giannid
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So I've been running an old Stihl 026 for over 25 year. I recently just bought a wooded lot of 36 acres and have some major clean up to do around the property. I need to buy a saw that's more capable. I'm partial to Stihl saws and my buddy has an old 036 that's been a great so. I figure a saw of that size will serve me well. I've been combing craigslist and facebook for something comparable to it for about a month. Seems like the Stilhls in that size class have been all used professional and are pretty wiped out. Most of them have been professional used and full of aftermarket parts.
What saws should I be looking at in that size class? I don't have a problem with a used saw as long as it hasn't been abused. I want to buy a saw that I don't have to fix. My fear is I buy a used 036 that's been rigged together. Seems like the new saws aren't as good as the old school Stihls.
Any advice to what I should do? I'm not opposed to going with something other that a Stihl. I just want something durable. Advice please
What saws should I be looking at in that size class? I don't have a problem with a used saw as long as it hasn't been abused. I want to buy a saw that I don't have to fix. My fear is I buy a used 036 that's been rigged together. Seems like the new saws aren't as good as the old school Stihls.
Any advice to what I should do? I'm not opposed to going with something other that a Stihl. I just want something durable. Advice please