AmateurSawer
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I am currently thinking of a backup saw for my use on he farm.I have a 362 with a 20" bar for the bigger stuff an old 026 which seems to be on the way out.Many parts to replace and not much saw mechanical experience.
I have been debating on a new 261 but see an MS 250 for sale for less half half the cost.I know it's not a pro grade saw but the power is supposed only a little less than the 025 ( 3.2 vs3.5) and about the same weight.
My main use would be clearing fence rows and field border limbs,Cutting small limbs and bucking trees 12-14 inches and less.Anything larger and the 362 comes out.basically just a saw to carry on the tractor or pickup as a grab saw wih saw saw diameter firewood work thrown in.
I also thought about a Husqvarna 545 bu given the starting problems I had with a previous 359,I am a little concerned when reading reviews.The 359 ran and cut great.Starting was the issue.
FWIW,I have dealers for both he same distance from me. 3 Stihl.1 Husqvarna and one who sells both.The Echo dealers don't move much as far as I know and they seem heavy for size.One Jonsered dealer but with the changes,I don't know what's happening there.
Would an Ms 241 be an option?
I have been debating on a new 261 but see an MS 250 for sale for less half half the cost.I know it's not a pro grade saw but the power is supposed only a little less than the 025 ( 3.2 vs3.5) and about the same weight.
My main use would be clearing fence rows and field border limbs,Cutting small limbs and bucking trees 12-14 inches and less.Anything larger and the 362 comes out.basically just a saw to carry on the tractor or pickup as a grab saw wih saw saw diameter firewood work thrown in.
I also thought about a Husqvarna 545 bu given the starting problems I had with a previous 359,I am a little concerned when reading reviews.The 359 ran and cut great.Starting was the issue.
FWIW,I have dealers for both he same distance from me. 3 Stihl.1 Husqvarna and one who sells both.The Echo dealers don't move much as far as I know and they seem heavy for size.One Jonsered dealer but with the changes,I don't know what's happening there.
Would an Ms 241 be an option?