Cooper12
ArboristSite Lurker
Hi Everyone ,
I am new here and my name is Jason.
I have a question I am looking for a mid range 20" saw and would like to get the best saw I can for 500-maybe 600.00
most the posts on the subject i find are older posts.
I have a Poulan Pro 20 but want a upgrade. It was be used occasionally (most weekends) but I live on 2 3/4 acres out here in the Sierra Nevada Foothills and have had numerous Ponderosa pines brought down do to the Bark Beatle so I want a well built saw that can also be used for extended time especially in the next few years while I get all these trees cut up.
I have access to Echo , Stihl and Husqvarna dealers. I want to stay away from the box stores .
I have been eyeing the Stihl MS311 or MS391 and Husqvarna 545 though it has a smaller motor. Maybe a 555 model
My main question is any of these or other ideas on the best bang for my buck that will last for years .
It will be well maintained. I can not really afford pro models so looking for ideas and do not want cheap.
I have heard mixed things about mid level Stihl and Husqvarna quality but I am sure numerous factors go into peoples reviews.
Thank You Jason
I am new here and my name is Jason.
I have a question I am looking for a mid range 20" saw and would like to get the best saw I can for 500-maybe 600.00
most the posts on the subject i find are older posts.
I have a Poulan Pro 20 but want a upgrade. It was be used occasionally (most weekends) but I live on 2 3/4 acres out here in the Sierra Nevada Foothills and have had numerous Ponderosa pines brought down do to the Bark Beatle so I want a well built saw that can also be used for extended time especially in the next few years while I get all these trees cut up.
I have access to Echo , Stihl and Husqvarna dealers. I want to stay away from the box stores .
I have been eyeing the Stihl MS311 or MS391 and Husqvarna 545 though it has a smaller motor. Maybe a 555 model
My main question is any of these or other ideas on the best bang for my buck that will last for years .
It will be well maintained. I can not really afford pro models so looking for ideas and do not want cheap.
I have heard mixed things about mid level Stihl and Husqvarna quality but I am sure numerous factors go into peoples reviews.
Thank You Jason