Cheap reliable chainsaw

[michael N123]

I really like my Hyundai 62cc starts second pull when chokes needed and unused and easily on first pull once it’s warmed up

plenty power and more than enough for doing my own firewood fencing and tidying up round the farm

 

[Runs Like a Deere]

No thanks, I’ve used cheap junk before, there’s no joy in trying to get them starated when they just don’t fancy it.

I have a timber pro which I am sure is the predecessor to the parker branded ones and as much as I would like to say its been rubbish it hasn't. Always starts even months / years since it was last used.

only complaint is the vibration is higher than the main stream brands.

 

[Y Fan Wen]

I have a timber pro which I am sure is the predecessor to the parker branded ones and as much as I would like to say its been rubbish it hasn't. Always starts even months / years since it was last used.

only complaint is the vibration is higher than the main stream brands.

I would say the same about the Parkside as well.

Parkside Petrol Chainsaw - | Lidl UK

Parkside Petrol Chainsaw - Powerful 2-stroke petrol engine - 2kW (2.72HP) Maintenance-free electronic ignition with pull starter Anti-vibration fittings

www.lidl.co.uk

Last time they were on sale it was buy one get another half price.
Parkside offer a 2 year guarantee and Lidl were offering 3 years last time.

 

[David.]

Bought an Echo 4010S recently, to replace a Stihl 23 that has always been a bad starter/runner from new. Love it.
Seems more powerful than, or at least stalls out less than a mate's Husky 435 when run together, maybe not quite as pretty to look at, but having used Echo for a day, I prefer it.
Have had little Echo/Kioritz saw for nearly 50yrs, so no problem with buying the brand at all.
If you want to take a punt on fettling a Stihl 23, it won't be dear...

 

[bravheart]

I would say the same about the Parkside as well.

Parkside Petrol Chainsaw - | Lidl UK

Parkside Petrol Chainsaw - Powerful 2-stroke petrol engine - 2kW (2.72HP) Maintenance-free electronic ignition with pull starter Anti-vibration fittings

www.lidl.co.uk

Last time they were on sale it was buy one get another half price.
Parkside offer a 2 year guarantee and Lidl were offering 3 years last time.

Bought the battery version. Why because I had the batteries. Works OK lasted a while now and have cut some trunks now wider than the blade length.
Would I recommend handy, if you have the batteries OK but seems to run slow you can almost feel every tooth taking a slice so unless that's what all battery saws feel then not really.

Edit. Would I recommend a battery saw yes especially for occasional fencing, hedging, trimming type work just one with a faster blade speed.

 

[Spencer]

Another vote for Hyundai..

 

[nonemouse]

Another Milwaukee vote here

 

[Blue.]

I bought a hyundai because they were cheap,not refined at all but it's the best starting saw I've ever had,they're a good farmers saw.

 

[michael N123]

I bought a hyundai because they were cheap,not refined at all but it's the best starting saw I've ever had,they're a good farmers saw.

I can’t get over how well mine starts perfect for fencing when the saws only used for a quick cut or pointing a strainer then stopped again

 

[Wee Willy]

Thanks for all replies. Would have liked cordless but they're all quite expensive. Just ordered the Hyundai 60cc of eBay. £131 inc delivery.

 

[jd6420s]

That's a good chainsaw. I have one also and it is a great starter. It is a 20 inch bar though and I thought you were wanting a lightweight small chainsaw. It certainly is cheap though and won't let down. What size bar is your current chainsaw?

 

[ollie989898]

I mean for £131 pounds if the thing dies after 2 years and you can't source is it any real problem? 60cc should be potent enough for a big bar but maybe not as refined as a pro saw?

 

[som farmer]

I mean for £131 pounds if the thing dies after 2 years and you can't source is it any real problem? 60cc should be potent enough for a big bar but maybe not as refined as a pro saw?

parker saws, under £100
plus you get a tool kit, and two oregon chains.

62cc, + 2 chains, £91 inc vat, and delivery 20in bar

 

[CPF]

 

[agrimax]

Stihl has nothing to do with Husqvarna...

 

[Wee Willy]

I mean for £131 pounds if the thing dies after 2 years and you can't source is it any real problem? 60cc should be potent enough for a big bar but maybe not as refined as a pro saw?

Three year warranty Ollie.

 

[Wee Willy]

That's a good chainsaw. I have one also and it is a great starter. It is a 20 inch bar though and I thought you were wanting a lightweight small chainsaw. It certainly is cheap though and won't let down. What size bar is your current chainsaw?

Since I started this thread my Stihl has died. Mechanic looked in at piston and it's scraped. Doesn't know if he can get parts, 38 years old. He says it's caused by using cheap two stroke oil. I never knew there was a difference between cheap and expensive additives.

 

[ollie989898]

Three year warranty Ollie.

Cripes, how can you lose?

 

[ollie989898]

Since I started this thread my Stihl has died. Mechanic looked in at piston and it's scraped. Doesn't know if he can get parts, 38 years old. He says it's caused by using cheap two stroke oil. I never knew there was a difference between cheap and expensive additives.

I don't know much about two stroke oils but I do know the fully synthetic ones burn a lot more cleanly and effectively than the cheap mineral ones so if you value your lungs then spending another £5 a litre is probably a good idea.

 

[Tubbylew]

Since I started this thread my Stihl has died. Mechanic looked in at piston and it's scraped. Doesn't know if he can get parts, 38 years old. He says it's caused by using cheap two stroke oil. I never knew there was a difference between cheap and expensive additives.

I'd be surprised if he can't get the bits. I got disillusioned with the autotune on stihl, having been a stihl man for years and bought an echo, it's really reliable but for me using it all day every day for 5 months I couldn't cope with the vibration, I've changed fuel and gone back to stihl and even though the fuel is dearer I wouldn't go back but it depends what your doing.