Best Chainsaw Size for a Homeowner, Rancher, Farmer, or Landowner
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- čas přidán 17. 01. 2019
- Chainsaw Buying guide. What size of chainsaw is best suited for you?
Chainsaw's come in all different shapes and sizes, but what size is best for you? There are several factors to consider, economics, land size, and primary use.
Recommendations:
Everyone - Husqvarna eSeries saws, like the Husqvarna 235e are terrific small saws that pack a big punch. These saws are great for all users because of their power and maneuverability.
Homeowner - Craftsman 16 Inch 42CC chainsaws are a great economical choice for homeowners that don't need a professional grade saw, but would like something strong and dependable.
Farmer Rancher - Best all around chainsaw for landowners is probably the Husqvarna 450 Rancher. This is a powerful saw but isn't too big to handle for most projects.
Hardwood Firewood - Any of the Husqvarna Rancher series chainsaws. You need something with a little more power to cut up larger hardwood logs.
Best Combination - It's often better to have two chainsaws, one for clean up and one for larger projects. The Husqvarna 235e with a 14" chain and bar is a great option for a small saw, and the Husqvarna 460 with a 24" bar and chain is an ideal semi-professional chainsaw for the larger tasks. The combination of these two saws can cover almost any task for large landowners.
Economical Larger Saws - If you need to stay cheap, go old. Saws like the Craftsman 3.7 18" 60CC are incredible older saws that have been built tough to last. They may not have the RPMs of some newer saws, but they will outlast and thus outperform cheaper new saws. Don't sacrifice quality for money if you don't have to.
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Husqvarna 435e 40CC amzn.to/2YoPNAP
Husqvarna 450 Rancher amzn.to/2CACDr2
Husqvarna 460 Rancher amzn.to/2Yl64Xj
Craftsman 18” 42CC amzn.to/2U47JBl
Craftsman 20” 46CC amzn.to/2uo5sm2
How do you designate professional series on the Husky? Ty
I've been chainsawing ever since I was a little feller and never thought I needed chaps until I saw an accident happen with a highly experienced chainsaw operator. I now always wear chaps everytime I start one. You might want to consider adding a pair into the saw collection. Thanks for the video.👍🏻
Chaps are on my list of things to get, actually all chainsaw protective gear is. Helmets and masks are life savers as well.
@@YanasaTV I saw you wearing black chaps in a video but couldn't make out the brand name on the label... which ones did you choose and recommend, please? Thanks so much!
@@HeadWestOn90 I use the Husqvarna 600 denier chaps amzn.to/3a2NZna
@@YanasaTV Thank you!!
Wear those chaps boys and girls along with eye and ear protection. I've got 2 fingers reattached by a good surgeon because I was not careful enough.
I don't use chainsaws that much but often log up for firewood and occasionally do the odd clear-up. I ended up buying a Husqvarna 455 Rancher and it has been worth every penny! 👍
Thumbs up! Excellent video. I'm a landowner with several trees but most of my work will be trimming branches to size and cutting firewood (if possible). This video helped me realize the Echo 590 Timberwolf and Husqvarna 460 (and 450 really) are a bit excessive for my needs right now.
I went with the Echo CS590 Timberwolf with 60cc 4hp motor, 3/8 chain, digital ignition, adjustable oiler, magnesium casing, and costs $399 with 5yr warranty. Can't beat the reliability of Echo. It's the best bang for the buck
Traded up from a husky 350 (great saw too) to the Timberwolf as well, cuts my time in half, love it!
@@dannyharvey2980 I traded up for a ported 372xp and it’s a beast. My first Husquavarna
I've heard lots of people complain about the 235 but I agree with you about it being a great little saw, I have one and I love it. It's been nothing but reliable while also receiving virtually zero maintenance from lazy me. Mine is a bit newer than yours but it's 10 years old and still runs fine. I'm considering a 460 in the near future, that or going cheap and just getting a 20" Craftsman. I normally don't have a whole lot of use for a saw but right now I have a huge tree laying in my yard and the trunk is almost 40" thick. I could just pay someone to get rid of it but for the same money I can do it myself and also have a nice saw afterwards.
