Reliable Saw For Homeowner

[MAG58]

I like my Jonsered's and I think the 2152 (same as Husky 353) and 2159 (same as Husky 359) are good saws, but the 2147 (356) and 2156 (357) is the extreme pro edition of this saw's

 

[chowdozer]

Hi Ian!

Glad to hear your interest in the Trabant. I have a 1989 "station waggon" model. Last model year with 2 stroke I've heard. I think they also made a 4 stroke in 1990 before they put it all to rest. She has only run 7000 miles during the years. Tires are original from GDR. 600cc and 26hp acc. to user manual. I can take some pics if you want.
/Peter

It's all about torque Pete.

Don't know why you're advising someone to invest the money in a pro saw and how little extra it costs amortised over 20 years. You didn't do so in a car.

 

[Sprig]

and for more funny- sorry to high jack but to break up the thread before we get back to discussing chainsaws for a 5 acre home owner.
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/tls/373148987.html
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/tls/373211271.html

Sorry to continue minor hijack but I couldn't resist following up the last bit of this (unfortunately probably true, poor bugger) sordid tale of woe, the last installment >
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/tls/373294240.html
Some nice tools in there.

Back to topic. Lots of excellent suggestions here as usual. I cast my biased vote with Mow's MS270, super happy with mine, but it should boil down to the basics, bang for the buck & dealer support, there are some good options for quality 50-60cc saws now its time for some footwork!



Serge

 

[peter399]

It's all about torque Pete.

Don't know why you're advising someone to invest the money in a pro saw and how little extra it costs amortised over 20 years. You didn't do so in a car.

I didn't bought the car. I got it as gift 2 years ago. It's only for nostalgic reasons. Now continue to smoke your crack and try to understand the real meaning of power/torque chowdozer.

 

[SawTroll]

..... Now, say you will have the saw for 20 years, that's 9 dollars / year more for the 260. For those 9 dollars you will get a lot more work done and it's probably easier on fuel and your back too.
I don't see the point in buying that heavy dog.

The exact reason that I try to discourage people from getting the 290, even though it will do the job........

 

[outdoortype]

The exact reason that I try to discourage people from getting the 290, even though it will do the job........

Because he doesn't have 20 years to pay for the saw! Computeruser was totally right. The MS290 is a very rugged, reliable saw with good power for it's cost. The 260 may be lighter but doesn't have near the torque. However, you must visit the local dealers and handle the saw. No matter what we suggest you'll be an unhappy cutter if the saw is uncomfortable to you.

 

[chowdozer]

I didn't bought the car. I got it as gift 2 years ago. It's only for nostalgic reasons. Now continue to smoke your crack and try to understand the real meaning of power/torque chowdozer.

Me smoke crack? Hahaha! You got that backwards dude! You were on here last month trying to redefine horsepower and pretty proud of your ignorance I might add! You threw lots of insults in that one. What'd it get you? LOL Hahaha

 

[superfire]

it aint this saw and that model

it aint the brand and or model. it boils down to your pocket book your skill and the final use of the saw.also if you are new too saws and their maintenance buy a good dealer supported saw brand. the best advise for a :newbie: is buy the biggest saw you can safely operate and can doe the job with out makeing the job harder.:biggrinbounce2: