John Deere chainsaws

[Lugnutz]

hmmmmm wonder if a cs62 head and piston will bolt up to the cs56??? now there is a thought!! but only after I run the 56 ragged!

 

[Taxmantoo]

So, does anyone know if there are any more CS62's out there? I'm pretty disappointed I missed out on snagging one in Nov. for $325.

I've got an extra CS62-20" still in the box, but I paid about $382 for it. If you could find a CS56 for less than $300, it might be a better buy.

 

[Lugnutz]

Took mine out today and cut a truck load and a half with it and it just keeps getting better. Sometimes tho if you lean on it too hard it will stall the chain. Still aint gonna complain about it for the price. Most every thing I cut today was oak or mulberry and a pinch of ash. Gonna go back tomorrow and hook Old Glory ( my red white and blue 88 f250 ) to a few more logs and see if I can encourage them to come outta the creek.

My Wildthang never even got outta the case today! Guess I'm just gonna have to learn the wife on how to use it so it don't get lonely!

 

[jburlingham]

So, does anyone know if there are any more CS62's out there? I'm pretty disappointed I missed out on snagging one in Nov. for $325.

Check on the trading post here there was one posted.

 

[Lugnutz]

I saw a CS62 for 400 bucks somewhere online but it only had the 18" bar. Think it was Bridgeport

 

[banjobart]

You gotta live in Virginia to own a Wild Thang.

 

[67 Mustang]

Are we still talking about chainsaws here?!

 

[DougNH]

Back to the JD Chainsaws

During the first tank of fuel, my CS56 was very tight and was slow to rev. Now that it's on the second tank, it's loosened up just enough that's it's quite SWEET. I can't believe how cheap it was . Definitely a winner.

 

[Lugnutz]

Anyone notice that in the manual it says break in time is 20 hours or 30 tanks?? I'll have next years wood cut and split before its broke in!

 

[SawTroll]

I saw a CS62 for 400 bucks somewhere online but it only had the 18" bar. Think it was Bridgeport

18" bar sounds perfect!

 

[Vibes]

I had the 56 in Cub Cadet yellow. It was a good saw and for that money even better. I sold it because I got a killer deal on a J-Red 2065. No comparo of those 2. Look for a 62 if you can find one.

I've ran Olympics for years. Great saws. Maybe a little heavy, but they are known for torque throughout there line-up. I have a 264 that pulls a 20'' bar with ease. I have 2 945 afs and a 950af. All heavy but well made.

 

[pigsitter]

Are all the Deere saws made by Efco? and would the CS40 make a good back up/beginner saw? My MS290 is just a little heavy for my oldest daughter to run comfortably.

 

[Lugnutz]

the cs40 weighs 9.5lbs according to JD I would think the 290 probably goes 12lbs or better. So I'd say the cs40 would work good for your interests.

Pretty sure all the "new" John Deeres are made by Efco.

http://www.deere.com/en_US/ProductCatalog/HO/servlet/com.deere.u90785.cce.productcatalog.view.servlets.ProdCatProduct?pNbr=UT26527&tM=HO&link=enav

 

[67 Mustang]

the cs40 weighs 9.5lbs according to JD I would think the 290 probably goes 12lbs or better. So I'd say the cs40 would work good for your interests.

Pretty sure all the "new" John Deeres are made by Efco.

http://www.deere.com/en_US/ProductCatalog/HO/servlet/com.deere.u90785.cce.productcatalog.view.servlets.ProdCatProduct?pNbr=UT26527&tM=HO&link=enav

Believe you are correct. One source that I have lists the JD CS40 as and Efco 940.

Steve

 

[pigsitter]

Thanks guys! The 290 weighs in at 13 lbs so it can be a little heavy for a smaller user, at that price I doubt I could go wrong!:greenchainsaw:

 

[kam]

FYI John Deere Promotions

for US customers
http://www.deere.com/en_US/homeowners/specialoffers/specials_ppe.html


for Canadian customers
http://www.deere.com/en_CA/jdc/special_offers/commercial
/ppe.html

I wonder if ebay dealers will honor the coupons?

 

[Taxmantoo]

If you're buying from D and G Equipment in Michigan, they are automatically applying the coupons and include the coupon discount in their advertised prices. Still dirt cheap, $165 shipped for a CS46??

 

[Caz]

My CS56 was shipped out monday and was sittin on my porch when i got home today
I' ll try her out tomorrow.

 

[jburlingham]

Are all the Deere saws made by Efco? and would the CS40 make a good back up/beginner saw? My MS290 is just a little heavy for my oldest daughter to run comfortably.

The 40 is a great little saw, I have one, starts on 3 pulls every time. FOr a beginner, I don't think you'd go wrong.

 

[600xtc]

I bought the last cs62 D&G had about a month ago, $345.00 shipped and on step in 2 days. I like it, runs strong w/ 18" bar.