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Stihl or Echo

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Nicholas62388, Aug 22, 2018.

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  1. TurboDiesel

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    lol

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  2. Hammy

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    For that I would vote Echo 490 with an 18” bar and canned fuel. $100 more than the $200 budget but would serve you well.

    Stihl pro saws are nice but will needlessly triple your budget. It would help a lot if you got the model number of the saw you borrowed then you will know the size engine.

    Good luck with your new purchase.
     
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    I'm starting to lean towards battery power for "every now & then" usage. Saws that sit too much have fuel problems. Of course...how long the batteries live without regular charge/drain cycles is a factor to be considered. They tend to be quite expensive.
     
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