What's the best stihl fire wood saw for the money

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What's the best stihl firewood saw

  • 044

    Votes: 32 28.8%

  • 036

    Votes: 29 26.1%

  • 290

    Votes: 12 10.8%

  • 028

    Votes: 9 8.1%

  • 026

    Votes: 29 26.1%
  • Total voters
    111
Mustang71 said:
Pinched my 028 in a tree today that tried to fall the wrong way. I almost called 911 I wasn't sure it was going to make it. Pulled that tree down with a rope and my two hands to save my 028. If it were my husky I would have grabbed another saw and ended it.
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If you would have used your Husqvarna to start with, it would not have pinched. Cuts so fast, no time to get pinched.:hi::hi::laughing:
 
I have an 046 Mag and a ms260 I bought the MS260 because the o46 as nice as it is get heavy at the end of the day. Well the ms260 when running is great - but its a "may start" saw - sometimes it runs all day - sometimes it won't start - sometimes it will run a tank of fuel and not start - its a POS The 046 will start on 2nd pull after sitting for 6 months and run like the day i got it. I run a 28 inch bar on it and cut oak like butter. I like the older saws better
 
I have both the ms290 and ms362. Both are almost exactly alike in size and weight. The 290 is a great saw, but the 362 is a better saw. More power allows you to put a little more pressure during a cut, and that makes it cut faster. The 290 cuts just fine, but it will bog down if you put too much pressure during a cut.
More power means you have to keep a better grip during operation and kick backs are more violent when or if they occur. I like both saws, but if I could only have one, I would keep the 362 over the 290.
 
sb47 said:
I have both the ms290 and ms362. Both are almost exactly alike in size and weight. The 290 is a great saw, but the 362 is a better saw. More power allows you to put a little more pressure during a cut, and that makes it cut faster. The 290 cuts just fine, but it will bog down if you put too much pressure during a cut.
More power means you have to keep a better grip during operation and kick backs are more violent when or if they occur. I like both saws, but if I could only have one, I would keep the 362 over the 290.
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The 290 with the bigger p/c really handles a 20 inch bar nicely. It's not a really fast cutter but wont bog in hard wood if you lean on it. I cut down and cut up an ash tree about 24 inches or so at the base with mine after the upgrade and it was not a problem. It's a thirsty saw though. I'd like to use an 036 or some variation to see what it's like.
 
Mustang71 said:
The 290 with the bigger p/c really handles a 20 inch bar nicely. It's not a really fast cutter but wont bog in hard wood if you lean on it. I cut down and cut up an ash tree about 24 inches or so at the base with mine after the upgrade and it was not a problem. It's a thirsty saw though. I'd like to use an 036 or some variation to see what it's like.
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Mod saws don't count. Gotta be stock to qualify.
 
Mustang71 said:
Just a fun question if not a stihl then which saw? I'm saying the 028 026 or 290 is most popular for homeowners who cut firewood.

Take one saw to fell a tree limb a tree and cut it all up witch one would it be?
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The average home owner is not going to mod there saw for basic firewood work. Your post said (home owners) not pro's.
 
sb47 said:
The average home owner is not going to mod there saw for basic firewood work. Your post said (home owners) not pro's.
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Idk if I agree with that. I'm no pro. I have a bunch of tools in the garage and had a blown up saw. My dad helped me he's a retired auto mechanic. I researched the how to on the site here and ordered the parts. I burn about 3 cords a year. I'm no pro chainsaw guy just a homeowner. I usually fix all my own stuff and do all my house work.
 
Mustang71 said:
Idk if I agree with that. I'm no pro. I have a bunch of tools in the garage and had a blown up saw. My dad helped me he's a retired auto mechanic. I researched the how to on the site here and ordered the parts. I burn about 3 cords a year. I'm no pro chainsaw guy just a homeowner. I usually fix all my own stuff and do all my house work.
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I do an average of 50 cord a year and still run all stock saws. Stock saws seem to do the job I ask of them.
 
sb47 said:
I do an average of 50 cord a year and still run all stock saws. Stock saws seem to do the job I ask of them.
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My modding is usually just a muffler mod if it needs it. But if I'm rebuilding a saw I try to take advantage of making it bigger.

Yes I'm not talking about a ported bored out crazy modded saw. That's not your average firewood cutters saw but if something breaks some people fix it. So I wouldn't say a fire wood saw needs to be completely stock. Anyone can do the basic muffler mod and retune. A lot of people can do a rebuild with YouTube now a days.
 
Mustang71 said:
My modding is usually just a muffler mod if it needs it. But if I'm rebuilding a saw I try to take advantage of making it bigger.

Yes I'm not talking about a ported bored out crazy modded saw. That's not your average firewood cutters saw but if something breaks some people fix it. So I wouldn't say a fire wood saw needs to be completely stock. Anyone can do the basic muffler mod and retune. A lot of people can do a rebuild with YouTube now a days.
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If I was rebuilding one then yes a few mods would be in order.
 

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