I love my Husqvarna 120. I use it for carving. I also have a Stihl MS 251 Wood Boss that I use for cutting up trees and larger cuts when carving.
I traded up from one old Homelite XL to the Husky 460 Rancher and the difference was night in day in terms of ease and performance. Spendy at $500 but its an incredable saw that should last my lifetime.
Ive been looking for an hour to find a video like this. You seem to have a lot of experience as well as trial and error. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and helping me narrow my search. =)
I bought a Rancher 55 in 1991 best chainsaw i have ever had.
I agree. I have a Poulan 33 cc with a 14" bar and a Husky 61 with and 18 and 28" bar. Thanks for sharing. Great video
Late to the party but I've cut firewood for 40yrs. A 50-55c is the optimal size for most people. Used a 41cc Husky and cut 8 Cords a year so size is relative folks
I run a husky 455 rancher with a 20" bar for the big logs and a Stihl ms250 for the limbs and I love them both!!!
I just bought a new Sthil 194t with a 16 inch bar, it has the top handle. It's by far my favorite, if I were to only buy one that would be the one. You really don't know what you have or what you're missing until you run a whole bunch of saws.
Thankyou! Very helpful video.. I guess I'll be going with a Husqvarna 16" from your review
I have 3 Husqvarner chainsaws a 137,445 and a 460 absolutely love them all!!
Could you please tell me what the '137' or '460' actually means? Is it cubic centimetres? As in: engine displacement? If a small car has a 1.1 litre engine, would that be a 1001 CC engine?
@@Thisisahandle701 Engine displacement
@@rogervandergriff1851 Cheers Roger
Thank you for all of that great information!
I live in the North of England on the Scottish borders on a hill farm. Forrestry I do is essentially managing windfall and processing for firewood with some limited planking using an Alaskan sawmill.
I used to have a 1980s vintage Husqvarna with a 20 inch blade. I very recently bought a Husqvarna 135 Mk2 with a 14" blade that had a kerf about 1/3 as wide as the old saw. It's superlight, easy to use, powerful, very reliable to start and the fancy new 2 stroke never fails to start if you follow procedure.
Downside is that blade needs sharpening every 2 hours minimum, especially on green wood or hardwood like oak. I tackle anything up to 2ft thick using multiple cuts but don't fell anything larger than 14". For my domestic and agricultural purposes it is perfect a great balance between portability and power.
I might... might invest in a larger saw for tackling some of the larger seasoned oak and ash on the farm. But so far the plucky wee 135 seems to cope.
I have 4 chains and every second tank I replace the blunt chain with a sharp one and sharpen the blunt ones in front of the TV at night.
Great video! Thank you!
Another option is to purchase something like a 460 or 455 rancher along with a smaller 16" bar and chain that can handle both larger trees and be easily able to use for delimbing. Will definitely be heavier for the smaller work but it's one powerhead vs. two. However, it's always good to have a backup if one goes down.
"It wasn't a good situation 😒." Classic! 😂
Totally right, I was a Wildland Firefighter and I chose to run a Husqvarna 390. Those things blow Stihl away. They run forever
my small clean up saw is a Homelite Super 2 12 inch, my mid saw that I use for everything it my Jonserd 49SP 20 inch, my large saw is a Poulan 306A with a 28 inch bar
Chainsaws are like tattoos. You can't stop at one. Once you get comfortable with a small one, you'll be wanting a serious saw. Then you'll want a variety of sizes to cover any and all needs.
I started out using a Homelite chainsaw and I loved it! I also had a Ryobi chainsaw and I thought it was horrible! The only chainsaws I use are Husqvarna and Stihl.
Never tried a Homelite
Ryobi doesn't even make decent weed eater...lol
I landscaping on the side got husqvarna 445e and a 372xp looking to get one more either a stihl ms180 or a farm boss what do yall think
I like my old homelites and partners
Hi I have big farm at australia and we have lot of gum trees and they are hard wood so I had to get 572xp husqvarna chainsaw to do the job I cut wood everyday for clean up and if it's good enough I cut for wood fire
Thanks for the info . I am 62 and want to buy a chainsaw to cut a little firewood and do some cleanup work . I appreciate your honesty. Going to see if they still make the 235 Husqvarna.
echo timberwolf, great saw
My muscles can get bigger my saw can’t
😂😂😂
Good thinkin'
Great explanation, I have a 235 Huskvarna and I was wondering the chain saw size difference in the cc’s from my 235 to about a 350 -390.
