Stihl Chainsaw

[SteveS42240]

I am on my second Stihl chainsaw and other than them creating work for me, they are awesome machines. Great saws for homeowners and a lot of professionals use them as well.

 

[5030]

IMO, they are all just fine except the China clones... Those are not so good.

 

[jammo9199]

IMO, they are all just fine except the China clones... Those are not so good.

Interesting, been told about the dupes and keeping a keen eye out

 

[RobertN]

If you're using the saws with any regularity, and aren't super budget-conscious, the pro saws are a nice way to cry only once and smile ever after. I currently own and regularly use a pro saw (Stihl 064 AV) marked "Made in West Germany", if you want some idea of just how long they last. I suspect the damn thing might outlive me, if the ignition module made of unobtanium doesn't die first.

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I see more parts selection for the Pro saws also. There's repair parts, rebuild parts and performance parts (same for Husky Pro saws). Even for an older saw, that 064 has parts availability.

100% agree on the buy once cry once .

 

[Blue Mule]

Hi guys, just wondering if anyone has experience with Stihl branded chainsaws?

Recently added one to the collection but haven't got it out of the box yet, trying to do my due diligence!

Biggest pieces of s*it you'll ever have taking up space in your shed. Most over-rated brand in powertools hands down. I've been using saws and other power tools for 35 years and I've never touched a Stihl product yet that was worth pissing on if it caught fire. This is double true in cold weather. I've got a 50 year old hand me down Dolmar saw that will run circles around our newish Stihl Farm Boss. Don't know why we even bought the Farm Boss knowing that it was going to be junk. Live and learn I guess.

But hey, if you need a good upper body workout and don't want to bother with a gym membership, maybe a Stihl would be a good buy. Your shoulder and lats will definitely get stronger.

 

[jammo9199]

Biggest pieces of s*it you'll ever have taking up space in your shed. Most over-rated brand in powertools hands down. I've been using saws and other power tools for 35 years and I've never touched a Stihl product yet that was worth pissing on if it caught fire. This is double true in cold weather. I've got a 50 year old hand me down Dolmar saw that will run circles around our newish Stihl Farm Boss. Don't know why we even bought the Farm Boss knowing that it was going to be junk. Live and learn I guess.

But hey, if you need a good upper body workout and don't want to bother with a gym membership, maybe a Stihl would be a good buy. Your shoulder and lats will definitely get stronger.

This gave me a good giggle LOL

 

[Hay Dude]

Biggest pieces of s*it you'll ever have taking up space in your shed. Most over-rated brand in powertools hands down. I've been using saws and other power tools for 35 years and I've never touched a Stihl product yet that was worth pissing on if it caught fire. This is double true in cold weather. I've got a 50 year old hand me down Dolmar saw that will run circles around our newish Stihl Farm Boss. Don't know why we even bought the Farm Boss knowing that it was going to be junk. Live and learn I guess.

But hey, if you need a good upper body workout and don't want to bother with a gym membership, maybe a Stihl would be a good buy. Your shoulder and lats will definitely get stronger.

I’ve been running not only Stihl saws, but brush cutters, pole saws and even a gas drill and they all have been very good.

“Biggest pieces of s*it” based on one saw?
give me a break.

 

[jammo9199]

Appreciate everyone's replies on here. Still shopping around for best prices.

Best one for the money I've found.

See you on the other side!

*Queue Nearer My God To Thee*

 

[JeepHead]

Appreciate everyone's replies on here. Still shopping around for best prices.

Best one for the money I've found.

See you on the other side!

*Queue Nearer My God To Thee*

You'll be happy with it! Learn how to tune it (there is a process for the auto tune). I would also put a bark box on it, it will give really good gains in power.
I cut well over 100 cords of wood a year, mostly oak, hickory and ash with most logs frequently 20" plus in size, and I mostly do it with a 50 or 60cc saw even though I own 30+ saws up to 95cc. But I need to move fast and a light saw allows that without tiring out too quickly. That stihl will be a little work horse for ya and nice and light....

 

[dodge man]

You probably should explain what a “bark box” is.