Value chainsaw?

[LWD]

I need a chainsaw. I don't need anything really big or heavy duty. This is mostly for the occasional tree trimming and some deer lease work. I doubt I'd use it 10 times a year. Is there something inexpensive that's worth getting? Or should I just suck it up and buy a small Echo? Tractor Supply has a small Poulan on sale for $99, but the reviews suggest I'd be better off buying t-post driver and hitting myself in the head with it.

Thanks in advance.

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[Todd-ty729]

I am a believer in good chainsaws and generators. The cheapness never work when you need them the most

[Skinny]

Value chainsaw?

Get a good saw or you'll be spending more time than money jacking with a lower end one.

I've had the same Stihl (sp) for 10 years at least. It starts up every time.

[ColinR]

Buy once cry once......get a stihl.

[Grizzly1]

What they said....you want it to work when you pick it up, Stihl, or Echo...not sure if Husqvarna's are any good.

[gumbl3]

Is there something inexpensive that's worth getting?

Nope. And if it's being used infrequently be very cautious about what you put in it. Tru Fuel is your friend.

[frazee3200]

Someone had one for sale on here for 75 bucks not to long ago

[bryan sandlin]

if you are going to prune a indoor plant, buy a Homelite. if you want to cut a real tree, buy a Stihl.

[Texas Grown]

I need a chainsaw. I don't need anything really big or heavy duty. This is mostly for the occasional tree trimming and some deer lease work. I doubt I'd use it 10 times a year. Is there something inexpensive that's worth getting? Or should I just suck it up and buy a small Echo? Tractor Supply has a small Poulan on sale for $99, but the reviews suggest I'd be better off buying t-post driver and hitting myself in the head with it.

Thanks in advance.

LWD

I am living proof to the bold type above. And got the scalp scare to prove it.

I inherited a Poulan. And now know why my grandfather never had it re-repaired. After receiving it, I had it repaired one time. And only one time. They don't call them "Poulan" for nothing. Cause you will be constantly "pull-n" on them when they "ain't broke." Edit: the repair I had made cost as much as buying a new one would have. And pnly lasted one summer with little use. There are a lot of plastic parts inside that break.

Bite the bullet and bought my self a Stihl 271. No regrets on that one! And should last the rest of my life. Can use a 16", 18", or 20" bar and chain.

[LWD]

Okay thanks guys.

Are Husqvarnas any good? Northern Tool has some reconditioned ones at a nice price. Guy told me once to stay away from them since few people work on them. And maybe that's just another reason to buy an Echo or a Stihl..........

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[Matt_C]

I have an Echo and I have Stihl weed eater and hedge trimmer. I love all three.

[Bowtech32]

Echo best bang for the buck if you don't use them everyday

[Budman68]

Try the pawn shops. I bought my MS290 for right at $100 and it was in great shape. Also found a MS192 TC for $60 that was a little loved. Stihl product are built to last and can be rebuild on the back of your tail gate.

[bosshawg]

As stated above, buy echo or stihl and only run pre-mixed non-ethanol fuel in them and will crank right up every time. I have both brands.

[Budman68]

Cash America on Columbia Ave
MS170 for 149.99
Cash America in McKinney
MS210 for $129.99
Cash America on Alta Mere
Mini Boss for $149.99

Download the app and search stores near you. The price listed is the asking price, there is a coupon on the app for $10 off. Good luck.