Best Chainsaw for under $400??

[LD1]

I was just messing around with you and was trying to get you to guess :thumbsup:. Jonsered didnt even make it , it was another makers saw and E-lux had bought them up too. Hint hint. Jobu also relabled it as a version for their needs over in Norway.

Not sure what model it would be as I am not familiar with some of the many older saws, but it would either be a poulan or a partner. They were both taken over by electrolux in the late 70's to early 80's too.

 

[xyz123]

With heated handles too . This one is a little rarer because of the Jonsered-S name on it with S still in 82 instead of plain Jonsered.

Made by Partner :thumbsup:.

 

[LD1]

With heated handles too . This one is a little rarer because of the Jonsered-S name on it with S still in 82 instead of plain Jonsered.

Made by Partner :thumbsup:.

Yep same saw as the P500. It is also nearly identical to the husky 50.

The S being in the name was sort or a common thing on them. When E-lux bought J-red, they bought the rights to the name jonsered and NOT jonsereds. But there were several saws that still had the S. Even the metal serial # tag said E-lux on it as well as JonseredS.

Just curious, does the metal tag say e-lux on it anywhere??

 

[xyz123]

It is similar to the P500 or P5000 with different top ends, but it is actually like the Partner 5000 PLUS with same top end.

Top ends wont inter change on the 50, from what I learned it had to be a 50 special to inter change tops to make the 50 magnum that the dealers used in the past.

Yep thats what was neat about this one. E-lux tag with S name. I have a pic somewhere of the metal tag if you want to see it.

 

[Woodsmoker]

The mS290 is a plastic cased homeowner saw.

no, its a midrange

I have been picking Husqvarna 346xp pro saws for $400-$415 Power-head only on the last two I bought. I didnt want or need their 18" 325 bar or chain.

Ok mine was 369.99 and I got the entire saw, not just a "power head".

Is the $369.99 a recent price? I haven't seen one for under $400 anywhere I looked and I'm willing to order from your source.

 

[xyz123]

Is the $369.99 a recent price? I haven't seen one for under $400 anywhere I looked and I'm willing to order from your source.

You must be talking about the guy that bought the MS290 for $369.

That isnt my post with $369. My post is about the 346xp PHO for $400-$415.



You want this guy for questions on the

Ok mine was 369.99 and I got the entire saw, not just a "power head".

 

[turnkey4099]

A comment like that is like saying that chevy is the best truck ever, and that you will never own a GMC cause you've ad nothing but problems.

(instead of chevy/GMC, you could insert Forn/mercury, Chevy/Pontiac, Dodge/chrysler, or whatever your flavor)

Jonsered chainsaws are Made by Husqvarna. Just different plastic and name.

Just FYI

Totally agree. The 'brand x' is best arguments should have ended after we left school.

I am a Stihl owner (361/310/210) but also have a Husky 51. Husky because it was cheap in a pawn shop. Stihl because of dealer bu primarily because it is an inboard clutch. I will never, ever buy another outboard clutch saw again. (had several of them, mostly bottom of pro lines). Stick one and just try to get the power head off and then the cussing trying to adjust chain on them with a scrench.

Just personal opinion. When deciding on a saw the primary consideration should be "which brand has the best dealer near me".

Harry K

 

[2305implements]

Agree actual chainsaw shop is best especially when they buy a lot of good saws at a discount and pass the savings to you. I had searched eBay extensively for a PRO saw this spring, then called a local shop out of curiosity. Ended up with a husky 365 Special for about $450 brand new.
Call around, some shops are light years ahead of the others.

 

[doall]

I have farm boss that is old enough it is still a 029. strong as ever and promise it will crank in 3 pulls right now and I haven't used it since last september. Not saying its better that others, just that it is far from junk.

 

[lilranch2001]

only saw I would consider buying is a Stihl

 

[TGF]

Go with the Stihl Farm Boss MS290. It will last for decades.

I agree with this, I just finished using mine today to fell a 40 foot maple at my grand mothers. Took us an hour and 20 minutes start to finish. The saw made short work of it. We spent about 15 minutes felling and bucking. The rest the time was bundling up the branches and loading it in the truck.

 

[ae_ted]

I can't help on this much. Long time ago I used to work for Westvaco, a large timber company. I ask the pulp wood cutters what they used and to a man every one used a Husky.
That told me what I needed to know about brands. I bought a husky commercial 240 (2 rings on cylinder) in 1977. Cut a LOT of wood. sometimes went 3 to 5 years without starting...always started easy and usually on the 3rd pull after choking proper. 2007 it got it's first tune up and new spark plug. Still using it today. ...... I kinda like husky brand after 33 yrs of ownership.

 

[lilranch2001]

Luxury Chainsaws - StreetLevel.com

Here is a chain saw for the discriminating male

( do not know if the link will work )

 

[Pushing_Tin]

I've had two Stihl saws, my current is a Wood Boss. I will never own another brand as long as I live. I love that saw. I know this thread isn't brand new, but I would invest in a good pair of chaps. Best $60 you can spend, you never know when one of these saws will snap back right across your thigh!

 

[countree]

Yep and has been for a long time. Most people just dont understand what they are buying and just know the name Stihl and Farm Boss :laughing:.
Some guy at work came up to me and showed me his new Farm Boss MS290 he got for $400 out the door. Then I explained to him how it was built and that I had a like new MS361 with 20" setting on the shelf for $350. He about cried when I showed him the difference of how they were built and the cutting difference in some hardwood. He felt :ashamed: the dealer didnt explain to him about how the saws were made and the differences. :thumbsup:

I am just joining this post and looking for a new saw (leaning towards Stihl), including the 362 so would love to know if you found a 361 for $350 at a dealer or if you're offering to sell yours for $350. Thanks for your help.

 

[xyz123]

I am just joining this post and looking for a new saw (leaning towards Stihl), including the 362 so would love to know if you found a 361 for $350 at a dealer or if you're offering to sell yours for $350. Thanks for your help.

That 361 is in TX cutting now. :thumbsup:

 

[Kubota 2350]

Can't gp wrong with a Stihl.

 

[Redgoatea]

I'm sorry I gotta laugh at all of this. In the last two months I've dropped and cut ten cords with my POS Homelite 18" 42cc that I got as a present in October.

What I did do was buy myself a nice $200.00 benchtop sharpener. I don't care what brand you're running the components are only good if you've got a sharp chain.

I've put in a couple hundred hours on Husqs, Stihls, Poulans, and Craftsman in my life and they all have good and bad points but a $400 saw with a dull chain is as useful as a dung heap.

 

[rswyan]

I'm sorry I gotta laugh at all of this ..... What I did do was buy myself a nice $200.00 benchtop sharpener. I don't care what brand you're running the components are only good if you've got a sharp chain.

Sharp ?

Real men run square-ground chisel chain .... and sharpen it with a file .... :laughing:

 

[Kubota 2350]

Sharp ?

Real men run square-ground chisel chain .... and sharpen it with a file .... :laughing:

:thumbsup: