Farm Boss opinion

[tree md]

Last one I bought I got new for like $230 back in the late 90's. It lasted me like 5 years with no major problems. I have had a couple of them. I considered them a disposable saw. It would not be my first choice for a used saw though. There are better options to be had for around the same amount of money.

 

[outofmytree]

How about you send me the cash and Ill pick up what you need and ship it to you. Youll still prolly save $400-$500 even with shipping.

Cheers mate. Down the track this may well be the right option. If you ever need a carton of VB (shudder) let me know!

 

[outofmytree]

Never owned or used a 290 but if they have similar constrcution to the 250 I do own then I add my vote to the ok-for-weekender-but-not-a-pro-saw camp. I have had a number of niggling problems which, due to the nature of the beast, have required wholesale replacement where on the pro range saws it can be solved by one cheapie part. Lets face it, there is a good reason why the farmboss range are much cheaper than the pro range.

 

[Woodchip1]

I wouldn't call it a throw away. You might have it 10 or 20 years before you toss it in the garbage. Depending on how much you cut. I've cut alot of wood with mine and it has done fine. At 3.6 or 3.8 HP it can throw some chips. Sounds like you really don't need a better saw than this and at that price its a no brainer.

 

[Treecutr]

I'd check craigslist/ ebay. I got my 460 Magnum for $350. Have only had one problem ( had to replace spark plug wire, used 4 " piece and crimped it in, being an electrician helps ) Thing is awesome ( 25" Bar on it now, and can go up if I need/ want ). Guy gave me a 60 day warranty too!!

Alsao, I'm with Stihl-O-Matic. If anyone is looking for a saw, and they see one for cheaper in my area, I'll get it and send it to you to save you money. I paid $300 for my 310 a bunch of years back, my dad couldn't get one for less that $400, so we went online found it cheaper, and lucked out to have a friend that lived close enough that he got it, and my dad gave him the money when he came to visit. Nice deal