Shindaiwa Saws?

[Dan Dill]

What do you guys think of these saw? I ahve a friend that has a brand new 377 and he is moving to the city where he will never need a saw again. He has only cut one load of firewood with it and I was there. Seems to cut fine?

$200 with all of the extra parts and files, etc.

 

[Four Paws]

Buy it - especially if it has only cut one load of wood. I consider the 377 to be a professional quality saw - MSRP is $400 with a 16" bar. You will not be disappointed with it if you buy it - light and powerful - and it will last you a lifetime if you are only cutting firewood for your woodstove.

If you have additional questions, feel free to ask. Welcome to the site!

Josh

 

[Dan Dill]

I know the name, but nothing more. Quality, are they a typical saw used by tree services? Anything?

 

[HiOctane]

I know the name, but nothing more. Quality, are they a typical saw used by tree services? Anything?

Shindaiwa are excellent saw,the 377 will satisfy,buy it without hesitation.They also sell full line of trimmers,hedge cutters,etc.

 

[441_Stihl]

its a great saw It Japanese.I worked for the Japanese 7 yrs,they dont make secong rank stuff

 

[rahtreelimbs]

I had a couple 377's a few years ago.............good saw!!!

 

[sawinredneck]

ALL Shindiwia saws are PRO quality!! There motors are top notch!! the saws are a bit heavy, but for that price, who cares? That is a great buy, on a great saw!

 

[Timberhauler]

I have a Shindaiwa weed whacker that's been running like new for six years now,and it cuts better than any other trimmer I've used.I do not have any experience with their chainsaws though.

 

[Dan Dill]

I bought it.

He will deliever when he returns to clean out his house.

 

[Butch(OH)]

Well, I have little Shindaiwa experiance but our 757 has very good power fot it's displacement and the quality overall seems to be there. I'd snatch up a 377 for that kind of money in a heartbeat

 

[alderman]

Shindaiwa

I bought a used Shindaiwa 360 and really like it. It is basically the 377 with only one bar stud. When I first got it I thought I'd probably not use it much, but I find I tend to grab it first and if it doesn't handle what I need cut, I step up to one of the bigger saws. The little 2.5 horse motor is a snappy performer and does suprisingly well for a little saw. I'd give $200 for one in the condition you describe and not feel hurt about it at all.

 

[Stihlwrench]

Well, I have little Shindaiwa experiance but our 757 has very good power fot it's displacement and the quality overall seems to be there. I'd snatch up a 377 for that kind of money in a heartbeat

I just had a customer drop off a 757. Is this a pretty good saw? It's all Stihl all the time around here so I don't know about this one... Is this saw still in production?

 

[sawinredneck]

I just had a customer drop off a 757. Is this a pretty good saw? It's all Stihl all the time around here so I don't know about this one... Is this saw still in production?

:newbie:

YES!!!!!!!!! It is the largest saw they make! Did I mention all of Shindawia saws are PRO models? Not sure everybody got that? Tell me what you have in it and I will pay that and shipping, OK?:bang:

 

[Four Paws]

Check the Classifieds!

The 757 is a 73.5cc machine. It is still in production and is a well built, respectable saw with gobs of torque.

 

[stihltech]

Shindaiwa

Used to be a dealer, may still be. Very good equipment, reliable.

 

[NYH1]

We have a local small engine repair shop. He sells and services Ariens, Snapper, Toro and a bunch of other brands of small equipment. My father has done a lot of business with him over the years. He even stocks parts for Craftsman's snow blowers. He also stocks and services Shindaiwa chain saws and weed eaters. I never really thought to much about them at all. After reading this post I looked at Shindaiwa's web site. The 488 looks like a pretty nice saw. I just don't know if I can get past them being made in Japan when there are other brands made in the US and Europe.............being the US auto worker (UAW) that I am!

 

[Stihlwrench]

:newbie:

YES!!!!!!!!! It is the largest saw they make! Did I mention all of Shindawia saws are PRO models? Not sure everybody got that? Tell me what you have in it and I will pay that and shipping, OK?:bang:

Like I said, a CUSTOMER brought this in... If I sold his saw to some guy on the internet they'd call ME a redneck!!! It probably wouldn't do too much for buisness either.... But hey, I'll tell him when I get it runnin' we got a hot buyer. I should warn you though, he said when he brought it that he saw one on ebay for about $800 so he thinks his is worth that! I'll keep ya posted!

 

[sawinredneck]

Like I said, a CUSTOMER brought this in... If I sold his saw to some guy on the internet they'd call ME a redneck!!! It probably wouldn't do too much for buisness either.... But hey, I'll tell him when I get it runnin' we got a hot buyer. I should warn you though, he said when he brought it that he saw one on ebay for about $800 so he thinks his is worth that! I'll keep ya posted!

Well, for about $200 less, I could have orderd in a brand new one last winter when they where on sale! Tell him to put it on e-bay!

 

[Stihlwrench]

Well, for about $200 less, I could have orderd in a brand new one last winter when they where on sale! Tell him to put it on e-bay!

Yeah and it would have had a warranty and been brand new but you know how ebay goes...

 

[B_Turner]

Not really relevant here, but my brother the arborist has had a shindaiwa 360 (as I recall) in his personal quiver for many years and it has been great. I've taken it home for periods in years past and I really felt is was a well made saw. I tried to buy a newer one several years ago and for some reason it didnt' seem as smooth so I didn't buy it.