Tanaka Pole Saw

[TheManOfStihl]

Talked to a guy the other day that I got a few Stihl chainsaws from, and he was trying to get me interested in trading for his Tanaka pole saw. 12" bar I think, looks like it's new, but I don't know much else because I wasn't interested. I'm a Stihl guy, so other brands really don't do it for me. But he suggested it as trade material again and again, and I kept saying no. He said it was worth $500 new, and should be worth that, only used twice. Anybody have an opinion here? Did I turn down a good deal? I didn't think so, but wonder what you guys think. Is Tanaka quality and worth some money?

 

[Modifiedmark]

Anybody have an opinion here? Did I turn down a good deal? I didn't think so, but wonder what you guys think. Is Tanaka quality and worth some money?

If I understand you right, he said the saw sells for $500 new and offered it to you for $500?

Duh, I guess you answered your own question then if that's the case.

I don't have a lot of experience with Tanaka but what I do, they look to be very good stuff as far as quality goes.


I wouldn't be surprised to find out its every bit as good or even better then what Stihl puts out.

 

[Franny K]

If all you know is the brand and the length of the cutting attachment I doubt you can get much valuable response here. I don't know how many models past and present they have brought to market that might look almost new.

I would say try and buy exactly what suits your needs. Ten years later the price difference spread out over the years probably won't be all that significant.

 

[morgaj1]

I have a tanaka TPS-260PF that I've worked the crap out of for 4-5 years. Every bit as good as Stihl and Husqvarna.