So whats the most durable saw?

slipknot · Jan 20, 2011

Lets talk durability.....whats the most durable specific model of saw out there? Im not talkin longest running....im talking which saw could fell a tree get stuck and flung down a mountain and survive...kinda like that dirty jobs scene...if ya havent seen that go check it out...lol. Im sure ol cream sickle has a dog in this fight.

pioneerguy600 · Jan 20, 2011

Stihl....period.

Pioneerguy600

smilin possum · Jan 20, 2011

044 Stihl

Sprintcar · Jan 20, 2011

Homelite XL-12. The one my stupid BIL has must have nine lives.

Andyshine77 · Jan 20, 2011

Poulan!

drill.daddy · Jan 20, 2011

most durable would half to be the stihl 044....

banshee67 · Jan 20, 2011

slipknot · Jan 21, 2011

I should have been more clear.....what specific model of saw is the toughest....my bad.

Andyshine77 · Jan 21, 2011

Honestly to me the old Poulan's the 3400/4000 series.

dingeryote · Jan 21, 2011

Old 10-10 Macs or Homie XL12's.

They got no love from homeowners and farmbillys when new, and there's still a buttload of them out there geting the living crap pounded out of them daily.

Next up would have to be Stihl 028's.
Every dadgum one of 'em I see in pawn shops, have road rash or other signs of mangling but they are still cutting.

Stay safe!
Dingeryote

woodbooga · Jan 21, 2011

old skool - the 10-10. they frankensaw real well too - good parts from dead specimens graft good onto others.

then there's the craftman/poolon stuff. folks on this forum try to kill them but they won't die. Won't cut, but won't die. just happy to continue on in a blissful lameness. Like pulling the legs off from a daddy longlegs just to watch its rotund little torso writhe away by sheer force of will. dunno why but it is what it is.

mactodd · Jan 21, 2011

Any all magnesium saw with a walbro. XL12, Super E-Z, Mac 10's, Poulan 245/306, etc. You can throw them outta the truck, leave them in the woods for a year, and just clean em up and add fresh gas to get another running saw.

Freehand · Jan 21, 2011

My vote would be the venerable 064.Large lower end and mounting fixtures to match,I liken mine to the construction and weight of a cinder block LOL.

Kenskip1 · Jan 21, 2011

Stihl O28 Hands down. This saw has fell off a two story roof top, been submerged under H2O,Cut ice from buildings, and it runs just as good yesterday as the day I bought it.... Ken

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raycarr · Jan 21, 2011

McCulloch 250s.

redunshee · Jan 21, 2011

Andyshine77 said:
Honestly to me the old Poulan's the 3400/4000 series.

They are hard to kill. I'll agree with that!

CentaurG2 · Jan 21, 2011

Stihl 038. Built like a kettle bell and weights just about as much as one.

wse8562 · Jan 21, 2011

Andyshine77 said:
Honestly to me the old Poulan's the 3400/4000 series.

Hard argue with that! The Stihl 028 and 038 are right up there too!

sunfish · Jan 21, 2011

Andyshine77 said:
Honestly to me the old Poulan's the 3400/4000 series.

Have to agree here. Also the Poulan 245. My old Poulans caught hell and would not give up!

slipknot · Jan 21, 2011

I do have to say those who are choosing saws like the mac 10-10....I cant agree with you...look how many have the rear handle broken...they are tough but an all metal saw just doent seem as durable as platic-metal hybrid designs.

So whats the most durable saw?

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