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I'm trying to pick up a reasonably priced quality saw for use around the farm. It honestly would not see much use most years although there would be an occasional opportunity to clean out a windbreak or something along those lines that might give it a workout.
I have found a Stihl Wood Boss 028 AV Electronic Quickstop locally and the guy is asking $200. I have not gone to look at it yet. I have read a lot of threads about the 028. It sounds like the older ones are WB's and the newer ones are Supers and the AV's are generally in between. I haven't read much of anything about the Electronic Quickstop or even the "Wood Boss" aspect.
I guess I'm just trying to get an idea of the age and value of the saw before I go look at it.
The obvious (to me anyway) alternative is to get an Echo CS-590 Timberwolf for $400. However I have no local Echo dealer other than an Orshelens that sells them but does not service them. Realistically that's no different than the Stihl although I think I would only have to drive 1.25 hours for a Stihl dealer versus 2.5 hours for an Echo dealer.
My last choice I would have much interest in (although really I probably just would not do this) is a Dolmar because that's the only way to get a decent local dealer. However for what I'm using them for a Dolmar that is comparable to the Timberwolf is just WAY too much money.
Other choices I would rather not do but may be more practical might be to get some less known brands new.
I guess the first order of business is to evaluate the 028 though.
Does "Wood Boss" help any in determining age or engine size (I understand there are several sizes). What about Electronic Quickstop?
Is a saw like that worth $200 assuming it has decent compression, runs and cuts?
How old might it be?
Anything else I should be observing or asking about when I look at it?
For what it's worth I feel like I understand the theory of two stroke carbs and do most of my own equipment repair on the farm so I'm not so sure how big of a deal it is to have a nearby dealer. On the other hand I am pretty frustrated with my Echo weed trimmer since I cannot adjust the high side mixture without a special tool that no one sells so a dealer would be nice for some things.
Anyway, I would sure appreciate any advice, thanks!
I have found a Stihl Wood Boss 028 AV Electronic Quickstop locally and the guy is asking $200. I have not gone to look at it yet. I have read a lot of threads about the 028. It sounds like the older ones are WB's and the newer ones are Supers and the AV's are generally in between. I haven't read much of anything about the Electronic Quickstop or even the "Wood Boss" aspect.
I guess I'm just trying to get an idea of the age and value of the saw before I go look at it.
The obvious (to me anyway) alternative is to get an Echo CS-590 Timberwolf for $400. However I have no local Echo dealer other than an Orshelens that sells them but does not service them. Realistically that's no different than the Stihl although I think I would only have to drive 1.25 hours for a Stihl dealer versus 2.5 hours for an Echo dealer.
My last choice I would have much interest in (although really I probably just would not do this) is a Dolmar because that's the only way to get a decent local dealer. However for what I'm using them for a Dolmar that is comparable to the Timberwolf is just WAY too much money.
Other choices I would rather not do but may be more practical might be to get some less known brands new.
I guess the first order of business is to evaluate the 028 though.
Does "Wood Boss" help any in determining age or engine size (I understand there are several sizes). What about Electronic Quickstop?
Is a saw like that worth $200 assuming it has decent compression, runs and cuts?
How old might it be?
Anything else I should be observing or asking about when I look at it?
For what it's worth I feel like I understand the theory of two stroke carbs and do most of my own equipment repair on the farm so I'm not so sure how big of a deal it is to have a nearby dealer. On the other hand I am pretty frustrated with my Echo weed trimmer since I cannot adjust the high side mixture without a special tool that no one sells so a dealer would be nice for some things.
Anyway, I would sure appreciate any advice, thanks!
