Is the Poulan Pro 295 a good one?

[andrethegiant70]

I hadn't actually thought of that.....maybe mine is a Monday saw and not a Friday saw? I suppose its possible to get a saw that was just "right" off the factory floor and another that is a lemon. I guess that's one way to sell a saw cheaper....save on quality control!

 

[Chad_teacher]

I’ve had mine for 20 years. Minimal maintenance, but taken care of. Starts on the 2nd or 3rd pull. Goes through wood like butter with a decent chain. I have been burning 2-3 full cords of wood for the lifetime of this saw. No complaints!!!

 

[Glen w]

good saws if you take care of them.I have a poulan 2160 for at least 15 years,needs seals now,but i cut all my firewood each year with it ,12 cords each fall.It still has 120 lb compression.And runs,but will need seals.

I also just purchased the new Remington chainsaw from a guy that did not know how to file it. Its a 42 cc.I bought it from him for 60 bucks and put a chain on it and it rums amazing and cuts well.Not a lot of power but i like it for the balance is good.Starts easy. The previous owner was using that sherpening tool that fits on the end of the bar,has a sharpening stone in it....CRAP!,,i hand file.

 

[Okie]

Yeah, loan it to them with the chain on backwards just for kicks.

A Poulan with the chain on backwards as a loaner.

Most people that have to BORROW a chainsaw will not know the difference.

I've keep some Poulans around that are for loaners and I also have a Poulan chainsaw salvage. I sometimes take 3 or 4 Poulans and make one. Nothing like a Frankenstein Poulan as a loaner. Owning some Poulans will keep your chainsaw tools from acquiring any rust.

Poulans made some good saws when they were actually Poulan.
One example is the S25 series. (that was built to compete with the Homelite EZ)