I'm currently the proud owner of a Craftsman chainsaw w/a 20 in. bar and 46cc. Now as much as I like this saw, it got its doors blown off the other day by an ECHO professional series saw. Now I’m aware that you can’t have the saw I own compete with something of that caliber. But, since running and seeing the capabilities of that particular saw, it got the wheels turning in my head that I could get more wood cutting done in less time if I had a saw that could work the way that ECHO did. I have a fair amount of cutting to do, firewood only, but some of that is in advance and felling trees is not out of the question. I intend to buy more saw than I need so that I get something that can do what I ask if I need it for larger jobs, and for a longer lasting tool.
Now, I have my reasons for not wanting to buy an ECHO, right, wrong or indifferent, they’re my reasons.
I am interested in a Husqvarna, Jonsered, Stihl or possibly another brand (other than echo) if they can compete with these three. What I’m wanting is a 24in. or larger bar, lots of cc’s and enough power to spank that ECHO, but, I don’t own a bank! I have my sights set on these three, a husky 576 XP G w/ a 24 in. bar at about $890.00.
A Stihl ms 441 w/ a 25 in bar and coming in at just over 8 hundo or a Jonsered unknown model. I Haven’t been able to locate a dealer around here (I’m in central Ohio) for them yet. They may be out of the running soon.
Now I know that this is like opening up a can of worms with the Stihl & Husqvarna crowds, like Ford, Chevy and Dodge. I’m interested in pure straight up facts from people who actually have these things and know what they act like, and how good they are.
Any experiences or thoughts I’d love to hear them! Thanks in advance.
Now, I have my reasons for not wanting to buy an ECHO, right, wrong or indifferent, they’re my reasons.
I am interested in a Husqvarna, Jonsered, Stihl or possibly another brand (other than echo) if they can compete with these three. What I’m wanting is a 24in. or larger bar, lots of cc’s and enough power to spank that ECHO, but, I don’t own a bank! I have my sights set on these three, a husky 576 XP G w/ a 24 in. bar at about $890.00.
A Stihl ms 441 w/ a 25 in bar and coming in at just over 8 hundo or a Jonsered unknown model. I Haven’t been able to locate a dealer around here (I’m in central Ohio) for them yet. They may be out of the running soon.
Now I know that this is like opening up a can of worms with the Stihl & Husqvarna crowds, like Ford, Chevy and Dodge. I’m interested in pure straight up facts from people who actually have these things and know what they act like, and how good they are.
Any experiences or thoughts I’d love to hear them! Thanks in advance.