ok guys, what is a good $300.00 saw...home owner sawing about three to four full cord yearly...20 '' rounds would be a good guess...i now have a husky 41...i like the saw just looking for maybe a little more power...thanx
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So are you wanting a 60-70cc saw? New, used?
New I am not sure that your budget will get a saw in that size. Used is another story. You might get a 372 or 440 044 for that on ebay but who knows how much you would have to spend after it showed up. I think more realistically would be ms360, 036, 357 or 257 for pro saws but for you the best fit might be a husky 359, jred 2159, ms310, ms290, ms280. Most of those saws could be had for the price you are looking at used. Other saws are available new though this is probably most of the readily available saws on the used market for your budget. If you are happy with your Husky, a lot of people her are fond of the 359 and say that it responds extremely well to modification if that is in your forseable future.
So are you wanting a 60-70cc saw? New, used?
New I am not sure that your budget will get a saw in that size. Used is another story. You might get a 372 or 440 044 for that on ebay but who knows how much you would have to spend after it showed up. I think more realistically would be ms360, 036, 357 or 257 for pro saws but for you the best fit might be a husky 359, jred 2159, ms310, ms290, ms280. Most of those saws could be had for the price you are looking at used. Other saws are available new though this is probably most of the readily available saws on the used market for your budget. If you are happy with your Husky, a lot of people her are fond of the 359 and say that it responds extremely well to modification if that is in your forseable future.
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lawnmowertech37
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find you a good used Homelite SXL or XL12 or even a Super 2 would be good for the task for a Homeowner
Or an 034/20in bar is a nice saw used and not too expensive.opcorn:
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CharlieG
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Refurbed Makita 6401 $289 online. Other favorites, too. 
New or used is a good question. A lot of used saws can be brought for 300 or less. I myself would look for a good Husky 350. Might be able to find a new one for around that.
You just have your 41 modded if all your really wanting is just a little more power.
You just have your 41 modded if all your really wanting is just a little more power.
mikefunaro
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Dolmar ps-510 if a decent dealer is nearby.
I've seen lots of good running 038 supers and magnums for that price or (sometimes much) less.
A bit heavy but reliable as the sun coming up. With a good b/c (operator) will cut many cords/day.
A bit heavy but reliable as the sun coming up. With a good b/c (operator) will cut many cords/day.
scootr
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A lot of 034 and a few Supers on Ebay, some are very clean. Hard to beat a 034 Super or 036 for medium wood. They have the same specs as the mighty 361.
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I can't think of a better $300 new firewood saw.
Used, all sorts of other saws come into play, like Makita 6401 and Stihl 036.
Wet1
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Refurbed Makita 6401 $289 online. Other favorites, too.
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2000ssm6
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Stihl 036, 038. husky 268, 272....I don't know the older Dolmars......
Home Depot 6401.
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ok guys, what is a good $300.00 saw...home owner sawing about three to four full cord yearly...20 '' rounds would be a good guess...i now have a husky 41...i like the saw just looking for maybe a little more power...thanx
Probably a used saw......
2manytoys4me
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510 or 6401
rms61moparman
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Some guys were on here a couple of days ago talking about Tool Barn having refurbished 540 Makitas for under 200.00.
Having a 540 Makita and being VERY impressed with it, that would be my choice.
A real nice 041 could probably be had cheap enough too.
Mike
Having a 540 Makita and being VERY impressed with it, that would be my choice.
A real nice 041 could probably be had cheap enough too.
Mike
excess650
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As much as I like some Husqvarnas, I would NEVER point someone towards a :censored: 350 with their tendency to loose muffler bolts and melt the lower plastic crank case.
There are lots Stihl 028s out there, and reasonably for a solid saw. Likewise, lots of GOOD used Husqvarna, Jonsered, Dolmar/Makita, and other Stihl saws, but better to stick with magnesium cases than plastic.
Yup, after weighing their pluses and minuses, these are two of the best values out there for the "average" firewood cutter.
Pablo26
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Heck of a saw for $205
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