Poulan® 18 in. 40 cc Wild Thing or Husqvarna 235 16-Inch 34.4cc ???

[Pallet Pete]

I got a hold of this guy,husky 51 , (broken link removed to http://flint.craigslist.org/grd/3432958024.html)
He says he selling it because he needs money ,and he doesn't really want to sell it. He said he has a homelite with a 16 inch bar he will sell me for 40 bucks, it's like 45cc, he says homelite are good saws, IDK, are they? ??

My old one lasted one tree then died ! It felt cheap and sounded cheap.

Pete

 

[HDRock]

(broken link removed to http://lansing.craigslist.org/tls/3435682246.html) that's a nice saw !

(broken link removed to http://saginaw.craigslist.org/grd/3387859656.html)

Not sure if you saw this one yet HD !


Pete

yeah Pete I did see that ,and called and got an answering machine, it doesn't say the location .
How much does a new bar run about 25 30 bucks ???

 

[Pallet Pete]

They where 40 when I looked for a 18" bar but you should stick a 16" on if you want power.

Pete

 

[HDRock]

My old one lasted one tree then died ! St felt cheap and sounded cheap.

Pete

Well I have the ash trees coming down,14,16,18,and a 20 inch, to cut up,then later the 2 Oaks will be coming down,one is 24 inch

 

[Pallet Pete]

If your willing this weekend I can meet you at Dicker and Deal and we can look over there used saw collection in lansing. They have a bunch usually husky, dolmar, some stihl and a few others. I would not buy the homelite they are not to durable anymore. The old ones where built like tanks but not the new ones.

Pete

 

[kenskip1]

Look at the numbering ' If the Husqvarna saw has 235 then it is a Poulan. If it has 435 then it is t Husky.Ken

 

[amateur cutter]

Hey HD, Might be worth taking Pete up on that offer. You may be a little disappointed in a 50 cc saw in some of that wood. 50cc is 16-18" bar territory if you want any kind of power. If you're not in a huge hurry, you may wanna look in the 60 cc used class of saws. 036/MS 360 or similar Husky or J Red. You'll die of old age/boredom waiting on the poulan type saw with an 18" bar & lo pro chain in that wood. Pete knows his saws pretty well, & can give you some good advice. A C

 

[MasterMech]

I'd be all over that Stihl 034. Will run a 20" bar with authority.

(broken link removed to http://lansing.craigslist.org/tls/3435682246.html)

A new Stihl OEM bar and chain will run $60-70 but there are other options.

 

[HDRock]

I'd be all over that Stihl 034. Will run a 20" bar with authority.

(broken link removed to http://lansing.craigslist.org/tls/3435682246.html)

A new Stihl OEM bar and chain will run $60-70 but there are other options.

Whats other options ??

 

[MasterMech]

Whats other options ??

http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=ORF+106032&catID=

(broken link removed to http://www.ebay.com/itm/Forester-Professional-Chainsaw-Bar-20-for-Stihl-/280580689245?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4153e98d5d)

(broken link removed to http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-Bar-Chain-Set-For-Stihl-3-8-models-039-044-/290777736473?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43b3b42519)

(broken link removed to http://www.ebay.com/itm/BAR-CHAIN-20-FOR-STIHL-024-026-029-039-034-028-/350441718790?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5197f44406)

You get the idea.

 

[HDRock]

http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=ORF 106032&catID=

(broken link removed to http://www.ebay.com/itm/Forester-Professional-Chainsaw-Bar-20-for-Stihl-/280580689245?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4153e98d5d)

(broken link removed to http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-Bar-Chain-Set-For-Stihl-3-8-models-039-044-/290777736473?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43b3b42519)

(broken link removed to http://www.ebay.com/itm/BAR-CHAIN-20-FOR-STIHL-024-026-029-039-034-028-/350441718790?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5197f44406)

You get the idea.

Ya !! thanks for the links, man
That's what I thought U meant something other than OEM

 

[HDRock]

Now I need to do some research on different chain tooth configurations. Only thing I have ever used are, low pro ,chains
Boy ! how little I really know but I'm a fast learner

 

[StihlHead]

When it comes to B&C, there are many options for Stihl that are not OEM. GB, Oregon, Cannon, Windsor... and they all run fine. I like my GB bars the best, but they are not making them in Oz like they used to any more. I run mostly Stihl and GB bars, and mostly Stihl and Carlton chain, but I have a few Oregon bars and loops around. You can also get good used bars out there...

 

[MasterMech]

Now I need to do some research on different chain tooth configurations. Only thing I have ever used are, low pro ,chains
Boy ! how little I really know but I'm a fast learner

Stick with stuff that says you're gonna die on the box. The more warning labels, the better.

 

[kevin j]

Bigger trees than I think you would want to attack with 45cc. Yes it can be done, I did for many years, but cutting is slow and hard on the saw.
Best bang for the buck is the Makita/Dolmar 6400 from the Home Depot tool rental fleet. They sell off for $200-250, 64cc, and can be bumped to the 79cc for about $200 in the future. Fast and smooth. Hard to find, you just have to keep calling all the tool rentals every month or so.
kcj

 

[HDRock]

I don't know what the selling price will be but, sounds pretty good.
Stihl 039 Chainsaw Fully Reconditioned 6-Month Warranty Authorized Dealer

Two of them

(broken link removed to http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stihl-039-Chainsaw-Fully-Reconditioned-6-Month-Warranty-Authorized-Dealer-/140891740221?pt=US_Chainsaws&hash=item20cdcd583d)

(broken link removed to http://www.ebay.com/itm/140891745577?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)

 

[Pallet Pete]

(broken link removed to http://www.ebay.com/itm/Husqvarna-455-Rancher-20-Bar-56cc-Factory-Refurb-W-Full-Factory-Warranty-/181034243140?pt=US_Chainsaws&hash=item2a267b5444)

Here is a good one with a buy it now price !

Pete

 

[HDRock]

I was watching this one , should have tried for it
(broken link removed to http://www.ebay.com/itm/110979586792?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)

 

[Pallet Pete]

(broken link removed to http://www.ebay.com/itm/HUSQVARNA-MODEL-61-CHAINSAW-WITH-20-BAR-PERFECT-RUNNING-SAW-61CCS-/121029799213?pt=US_Chainsaws&hash=item1c2df02d2d)

HERE LOOK NOW VERY GOOD lol.

Pete

 

[Thistle]

(broken link removed to http://www.ebay.com/itm/HUSQVARNA-MODEL-61-CHAINSAW-WITH-20-BAR-PERFECT-RUNNING-SAW-61CCS-/121029799213?pt=US_Chainsaws&hash=item1c2df02d2d)

HERE LOOK NOW VERY GOOD lol.

Pete

He has good older saws quite often.That McCulloch Pro Mac 55 looks good too. A few months back he sold a Mac SP125,Jonsered 2095, 2 - Husky 288XPs & even a Stihl 090 w/ 48" bar/chain all within about 2 weeks time.Gets some large old muscle saws in fairly regularly.

 

[Pallet Pete]

He has good older saws quite often.That McCulloch Pro Mac 55 looks good too. A few months back he sold a Mac SP125,Jonsered 2095, 2 - Husky 288XPs & even a Stihl 090 w/ 48" bar/chain all within about 2 weeks time.Gets some large old muscle saws in fairly regularly.

Thistle I am half tempted to buy that Husky 61 ! I am going to ask this seller to the watch list.

Pete

 

[HDRock]

Thistle , have you been watching this seller ? Have U bought from him?
I have looked at so many saws my brain is getting fried.
I might just get this 61 or go to menards and get a POULAN PRO PP5020AV

 

[Thistle]

Thistle , have you been watching this seller ? Have U bought from him?
I have looked at so many saws my brain is getting fried.
I might just get this 61 or go to menards and get a POULAN PRO PP5020AV

Never bought from him,but I do watch his sales from time to time.Nice to get a rough idea what certain items are going for,overall.

One of these days I'll get lucky with a seller having what I'm looking for + having the spare cash right then at the same time.I'm a patient man. If it was me,I'd use the money on an older saw like that 61.Much more durable build quality than any of the Poulans (or smaller-mid sized consumer Husky's for that matter) from the past decade or so IMO.

 

[MasterMech]

(broken link removed to http://www.ebay.com/itm/HUSQVARNA-MODEL-61-CHAINSAW-WITH-20-BAR-PERFECT-RUNNING-SAW-61CCS-/121029799213?pt=US_Chainsaws&hash=item1c2df02d2d)

HERE LOOK NOW VERY GOOD lol.

Pete

I'd give him extra $$ to lose the Ryobi pull start handle. That's just wrong.

 

[HDRock]

Now It's between this one Stihl 034, (broken link removed to http://lansing.craigslist.org/tls/3435682246.html),
and this one, HUSQVARNA MODEL 61
(broken link removed to http://www.ebay.com/itm/HUSQVARNA-MODEL-61-CHAINSAW-WITH-20-BAR-PERFECT-RUNNING-SAW-61CCS-/121029799213?pt=US_Chainsaws&hash=item1c2df02d2d)