Chain Saws (Page 1 of 2)

No, that would be an easy choice!

Pine trees are hard on any chain saw, make sure the cutting edges are sharp. Pine will scorch the cutting edges and dull the chain

Hey S-R, I live in logging country in the pacific NW and either one will do you a great job.
  Both a popular. I own a stihl 029 and have cut a lot with it. I went with a 24" bar. Less
  strain on the back bending, reaching etc. The 029 is also called the "farm boss". Been
  working good for me since 93. Be careful, those things can bite!      Mike

The hubster says they are both comparable.  He's always liked Stihl but he's got a Husquvarna that he likes.  He figured the Husquavarna would be cheaper than the Stihl for some reason, so with that in mind... since the Stihl is cheaper maybe it's a better buy.  He also says... if he was buying, he'd just pick the one that feels lighter in the hand.  On the other hand... Pine will gum your chain up, and may not be smart to "ruin" a new saw by cutting up pine trees.  A new chain will be cheaper in the long run. 

I personally know NOTHING.  LOL!  Good luck... Maybe you should learn the lumberjack song so you'll have something to do when you're all done!   LOL!

LOL ben keep the chain saws away from the guitars and the wife away from the chain saws, if'n she's mad at you!!

I've only owned Stihl, but they've lasted forever.  I've still got my dads that he bought in 1978.  Two stroke that runs like a champ.

Thanks for the feedback. I expected to find fans of both but Stihl would be slightly favored. This just supports what I have read for user reviews online.

In my fire department we use the Stihls. We used to use a brand that was made for firefighting ( I do believe it was made by Husqvuarna) and the Stihls are far superior. I am also aware that many of the fireline sawyers use Stihls. I would also agree that getting a longer bar would make alot of difference. We use 24" bars on ours as it is easier to use. You don't have to bend over as mush to cut a roof and the greater amount of teeth on the chain cut faster.

To accompany your new purchase and to quench your thirst, I recommend Coor's Light as decent and relatively safe "chain saw beer". It's weak enough you can drink one and still safely operate a chain saw.

Back in my younger day we could not afford a chainsaw. For much of the time we used a double crosscut while logging the Sahara Forrest. Glad we finally finished that job.

Nela

You did a good job on the Sahara Forest, Nela.  You might as well call it the Sahara Desert now.  Kind of catchy, what?