verticaltrx
ArboristSite Member
First off, I have searched, and while I found bits of info on both saws, it was not enough for me to draw any conclusions.
With that being said, I'm looking for a small, lightweight, cheap saw. I've pretty much narrowed it down to either a Stihl MS 170 or Echo CS-306, based on their size, weight, price, and dealer support in my area. I will be using the saw weekly for putting points on fence posts before driving them, sawing brace posts to length and other various tasks related to fencing and barn construction. I will also use it for occasional limbing, pruning, and as a saw to throw in the toolbox of my offroad rig when we go on unexplored trails (to clear small fallen trees, saplings etc.)
The thing I value most in a saw is durability and longevity. After that would be performance, and lastly features. So this brings me to my questions:
-Of the two which is going to hold up better to weekly use? (they would be
well maintained)
-Currently I'm using an MS 191T for these tasks, how will these compare to it as far as power goes? (they are all the same CC)
-Which is easier to work on?
-Does the MS 170 use the same engine as the MS 192T?
-Anything else I should know about one or the other? Any particular problems that either of them have?
Thanks in advance for any info.
With that being said, I'm looking for a small, lightweight, cheap saw. I've pretty much narrowed it down to either a Stihl MS 170 or Echo CS-306, based on their size, weight, price, and dealer support in my area. I will be using the saw weekly for putting points on fence posts before driving them, sawing brace posts to length and other various tasks related to fencing and barn construction. I will also use it for occasional limbing, pruning, and as a saw to throw in the toolbox of my offroad rig when we go on unexplored trails (to clear small fallen trees, saplings etc.)
The thing I value most in a saw is durability and longevity. After that would be performance, and lastly features. So this brings me to my questions:
-Of the two which is going to hold up better to weekly use? (they would be
well maintained)
-Currently I'm using an MS 191T for these tasks, how will these compare to it as far as power goes? (they are all the same CC)
-Which is easier to work on?
-Does the MS 170 use the same engine as the MS 192T?
-Anything else I should know about one or the other? Any particular problems that either of them have?
Thanks in advance for any info.