Just came across a o32 av stihl, any good?

[BCC]

anyone know about the 032 av stihl, this one i came across for sale has a 36 inch bar guy wants a 150 $ does anyone have this saw or know about it that can tell me a little about it?

 

[pwoller]

They are good saws but pulling a 36 inch bar in anything but softwood might be a stretch. Only worth 150 if in great condition.

 

[lentil]

Not bad saws if In good condition. Not really suitable for that size bar though.

 

[MnSam]

+1 on the bar. Good (but old) saw. If you are looking for something to use everyday I'd look for a newer model. $150 would be my upper limit as well, and it would have to be in very good shape - as in ready to go cut wood condition.

 

[cat-face timber]

If it was me, I would not buy it.
Not that it is a Stihl, but how hard parts would be to find for it?

 

[watsonr]

If it was me, I would not buy it.
Not that it is a Stihl, but how hard parts would be to find for it?

You can find a more modern saw for a good price, just need to look a little.

 

[timmcat]

I've got one with a 20 and thats the extent I'd ever run on it. It wont win any races, but it does cut pretty smooth and handle nice for a thirty year old saw.

 

[cheeves]

This saw IMHO is one of the best 50 cc ever built. A wonderful saw that has cut as much firewood as any saw ever made. Mine still cuts firewood 35 years after I bought it. See what saws today do that in 35 years! Scott at Chainsawr.com I'm sure has a bunch of parts for the 032.

 

[sefh3]

If it is an 032 and it has a 36" bar on it, I would stay away from it. That bar is too big for that saw. It would pull it but I'm sure it would hurt the clutch side bearings and clutch. I would keep walking if it was me.

 

[pwoller]

If it is an 032 and it has a 36" bar on it, I would stay away from it. That bar is too big for that saw. It would pull it but I'm sure it would hurt the clutch side bearings and clutch. I would keep walking if it was me.

Thats an excellent point.

 

[homelitejim]

someone should be slapped for putting a 36 inch bar on that poor old 032. Mine has cut wood for over 30 years and is as strong as my 260 pro and as heavy as my 441.

 

[bcorradi]

Finding parts for the saw won't be a problem...they made a boatload. However, 150 is about the upper limit to pay unless the particular saw/model has a certain nostalgic value for you. I just rebuilt an 031 I used to run when i was a kid and wouldn't sell it for $150 and it isn't pretty .

 

[johneymav]

i have a 30yo 032aveq with a 20in bar and a chiselbit chain and it eats better that my dads newer farmboss, i put a coil in it a couple months ago but other than that its an awesome saw. one of the best made in the 50cc category i think