Best 30-50cc chainsaw under $350 New

[Javelin]

Dolmar 510 Jonsered 2150? Echo cs450! There are others!!

 

[Jtheo]

MS 211 or Dolmar 420

 

[gemniii]

Hello, looking for the best I can do in a 30-50cc chainsaw that is in the sub $350 range give or take a few bucks. Only interested in new. My choices are possibly the Stihl Farm Boss or an MS200/211/250. Possibly Husky and possibly Makita.

Whatever feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks

If you are getting a saw for < $350 you need a good dealer and warranty. Any non warranty work will probably cost the same $/hour as an expensive saw.

Or tradeoff the probable cost of repairs and hassle for less dealer access.

Example - I need about an 80CC saw for retirement in NE Mississippi, about the only dealers around that work on saws are Stihl. So I'm looking at about $900 new. I could get a Makita w/ BB for about $600, but any repairs would be long distance, rather than bring it down to a friendly local Stihl dealer and "get 'er done" . That's worth a few Benjamins.

All that being said I bought a new Efco 35cc saw as backup to my Stihl 021. But I only paid $50.

 

[WetGunPowder]

They have had good reports on here. For your info, the local dealer here has the equivalent Dolmar PS460 w/ 16in b&c for $294 and the Dolmar PS510 w/ 18in b&c for $319.

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[Brmorgan]

Tractor Supply Company Poulan Pro 330. 54cc 22" bar and $199.00. If you local store does not have one, ask and they will ship one in from another store for you at no additional cost. Numerous threads on these quality saws.

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[blsnelling]

Before you make up your mind please read the Ryobi 10532 threads, you will be glad you did. Its re badged redmax sister goes for about the price range you mentioned but the new or re manufactured Ryobi goes for under 150 if you look around. It is not as pretty as some of the other saws but it is a great homeowner saw, parts are cheap and if something happens to it you are only out 150

If you had your heart set on a Dolmar, Stihl, or Husky look at dealer support in your area and the impressions the dealers give you.

Good luck with your purchase and welcome to Arborist Site and the CAD that follows

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?p=1786222#post1786222

If you don't mind the plastic-y look, the little rebadged as a Ryobi Redmax gets my vote. Brand new, pro style saw $135 shipped! As Brad says, the b/c leaves a little to be desired but other than that, you can't beat it for the price.

Hey Marco, here's your saw. It's a very strong little saw!

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