P PSUfan09 ArboristSite Lurker Joined Jul 9, 2006 Messages 5 Reaction score 0 Location Pittsburgh Jul 9, 2006 #1 hi, im looking for a good saw (12 or 14") for wood cutting, ligthweight. any suggestions for a new saw in the ballpark of $200.
hi, im looking for a good saw (12 or 14") for wood cutting, ligthweight. any suggestions for a new saw in the ballpark of $200.
computeruser Addicted to ArboristSite . AS Supporting Member. Joined Jan 1, 2005 Messages 7,242 Reaction score 4,128 Location East Lansing, MI Jul 9, 2006 #2 Stihl MS170 or MS180, Echo CS-305. The Echo gets my vote, I love those things. Plus they only weigh 7.5lbs. Last edited: Jul 9, 2006
Stihl MS170 or MS180, Echo CS-305. The Echo gets my vote, I love those things. Plus they only weigh 7.5lbs.
CaseyForrest I am NOT a tree freak. . AS Supporting Member. Joined Oct 22, 2005 Messages 27,307 Reaction score 9,824 Location MI Jul 9, 2006 #3 I vote 180 also. Very nice weight to power for the price. I had one, was never dissapointed while using it.
I vote 180 also. Very nice weight to power for the price. I had one, was never dissapointed while using it.
carvinmark Addicted to ArboristSite Joined Mar 22, 2006 Messages 1,876 Reaction score 177 Location Frederic,Michigan Jul 9, 2006 #4 I use my 017 and 346 all the time.Nice dependable and light saws.
Lakeside53 Stihl Wrenching Joined Dec 25, 2004 Messages 24,802 Reaction score 1,875 Location Woodinville, WA Jul 10, 2006 #5 Ms180
P PSUfan09 ArboristSite Lurker Joined Jul 9, 2006 Messages 5 Reaction score 0 Location Pittsburgh Jul 10, 2006 #6 im liking the cs-305 from echo
314epw ArboristSite Operative Joined Jun 22, 2006 Messages 282 Reaction score 20 Location PA Jul 10, 2006 #7 liht saw Husky 136,137,142 I have a husky 136 like new on ebay for $125.00 Item #300004908755 Ed:greenchainsaw:
liht saw Husky 136,137,142 I have a husky 136 like new on ebay for $125.00 Item #300004908755 Ed:greenchainsaw:
CaseyForrest I am NOT a tree freak. . AS Supporting Member. Joined Oct 22, 2005 Messages 27,307 Reaction score 9,824 Location MI Jul 10, 2006 #8 I had a 136, bought the 180 to replace it. Side by side, the 180 is an all around better saw for the money. Just my opinion.
I had a 136, bought the 180 to replace it. Side by side, the 180 is an all around better saw for the money. Just my opinion.