I just bought an old Husqvarna 50 that is in great condition. What do you think about this model from Husqvarna?
Husqvarna 359 60cc decked 10 thousands, ported with gutted muffler running 3/8 full chisel chain on 18” Total super bar for heavy work. Husqvarna 545 markII 50cc Pro with .325 pixel chain on 16” bar for thinning and lighter work. If you spend a little more on pro saws they last and last. most all consumer Husqvarnas have composite crank cases ie: plastic. Pro saws are magnesium. There is no “uh” in Husqvarna.
Would anyone happen to know what make model and size chainsaw was used by leather place in the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre? Asking for a friend that is a budding meat butcher and appreciates good barbecue.
I have a 18" chainsaw and its great for about 90% of what I do. I got into woodturning a few years ago and more and more I need a serious chainsaw for ripping bowl blanks out of trees and cutting up serious trees. Trying to figure out the best chainsaw in the 22-26" bar range.
i am 58 years old and i have had nothing but husqarna saws all my life, many of my saw have cut several hundred cord of wood, i have 2 saws that are over 30 years old and still going, you can throw them in the snow bank in -30 weather and pick them up a week later and away the go but in 2014 i bought a brand new rancher 460 witch is 60.3cc it sat in the box for 3 years as i had gotheart and the saw never had gas or oil put into it over this time, i had bough it to cut fence line as my others were to heavy for cutting brush, in the spring of 2016 i took the saw out of the box an put the 18" bar and chain on put there pre mix gas in an chain oil and went to trim up my fence lines, i would cut for 10 to 15 min at a time and move the brush into a pile, the cut a bit more,, i only did this for maybe 2 hours a day being my back is very bad since i broke it, one night i had got some birch saw mill slabs for fire wood, i started cutting them up and not even 20 min, into cutting the saw stopped dead with a clunk, never to start again, i checked many things and all seem good, i did a compression test and it was below 60 psi so i though maybe the compression button failed, i took it out and put a plug in the hole, being i never used it any way, checked compression again and still below 60psi i took it to the dealer, but they wanted $179.00 cnd just to look at it,, i sure didnt like that, so i took it to another dealer i have never dealed with and they wanted $75.00 just to look at it, i left it with them to have a look, i also gave them my bill of sale and told them this saw is lucky to have 2 to 3 hour max on it, and you could tell as not even a mark on the saw, the color was like new, a week later i went back, and was told the saw was junk not worth fixing, i asked well what did you find wrong, they said it has no compression, i told him i know that i did a compression test before brought it here, and asked so what went on it, he told me i dont know i didnt take it a part, i said you mean i paid you $75 plus 15% tax to tell me what i already new,, no answer, i thought for sure being the saw was not used more then 3 hours they would talk to the rep and warranty it, but no way,, so it is very clear to me that husqarna dont make there saws like they use to, as the sealer even told me even though it is classed as a pro saw, it is a throw away saw, witch they have many models in the home owner line that are throw aways now, i made 2 videos on here on this saw if you like to check them out, i can tell you i will never buy another husqarna saw again, after all i have bought many husqarna trimmers, brush cutter saws as well as 2 husqarna 970-12 riding mowers, front cutting deck, leaf blowers hedge trimmers and many number of other products over the years, and i get this from them,, not loyal at all i say,, know mater the size saw i ever got the minimum bar length i ever put on a saw is an 18" bar as it is just right when cutting limbs, your not bending over all the time when you are 6' 2" tall
There's a thing called a paragraph.
JustMe9: You’re no fun.
JustMe9 what a fuckwhit
sounds like scored cylinder or stuck ring, that saw can be rebuilt for less than 200 bucks in parts (piston and cylinder kits are available) I've had good luck with Echo ,my cs590 is comparable to my husky 162se
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When you think your bar is worn out, it can be restored by swaging and grinding. I have a local machine shop that will do this for $18.00 Functionally, it is as good as a brand new bar. This can be done 2-3 times, until the slot in the bar is too short to fit the drive links. BTW, I love my Stihl MS500i. Yes, it is expensive, but with its high power/weight ratio, it is the least fatiguing saw I have ever used. I normally use a 20" bar, though it can handle a 36. But I use it mainly to cut firewood, and I cannot lift anything a 20" bar will not cut.
Craftsman saws work great. With a good strong rope one will hold your boat on your fishing spot in a stiff wind if you get my drift.
craftsman is Chinese Junk, re-labeled by Poulan.
@@94SexyStang I believe poulan is is made by husqvarna.
@@dougkurtz2283 yes they are in the usa i have many ,,fuel lines are iheir weak spot but thats all.
Cc is not a measure of power, just a measure of engine size. Just because an engine is bigger, does not mean it is more powerful. Also Stihl is absolutely worth the money.
I live in a forest in northern MI and have 2 great stoves. If you survive off firewood when its 20 below and 3ft of snow for months on end. Please don't shop cheap and small. I wouldn't go any smaller than a 455 rancher with a 20in bar.
Try a 550 mark2,its very impressive and some times doesnt seem like it's a 50
Not a word about those echo 50cc and echo 60cc pro saws that you can get on a dealer day discount cheaper than the consumer saws from the box stores in the very same class😂
I haven’t tried Echo so I don’t want to comment on them.
Yanasa Ama Ventures there really good saws I beat the heck out of one for 9 years and it still cranks on the 3 pull
Love em
Looking out my backdoor at my black walnuts and oaks with 36"-48"dia. trunks... 🇺🇲🤓👉🔥
Been milling 8-10ft long walnut boughs with my 445, its a little slow and nobody males a bar longer than 20" for it... thinking about a 572 or 390...
I have a stihl ms 261 ms 362 ms 461 ms 660 I love them all but 261 is best all round.
To cut 30 white and red oak trees under 20 inches in diameter what CS would you use?
Should've mentioned bar and chain combinations and the difference between low profile 3/8ths vs standard 3/8.
I’m New to chainsaw
World, but I was given a chainsaw and want to know
If they make a pole that I can attach my current chainsaw to? I don’t want to
Buy a second chainsaw (pole saw) but be nice to have a pole to attach my current saw to for the occasional use..
I use a 50cc for everything. No reason to go much smaller as there are many lightweight 50cc options available
Don't play around. A big saw for the big stuff and a small saw for everything else
Craftsmen and poulan and I do believe jonsered are all made by husqvarna
I'm a rancher and I have a collection of 5 chainsaws. I use the smallest ones the most which is the Homelite Ranger and the DeWalt 60v brushless. I also have a Stihl MS251c, Stihl MS261c and Husqvarna 460 Rancher.
I would go stihl or echo husky is a good saw don't get me wrong but I have had best luck with echo and stihl
10:21 - "Look ma, no brains!"
The Husqvarna 235e or even Craftsman 16" seem to be discontinued. I need a small one to cut a 18"-20" tree. Hoping to spend around $150
echo
Go stihl for alittle more money,ms180 i believe
Crafts men were great saw and dont bet the farm but i believe craftsmen is a echo and your right only need big saw for fire wood and smaller 16 " bar is all you need
Too many people get a chainsaw with a huge bar for cutting little tiny trees. I have a16'' and a 12''. I'm looking foreword to an opportunity to get a big 24'' chainsaw, but I haven't had a tree that big to cut. People who are new to chainsaws don't think about the weight or the cost of new chains.
My Sears lasted 2 years cant cut any more with it runs good .
Why are you adding an "a" after the "q"?
Hey you said 14 inch on first saw but it looked like a 18 or 20 inch ...
Husqvarna's are good but the oilers go bad all the time
I prefer a Stihl myself. They start better.
your nuts stihl are JUNK when it comes to starting in cold weather !!!
@@brianturner1951 Husqvarna's start hard all the time, not just in cold weather. I don't hate Husqvarna but i use saws every day at work and i prefer a Stihl. I have to wear big bulky rubber gloves and the primer and choke aren't as easy to use compared to a stihl.
Old vs new is all about torque vs horsepower
Hell.. I don't wanna Stihl operated my family's growing up bought one. It was ok tried out a husky... I'll never go back
Your recommending a Craftsman saw that you haven’t used? They now are made by Husqvarna, the older one was made by Homelite. Craftsman never made their own saws. All the saws in your review are homeowner saws. Knives have blades, chainsaws have bars.
i have no idea why you'd be recommending Craftsman. They're cheap ,Chinese ,plastic throw away saws. Get an Echo if you want the best bang for your buck. Made in USA and any dealer will service and repair them. You will burn that 460 up if you try milling with it. It has a plastic crank case and a weak clutch. If you want to mill you want a pro grade saw with atleast 70-80 cc.
like my echo590 it's as good my old 62 husky I'm not confident in the new Chinese craftsmen brand
Made in old Pollan plant. Do some research
The old craftsman is 3.7 cu. in. not horse power
Stihl and the husqvarna is the same comp look it up
My sthil ms 170 sucks. 1 8" tree and the chain gets dull.
Swap the bar and chain out for an Oregon w/ 3/8 .50 chain. Those 3/8 P chains are the weak point on that saw IMO. Mine is a little beast with this setup. Fairly cheap on Amazon.
Hes righ star with a small saw and if you need bigger youl know
I wonder if Craftsman is still made by Husqvarna? Hmmmmmm.....
From what I can tell they are Troy Bilt
@@YanasaTV ok. Cool to know. All of mine are Husky built. Thanks for the info.
Craftsman chainsaws are made by poulan pro which is owned by Electrolux. Electrolux also owns husqvarna.
The question was asked in sarcasm guys.
@@matthewpeavey68 did not now In the years since, it has been acquired by and then spun off again from Electrolux. Today, Husqvarna manufactures and distributes its lengthy list of products under its own name and under other well-known brand names such as Craftsman, McCulloch, Poulan and Weed Eater.
Can you please stop calling that one saw brand husk-u-varna? It really is pronounced hoosk-varna. Other than hearings that mispronunciation I have been taking a liking to your channel 💨💨😎💨💨💯
Say blade again lol
Crapsman doesn't make chainsaws. You can bet that it's a cheap Chinese saw with a Crapsman sticker slapped on it. Stick to Husqvarna of Stihl. BTW, Husqvarna and Stihl are about the same price for a comparable saw.
Yep, Craftsman is just relabeled Poulan JUNK!!
@@94SexyStang Poulan is made by Husqvarna. Echo makes only Echo, Stihl only Stihl.
Chainsaws don’t have blades
The new craftmans are absolute junk to me. Have 4 steps and 10 pulls to start just a pain in the but
Go with a husky
Jonsered is The best.
All this talk of chainsaw "blades"🤪 chainsaws have a bar and they have a chain. There is no blade involved in any chainsaw
@OldPossum I beg to differ. I stated a fact.
Power îs not measured in CC
I don't know much about Husqvarna but Craftsman chainsaws are junk
You’re saying Husqvarna wrong it’s pronounced “husk-varna” that’s a q in between not a letter A
No it's Hoosk Varna.
In most chain saws their the same cc the only difference in them is the bar length.
Craftsman is a poulan is what I herd and the guy used a poulan piston and jug.
I have always bought cheap saws,.....Homelite,......my first one was a 10 inch at about 15 and I used the shit out of it and bought a 14 inch.
They were the same cc but the bigger bar was better for bigger tree's.
Then I bought a 16 inch with more cc's and way more power.
But they all cut wood great.
I say buy cheap saws,.... you know it don't cost much to make any saw,.... so stop giving away your hard earned money.
Craftsman saws suck.
kinda makes you wonder about this guy giving advice doesn't mention sthil or echo
Those are all junk!!
Started with a 50cc Efco, not echo Efco nice Italian made saw. Then i bought a husky 372xp never looked back. The rancher series looks nice but blah i heat with wood 8 months a year feeding 2 stoves i also cut and sell it on the side bigger is better faster more bang for the buck. The pullin'(poulan) saws and the new Craftsmans are throw away junk