Yep. Like a Ryobi weedtrimmer. mtmuley
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Nick87
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Like a Ford pickup
Addicting
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I’m partial to them just wanted to get some different opinions. That Echo warranty is pretty good.
buck137
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I may or may not have thrown one out of a tree while I was a journeyman line clearance tree trimmer. The company I worked for, was running all sorts of saws and I somehow ended up with the backup climbing saw, which was a poulan, and for the life of me, could not get it started, my temper may have got the best of me as I was trying to start it and it wouldn't, so it went for a ride, the fast way to the ground.
Carl 9.3x62
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Hey, my Ryobi weedtrimmer works great, when it works.
Southern Elk
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Don’t overthink it. You know you like Stihl. Just decide which size fits your needs and get it.
Southern Elk
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I remember my dad cussing an old green Poulan when I was a kid. That damn thing would never run right. He trashed it and got a Stihl. That’s all we’ve ever run since then.
WapitiBob
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bunch o pansies
McCulloch 125
McCulloch 125
I’ve seen a few come out of the tree in the last ten years, only one was unintentional. Most common reason was the ground guy not putting a fuel or oil cap on correctly and the climber getting covered in one of the two.
i run an Echo 490
runs California Live Oak like a dream. bucked two 24'' oaks the other day no problem. rip cuts and cross cuts alike.
I’ve spent a fair bit of time behind a Stihl 261, 361, and 362 as well as Husky 353 and 365. Liked them all the little 261 Stihl was my favorite weight to power for a good limbing saw. I liked the H353 as well but I think I handicapped it with an 18” bar. Currently have the Husky 365 and don’t see that going away anytime soon. If I wanted something lighter I’d be perfectly happy with the Stihl 261 or the Husqvarna 353. Even though these might be a bit bigger than you’re looking for.
Tradewind
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I get a good laugh whenever I hear the POULAN WEEDEATER bowl around the holidays.
My first saw was a Poulan. Even as a 'firewood' saw it didn't last very long. Paid 5 bills for a
Stihl abt 15 yrs ago and it's still going strong.
Mildly intrigued by the elec echo tho
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I have the Echo 490 also, it’s a great saw with an 18” bar. I’ve cut lots of live oak, post oak and mesquite with it.
Mallardsx2
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Stihl MS180
HQ 562XP
Been using those 2 saws for years.
HQ 562XP
Been using those 2 saws for years.
I have a 170 & it can cut NM oak & walnut. Great limbing & pine saw. I do not like narrow chains for heavy cutting. I use my old Huskie 55 for real cutting.
Gave a good Echo to a woodcutter buddy for back up. It was a decent saw.
As a former Park Ranger we would get every brand, bought by admin................we would use Stihl & Huskies mostly,lots of Echo small saws.
Always glad when the Poulans hit the dumpster...usually inside of a month.
Gave a good Echo to a woodcutter buddy for back up. It was a decent saw.
As a former Park Ranger we would get every brand, bought by admin................we would use Stihl & Huskies mostly,lots of Echo small saws.
Always glad when the Poulans hit the dumpster...usually inside of a month.
I've been running a Husqvarna 455 Rancher for house and hunt and it's been great.
Disclaimer: this information shared by a former Poulan operator.
Disclaimer: this information shared by a former Poulan operator.
Wow. I feel a tad better having tolerated my 18" bing, bang, purple and green Home Depot hunt machine. Haha!
deer_shooter
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I also have a MS170 amongst others. Great little saw.
Addicting
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How does the 261 compare to the 361 in weight and handling? It’s one thing to see the # but that doesn’t always equate to how it feels in the woods.
Like I said I love that 360 but it’s just too big. I don’t want to spend 6 bills to find out that the 261 handles mostly the same, should of just kept the 360 then.
Addicting
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Is it possible to swap that chain out for normal 3/8? Do you thing the saw would handle it?
Addicting
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One of my complaints I had about my dad’s husky was where the chain tensioner was. The 170 has it in the same spot. If it had it on the side like the 261 or my 360 I think I would give it a go. Man I hated that chain tensioner.
