Wanting advice on new saw

[ElevatorGuy]

Well I am 57 but am thinking Stihl ms 311 20 I m thinking that would fit my needs.
My buddy has a Echo Timberwolf 20" and he speaks highly of it , but ireally want the Stihl ,

I personally wouldn’t buy a 311, Heavy 59cc saw. Same thing with the echo 590 (I did own one of those). The 261 isn’t much more than a 311, similar in power yet 3 pounds lighter.

 

[Del_]

Well I am 57 but am thinking Stihl ms 311 20 I m thinking that would fit my needs.
My buddy has a Echo Timberwolf 20" and he speaks highly of it , but ireally want the Stihl ,

Get a 261C.

 

[johnfawn2000]

WI'll only be using around my home and to keep fired wood cut I do know I want a 20"
But should I buy
Stihl
Echo
Husqvarna and why
Money isn't a issue just want to stay with 20" bar thank yall

Mr.FIREWOOD, the stihl will last longer , the husqvarna will cut faster and go longer before gas and oil refill. This I have read just passing on echo , is the Dodge, of Ford and Chevrolet . I like them but use stihl and husqvarna. I would buy the stihl 261 and send it to randy evans or buy the saw from him direct . He has Husqvarna and Stihl saws race ready in either brand and cc's for also husqvarna saws. Mr . Firewood , you will have you great saw either brand and cutting so good that you will find things to cut and helping neighbors get their winters wood and get you a couple of extra loops of rapid super saw chain, and mix up 5 gallons of premium or high-test gas , and enjoy working. I am getting enthusiastic
just talking about this. Good luck on your decision Mr. Firewood
Buck , in n.c.

 

[StihlsawuserMS361]

If money is no object, consider a Stihl MS500i. Though it can handle a 36" bar, I use it with a 20" bar most of the time, and sometimes a 25" bar. I just cut firewood, but the 500i gets it done rather quickly! I also recommend the Stihl RS chain. It is full chisel and not safety chain, but it cuts very fast. I normally keep it sharp with the Pferd 2 in 1 file system.

I like my 500I also. 25" bar will fell 100' ash no problem. Some say it drinks fuel, maybe it does. I thought it, why not, it's fun and fast. Plus whom knows how much longer the "greenies" will let us use them?

YMMV

 

[BrentStir]

Stihl and Husqvarna are both dependable brands, and Echo is pretty good. My saws ran best on 40:1. The best choice for buying a saw is who is going to service the saw -well- in your area. No point buying Stihl if there is no one to service it.