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    Quote Originally Posted by incisor View Post
    will be the only one..

    i have a small electric for pruning etc
    A big electric?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jbe View Post
    The only slightly annoying point with mine is that it has a 3/8" chain and not a .325 like all Husquarnas and Stihls, which means that I can't use everyone else's sharpening tools.
    interesting... surely there is a .325 drive cog available somewhere...
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    Stihl saw, Still Going

    I bought a Stihl saw - 032, I think... in 1982. It was professional standard; "Farm Boss" models came out a few years later.
    I still have it, it doesn't get a huge amount of work, not since we gave up on a wood fireplace on environmental grounds - about 10 hours a year, maybe twice that - but it still starts up 2nd, 3rd pull and works away happily.
    Last time I inquired about updating it, (before deciding I'd wait till it utterly died) turned up the following info:
    * power (actually, torque, nowadays) is about twice what it was in 2020 as it was in 1985 per cc.
    ** a 50cc professional saw was more powerful than a 90cc saw from say 1985.
    * torque rating is a more accurate measure of field performance.
    ** I think the torque rating is higher on 'professional' standard machines - but they require a bit more T&C for a lot more field performance.
    ** 'Professional' standard machines are up to 3X the price of home user machines - and do last longer - or a lot longer. Fallers and tree surgeons find them worth the extra expense.
    * the "Farm Boss" or equivalent (cheaper) occasional use chainsaws are probably better (certainly more powerful) than the 'professional' saw I got nearly 40 years ago.

    While being aware that there's a lot of good brands out there, on the basis of my experience, the availability of support stores/spares, and the number of tree-surgeons who use Stihls - that's what I'd get.

    My whippy-snipper (also 'professional standard', now probably 20 years old) (and it gets much more use than the saw, I maintain some walking trails in the local not-quite-a-park) is a shaft-drive and it also has the characteristic of 'starts up after six months of idleness, 2nd, 3rd pull'.

    Checking 'country of build' is a partial indicator of quality.

    Do check 'the guts' - things like sawdust extraction underneath, as well as safety features - chain-locks/stops, kick-back features carefully. A full 'chainsaw helmet' is worth the $.

    About 'the guts' - I got a Ryobi electric battery saw the other day - pruning saw on a pole - didn't check the guts. Whoever designed that didn't fully understand sawdust and twig extraction from a low-powered motor/chain area. It clogs far too easily, enough to impair but not stop it.

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    We run a wood business and would not buy anything other than a Stihl...the German made variety.

    Whilst it is true that newer saws are comparatively more powerful there are some absolute older gems out there eg the 064 which is very competitive with any newer saws and 036 is one of the best ever made.

    I've had Huskys and others and they are not of the same quality and durability as Stihl.. and resale value is lower.

    By all accounts the new direct injection Stihl is a beaut.. but costly atm.

    My 20 yr old 064 cuts well over 20t firewood each year. Our new MS 661CM is better on fuel and faster to cut but its heavier than the 064.

    On trips we take an 064 with a short bar...it makes mincemeat out of any fallen trees😎

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    any recommendations on what to get to replace it ?[/QUOTE]

    Depends how much work it does (or did )in this case.
    I had a great 18" unit some years back that got ripped off out of my garage together with all my beautiful fishing gear.
    That CS was replaced, the fishing gear can never be replaced sadly . . at least I have the memories.

    But my latest acquisition is a slightly shorter 15" battery powered Stihl. Not cheap . . . maybe shop around.
    This is my go to quick, quiet, take it camping unit.
    Around home I now use it much much more than the petrol powered unit. Great battery life.

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    I don't use mine very often, maybe 8-10 times a year. A Stihl and love it. However, got fed up with the mixing etc and making sure that I had fresh fuel. So got a DeWalt 16" 54 volt one. Bloody beautiful! Now have electric blower, whipper snipper etc. Use the latter 2 weekly.

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    chainsaw replacement

    Quote Originally Posted by incisor View Post
    Well my poor old husqvarna 55 with an 18" bar has finally died

    any recommendations on what to get to replace it ?
    I wouldn't underrate the electrics. I was in the market for a new saw about a year ago, and looked at the petrol and electric. I mainly use it for firewood, which is often old power poles. A lot of the power saw boys, pooh poohed the idea, but I think the electrics are a lot closer than than they think, and they had better look out.

    I wanted to clear myself from carrying fuel, oil etc. After talking to all and sundry, I went for the 82 volt electric Victa 18" bar( Briggs and Stratton )from Bunnings. The Echo or Eko ( I thinks that's the name ) , an electric green machine from the US, looks remarkably similar, and seems to now be marketed in Oz. It was only ex Amazon when i was looking around.

    You do need the extra large battery. The std 2amp hr will not last long with firewood. I have purchased the extra lge 4amp lithium ( another $299 ).Side by side with a petrol Stihl, the 4amp is about the same cuts as a tank of fuel. Yeah, another battery of an inverter to charge up would be required for big outings.

    The saw is great. Easy to handle, particularly with the smaller battery fitted, and not too ungainly for heavy pruning. Chain oiler works fine. The chain is an Oregon S62, which you can get anywhere.

    The investment. From memory about $620 - 30 with the extra battery, which compares very very well with petrol options.

    Depending on your application, they are certainly worth a look. Better, if someone has one close, ask for a demo.
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    When the Stihl fried itself I bought this tiny Ryobi electric. It looks like a toy, but it's surprisingly effective for what I need, which is mainly firewood. It's like a circular saw with a long blade.
    We already had several Ryobi powertools, two chargers and several batteries.
    The son laughed sceptically when I bought it, but since then he's borrowed it several times and I have to insist to get it back from him, so I think he's converted.
    No more mixing fuel and swearing when it won't start.
    Electric is great.

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    Yes electric has made great strides and for occasional use they are great and very convenient.

    But picture thus...we are travelling to Vic HC end of year. So imagine how many trees will likely still be down across the tracks!

    Despite the 4wd program promos using gifted electric saws with slo mo shots of chips flying....I note that they almost always pull out a petrol saw at some point😎.

    Good to have alternative choices tho....maybe get one of each😃

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    Lots of interesting info thanks

    After way too many hours looking at what's out there I have narrowed it down to a couple including the shindaiwa 451s which seems to be very well regarded for the money

    Anyone use one?

    Hope to get a look at one in the flesh over the next few days and see where that leaves me

    I cut lots of wattle and ironbark so I have a few qualms about going electric am going to look further into them

    Much appreciate the info!
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