Cannuck Jay
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Hello All,
This is my first post here after trying to digest all the great info on this forum. I am looking to purchase my first new saw. I grew up on a farm so I have some knowledge on use and brands, but have come to the experts here looking for recomendations. I would use the saw sparingly, to clear a large city lot (acre) that has never been looked after and maintenence on a few other properties as well as helping out my Dad a few times. In the next few years we may move to a more country setting so I would also use it for that application. I guess I am looking for a good home owner saw that will last the test of time.
I have narrowed down the contenders to these select few:
Husqvarna 240e $320
Jonsered 2238 $300
Stihl MS211 $340
Stihl 180C-Be $300
Shindiawa 285 $290
As for brands I have no absolute loyalty, I have a Shindy trimmer that I enjoy but my Dad swears by his Jred. The rest of the family loves their Husky's and everyone seems to enjoy Stihl. There are dealers for all brands that are close and reliable so that is not an issue. I have been told by a couple of people all of these companies make great higher end saws but at the lower level that I am looking at Shindy makes a good saw with lots of professional grade materials. Not my opinion just hearsay.
Please pass along any recomendations about these saws or any others that I have missed.
Thanks for all of your help!
Jay
This is my first post here after trying to digest all the great info on this forum. I am looking to purchase my first new saw. I grew up on a farm so I have some knowledge on use and brands, but have come to the experts here looking for recomendations. I would use the saw sparingly, to clear a large city lot (acre) that has never been looked after and maintenence on a few other properties as well as helping out my Dad a few times. In the next few years we may move to a more country setting so I would also use it for that application. I guess I am looking for a good home owner saw that will last the test of time.
I have narrowed down the contenders to these select few:
Husqvarna 240e $320
Jonsered 2238 $300
Stihl MS211 $340
Stihl 180C-Be $300
Shindiawa 285 $290
As for brands I have no absolute loyalty, I have a Shindy trimmer that I enjoy but my Dad swears by his Jred. The rest of the family loves their Husky's and everyone seems to enjoy Stihl. There are dealers for all brands that are close and reliable so that is not an issue. I have been told by a couple of people all of these companies make great higher end saws but at the lower level that I am looking at Shindy makes a good saw with lots of professional grade materials. Not my opinion just hearsay.
Please pass along any recomendations about these saws or any others that I have missed.
Thanks for all of your help!
Jay