BuckNasty
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I would love to have the triple nickel....
Beautiful machine! It’s just hard to justify that kind of money for something I might use ten days out of a year...
Help me choose!
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Beautiful machine! It’s just hard to justify that kind of money for something I might use ten days out of a year...
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555 is a different animal.
cuinrearview
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I feel like you've wanted a Stihl all along, and you were hoping "the gang" would confirm for you.
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You won't remember the little extra it costs after years of putting a smile on your face.
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Stop talking like that.
What could that possibly have to do with anything?
Do you want a premium tool or don’t you?
If you don’t, then you’ll be well satisfied with a number of different saws in your price range
If you do, then stop waffling and just buy what you want.
If that 2159 is a good saw, it is the best out of anything mentioned yet, imo.
cuinrearview
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Call 'em like I see 'em. Nothing says "Stihl guy" like going into it worried about it needing work.Stop talking like that.
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After the $200.00 account credit, a 1% purchase price credit, and the 10% off MSRP from my dealer, my new Stihl MS-241 C-M came out costing me a grand total of $311.22. 
In the past ten years I have bought six new saws. I do not think I needed them all, but if one of the saws that i often use has a simple problem then the backup saw becomes priceless. The same with a solid value saw after two years of use and it still chugs along just fine it then becomes priceless too. Buy what you need and sleep well. Thanks
BuckNasty
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I really think you can’t go wrong with Husky or Stihl.... I was definitely impressed by the engineering of the Stihl... high quality tools.
I really think you can’t go wrong with Husky or Stihl.... I was definitely impressed by the engineering of the Stihl... high quality tools.
If somewhat over-engineered and complicated
Cadillacs, nonetheless
Cadillacs, nonetheless
BuckNasty
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When I started this thread I said in the first post that I was looking at saws $500 and lower...
BuckNasty
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I appreciate all the responses from all of you guys who are more knowledgeable than me on chainsaws.
So if I need 60cc saw and am not loving the Timberwolf, what are some other options under $500? Husky 460?
So if I need 60cc saw and am not loving the Timberwolf, what are some other options under $500? Husky 460?
Matt93eg
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I have had a husky 450 for a number of years. I don’t have any other 50cc saw to compare it to. I can only compare it to other saws I have ran which have been 34cc,60cc and my 390. It has not given me any issues. It is stock, no MM or anything. I used it for years alone before I got the 390. It’s not a pro grade saw but it’s ok for what it is. I run a 20” bar on mine but it’s probably better suited for an 18”.
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Picked up a new 562 for 580otd. Will call tomorrow on a 555 and pm you if deals are still ongoing .
I’d much rather have the Timberwolf.
They are an acquired taste. They feel a little cheesy at first. The air filter kinda sucks a bit, the pull cord feels kinda cheap (but seems to work well), the plastic may FEEL or LOOK kinda cheap ( but it’s not), they don’t feel very good in the hands while not running (but feel much better when running, if maybe just a little buzzy)...
What they do have is a good feeling motor with plenty of torque, but not a screaming top. I haven’t run a Rancher in several years, but when I ran a 460 about 4 or 5 years ago I couldn’t wait to put it down and grab my own saws. I find me grabbing my Echo quite often. In Canada it takes a near 1000.00 saw to beat it. And yes, the 1000.00 saws are quite a bit nicer, but a Rancher is certainly not, imo.
How much is that 555? That is a premium saw, tuned for the not-necessarily premium operator (me and likely you too).
They are an acquired taste. They feel a little cheesy at first. The air filter kinda sucks a bit, the pull cord feels kinda cheap (but seems to work well), the plastic may FEEL or LOOK kinda cheap ( but it’s not), they don’t feel very good in the hands while not running (but feel much better when running, if maybe just a little buzzy)...
What they do have is a good feeling motor with plenty of torque, but not a screaming top. I haven’t run a Rancher in several years, but when I ran a 460 about 4 or 5 years ago I couldn’t wait to put it down and grab my own saws. I find me grabbing my Echo quite often. In Canada it takes a near 1000.00 saw to beat it. And yes, the 1000.00 saws are quite a bit nicer, but a Rancher is certainly not, imo.
How much is that 555? That is a premium saw, tuned for the not-necessarily premium operator (me and likely you too).
I couldn’t quadruple “like” that.
Rick Stephens
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I see the Husky 460 for $510.
How about a clone 372 for under $200 delivered?
I know I'm gonna get in trouble for the last one. Heck of a deal tho.
That used 2159 is a heck of a saw as well.
How about a clone 372 for under $200 delivered?
I know I'm gonna get in trouble for the last one. Heck of a deal tho.
That used 2159 is a heck of a saw as well.
I know.
