McCulloch saw

[lawnduster]

anybody own a McCulloch saw, hows it holdin up

 

[wushaw]

My neighbor bought a new McCulloch saw and it locked up the first day of usage, I have no idea what happened atleast the box store took it back and he has a Poulan that as far as I know is still running.
Sorry I can't provide any first hand usage on McCulloch since I own two of the orange/white saws.

 

[ronnie2005]

McCulloch has been around for longer than most. They used to build mostly large saws, 36" to 72" bars, 50-100cc engines, their focus was on the logging industry. Many of those engines can still be found on racing go-karts and mini-bikes. With the decline of that industry they shifted to prunning saws, 12" to 18". Still a very good saw, but hard to compete in some areas. Here on the west coast it's mostly orange/white and green with alittle sprinkle of red. I have 2 old McCulloch's, both 40+ years old and still running. I don't use them anymore because the're way to heavy for this old man to handle.

As to the problem your friend had, well, stuff happens. I've had that with all makes and models of equipment. That's why we have warranties.

 

[mark1]

I have a McCulloch 10/10 It was my dad's.he had to special order it and wait back in the 60's as most of em were being sent to Viet Nam. He and I have used it for ever with almost no problems.(replaced a bar and a bunch of chains).points,plug and chain drive sprocket) But that's all.It still starts right up and is always ready to go.smokes a bit.as it's the ole 20/1 oil fuel mix. I'd buy another in a instant if it ever dies. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Cord]

I'm sorry to burst your bubble, but all good things come to an end. McCulloch used to build a very good saw. I have one of their older 610 models from the mid 80's (Not to be confused with the 6-10 from the early 70's) It's a heavy beast but is just a joy to use. I also have their 210 saw from the late 90's. You can tell that McCulloch had changed. The 210 is a typical homeowner throw away saw. After my saw was built they came out with the Eagerbeaver line which is a splitting image of the 210. In the late 90's McCulloch then went bankrupt. The company was purchased and I've heard that production is now offshore. The saw is exactly the same as it was with the old McCulloch. They havn't changed a thing. For a homeowner saw it's just fine. For commercial use I'd recommend you step up to a Stil or Huskvarna.

 

[Will_C]

I am still using a McCulloch 850 that was purchased by my Dad in 1979. What a bear! 5.0 cu.in. engine, 20" guide bar, and ungodly heavy! We cut firewood commercially for 6-7 years with that saw,and,boy, would it cut! I don't use it much now, I don't burn wood. It has a place of honor in the garage.
Will

 

[hobbyfarm]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( neighbor bought a new McCulloch saw and it locked up the first day of usage, I have no idea what happened atleast the box store took it back and he has a Poulan that as far as I know is still running. )</font>

That's funny, because they are most probably the same thing.

They are both under the <font color="green">Electrolux brand</font> umbrella.

 

[hobbyfarm]

OOPS!
Now, I don't know who or what to believe.

McCulloch appears here:
<font color="blue">McCulloch - MTD Products</font>

AND

McCulloch appears here:
<font color="red">McCulloch - Electrolux Group</font>

This doesn't make sense. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

I wonder if their attorneys know about this. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

ANYONE have any idea? Help! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[slowrev]

Maybe it is MTD/Electrolux now ?
Ben

 

[hobbyfarm]

Well,
Apparently,
McCulloch - MTD Products is the US handler and

McCulloch - Electrolux Group is the Euro/Asia/African handler.

 

[Cord]

Electrolux used to produce an exceptionally good vacuum. They have been around for a very, very long time.

 

[hobbyfarm]

Yeah, I know, but that was before it became E~ Group
My experience has been that the conglomerates tend to pick apart their products and remove most "over-engineered" parts. That results in cheaper stuff.
I hope that is not the case with Husqvarna and TTI's Milwaukee Tools (and struggling-to-make-a-reputation-for-itself Ridgid power tools).
Those shining reputations that made the acquisition look so good to the buzzards who took over can go down the tubes almost overnight.
That leaves Stihl in a very good light - independence.
Poor Homelite has so many battle scars (being bought, picked apart, and sold numerous times), the brand name may never recover.

 

[wushaw]

Hobbyfarm , my neighbor never told me what "really" happened. This was the only info I had on any recently manufactured McCulloch saws...not one our dad bought 30yrs ago /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif My dad had one for many trouble free years also.

 

[rozett]

I still use my 20 years old McCulloch 310. I use it for limbing mostly. If you have to do a lot of heavy cutting then nothing beats a Stihl (or a Husky) for power and durability. If you need one for homeowner type cutting, the Poulen has a good reputation.

Unfortunately, very few things are made as well today, as they were 20 years ago. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif