Thoughts on Holzfforma saws

Id buy a used oem saw and rebuild, if needed, before I'd ever buy a chicom counterfeit saw.

 

I wanted a smaller saw but was unsure of how much I’d use it so I grabbed a Neotec 846 (I think) for about $120-$130. Ms250 clone. I replaced the chain tensioner almost right away and just had to order muffler bolts because I didn’t check the torque on the ones that came with. If you get one of these saws check it over closely to make sure everything is tight. I also mix a separate can of 40:1 for this saw.

I went this direction figuring I’d never use it or if I used it enough to wear it out I’d buy a name brand. So far I’m more than 20 tanks of gas in and I like it! It’s definitely made with lower grade parts and plastics but it chews through logs. When I need parts I order MS250 parts and they fit perfectly. For my use it works, if I was a pro I’d probably buy name brand. I doubt I could get a small engine mechanic to work on it if needed.

 

I do not disagree about buying OEM saws (or anything)! I may yet get an Echo CS-7310P.
Wrenching on anything is something that I do not seek to do and is painful & frustrating when I have to. That & being on common social media to search for used stuff is torture. I enjoy FHC & sometimes AS.
For a saw that will get very limited use, buying chinesium makes economic sense to me. Another CAD dilemma!!!

 

I completely understand why some people choose the cheap option. I'm a buy once, cry once type of purchaser anymore. I've learned that, more often than not, going the cheap route ends up costing more in the long run.

 

This is true BUT in today’s throw away society. Added to we have all been young/broke and buy what you can afford.. i understand both sides..


The loggers who are friends and fix own equipment dad is 78, son 45 and grandson 23 using them surprised me.. that’s equivalent to a mechanic using harbor freight not snap on

 

I have a couple nephews that are full time mechanics and they are buying more n more HF ICON series tools, and less stuff from snap on...snap on has priced themselves out of the market, much of their stuff is china sourced now anyways, and at many shops you are lucky to see the tool truck more than a couple times per year.