Thinkin about..

[4570Man]

Nice price. Probably get some off with an Amazon card.
Great 20” saw

https://www.amazon.com/Makita-EA6100PRGG-20-Chain-Saw/dp/B01MQW7QVN/ref=sr_1_13?crid=13VA5L22WMIZW&keywords=20%22+chain+saw&qid=1673909541&s=lawn-garden&sprefix=20+chain+saw%2Clawngarden%2C84&sr=1-13&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.2b70bf2b-6730-4ccf-ab97-eb60747b8daf

That’s where I bought mine. The 6100 isn’t on par when the 372 which nobody expected it was but it’s a big step up over the echo 590.

 

[two_bit_score]

Nice price. Probably get some off with an Amazon card.
Great 20” saw

https://www.amazon.com/Makita-EA6100PRGG-20-Chain-Saw/dp/B01MQW7QVN/ref=sr_1_13?crid=13VA5L22WMIZW&keywords=20%22+chain+saw&qid=1673909541&s=lawn-garden&sprefix=20+chain+saw%2Clawngarden%2C84&sr=1-13&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.2b70bf2b-6730-4ccf-ab97-eb60747b8daf

Looks like a great deal.

 

[Duds13]

SOme really great suggestions here, many thanks to everyone who commented and suggested various routes. I'm always guilty of paralysis by analysis, so it might be some time before I make a decision and actually pull the trigger. I'll definitely post a follow up when I do though!

 

[two_bit_score]

SOme really great suggestions here, many thanks to everyone who commented and suggested various routes. I'm always guilty of paralysis by analysis, so it might be some time before I make a decision and actually pull the trigger. I'll definitely post a follow up when I do though!

I’m the same way. Good luck!

 

[inchman]

A new saw. Current saw is a Stihl MS271 Farm Boss. I like Echo for the 5 year warranty, which saw in their lineup would be a better (power, faster) saw than my Stihl? There's really nothing wrong with my Stihl, just looking for some more power but not looking for a huge saw. All I'm cutting is firewood. I take down occasional trees if they aren't huge and are in an open area where they won't get hung up. Thanks for the help!

There is a youtube channel called "Project Farm" and the guy there does very analytical comparisons between all types of tools. When he did the chainsaws, it was clear that nothing touched the Stihl. I have been a long time user of Stihls and was looking to change over for two reasons. The first was that every time you open the gas cap, a little fuel spits out. (Note, the forest fire service stopped using them because of this.) Also, the entire handle is the main body of the saw. I have had problems where the handle gets damaged and it is a pain to replace it. After seeing the Project Farm review, and not finding another brand that make the handle separate, I'm sticking with Stihl.

 

[Soloz2]

Lots of recs for Dolmar and while they are good saws, you need to know they are no longer being made and parts will not be available for long.

I've got a 261c and absolutely love it! I wanted to add a saw last year to pull a 24" bar and bought an Echo CS620p and was not impressed. It may have had a bit more torque, but was heavy and and didn't feel any more powerful than my 261c. Dealer gave me the wrong mount 24" bar so I couldn't try a longer bar before one of the captive bar nuts broke in under a week of use. The captive nuts on my Stihls have been flawless. I returned it and bought a MS400c. It was almost 2x the price, but man I love it!
I now have Milwaukee M12 Fuel Hatchet, MS180, MS261c, MS400c, and HT103.

I'd really recommended going with the 261c for firewood. It's an amazing saw that is light and nimble.

 

[Doz]

Go with the Husqvarna all day long

 

[Hay Dude]

Lots of recs for Dolmar and while they are good saws, you need to know they are no longer being made and parts will not be available for long.

I've got a 261c and absolutely love it! I wanted to add a saw last year to pull a 24" bar and bought an Echo CS620p and was not impressed. It may have had a bit more torque, but was heavy and and didn't feel any more powerful than my 261c. Dealer gave me the wrong mount 24" bar so I couldn't try a longer bar before one of the captive bar nuts broke in under a week of use. The captive nuts on my Stihls have been flawless. I returned it and bought a MS400c. It was almost 2x the price, but man I love it!
I now have Milwaukee M12 Fuel Hatchet, MS180, MS261c, MS400c, and HT103.

I'd really recommended going with the 261c for firewood. It's an amazing saw that is light and nimble.

Makita took over the company. Should make them even more available and better parts/service.
Heck they even made them Dolmar orange.

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[kenhar]

Chainsaws are like everything else in this world. You get what you pay for, some of the time. Everyone has their favorites in everything be it Ford, Chevrolet, Pepsi, or Coke. I have a Husqvarna 266 SE bought new in 1984. The only reason I remember the date is that it is in the serial number. Still runs great, been maintained well but I'm not a logger. The only problem with the 266 is that is somewhat heavier than it used to be. I have 3 other smaller Huskys. The only way to go.

 

[Deleted member 371759]

I run a Husky 460 Rancher with a 20 inch bar. Good enough for me and the girls I date. Just cleaned up a bunch of downed trees from the snowstorm a few days ago. A few large oak limbs, several peach trees (which is a real bummer) and a ton of pine limbs. All the peach trees pretty much just shattered into several pieces, split right down the middle. We also heat 100% with wood so the saw gets used.