Most under rated chainsaw????

[Johnny2153]

Underated = Husqvarna 365/Jonsered 2165

Overated = Stihl MS361

Overlooked = Dolmar 7300

 

[Banacanin]

Underated = Husqvarna 365/Jonsered 2165

Overated = Stihl MS361

Overlooked = Dolmar 7300

I own a 2165, haven't had a chance to use it yet. I've used a 361 though, i loved it

 

[Turkeyslayer]

Underated = Husqvarna 365/Jonsered 2165

Sing it brother, the 2165 is almost as strong as a 2171 at close to $300 less.

 

[HUSKYMAN]

Most underrated? No doubt the Poulan Woodshark. These things are easy to start...they Idle when you set them down and cut when you squeeze the trigger. They fill a need for the chainsaw consumer...and they do a good job doing it.

They start when cold but you better not shut it off because once it is hot it takes 2 beers time to cool back down. I had to sell mine because it was killing my liver.

Homelite Super EZ Auto is my vote. They would last 30 years and were very very powerful for being under 45cc's.

 

[Rounder]

Don't hear too much about the 460 on here, same dry weight as a 441, but more power and no BS cable throttle linkage, or wimpy AV. Add a dual port and a MAX-FLOW and you're good to go in most anything - Sam

 

[pgg]

IT'S OFFICIAL, the 65cc husky/jonny, under-rated to hell.. Over-rated - yeah, any ECHO built within the last 25 years...

 

[slipknot]

efco 952

Ive been using efco 952's for about 5 years now. No problems except kill switch. 3.4 hp 13,000rpm stock. mine will keep up with any 50cc class saw except the dolmar 5100 and more superior modded saws. Its very light and responsive. Dont let the plastic outer shell fool you, they ARE TOUGH! They do take a lick and keep on tickin'. The best under rated firewood saw. Here's mine..

 

[gallegosmike]

Husky 55-455 ranchers and stihl 029-290. Home owner saws that just keep on cutting firewood with little up keep. Not the best, but no where near the worst!

 

[TommySaw]

the Husky 365 stock on its own merits is underrated and I think the 435 is too, although I have seen more posts who seem to agree that it is a strong little saw.

 

[WACutter]

362xp!

Underrated but lookin' good....

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[rupedoggy]

Husqvarna 346,181 and 2100. Mcculloch promac 80. Stihl 036 pro. Dolmar 120S. Pioneer P-41. Jonsered 2077. Homelite 8800. PP 505. Solo 680. The little Echo 302S.

 

[Arrowhead]

Pioneer P-41. QUOTE]

I disagree, all Pioneers are junk. Stay away from Pioneer's.

 

[BIGBORE577]

Odd man out, I'm sure here. The Homelite 1050. Kick's the snot out out of most of it's legendary brethren and the ones it doesn't, it surely gives a run for their money.

 

[WoodChuck'r]

Great thread Dan.

 

[gmax]

Pioneer P-41. QUOTE]

I disagree, all Pioneers are junk. Stay away from Pioneer's.

I agree, ugly too

 

[johnw32]

I will say that I could bury the bar on the 38cc and then go down the other side with a sharp chain without the saw bogging. Glad to have that one running again. The later model 35cc that I have with the tooless chain tensioner is plain.

 

[gmax]

:monkey:

 

[pereynol]

As mentioned earlier, the Shindaiwa 360 is a great little saw. Light weight, and well constructed.

Peter

Stihl 056 Magnum II
Husqvarna 55 Rancher
Shindaiwa 360

 

[JustinM]

The Poulan Pro 4620. Its just not even comparable to any other product Poulan makes.

The stupid new tool-less adjustment aside (order a new clutch cover for about $10 online) this saw performs similarly to much more expensive saws. Will it last? probably not, but considering you can often find them for well under $200, its a good investment for an occasional user that doesnt want to spent 10 - 15 minutes a cut with the other box store saws.

 

[JustinM]

They start when cold but you better not shut it off because once it is hot it takes 2 beers time to cool back down. I had to sell mine because it was killing my liver.

Homelite Super EZ Auto is my vote. They would last 30 years and were very very powerful for being under 45cc's.

LOL @ the bolded part!!