best tree saw for 250,?

[freeweight]

yea i know how good stihls are and husqies ,but i need somthing that performs well and is cheap right now

and is balanced

 

[cfield]

Ms192t's are like $310 brand new, thats a good little saw.

 

[Jed1124]

Roanoker has a Husky 365 for sale in the classified for 275. Great saw for a great price.

 

[sgreanbeans]

The only way u are going to find a good one for under 250 is to buy used.

 

[TheJollyLogger]

I just looked in my garage, and saw about 2 grand worth of cheap gear I shouldn't have bought. Should have just just bought the good stuff the first time.

 

[KarlP]

Assuming you mean NEW for IN the tree use, I see two logical options.

Silky Sugoi and that leaves $160 in the bank for a future Stihl tophandle.



As far as gas saws, the entry level Echo & Efco top handles are a little over your budget. I think that only leaves the prosumer Tanaka.
Tanaka TCS-3301 PFS Top Handle Chainsaw 14" Bar and Chain - Arborist

 

[freeweight]

anybody have experience with the tanaka? thats cheap as hell but only 32cc

 

[arbor pro]

yea i know how good stihls are and husqies ,but i need somthing that performs well and is cheap right now

and is balanced

Like was mentioned, if you need an in-the-tree arborist saw, fork up the cash for a stihl 192t or, if you're willing to consider used, you might be able to get a used 200t for $300.

The 200t is way better but the 192 will get you started. If you're looking for something on the ground, a ms290 farm boss is a good all-around saw at about $300.

If coming up with $50 more to buy the right saw is going to be a big issue, I'd rethink why I need this saw in the first place. It takes the right tool to do the right job.

AP

 

[Rakoprtr]

Pawn shops I just got a 021 for a hundredput a new chain and filter on it and good as new