18 I think the extra money is worth it in this case
I have a stihl chainsaw from the 70s i think. It has no chain break and i think they started putting them in the 80s. It still works and runs like a dream
I got a low budget ms170 and let me tell you. I bought it 3 years ago used it a bunch and then left it for over 2 years. It got moved and tossed around my garage for those two years. Had bar oil spilt all over it and started after 2 years on the 6th pull with the stale fuel in it. Stihl is Superior!
I have a Stihl 170.the lowest price one they have, and it runs great, does everything i need it to do. i have to say it's a lot tougher than you would think.
Regular homeowner only needs a 16 inch bar if they are not living in heavily wooded area. Probably 30cc or so. Use green rated chains if they are new to chainsaws, yellow chain if you know what you are doing. As for the chain type it is up to you 3/8 or .325
Just a good tip for y'all It's important to check and change the fuel filter on your chainsaw regularly. If the chainsaw's fuel filter is bad and not changed you could experience hard start, no start, or low power. To prevent this check your chainsaw's fuel filter yearly and replace it if gets clogged.
Buy once cry once. I took my dads stihl to work with me for 30 years after he gave it to me and I would still have it to this day if it hadnt been stolen.
I was hunting a mid-sized saw but couldn't find one so I got a good one, a 261 or they used to be a 26 which is a commercial saw that the power company uses. It is a SCREAMER and a good firewood saw that'll pull a 24 inch bar and chain with no problem.Regular homeowner saw? Nope. A battery job will do them but if you heat with wood? Every little bit helps and it goes well with the 440 Magnum. And it was around $700. If I have to go NEW, I'll go GOOD! Thanks and Blessings!
Seems like the 261 was a little over 700 but it's commercial. They're supposed to be the new/improved version of the old 26. Son-in-law now has everything so it's his babies now.@@karm00n29
I bought Stihl string trimmer and the battery failed after 1 charge. I was told the battery warranty is only 30 days by Ashley at Acme tools. My local Stihl dealer was told to tell me take it up with Acme by the Stihl territory manager... Buy American and see what happens, you get the run around.
I have a stihl because I’m a tool snob. My buddy brings his random Chinese “Salem master” to my property often to help me out. Both cut wood. Mine actually gets maintained. His has never been maintained at all other than sharpening the chain and blowing out the filter with an air compressor. Honestly he can get 3-4 of his saws for the cost of mine. At the end of the day unless this saw lasts 30+ years it won’t even come close to breaking even.
Bought 2 black max 16, 1 pulan pro 20, 2 hart battery operated, when they broke I could not fix them, went to pawn shop and got a ms 471 and got the job done.
I’ve got a Poulan Pro PP4018 40cc 18” chainsaw I bought in June 2006 at a big box store and use has never been frequent or extensive (other than an ice storm in 2010). Did replace the brittle broken fuel line and carb in 2022 and otherwise, never had an issue. Always cranked and cut as intended. The Stihl MS170 is a better bet for the average homeowner, but this Poulan worked for me.
Just bought a sthil m170 for pruning and cutting up fallen tree limbs. They make lower models for this reason. I was actually open to an electric one until I saw it was double the price
That is a great saw. Its more fuel efficient and very reliable. As I used to clear power line right of ways. It is lightweight compared to a homeowner saw as well.
it depends if it belongs to an individual, which is of course returns to them. I will typically mention if I got it personally or if it Belongs to someone else
That's also a cheap saw. It has a plastic clamshell style case case. Anything below the professional grade saws in either Stihl or Husqvarna are not worth the money. If you're buying a home owner or farm saw buy an echo 590 timberwolf. It has a magnesium case like the pro saws at just shy of $500 US. And it will run a 24" bar.
My dad and I have been working on one of his old saws he sold to his buddy. The guy working for his buddy melted the cage of the roller bearing. And turned the clutch blue and the sprocket housings and melted some plastic around the cluch.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE the bar was fine they were just not letting the saw do the work. They were baring down on it too much making the clutch slip and create a lot of heat
Today fixed a cheap Victa Tornado 19 inch Mower with Briggs 50, just by undoing the Carburettor jet was blocked didn’t undo anything else quick clean with wire and my mouth as air compressor put it back first pull start and run... Best $20 I spent
Let me tell you something JUNIOR, a Sthil is can work a 14 or 18 hour shift and will last up to 20 years. Sounds like you need a mickey mouse saw junior.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE lol, good you make me feel better. Dropped mine off at the shop yesterday. I've only used the saw twice, and it's already half dead. Lame.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I hate to say this, but battery chainsaws are really good now, and so much easier to maintain and use. I went out and bought a 400$ battery saw after my Stihl frustrations. I will have firewood this winter one way or another.
stihl makes great machines. but the parts aspect sucks. the parts catalogs are not easily accessible. And the part prices are too high. Not for a homeowner
To me, it seems a bit odd to discuss the length of a chainsaw bar as if it solely determines the saw's purpose. Just because two saws have the same bar length doesn't mean they're both suitable for the same tasks. I have the same bar length on my 50 cc saw as on my 80 cc. It doesn't mean I'd tackle trees of the same diameter with both saws.
I’m sure they’re not what they used to be but I had 1 poulan saw I had for over 10yrs and used it almost every day gave it to a friend and got another and got 10yrs out of that saw but the ethanol killed that saw I’ve got a Stihl now and it’s a piece of junk lol
I have an MS 170 that I got for around $220. I use it when I’m planning on doing a couple hours of cutting bigger stuff around the property. But, I have a cheap Hypertough battery operated one for quick jobs.
Comparing a Stihl 251 to a poulan pro, homelite, or other big box store brand saw is kinda comparing apples to clementines. The 251 has a larger engine. A better “price point” comparison would be the 171-181 Stihl saws. I’ve run probably every saw brand out there. Rebuilt hundreds if not thousands of saws, at the end of the day I will only pick up Stihl saws for repair. The cheap brands are just not financially feasible. I always donate them to the local agriscience high school so they can dissect them and learn about them.
That's a good investment when a storm comes through your neighborhood you can take that saw and it will pay for itself or you can take it and become a lumberjack
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I understand this is some weird coping method to deal with haters, however I'm not q hater but you are just saying random stuff on the internet. Its like saying I bought an 18" car when you are referring to a car with 18x wheels. The length of the bar is completely different from the saw.
If your cutting a random limb every fall, I'd opt for the Sawzall that came in your drill, flashlight, Sawzall, circular saw, package that almost everyone has from lows, Home depot, menards. Otherwise you end up like this guy and over tighten the chain so tight that you ruin your equipment anyway. Or even worse.
You heard wrong. Stihl uses Quality parts. I've seen em all, many other brands are just JUNK. Crappy materials, crappy workmanship, crappy piston/ cylinders, you name it
Saw one in action yesterday in my backyard had 3 large pecan trees that had died from big freeze and this summer drought man zipped through them in little over a hour said he had this saw for several years
A wise decision. I have a Husky 360 Rancher that I bought used. Has a 24" bar and ran solidly for many years. I beat it up with all the firewood I cut. Needs some work done on it, but that saw ran like a scalded dog!! Good luck with your new Husky!!☺️
If you’ve had that much trouble. By all means get into some huskys. I’ve run about 10-15 different Stihl saws and never had a problem with them. Always brushed off the abuse that I’ve given them. I’ll keep buyin stihl until they start to give out on me, then I’ll get into the huskys
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE dolmar, husky, echo, jonsered, shit id rather those really cheap chinese ones you see on amazon over a stihl anyday. I got a “chainsaw 5200” for my first saw ever and that thing was impressive for under a 100$. Nowadays i rock a husky 550 and 372 and a dolmar 7900 for work saws. And for “play” saws its mostly pioneer
And most importantly for maintenance stihl are the stupidest designed saws ever. I mean if your use to working on them its not bad but going from a husky/jonsered to working on a stihl… its a nightmare
i cant wait to see more of the 170. It brings me joy when i see a husqvarna or a stihl in your channel. I think it is worth it to buy a high quality small engine. Membranes on cheap ones are really bad and with ethanol fuel they hard pretty fast. I put regular fuel with 15% ethanol and nothing ever stopped my chainsaw. Conclusion? - give a bit more money so you dont have to fix a cheap one every year or so. *my opinion at least*
To answer your question, yes, yes it is worth it. There is a local dealer that will service it and I don't have to wait weeks to get it fixed. That was the main determining factor when I bought my MS 250. I looked at Husqvarna, Johnsonred, Echo and Stihl. The reviews of the others were crap l, so I bought the Stihl for about the same price as the others. Knew I was buying quality and service.
