Looking for a "cheap" top handle saw

[dschroeder]

ok...don't roast me too bad here! Looking for a cheap homeowner top handle saw, 12-14" bar for trimming/pruning and the occasional cutting wood when camping. What are some good new or used to look for? Planned use Is a handful of times a year if that. Currently have a Redmax 16" rest handle saw i love...just want a TH in the garage as well

 

[Brian72]

Pretty hard to beat the quality of echo for the price. I don't own any top handle saws but I do own 3 Echo saws, a string trimmer, hedge trimmer and a blower. Every piece of equipment I own has been excellent and dead reliable.

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[GeorgiaVol]

Poulan micro 25. New fuel line and fresh carb all it takes to get them running usually. Super cheap and easy to find

 

[James Miller]

Poulan micro 25. New fuel line and fresh carb all it takes to get them running usually. Super cheap and easy to find

I agree with this. If your not looking for a saw you can one hand all the time a 2300 would work well also.

 

[dschroeder]

So when looking at a used poulan...anything specifically to look out for or avoid? Other than eBay or craigslist any other good online sources?

 

[GeorgiaVol]

I will be surprised if you don't get a PM from someone on here that has one they will sell you. I have a couple, but they aren't running yet. Too many projects ahead of them. Lol

 

[Deleted member 149229]

Check with @Jon1212. He has a good running Stihl 015 top handle he's selling and the money is going to a good cause.

ok...don't roast me too bad here! Looking for a cheap homeowner top handle saw, 12-14" bar for trimming/pruning and the occasional cutting wood when camping. What are some good new or used to look for? Planned use Is a handful of times a year if that. Currently have a Redmax 16" rest handle saw i love...just want a TH in the garage as well

 

[Mad Professor]

Stihl 009-011

 

[Wyatt183728]

Stihl MS 193 T. Its 300 around me and it will last and hold up a lot better than cheaper ones


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[dschroeder]

Check with @Jon1212. He has a good running Stihl 015 top handle he's selling and the money is going to a good cause.

I'll send him a message. Thanks!

 

[brandonstc6]

PM sent, I have the xxv style and the s25, $20 each or 30 for a pair. The same offer applies to anyone. I have many of them


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[brandonstc6]

Or best offer, if that price won't work, we can work something out.


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[Deleted member 149229]

For those that don't know @Jon1212 won this saw in the Breast Cancer Raffle. Instead of keeping it he is "raffling" it off and donating the funds back to the raffle. Hope he doesn't kick my butt for telling this but it's a great thing he's doing to help out.

 

[Deleted member 117362]

What is your budget amount or define cheap. A $600 pro saw selling for $300 in nice condition is cheap.

 

[denmark219]

I actually posted in here earlier today looking for the same thing. I like the stihl, but at $300, not sure that that's what I want to do. If anyone has one near Rockford, IL, I'm interested in used also.

 

[GeorgiaVol]

If you have a little know-how and don't need a pro saw to cut a few limbs with, then Poulan micro xxv's and Homelite Super 2s are descent and real cheap choices. Parts are super plentiful and cheap and both are easily found on Craig's list for less than $50. After you fix a couple they are pretty simple saws. And they have been around for 30 years so at least you know they hold up. I like using my little dual trigger Super 2. It is no speed freak, but it always starts and is really light weight. For a even smaller saw an XL will work too.

 

[denmark219]

If you have a little know-how and don't need a pro saw to cut a few limbs with, then Poulan micro xxv's and Homelite Super 2s are descent and real cheap choices. Parts are super plentiful and cheap and both are easily found on Craig's list for less than $50. After you fix a couple they are pretty simple saws. And they have been around for 30 years so at least you know they hold up. I like using my little dual trigger Super 2. It is no speed freak, but it always starts and is really light weight. For a even smaller saw an XL will work too.View attachment 600251

What gas/oil mix do you use with a saw like that?

 

[GeorgiaVol]

40:1 same as all my saws. But shhhh don't start that subject. Lol

 

[1Alpha1]

Ooohhhh......did someone ask a mix ratio question?

 

[denmark219]

haha, sounds like I'm opening a can of worms. Well I'd like to keep everything in my stable at 50:1, so I'll probably steer clear of these saws ATM. Thanks for the input though!