used 056 Mag

[Oregon_Native]

i saw a used 056 mag at a little pawn shop it has been there for a while they want $250 for it.

it has a factory bar near 48" maybe a little less. is it worth this.

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

That's a fair price for a nice 056 Mag I think. Check all the usual things, compression, rewind, sniff the gas tank, and check the oil pump. I've had two of those go bad on the 056's I've had. It'll be leaking out the adjuster screw head. A new pump is $35 or so on ebay. Make sure to the best of your ability that the cylinder is good. You don't see that many Mag cylinders on ebay, a few more Super's and a fair amount of standard cylinders. If it looks nice, and they'll let you pull it over, or even start it, go for it. It'll sound different than a newer, more current saw. It's a much slower saw, as far as RPM, so it may not sound as smooth as say an 046 would, so if it sounds rough, it's probably not as bad as you'd think. Mine isn't as pleasing as my other saws are to listen to, if you know what I mean. The 056 is a nice old saw. Heavier than hell, but a nice old saw. I love mine. Let us know how it goes.

Take care all,
Jeff

 

[Oregon_Native]

it might be a while till i get the cash but thanks for what to look fore. maybe my tax return might get me that.

 

[Bill G]

There is a 056 Mag in a local pawn shop here. It has been there for about 2 years or so. He wants $395. That is why it has been there for 2 years. My opinion is there is a reason it is a pawn shop and $250 is still too much.

Bill

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

There is a 056 Mag in a local pawn shop here. It has been there for about 2 years or so. He wants $395. That is why it has been there for 2 years. My opinion is there is a reason it is a pawn shop and $250 is still too much.

Bill

I think you illustrate a good point Bill, and it's that the value of this saw will vary based on location. When I see an 056 standard in a shop around here it goes for $175+ In fact, I just watched an 056 Mag go for $300 out of a shop here. It had a leaking oil pump, but ran well, and looked pretty good. The guy had it in there for two days, and it was gone. And to Oregon Native-what do you want this saw for? If you're into cool, older saws, it's a good addition to a collection, or as a project, but if you're looking for a saw to work with, and cut firewood, look for something else. This thing is a beast, and with that 48" bar, it'd be downright unweildy. I love my 056 Super, but dang if I had to carry that thing around all day long while my 361 or even my 460 Mag sat in the truck. But parts are pretty readily available, so if you're wanting to fix it up, you shouldn't have too much trouble with it.

Take care all,
Jeff

 

[Oregon_Native]

i kinda thought it might be ok for a milling saw.

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

Good thought. Alot of folks do use them for that. It's hard to pin down exact hp numbers for those older saws, but from talking to Stihl techs online, and and guys on here, it sounds like the 056 Mag is around 7 hp.

Take care all,
Jeff