Most under rated chainsaw????

[airbiscuit]

Homelite Super EZ

Growing up, I used big ol McCullochs. The first saw I bought on my own was a used Homelite Super EZ. Crude by today's standards (no chainbrake or anti-vibe), but that thing was light, and cut great with a sharp chain.
My next saw was a new Stihl 041 Farm Boss, and I loved the raw power. Now I have a stable of Huskys, but I kind of miss that Super EZ (and my youth)!

 

[SawTroll]

STIHL MS-361! :biggrinbounce2:

Even though they have a really good reputation on here, the most underrated ones still are the MS361 and the NE346xp!

 

[mechanizm]

Growing up, I used big ol McCullochs. The first saw I bought on my own was a used Homelite Super EZ. Crude by today's standards (no chainbrake or anti-vibe), but that thing was light, and cut great with a sharp chain.
My next saw was a new Stihl 041 Farm Boss, and I loved the raw power. Now I have a stable of Huskys, but I kind of miss that Super EZ (and my youth)!

yes, like i posted above, my old homelites never failed me. i just sold my old, red 240 and blue 150ez on ebay though. moving, must purge....

 

[2000ssm6]

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

Well said and I agree. Hard to beat a 440, the best 70cc made ever.

 

[2000ssm6]

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!

Sounds like you need help tuning that 026.

 

[2000ssm6]

Even though they have a really good reputation on here, the most underrated ones still are the MS361 and the NE346xp!

You meant most overrated right?

 

[PB]

You meant most overrated right?

As a general rule, anything hyped on AS will be a major let down. Saws seldomly talked about on AS make the biggest waves in the saw market. The Husky 455 and MS290 come to mind. Entry level saws sow the seeds for brand loyalty that will keep consumers coming back.

 

[PB]

You meant most overrated right?

Oh yeah, you're mom was over and she left her size xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxl panties here. The dog thought we were camping.

you SOB

 

[2000ssm6]

As a general rule, anything hyped on AS will be a major let down. Saws seldomly talked about on AS make the biggest waves in the saw market. The Husky 455 and MS290 come to mind. Entry level saws sow the seeds for brand loyalty that will keep consumers coming back.

Good post PB ya DA! I know alot of guys that are going to cry when they find out the 290 is no longer made.

 

[2000ssm6]

Oh yeah, you're mom was over and she left her size xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxl panties here. The dog thought we were camping.

you SOB

In my best Dave Chappelle voice, "You dirty xxxxxx xxxxxx"

 

[Meadow Beaver]

Jonsered 2188, 390xp's cousin, but much hotter than her. :blush:

 

[Trigger Man]

Anything with a plastic crankcase. People like to trash them for that simple reason despite being reliable, popular saws. The MS290 and the Husky 350's are/were large selling saws.

The Jonsered 2165 is also under rated. Frequently when people ask about them, it isn't too long before someone says "you can upgrade to a big bore". The 2165 is a very strong saw stock, and will cut just about even with a 2171 in smaller wood. It is much cheaper than the 2171 too.

:agree2: I still say the 2165/365 will do anything the average guy needs to do with a saw and then some. Its the best bang for your buck!

 

[Meadow Beaver]

In my best Dave Chappelle voice, "You dirty xxxxxx xxxxxx"

Yeah and I'm Rick James, b!tch, I think I'll go drink a red balls now.

 

[SawTroll]

You meant most overrated right?

NO - the MS361 and 346xp are underrated, as I said!

 

[SawTroll]

Jonsered 2188, 390xp's cousin, but much hotter than her. :blush:

That one has been in high demand, and surely isn't underrated - about everyone knows what it is, and many have waited for it!

 

[Meadow Beaver]

Yes but there aren't many dealers around my area, wait I know a place, now I'm gonna have to go there. I can feel my wallet walking away

 

[banjobart]

Most underrated: MS280 and 270.

 

[pwoller]

Jonsered 2188, 390xp's cousin, but much hotter than her. :blush:

Not possible. The 390xp is just plain sexy. I got in trouble last weekend, I commented on that sexy red head sitting in the garage(390xp), the wife figures it out(red head) and says you dumb a@@ thats not red(I'm color blind) and she says I thought you were talking about me. Its a hot saw and I doubt there's many hotter.

 

[wanab]

You meant most overrated right?

no thanks to Troll im sure...

 

[DSS]

One I had in mind is the 575XP. I have run a couple of them now and for the crap they get on here, they are a fine running and strong saw.

I agree.My next door neighbor cuts and sells between 3 and 4 hundred cord of firewood per year, and he blocks it all with the saws. He has two x 575 xp and a 357 I think.He has had nothing but luck with the 575's.Keeps them two years and trades them.