Which stihl chainsaw to buy
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11/07/20 08:31 PM
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larrywaugh
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I am looking to buy a new chainsaw. I am leaning towards a stihl because that is what I've mostly used. It will be used around my farm mainly to create deer habitat areas and clearing out unwanted trees so it will see medium to heavy use. My main concern is getting one that will last and not need repaired. There is a large assortment to choose from so what has worked good for you?
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Re: Which stihl chainsaw to buy
[Re: larrywaugh]
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11/07/20 08:37 PM
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Any of the Pro grade saws with 60cc and up will do what you want. I like the larger models as I can run a longer bar and don't have to stoop when bucking up trees and they just flat out cut faster so I don't have to hold them as long as a smaller saw. So my go to is my 661.
Let's go Brandon
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Re: Which stihl chainsaw to buy
[Re: larrywaugh]
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11/07/20 08:49 PM
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larrywaugh
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The farm boss caught my attention.
Won't take no prisoners,won't spare no lives.
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Re: Which stihl chainsaw to buy
[Re: larrywaugh]
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11/07/20 08:55 PM
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I've got a 291 stihl with a 20" bar. A great all around saw for what I need one for. But it's way too much saw for cutting small stuff like 4" to 6" to 8" limbs and trees, or small evergreens out of the pastures. I am picking up a 180 stihl Monday and the dealer is swapping out the normal; bar and chain with a little heavier one. Sprocket stays the same. This saw is much lighter and easier to handle. It will make a nice addition to my chain saw needs!
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Re: Which stihl chainsaw to buy
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11/07/20 09:48 PM
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I run a Stihl 261. Biggest joke out there. I'm dead serious. I run one too, and there aint a dang thing wrong with it. Id buy another in a heartbeat...but I wont need to because it runs flawless and it will last my lifetime. Oh, and im dead serious too....
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Re: Which stihl chainsaw to buy
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11/07/20 09:53 PM
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I run a Stihl 261. Biggest joke out there. I'm dead serious. Care to share why? I’ve never even held one, just wondering.
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Re: Which stihl chainsaw to buy
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11/07/20 10:11 PM
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I run a Stihl 261. Biggest joke out there. I'm dead serious. Curious as to why you think that.
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Re: Which stihl chainsaw to buy
[Re: larrywaugh]
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11/07/20 10:52 PM
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Any of the pro series Stihls.
“If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.” — Thomas Paine
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Re: Which stihl chainsaw to buy
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11/07/20 11:14 PM
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I have a 250 with an 18" bar and it does a great job with wood up to 8" or so. I'm 64 and prefer a lighter saw if I can do it. I do have a bigger saw but try to leave it in the pickup except for the logs.
Life ain't supposed to be easy.
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