Easy answer is no homeowners don't need a stihl. There are affordable models like the 170 that are perfect for homeowners. If they need something bigger, they probably should hire a professional. But right behind Stihl are Echo and Husqvarna!
Well some of us aren’t retards , and been working hard for a living . I don’t need a professional to cut up a downed tree and chop my firewood , hell it’s easier work then my day job .
None of what you said is true. Just handle both and you can feel the difference. Poulan is owned by Husqvarna and is their cheap consumer line. Under no circumstances will it last as long or perform as well as a Husky.
@@seashackf1 sorry I’m not a trashy chainsaw person I confused Stihl with Husqvarna a extremely common mistake I’m sure both are the same color Poulan is the civilian version of Husqvarna which are made for professional loggers from what I’ve read
@@BiG420ToMaTo420BuDs instead of admitting you’re wrong, you insult, how mature of you. You don’t know what you’re talking about, yet post incorrect incorrect and uninformed opinions, talk about trashy. Why are you watching and commenting on a video about chainsaws if you think they are trashy?? Easy to tell the difference between the brands by color. Both make products for ‘civilians’ and professional loggers. Just admit you don’t know about these things and may be wrong about them.
Buy once, cry once.
yes good advice
Buy nice or buy twice.
Came here to say this.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGEa cheap man buys twice, this hold true
Had a craftsman saw and it didn’t last 2 years got a Stihl and I’ve had it over 10 years and it still works great
very nice!
Husky puts Stihl to shame....
@@MrGlassman11um i dont think you ever tryed fixing a husky they are a night mare just to the fuel line
@@hidhshsj123 I worked in the woods for 3 years working next to about every brand out there. The Husky consistently outperformed and at the end of the day made the owner more $!
Just from my experience....
I have an 023 Stihl that has lasted over 20 years. I’ve felled more than 50 trees and countless cords of wood. I have beat the snot out of it never thinking it would last this long. Put a new chain on it yesterday and it still cuts like a beast.
wow nice saw!
... you buy cheap, you will buy many problems, Stihl is king..!!⚔️⚔️⚔️💪💪
I’d rather have my Husqvarna than a Stihl, but they’re both great power saws.
The automatic captions read "hahaha" when you were revving it.
lol..nice
I've just got a cheap MS180 but it really surprises me at how great it cuts for it's size. Cuts way better than it's ranking in Stihls line up would suggest.
Thanks for sharing
I love my MS180 and its 2 year Warranty. Worth it to me so i can play with old saws all day. If they go down then i grab my MS180 and keep rollin
nice those are good saws.
Quality is never a waist
you got that right.
Or a waste
If you’re only gonna use a saw once, maybe a few times a year for fallen limbs, just get a Stihl ms180. They’re around half the price of the one in the video and has a great amount of power for how small and cheap it is, and will come with a 16” bar and chain.
that's good advice
Bought a Stihl MS250 10 years ago for $300 … sold it recently for $250. About the same time my father-in-law bought a Poulan Pro … never worked properly and he gave it away after maybe 3 years. HOWEVER, there’s is no such thing as a no-maintenance gas chainsaw.
you are correct
If you know how to maintain it properly - it's worth getting a stihl.
yes they are
My dad has always used still and they are worth it he had one chainsaw for 20+ years before it burned up and he has been using the same Stihl weed eater since before I was born and I’m 18 I think the extra money is worth it in this case
I have a stihl chainsaw from the 70s i think. It has no chain break and i think they started putting them in the 80s. It still works and runs like a dream
nice!
I got a low budget ms170 and let me tell you. I bought it 3 years ago used it a bunch and then left it for over 2 years. It got moved and tossed around my garage for those two years. Had bar oil spilt all over it and started after 2 years on the 6th pull with the stale fuel in it. Stihl is Superior!
wow, it seems like you got one of the good ones.
I have a Stihl 170.the lowest price one they have, and it runs great, does everything i need it to do. i have to say it's a lot tougher than you would think.
nice!
Regular homeowner only needs a 16 inch bar if they are not living in heavily wooded area. Probably 30cc or so. Use green rated chains if they are new to chainsaws, yellow chain if you know what you are doing. As for the chain type it is up to you 3/8 or .325
sounds about right
Just a good tip for y'all
It's important to check and change the fuel filter on your chainsaw regularly. If the chainsaw's fuel filter is bad and not changed you could experience hard start, no start, or low power. To prevent this check your chainsaw's fuel filter yearly and replace it if gets clogged.
thank you Bailey
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE of course do you agree on this?
not completely, the issue is, how do you tell, when the Fuel filter is clogged?
Buy once cry once. I took my dads stihl to work with me for 30 years after he gave it to me and I would still have it to this day if it hadnt been stolen.
ouch that's a harsh way to loose it.
I was hunting a mid-sized saw but couldn't find one so I got a good one, a 261 or they used to be a 26 which is a commercial saw that the power company uses. It is a SCREAMER and a good firewood saw that'll pull a 24 inch bar and chain with no problem.Regular homeowner saw? Nope. A battery job will do them but if you heat with wood? Every little bit helps and it goes well with the 440 Magnum. And it was around $700. If I have to go NEW, I'll go GOOD! Thanks and Blessings!
yes you got it right!!
Bruh american prices are insane. I paid 500€ (550$) for an ms 251 with a 14 inch bar. And its a hella good deal here
Seems like the 261 was a little over 700 but it's commercial. They're supposed to be the new/improved version of the old 26. Son-in-law now has everything so it's his babies now.@@karm00n29
I own a 251 myself and chainsaws are not something I cheap out on. Although I use mine about once a month, so more than occasionally.
wow very nice choice!
I bought Stihl string trimmer and the battery failed after 1 charge. I was told the battery warranty is only 30 days by Ashley at Acme tools. My local Stihl dealer was told to tell me take it up with Acme by the Stihl territory manager... Buy American and see what happens, you get the run around.
sorry your experience was bad.
I have a stihl because I’m a tool snob. My buddy brings his random Chinese “Salem master” to my property often to help me out. Both cut wood. Mine actually gets maintained. His has never been maintained at all other than sharpening the chain and blowing out the filter with an air compressor.
Honestly he can get 3-4 of his saws for the cost of mine. At the end of the day unless this saw lasts 30+ years it won’t even come close to breaking even.
that's pretty amazing
I’d gladly grab myself a stihl or husqvarna chainsaw even both over the other brands.
agreed
Bought 2 black max 16, 1 pulan pro 20, 2 hart battery operated, when they broke I could not fix them, went to pawn shop and got a ms 471 and got the job done.
nice choice
This is not even a pro saw, is a homeowner saw, the pro saw are quite expensive
yep
I’ve got a Poulan Pro PP4018 40cc 18” chainsaw I bought in June 2006 at a big box store and use has never been frequent or extensive (other than an ice storm in 2010). Did replace the brittle broken fuel line and carb in 2022 and otherwise, never had an issue. Always cranked and cut as intended. The Stihl MS170 is a better bet for the average homeowner, but this Poulan worked for me.
nice thank you for sharing that.
Also cheap saws break very easy.😂
Just bought a sthil m170 for pruning and cutting up fallen tree limbs. They make lower models for this reason. I was actually open to an electric one until I saw it was double the price
wow I didn't realize prices were that high
Sthil 100% only got to look at what the pros use
pros use them because of serviceability.
For $400 id have a couple 372xp holzfformas.
That is a great saw. Its more fuel efficient and very reliable. As I used to clear power line right of ways. It is lightweight compared to a homeowner saw as well.
seems like a good saw to have
I think for most homeowners a 14” chainsaw would suffice…
agreed
Yikes, your chain tension is too tight!!
I'll be sure to adjust it.
If you want a good saw for less, look for a used good name brand saw like a stihl or husqvarna
thank you THE RURAL RENEGADE
I bought a Husky 360 Rancher, used with a 24" bar. Still own it. That saw is no joke!!! I believe it runs just as good as a Stihl.
Hey I’m a big fan and the other day I was just wondering when you fix all the machines do you keep them or return them to the owner ❤
it depends if it belongs to an individual, which is of course returns to them. I will typically mention if I got it personally or if it Belongs to someone else
Crazy how much higher STIHL prices are here in germany! A 211 will cost about 400 USD and a 251 is at 550 USD!
wow that's a lot more!
That's also a cheap saw. It has a plastic clamshell style case case. Anything below the professional grade saws in either Stihl or Husqvarna are not worth the money. If you're buying a home owner or farm saw buy an echo 590 timberwolf. It has a magnesium case like the pro saws at just shy of $500 US. And it will run a 24" bar.
that's a heck of a saw!
Don’t need it, but she’ll kick over anytime you do verses cheaper made ones and can take the abuse.
Yea cus it’ll last you a lifetime if you only use it rarely every season
My dad and I have been working on one of his old saws he sold to his buddy. The guy working for his buddy melted the cage of the roller bearing. And turned the clutch blue and the sprocket housings and melted some plastic around the cluch.
wow I wonder if they had any bar oil in it?
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE the bar was fine they were just not letting the saw do the work. They were baring down on it too much making the clutch slip and create a lot of heat
I have an ms261 c and it’s the best saw I’ve laid my hands on
very nice saw!
A cheap good little chain saw is a sthill ms 180
you got that right.
Have 22 different chainsaw 7 of them are stihl others are husqavarna echo homelite mculloch john deere and poulan
Yeah if you can get them to start lol, you'd think after all these decades they could master the art of just starting!
I just bought one, awesome machine for the money
Stihl ONLY!! Any other crap you get bad performance, bad quality, bad AV, parts fall off...
thanks
That chain is too tight
Today fixed a cheap Victa Tornado 19 inch Mower with Briggs 50, just by undoing the Carburettor jet was blocked didn’t undo anything else quick clean with wire and my mouth as air compressor put it back first pull start and run...
Best $20 I spent
nice work!
Buy a used Stihl - problem solved and it will still last just as long as the cheap alternative which would cost the same
thanks
18” is way to much bar for that saw.
I think that's what it came with.
Sounds like that chain is a little too tight.
yes I believe so
Let me tell you something JUNIOR, a Sthil is can work a 14 or 18 hour shift and will last up to 20 years. Sounds like you need a mickey mouse saw junior.
hey SENIOR, thanks for sharing I appreciate the comment.
I love my 271
you've got a very nice machine!
Wow yours starts! Mine don't
this time it did
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE lol, good you make me feel better. Dropped mine off at the shop yesterday. I've only used the saw twice, and it's already half dead. Lame.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I hate to say this, but battery chainsaws are really good now, and so much easier to maintain and use. I went out and bought a 400$ battery saw after my Stihl frustrations. I will have firewood this winter one way or another.
For that price you can do better. Get the Echo 590. Best chainsaw all around
You get what you pay for!!!🤔
you got that right
stihl makes great machines. but the parts aspect sucks. the parts catalogs are not easily accessible. And the part prices are too high. Not for a homeowner
I completely agree with you
never a problem to work on any Chainsaw i say etc.
I hear that
To me, it seems a bit odd to discuss the length of a chainsaw bar as if it solely determines the saw's purpose. Just because two saws have the same bar length doesn't mean they're both suitable for the same tasks. I have the same bar length on my 50 cc saw as on my 80 cc. It doesn't mean I'd tackle trees of the same diameter with both saws.
thank you for clarifying
I own this one also. Absolutely love the machine, and even great for a full day of felling trees.
