Stihl 084

[JayD]

Hi Folks,
I've been thinking about buying a used 084 AV....As a stump humper, what do you think of this saw??.
All The Best

 

[Lakeside53]

It's a brute... and great for stumping... Make sure the piston/cylinder is o.k. though... like all big saws, it can get pricey to fix.

 

[Justsaws]

Before you buy one try and run it long enough to warm it up. The ignition modules on both that I have tried crapped out after it was warm. They also are not cheap. I would like one but they fetch big dollars even for non-running saws. Good luck.

 

[Lakeside53]

Good point... but if the guy selling it is the orginal owner (and can prove it by receipt, warranty form or registration), the ignitions have a life-time warranty!

 

[hautions11]

084

I bought a $375 084 from the original owner. Needed a carb rebuild, but runs great! They are out there. I second Lake, It is a brute!

 

[Lakeside53]

Great price... They sell for up to $600 around here.

 

[Justsaws]

Folks around here want $400-$500 for complete(minus bar and chain) parts machines because they are "rare". I smile and hand them back the "rare" and expensive parts machine. One day I will add one to the collection but I am sure that mine will not be "rare".

 

[JayD]

Thanks for all your replies,this time I showed great control,..chainsaw lust and all!!, and held off buying as he wanted a grand for this saw I must say thought it did look good, but on looking closely he also had a wrecker as well???so I would say he has built one from the two??There will be more.Thanks again
All The Best

 

[a_lopa]

I wouldnt pay 1k jayd,not for a 84 somewhere 5-600

 

[JayD]

Hey a-lopper,
I didn't,but was temped..thats a grand AU so its more US we,me and my son thought about six tops,I generally shop for a while to get to know the market so when the rite saw appears at the rite price SCOOP it's gone!.
All The Best