Let me start out by saing that I have a POS Wild Thang...you know who makes these saws! Nevertheless, it has worked for me, but I got it free and cannot beat that! Seem to be more problematic, but if I got it free then I ain't complaining.
While at Lowes to pick up some electrical supplies, I saw a Husky Rancher or Farm Tough saw, believe it was the 455 model. It was used and obviously someone brought used it some and brought it back in. Used tag says $275. NIB ones are going for $375. Is this used one a good deal?
I am thinking its a so-so deal and don't think I can negotiate a lower price, but I may talk to store manager and say I will give ya $225 for it since it prolly not have the box and manual and all of the squirt that comes with NIB stuff. If he says no, I let him know its just gonna sit on floor until they have to mark it down to $1 to get it off their computers (I know...used to work at HD and that is what they do unless can return to factory).
I always thought a Stihl is better but obviuosly when you buy a NIB equip and take it home and use it for 15 mins it's classified as used...so I save a bundle if I got this.
What models of Stihl compare to power/similarity to the Husky Rancher? (I cannot seem to find the Husky Farm Boss, maybe they done away with these?). Maybe I should check the Stihl dealer because I need to look into a bush cutter but can wait on this as I think they were going for like $750.
Would got get this used Husky 455 (or Rancher as it is called?) for $275? No, I am not a pro, I do occassional cutting but may be buying land and would want to buy one eventually.
Thanks for the help.
While at Lowes to pick up some electrical supplies, I saw a Husky Rancher or Farm Tough saw, believe it was the 455 model. It was used and obviously someone brought used it some and brought it back in. Used tag says $275. NIB ones are going for $375. Is this used one a good deal?
I am thinking its a so-so deal and don't think I can negotiate a lower price, but I may talk to store manager and say I will give ya $225 for it since it prolly not have the box and manual and all of the squirt that comes with NIB stuff. If he says no, I let him know its just gonna sit on floor until they have to mark it down to $1 to get it off their computers (I know...used to work at HD and that is what they do unless can return to factory).
I always thought a Stihl is better but obviuosly when you buy a NIB equip and take it home and use it for 15 mins it's classified as used...so I save a bundle if I got this.
What models of Stihl compare to power/similarity to the Husky Rancher? (I cannot seem to find the Husky Farm Boss, maybe they done away with these?). Maybe I should check the Stihl dealer because I need to look into a bush cutter but can wait on this as I think they were going for like $750.
Would got get this used Husky 455 (or Rancher as it is called?) for $275? No, I am not a pro, I do occassional cutting but may be buying land and would want to buy one eventually.
Thanks for the help.
I know, btw he is banned again - hopefully for good this time.....