Couldn't agree more!
😀
You need it.
Buy once cry once.
Worth it.
you are absolutely right
The chain is to tight on this one...
yep
I’m sure they’re not what they used to be but I had 1 poulan saw I had for over 10yrs and used it almost every day gave it to a friend and got another and got 10yrs out of that saw but the ethanol killed that saw I’ve got a Stihl now and it’s a piece of junk lol
I appreciate you sharing your experience
You do t want a 251 for sure, buy a pro saw ms 261..
that's a very expensive saw
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE it is for sure, but they run forever and so strong. Kinda a one time purchase for a homeowner and your done.
I have an MS 170 that I got for around $220. I use it when I’m planning on doing a couple hours of cutting bigger stuff around the property. But, I have a cheap Hypertough battery operated one for quick jobs.
nice variety
170 dollar @ Belgium.
Worth the money!!
Use Aspen fuel and Saber oil and it will last forever. Grtz
Comparing a Stihl 251 to a poulan pro, homelite, or other big box store brand saw is kinda comparing apples to clementines. The 251 has a larger engine. A better “price point” comparison would be the 171-181 Stihl saws. I’ve run probably every saw brand out there. Rebuilt hundreds if not thousands of saws, at the end of the day I will only pick up Stihl saws for repair. The cheap brands are just not financially feasible. I always donate them to the local agriscience high school so they can dissect them and learn about them.
thank you Tractor Matt
So you got an opinion on what saw in the 6/700 $ range would be the best value . Trying to upgrade .
Chains too tight. Hear it whirring?
I think you're right
That's a good investment when a storm comes through your neighborhood you can take that saw and it will pay for itself or you can take it and become a lumberjack
18" chainsaw? What on earth are you smoking
thanks for the comment really helps out.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I understand this is some weird coping method to deal with haters, however I'm not q hater but you are just saying random stuff on the internet. Its like saying I bought an 18" car when you are referring to a car with 18x wheels. The length of the bar is completely different from the saw.
If your cutting a random limb every fall, I'd opt for the Sawzall that came in your drill, flashlight, Sawzall, circular saw, package that almost everyone has from lows, Home depot, menards. Otherwise you end up like this guy and over tighten the chain so tight that you ruin your equipment anyway. Or even worse.
yes good choice
Hey bro what's up? l recently learned that we are paying for the brand name
makes sense
You heard wrong. Stihl uses Quality parts. I've seen em all, many other brands are just JUNK. Crappy materials, crappy workmanship, crappy piston/ cylinders, you name it
@@j.chrisbeck7492 I have a question here for you: do you know where stihl equipment were manufactured during the late 80's and early 90's?
@@ramadinsookhoo6141 we're either produced in West Germany, or the USA...not sure which saws are produced in which location, but some in each.
@@j.chrisbeck7492 cool. The 025 Stihl chainsaw I own was manufactured in Brazil. Interesting, isn't it?
Saw one in action yesterday in my backyard had 3 large pecan trees that had died from big freeze and this summer drought man zipped through them in little over a hour said he had this saw for several years
nice!
Not for this home owner 😂🤣😂
I hear that
Buy a cheaper saw in an emergency.
Buy a Stihl to pass down to your kids.
well said
Nope, I have 4 Stihl saws that won't run, I just ordered a Husqvarna.
good choice
A wise decision. I have a Husky 360 Rancher that I bought used. Has a 24" bar and ran solidly for many years. I beat it up with all the firewood I cut. Needs some work done on it, but that saw ran like a scalded dog!! Good luck with your new Husky!!☺️
Ouch, I'll bet Home Garage can get those saws running.
Yeah I'm returning mine, you'd think after all these decades they could get it to start, what a pos
If you’ve had that much trouble. By all means get into some huskys. I’ve run about 10-15 different Stihl saws and never had a problem with them. Always brushed off the abuse that I’ve given them. I’ll keep buyin stihl until they start to give out on me, then I’ll get into the huskys
Its not worth getting a stihl even if yoir a professional arborist
do you have a brand in mind?
