Nothing bad to say about the JD cs 81, could use a new owner so I could run my big Stihls more. Only reasons I want to sell it is I have half dozen + medium to big Stihls and I prefer their bar interchange ability. IMO its not far behind a Stihl or Husky for getting the jobs done,weight,or performance, biggest difference is Stihls bring more money. Only time I needed a part for it, was the air filter cover was cracked when I bought it. I called a John Deere dealer and they directed me to another local dealer that had it in stock. Its a lot of saw for the money. If you could use a big saw and don't want to spend the big bucks, this can easily fill that slot.3/8 .050 84 dl 24" bar and new Stihl RS full chisel chain. $395 + shipping. xtra new RS chain +$15
Sachs Dolmar 112:
Fine running and working 112. To me I find starting and using this 50 cc saw to be operator friendly. 3/8 .050 70dl bar and modified Stihl RM2 chain cuts aggressively. Has an moderate crack on the clutch cover, I drilled a hole at end of crack to stop its advance, has been there a couple years, run several or many hours without the crack advancing. Should make a good fire wood saw or about any job you need a 50cc saw on. $135 + shipping. At that price it is also a lot of saw for the money. Would cut you a new chisel or semi chisel chain to include for + $15
Sachs Dolmar 112:
Fine running and working 112. To me I find starting and using this 50 cc saw to be operator friendly. 3/8 .050 70dl bar and modified Stihl RM2 chain cuts aggressively. Has an moderate crack on the clutch cover, I drilled a hole at end of crack to stop its advance, has been there a couple years, run several or many hours without the crack advancing. Should make a good fire wood saw or about any job you need a 50cc saw on. $135 + shipping. At that price it is also a lot of saw for the money. Would cut you a new chisel or semi chisel chain to include for + $15