Cool Breeze
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I've been really needing a chainsaw for storm clean up on my property and not really sure what the best way to go about this is. My only reference is that my neighbor used a Stihl MS170 to help me and it seemed good on delimbing but had a bit of trouble through trunks. That being said, that was one of the bigger trees on the property and it eventually got through and did fine. Trees range from approx. 75% at or below 12-14 inches wide at the base and the rest over (I can go measure if it helps).
Anyways, I've been looking to spend $300 to $400 on a saw. I've got Husqvarna and Echo dealers around me and looking at the Echo CS-3510, Echo CS-4010, or a Husqvarna 435 but open to other models from those brands. It would be my first real chainsaw and I have little experiences besides an electric Dewalt Polesaw I've been using along with some help of neighbors. I don't have any experience with real chain saws.
Am I in the neighborhood of what would be an appropriate size saw for this task given my circumstances? I'm partial to Husqvarna for other 2 stroke engines as I love my 525 LS string trimmer. That being said, I am not sure if that translates into chainsaws. Probably my main concern is the non-power factors that I don't see get talked about much - such as the design of the unit, reliability, ease of maintenance, low vibration, ease of start, ease of tuning, etc. - you know all the "quality of life" features that can either drive you crazy or not add to the chaos of trying to get a job done after the stress of a big storm. Thanks in advance, I really appreciate your help.
Anyways, I've been looking to spend $300 to $400 on a saw. I've got Husqvarna and Echo dealers around me and looking at the Echo CS-3510, Echo CS-4010, or a Husqvarna 435 but open to other models from those brands. It would be my first real chainsaw and I have little experiences besides an electric Dewalt Polesaw I've been using along with some help of neighbors. I don't have any experience with real chain saws.
Am I in the neighborhood of what would be an appropriate size saw for this task given my circumstances? I'm partial to Husqvarna for other 2 stroke engines as I love my 525 LS string trimmer. That being said, I am not sure if that translates into chainsaws. Probably my main concern is the non-power factors that I don't see get talked about much - such as the design of the unit, reliability, ease of maintenance, low vibration, ease of start, ease of tuning, etc. - you know all the "quality of life" features that can either drive you crazy or not add to the chaos of trying to get a job done after the stress of a big storm. Thanks in advance, I really appreciate your help.