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE dolmar, husky, echo, jonsered, shit id rather those really cheap chinese ones you see on amazon over a stihl anyday. I got a “chainsaw 5200” for my first saw ever and that thing was impressive for under a 100$. Nowadays i rock a husky 550 and 372 and a dolmar 7900 for work saws. And for “play” saws its mostly pioneer
And most importantly for maintenance stihl are the stupidest designed saws ever. I mean if your use to working on them its not bad but going from a husky/jonsered to working on a stihl… its a nightmare
thanks for the information
thank you for letting me know, I wasn't aware of that.
Stihl Chainsaws are quality
Echo Weedeater combo blowers.
Thanks
Not for this homeowner.
definitely not
i cant wait to see more of the 170. It brings me joy when i see a husqvarna or a stihl in your channel. I think it is worth it to buy a high quality small engine. Membranes on cheap ones are really bad and with ethanol fuel they hard pretty fast. I put regular fuel with 15% ethanol and nothing ever stopped my chainsaw. Conclusion? - give a bit more money so you dont have to fix a cheap one every year or so. *my opinion at least*
thanks I appreciate that.
Stihl not bad but you get alot more bang for the buck with echo
thanks
To answer your question, yes, yes it is worth it. There is a local dealer that will service it and I don't have to wait weeks to get it fixed. That was the main determining factor when I bought my MS 250. I looked at Husqvarna, Johnsonred, Echo and Stihl. The reviews of the others were crap l, so I bought the Stihl for about the same price as the others. Knew I was buying quality and service.
those are great factors in buying a products, thank you Chad Johnson.
You never get to work on them because the rarely break down. I bought the 500i so in comparison that’s a pretty cheap saw
nice!
Buy an echo. Good quality and much cheaper.
thank you Robert 3
Not the same quality Stihl or husky
Getting a stihl is fine they have home owner models I’d say 310 and under or farm saws sizes and they are priced fairly and they are high quality
But I also cut wood professionally so it’s difficult to say I own a stihl 500i but some people do not need that caliber of saw
thanks
I appreciate your insight
Easy answer is no homeowners don't need a stihl. There are affordable models like the 170 that are perfect for homeowners. If they need something bigger, they probably should hire a professional. But right behind Stihl are Echo and Husqvarna!
thank you travisbaseball13
Well some of us aren’t retards , and been working hard for a living . I don’t need a professional to cut up a downed tree and chop my firewood , hell it’s easier work then my day job .
Get your self a Echo Cs-590
not a bad choice!
It's junk
maybe
They won't start easy, you'd think after this many decades of chainsaws they could make them good enough to start. What a pos!
A Stihl is not a cheap chainsaw
they have affordable models, not all are $1000.
That is all I work on. STIHL makes a good product but their leadership is garbage.
I was unaware of the leadership problem
If you get a Poulan chainsaw, you get all the quality of a Stihl at a fraction of the cost I think they’re both owned by Stihl
None of what you said is true. Just handle both and you can feel the difference. Poulan is owned by Husqvarna and is their cheap consumer line. Under no circumstances will it last as long or perform as well as a Husky.
@@seashackf1 sorry I’m not a trashy chainsaw person I confused Stihl with Husqvarna a extremely common mistake I’m sure both are the same color Poulan is the civilian version of Husqvarna which are made for professional loggers from what I’ve read
@@BiG420ToMaTo420BuDs instead of admitting you’re wrong, you insult, how mature of you. You don’t know what you’re talking about, yet post incorrect incorrect and uninformed opinions, talk about trashy. Why are you watching and commenting on a video about chainsaws if you think they are trashy??
Easy to tell the difference between the brands by color. Both make products for ‘civilians’ and professional loggers.
Just admit you don’t know about these things and may be wrong about them.
I’d rather stick with my 18 inch homelite chainsaw that runs like a champ
nothing wrong with that
Stihl sucks, would rather have a chineese one