Most under rated chainsaw????

[vw_motorsports]

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.

I have the early green version with standard clutch cover. Runs very strong, muffler modded with a 16" bar/.325 chain.

 

[barnumb]

Husky 254xp

 

[wanab]

opcorn:


/me thinks this about to get good

 

[Rounder]

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There are a lot of saws out there that people (at least on AS) love to talk trash about. Some deserve it, some are great saws that got a bad rap for some reason. In your opinion what is the most under rated saw you have owned or run.


I have my opinions but will leave them out so as not to shade the discussion

There are a lot of saws that work (and mod) great as GTG saws or firewood saws that are sh!t as commercial saws, so this is a tough one (popular opinion wise). As a faller, I'm gonna give you my "best" saw - Stihl 440.
It all depends on what your gonna use it for. Sawing for a living brings about a different outcome for a saw than the occasional GTG or cord of wood. If it ain't commercial, buy what you like regardless of rep, as long as you have dealer support (and have fun with it, it's a luxury!!) . - Sam

 

[wanab]

There are a lot of saws that work (and mod) great as GTG saws or firewood saws that are sh!t as commercial saws, so this is a tough one (popular opinion wise). As a faller, I'm gonna give you my "best" saw - Stihl 440.

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[terry2tmd]

I know alot of underated saws the husky 55 rancher comes to mind My dad had a quadruple bypass not long ago so his 2100 went in the shed, he runs that little 55 rancher to death, I also like the stihl ms 029 and 290, they seem to run as hard as anything else.
My Grandpa who is in his mid 80's likes his Homelite super xl so much so he traded my cousin a brand new 346xp for the one he is running now.
For messing around the house the little poulans the wild thing, the wood shark, and the pp4620 are great, they don't cost much and are really a pretty good value for the occasional use saw.
You had to mention commercial work, falling trees, the most underated saw here is the husky 575xp, I was helping out in a friend of mines timber sale they were running out of time to get everything down, when a skidder backed over the 2100 I was using at the time. My buddy lent me one of his 575xps, I want one after that day, alot liter then my 2100, still good on the power though,just a nice saw.
I have one more I really am fond of the Stihl 034 this isn't a super screamer, but it is solid dependable, and works as hard as most people I know can, anyway I haven't met anyone who can out work it yet.

 

[OnlyHomelites]

Anything related to a Homelite SXL 925 is a mighty fine saw. I've got an XL-870 with an 8-pin sprocket turning a 27" bar and it draws some attention. I was out cutting a bunch of locust a few weeks ago and of course most of the other guys out there were running Husky's, Stihls and even a couple of Wild Thing's! Some of the guys were old enough to remeber when Homelite meant something good...most of them looked confused cuz it doesn't look like the Homelite's they see at Home Depot!

 

[mowoodchopper]

My vote has to go to the non pro huskys, 345 350, 445,450. They are way better saws than the ridiculous 025 and will cut with a 026 and dang near as tough! My 450 will actually smoke my 026!

 

[Vibes]

I have a 5 year old J-Red 2150. Same as a 350 Husky. It will smoke allot of saws that probably cost twice as much.

Another sleeper to me is the 51 Husky.

 

[rob b]

I have a 345 husky that is 4 yrs old and is used every day commercialy the only problem I ever had was the oiler spool this saw will cut right against the 346xp

 

[Vibes]

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I never ran a 346. It always sounds to good to be true. I would like to try one against my 2150

 

[cpr]

I agree on Husky 141. I used mine as my only firewood saw for 4 years. I cared for it, but pushed it hard and it still runs well. I'd like another one. I also agree on the stratos. The 362, 441, 575, and 576 seem to be great saws. I also like the RedMaxes. No one's pulse quickens about them, but the G5000 I'm working up for a friend is really nice (thread coming when the parts come in and finish it).

 

[woodsrunner]

Lots of good dependable "un-sexy" saws mentioned in this thread.
I'll agree with the Poulan 3700. I bought one new (in craftsman colors) in 1986 and it still runs fine today.
I'll also whole-hearted agree with the Husky 365/362xp. I have a late model 362xp special with the large bar mount. (I also have 3 372's for a benchmark). The 362xp special I have will really impress you. I think it is a great saw.
The 3rd saw on my list would be the Husky 36. I bought one brand new in 1997 for a camp saw and have worked the stew out of it. Very powerful for its size and tough as shoe leather. Dang good small saw. Still runs like a champ.

Scott

 

[wanab]

saw will cut right against the 346xp

hmmm!


/checks for boots

 

[wanab]

why so many Husky sleepers than $thill's?













:censored:

 

[cpr]

why so many Husky sleepers than $thill's?













:censored:

'Cuz the smaller, homeowner Huskies have platform sharing with Poulans, a nameplate guaranteed to induce snickers everywhere. Shame, they aren't all bad and the old ones were quality pieces.

 

[wanab]

'Cuz the smaller, homeowner Huskies have platform sharing with Poulans, a nameplate guaranteed to induce snickers everywhere. Shame, they aren't all bad and the old ones were quality pieces.

Mork, Ork is calling.

 

[mechanizm]

In my opinion its the mini mac, sure there a little bit of a pain to work on but I think they cut pretty good once they get running. .....

there's been a complete mini-mac with the case at the scrap metal yard for about 6 weeks. no takers.... not even me. it's cute though.


my old metal case, homelite 240 that i recently sold on ebay. i always took that saw with me as a backup in case my fancy saw refused to start.

 

[dan365husky]

My first pick is the 365 special they will just about out cut any other saw with the same cc no matter who makes it. Yes the poulan and mcculoch have their place because alot of people dont need or want any more then that.
opcorn:

 

[ktmsooner]

STIHL MS-361! :biggrinbounce2: