STIHL CHAINSAWS AND MAKITA/DOLMAR CHAINSAWS REVIEW
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- Today we're talking stihl chainsaws and makita chainsaw. These are my chainsaws and why I like them and a bit of a review .
STIHL MS 170- STIHL MS 260- STIHL MS 360- MAKITA DCS-7301
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I bought my Makita dcs6421 used from Home Depot tool rental. Currently have two of them. Great saws . I used them for a couple years now. Never any breaks or repairs. I run a 20 inch bar on one, and a 28 inch bar on the other. Only use no ethanol gas as well.
They are great saws David. Cheers
but its Japanese not german made.
@@conmanumber1 No... The Makita branded Dolmar saws are infact made in Northern Germany.
@@conmanumber1 And, I rather have a Japanese made saw than an overpriced Stihl. Now, if the Stihl saw is used... Decent price.... Perhaps.... 😊
@@conmanumber1no I have DolKita ea6100p and it is made in Germany!!!
I know everyone hate sthem, but I have a little Poulan saw. I got it in 2007. I have used it quite a bit, cleaning stuff up after storms, normal yard work. Cut down a couple of trees with it. It still is running great starts on the first or second pull every time. I bent the bar on it a last year and had to replace that, but no real problems other than that.
I don't hate Poulan chainsaws , they have their purpose and that's light duty as their intended. The ones for $100 are not capable of doing the same tasks as a $1000 saw and yes some try to get away with it. LOL In my experience the saw started fine and ran great but the first time I used it on a 12 inch tree it sheared off the crank at the clutch. At Princess Auto up here they sell skids of factory reconditioned poulans for a low price . You seem to have one thats running great , nice to hear Tom. Cheers
I use a ms261, ms362 and a dolmar 7910 every day and I love them.
+Chris Hardway Nice to see Chris - I really wanted to get the 7910 but my arms would fall off if I went that big :)
You get use to it.
Here is a story for you. I had two Stihl chain saws. One was a 015L and the other was a Farm Boss. Both ran hard for years cutting fire wood. Never had a problem with either one. I loaned them to my son-in-law and he said he had nothing but problems with them. I go over there to investigate and I find the saws laying on the garage floor out or the cases and everything scattered. The saws were filthy. He had not cleaned either one and had left the gas in them for months. I turn around get back into my truck and go home. He called a few days later and ask if I had another chain saw he could borrow because the two he had borrowed would not run. I told him to take them to a repair shop and get them fixed. What does he do. He goes out and buys a new Stihl. I love my family but they don't take care of anything!
HAHA oh yes i've been in that situation before and now it's my policy not to lend out my stuff because of the frustration in seeing how some just don't take care of things like you should. I am very picky in maintaining and cleaning stuff . Seems like a familiar story told around the world. LOL Cheers Rick
I won't loan anything. You either never get it back or they break it and you have to pay to fix it. If somebody I knew needed a saw I would tell them to go to Home Depot and rent one of the Makitas they rent out.
Nice review and a nice collection saws. My stepdad has an old Stihl Farm Boss that he's definitely got his money out of over the years and it still runs like a champ. I've got a small Poulon Pro (16" I believe) from a pawn shop to use around the house. It looks brand new, I only had to pull the breather off and pop the throttle cable back into it's guide. For as little as we use it at the house I hope it holds up. I wish it had a chain break and dogs but for $40 I couldn't beat it.
Saws never had chain breaks on then years ago. Great safety feature. I'm not a fan of the new box store poulans but for occasional use their ok for the money and $40 , well you cant go wrong there. Cheers buddy and you have a great day.
I only have 2. A 50cc Makita and a 60cc for the big stuff. The 60 barely gets used. If the 50cc is too big I use a sawzall.
Man.. Ive done construction for as long as i can remember and i LOVE makita. Never knew they made saws, man thats one sexy saw! I have 2 huskies now and a ancient Pioneer (so loud, make your ears bleed LOL). If my big huskie ever dies i will be looking into a Makita for sure! Thanks alot Steve. normally most of these channels have no useful info for me as a Canadian but not you bud. thanks so much
Thanks Thorn , I just bought a makita tool and will be showing it soon. Makita is a premium brand and they bought the Dolmar chainsaw line. What sold me was each saw is build by one person at a time, no assembly line. There was a tag on it from the person who built it his name and number . That's what I like . Cheers
All great saws,and with regular carburetors that you can adjust,rebuild,or replace easily. I've had a 50cc makita dcs520i from the 90s for almost 20 years. I bought it in a pawnshop many years ago and still runs great.i have a stihl ms310 that's cut alot of firewood over the last 12 years and an ms441c that takes care of bigger trees. All have been great saws and have needed only routine maintenance. I bought a 550xp husqvarna with mind to upgrade from my old makita. It was used and needed a little work,but when I tried to get my only dealer to work on it he said he didnt have any parts for it in stock. He said itd be 8 to 10 weeks for anything he ordered. The 550xp is a popular saw that's been in production for a few years,yet he had no gaskets,seals,piston,ring,cylinder ,not one thing in stock other than a tune up kit. My stihl dealers ( of which I have 3 to chose from) keep a good stock of even obscure screws from 20 year old saws. I'd not hesitate to buy another makita, if only they had actual dealers.
It seems makita has gone to a online sales format like so many husky models . Parts availability is a must have but it does seem some of the most sold saws are not keeping up with parts over time like years past . Cheers 👍
@@SteveRobReviews Steve, eh! How are you Sir!
Sadly, Makita OPE North America confirmed to me via a phone call, to a sad sack named , err, nvm...😁😳😝 As of March 31, 2022, ALL Gas powered equipment was shut down, including the saws. Sad! Im sure a lot of fellas on here knew that already, but thought I’d chime in. Not happy with Makita right now. Stay safe and Healthy!
@@georgedavall9449 HI George
All well 👍 I think they are all going electric but for the biggest most expensive saws . Ya this going electric I'm not sold on. Cheers
10/17/2022, just talk to tech support at Makita, California Head Quarters in USA!! The Dolkita's are still being built in Germany, by one person at a bench, one at a time. Just bought my third Dolmar EA5000P from Home Depot there price $539.00( my price $360.00, stoled it🤣🤣)saws, all still run like brand new! I like Dolmar, just like I'm fond of old Dodge pick-ups, Anything Honda and old dogs!!
I bought an Echo CS-310ES after looking at the equivalent entry level Husky and Stihl saws. Lots of negativity on review websites about the latter two's entry level saws and I found they were made in China. The little Echo is made in Japan and it shows.
Buddy has one and loves it , 5 year warranty too. Cheers
@@SteveRobReviews got the Echo cs-590, its on the fence of a high end ranch, or starter professional. You can do a few mods to it and really bring out the beast. Its already very powerful, lots of torque. I run a 24 in bar with no problem at all. I just saw the Makitas so I did a YT search and ran across your content. Great vid, Merry Christmas!
@@j.d.williams6882 Thanks for taking a look JD. In Canada Echo has the longest warranty 5 years. Merry Christmas bud
100% agree with Steve's comments on the Makita / Dolmar.
I'm in Australia and have the identical saw. We don't get the Dolmars out here so everything is branded Makita and this saw kicks arse.
Only difference is Aussie version just has black plastic upper mouldings. Very well made and power to spare.
It is on the upper end of the weight scale compared to the competition but is by no means uncomfortable in use. Check out my vid on a simple air filter mod for this model to always keep clean dust free air running through the engine.
Thanks mate . Cheers
I have a Mac 10-10 That will cut the guts out of the stihls. I drag a 20"-24" chain on a 53cc engine. And it's 45 years old or more. The best saw ever. I love to show the stihl guys what a bad ass saw can do. But I dig a husquy and an echo.
That is an awesome saw you have there - they don't make them like that today. Cheers
I had stihl 066 magnums and huskys now I purchased a ea7900 Makita and Makita dcs9010 however the modern saws require working on high rev ranges but I love the mac pro mac 610 my first saw after seeing it in the shop window after leaving high school, this mac has the real engine sound and it has pulling power and it was way ahead in its time back then. however macs need to have good care taken on the air filter and make sure no debris enter chain oil tank.
You mean it's a dolmar relabeled as a Makita lol
I love my dolmar ps7310
“Dol Kita” Eric! Sadly, they will soon be extinct, as Makita has shut down ALL Gas powered equipment, including the saws, as of March 31, 2022. 😳🙄😞
See now I want a chain saw! I don't have a use for it but I want one 😂
Its good to have just one chainsaw even if its for show. LOL
All good Stihl saws. I have the 210. The only thing I really do not like is their gas and oil caps setup. But besides that good saws. I have the wheel tip adjuster. I wished it had the two bolt set up. That Makita looks like a great saw. Good Video!
Thanks Lee , yes a lot put oil in the gas and vice versa . LOL
They named it Poulan because you keep poulan and poulan and it just wont start
😅😅 never again will I ever buy a poulan entry saw unless I want to get huge biceps. Cheers Rich
@@SteveRobReviews Im a Makita guy forever. Nobody can match there HP per cc. I have a Sachs Dolmar 116 from 1985. The baddest saw ever for its size. The ignition just crapped out me. Cant find parts so I just bought the EA5600.
Rich earlier this year mikita/dolmar shutdown all their gas chainsaw production lines and switched over to cordless electric. Their is some old stock still around but not for long.
@@SteveRobReviews Oh wow, thanks for the info. I better snap them up.
I own 2 Husky 55 Ranchers from the 1992 still going strong.. Best Saws i have ever used, Husky Makes a Chain Saw. Stihl is nice. Nice Set of Chainsaws my Friend. Husky went wrong on the Big Box Store Sales. Well Said.
Husky is a great saw . Going into the big box stores isn't always a good idea if it doesn't come with any service. I am surprised to see so many saws with catalytic converters on them now. Come on really that's just overkill . LOL
73cc is a big bucking saw. You'll have forearms like tree trunks in no time. I've come across a few of these, what I would call random brands( Dolmar, Efco, RedMax etc) and find they are a nightmare to get parts for. I generally avoid them as items to fix and resale, as few people know anything but Stihl, Husqvarna and Poulan.
Great point, up here there is no longer Dolmar for sale , its bought by Makita . Dolmar is a huge manufacture in Germany for the EU market but not so well known in North America. I hope I don't run into parts problems as likely with one off brands.
I ...LOVE... this review! I have never owned, but have considered for quite a while to purchase a chainsaw. Always heard that Stihl was the best and I see you like them as well. Thank you Steve!!!!!
Thanks Mike - Lots of great saws out there and if you buy a pro saw its a lifetime saw if well serviced and will come in handy some time just like the rest of the tools we collect over time. Nothing more frustrating is having a saw that doesnt work in the middle of the bush. LOL they always start at home. HAHA
Yea... It's one of those tool that "I" would not use a lot, but something I have always wanted. Would be a great asset at the hunting club... Cheers!
I have a Dolmar PS 5105 with a 18 Inch bar & it blazes through the thickest trees.
I have a friend with the same saw and yes it a terrific saw. Cheers Brian
I'm another 5105 owner, and I'm very pleased with it. I bought it when I got hit with Dutch Elm Diease. My little Stihl 170, good as it is, wasn't made for 18" dead Elms.
Where did you read or hear that Makita/Dolmar saws are not line assembled but built but hand built by one person in Germany (yes I know about Dolmar's history)? It seems that this would be a good marketing angle that Makita would lead their advertising in this time of Chinesium crap flooding all markets.
I watched a youtube video produced by dolmar in Germany showing the saws being built . Search youtube and you will find it . Not all were built in Germany as I have seen some entry saws that were produced in China like my stihl ms170 that was a shock after seeing all the Stihl commercial stating Stihl was proudly made in the USA. Looks like most places are no longer selling the German dolmar/mikata saws anymore as many saw builders are switching over their production to cordless electric.
Love my pair of 362R full wrap and my 461R full wrap. Here on the west cost of usofA we like our R models.
Now we're talking chainsaws !!!!!
I have three chainsaws on the go. A small Poulan one for every day use/ bike riding and hunting season. And love that one, had problem the first year now work great. Use it now for 15 years. Also a Sthil MS 250 for small stuff. Husky 266 for big work on property. Good video Steve.
I would say most have more than one saw if you heat with wood plus getting your first saw un unstuck in a cut . Haha cheers Victor
One reason crankshafts snap is because ya get the saw good and hot, get the chain hot, tighten the chain, and let the saw cool. When the chain cools, it shrinks.... you can snap crankshafts that way.... so don't leave the chainsaw tensioned.
The 10 hour Poulan snapped the crank while cutting half way into a log. I always back off the chain after use too. It's a tiny crank about 5/16 at the clutch.
I've got a stihl 260 crank here in front of me... its tiny too hehe ...
the 026, 036 and 044 cranks have the same neck at the base of the clutch threads, it isn't much bigger than 3/8" at the clutch. the threads are m12x1.0 LH thread for all those clutches. the husky 372 has m14 threads ...a heavier setup for sure. not sure about your dolmar, but would be curious :)
I will measure the dolmar next time its out. It's the quality of steel that makes a strong crank and poulan used old fridges and stoves for its crank material. LOL
actually old stoves might be fine, likely the crank was over hardened...and brittle.
Home depot here has the Makita saws . Not sure if there are any dealers for them here ., I have a 029 and a ms441 stihl , and love them both . I do like your ms260 .
I looked at the stihl 441 size saws and its close to $1500 up here. Up here home depot uses dolmar for their rental saws. So far I can't complain it's been a great saw but I don't have a lot of time in like the Stihl saws.
they're all so clean. Do you just use them for making ice sculptures?
I spend about one hour cleaning each one after each use. HAHA I couldn't sleep at nite knowing they were dirty. LOL
I have a couple of vintage Homelites, probably over 35 years old. I finally got them back from my brother. Good thing I do not heat with wood. Thank you for the video, Steve
I loved the Homelite xl360 it was a beast , oh man it was heavy back then today it would be even heavier. Haha Cheers buddy it's always nice to see you.
Oh god Poulan... I have a horror story on that one. My dad had a Poulan Pro that had to be adjusted after about 6 months, and after a year he tried to get it warrantied tod due to the gas line and primer bulb going bad. It was still under full warranty but appearantly the warranty doesn't touch "anything that gasoline touches". Um... isn't this about 70% of the saw? He paid the full price to get the parts and fixed it himself but god if that thing isn't horrible to start. It still technically "works" but it now just sits in the back of the garage never being touched. It takes about 30 pulls to get going, sometimes needs to be adjusted since it changes the adjustment for some reason not to mention that it won't idle whatsoever.
Then he took the opportunity that came along to buy a 1-year-old Poulan for $60. He took the deal and is now regretting it deeply. It has too been put on that shelf with the other one lol.
To compare: 25 year old Stihl 026 just replaced the carburetor and it starts in the 4th pull every time without any issues, runs perfectly, idles great. I love that old saw. He also has a significantly older 032 that is very veyr heavy since it was made before plastic was everywhere (almost everything on it is metal except the gas and bar oil tank)
My dad now has a saying. "The problem with a Poulan is that it's a Poulan."
HAHAHA they make the best saw on the market for the price with their name on it . It's an entry level saw with entry level performance so ya we get what we paid for right. 🤣😅
Don't have a real chainsaw, have a ryobi toy for cutting branches. LOL I've never really had a need for one but this is some great information. Thanks Steve!
Thanks John . I seen some cordless saws out there too and for most that seems a logical choice as the price has been coming down on them. Cheers
Everyone has a favorite saw . A quality saw is the only safe bet . Thanks
The best saw is the one that starts and works for you. Lots of great saws out there . Cheers Lloyd
Hey good morning Steve. That was the most info about chainsaws I have ever heard. Maybe someday I will hold one of them in my hands lol :)
Thanks Paivi and you know what its a great Fathers Day gift. LOL
Hah haa That could be true but lucky for me my Daddy don;'t need one anymore and if I buy something for my Hubby...it's gonna be something like...new set of pots and pans ;)
HAHA
I bought a Poulan Pro at Home Depot one time. It never would idle so I took it back and went to Tractor Supply and got a Husqvarna. I have a little Echo that seems to be a good runner. I've owned some older Stihls that were so heavy it would wear me out cutting a tree down! Can't go wrong with a Stihl, but they are expensive.
Echo is a real good saw from what I have seen. Yes my dollar/makita at almost 12 pounds keeps me young LOL
the new stihl pro saw line will bow your mind with how little they weigh. the ms261 is so light i will climb with it. echo for a home owner/ fire wood saw is a great bang for your buck. the dolmar 470 is the best deal out there for a small saw.
Dolmar was bought out by Makita a few years ago. I have a Makita DCS5121REJ 50cc I purchased from a Home hardware store that has a huge line of Makita tools. I love it, It has amazing power.
Makita and Dolmar have been the same company form the beginning(1991). They just recently merged the brands, all new Dolmar/Makita saws will sport Makita name and Dolmar orange. All Makita saws from day one were Dolmar.
@@rock4349 Rest assured, Dolmar chainsaws are not gone. However, the name will be changing to Makita.
While remaining models under the name Dolmar are still being sold, they will be replaced once they're sold out.
The same design, engineering, and manufacturing goes into providing reliable quality, powerful performance, and ergonomic comfort.
So while the name has changed, the characteristics that made Dolmar a trusted brand still remain.
How Dolmar Became Makita
TransitionIn 1991, Makita acquired Dolmar. While Makita was familiar with electric-powered tools, Dolmar was experienced with gasoline-powered tools.
Combining their knowledge and expertise enabled them to create an outstanding marriage of raw power and cutting edge technology.
For approximately 25 years now, the two brands have continued to market and sell their products under different names. But because Makita has built such a strong brand name for itself over the years, they’ve decided to merge their outdoor power equipment and Dolmar’s products under one name - Makita.
Nice video, enjoyed watching...thanks Steve 😊
Thanks Ernest , something a little different. Cheers
I have a Poulan, lol. Good video Steve. Mine is similar to the MS 160. That last saw you showed was awesome! Would be to much power for me. Yes, I am a normal household user. Thanks for sharing Steve, Steve Rob!
PAPA Texas HAHA a poulan 😅 poor poulan my favourite 10 hour saw . Its great going out in the woods for the day cutting wood. Tiring but nice to get a good workout . cheers buddy.
I have a Stihl going on 12 years and still runs strong.
Nothing runs like a Deere and nothing cuts like Stihl. LOL
great review my friend we us Husqvarna and bought a new on having nothing but trouble with it they dont make stuff like they us to
Thanks buddy - This Makita is built one at at time by one person and it shows. Build quality next to none, havent had one problem. Less expensive than a husky as well and a better warranty as too.
At work we had to cut big ass paper rolls and these things were abused to say the least !
Went through a lot of chain saws they kept buying the one chainsaw called wildthing it looked cool as hell but it was the biggest piece of shit!!
They then bought one called echo that one was great never had a problem always started and it lasted ! I guess you never know what your gonna get and maybe the echo was one of a kind and we got the good one lol that was a few years ago might not even be around anymore for all I know
Thanks for the review rob nobody wants to spend there money on junk
Echo has some nice saws and a 5 year warranty. Won't get the nice ones on the cheap, at least $600 for a good one. I see a lot of echo's , mostly trimers and backpack blowers and they love them. Its nice to hear what others are using , could save you from buying a POS Poulan. LOL
I'm glad we could have this talk! Well Done My Friend!
Thanks buddy!!
makita 70 cc is beautiful saw,well built ..i bought makita 60 cc the newest model ,but i'm dissapointed with thin plastic on the bottom and plastic sprocket cover..still ,engine is awesome
No plastic on mine , it was an older model but the plastics are fine too.
used the 64cc makita for a long time great saw
Nice to know , I looked at the 63cc and it was more expensive but a newer model. Cheers !!!
My step dad gave my grandpa a polan because my grandpa let him use his stihl and when my grandpa went to use the polan it caught on fire with him
Great set of saws. I am jealous Steve. Poulan from a department store are not the saw they were.
Poulan at one time was not a bad saw but these days you can go to Princess auto and see skids of factory refurbished for sale . HAHA its no wonder. LOL
Yes you get what you pay for.
You should try the Echo X series like the CS501P 50cc saw or CS620P 60cc saw. Great professional chainsaws from Echo you cannot buy in stores although you can buy online at Home Depot who then sources a hardware store for the product. You have to go to hardware stores like Stihl to buy them directly.
I have the 501P w/20" bar and the 620P w/24" bar. They are solid built chainsaws and start very easy! The 501P isn't broke in yet, but it's a lightweight saw that's perfect for limbing and general cutting purposes. I can't truly speak for it's power yet because the saw is basically new, but it had no problem whatsoever making crosscuts in several rounds of locust with the bar almost buried. The 620P is broke in and it's a chip spit'n monster! It would easy pull a 27" bar. Japanese quality indeed. My only real complaint would be with the air filters they chose to use. I'd have much rather seen them use ones like the Dolkita's. Replacement parts for Echo can be found online and in stores easily.
Obeconobe Rougle yah I have the 27” bar on my 620 and you pulls it with ease.
Huskavarna has two lines one line for the big box stores and one for the small engine shops. And there's some differences between the two lines. Kinda like DeWalt did with their tool line they have cheap and professional series.
The only reason I run Huskavarna is for the simple fact if I need to get a chain I could run to the big box stores and get one. But I but mine from a small engine shop I have a 50cc and 3 bars for it (14-18-22 inches) for the amount I cut it's the best way to go for me.And I have a Sthil pole chainsaw.
When polan was made 20 years ago I had a 49cc one I bought for a emergency clean and it ran great until some prick stole it. I think I had put 600 cord of wood through it before it got stolen. I wouldn't buy one now though they are a one run and done product now
I like the three bar idea and for most is the way to go. Yes when poulan first came out it was a great saw but the stuff coming out of the factory in china is just big box store homeowner stuff that will not take hard use for very long. Husky and Stihl have the market to themselves and both top notch saws. Cheers !!
Hey show us all how you mix your gas and what brand you like best. Thanks.
I only use OEM oil and mix as manufacture recommends. And i'm sticking to that story LOL
I pick up a little 14" bar Poulan brand new from walmart for 60 bucks didnt think it would last the weekend just wanted a cheap saw for camping and hunting and putting on a 4 wheeler and not to worried if it gets broken or stolen that was 3 years ago it not a replacement for my other saws but It's been a decent saw for the money. I don't think It would hold up to heavy use but has done fine for its intend purchase .I did pick up an echo cs 620 pw for 600 dollars I don't have much time on the saw but so far I happy .I think if you need a pro saw then stihl or husky is the way to go for sure but if I was looking at the home or ranch series saw then I think echo is the way to go if you don't mind the weight and limited chain and bar selection .
The 261 I hear is just a upgraded version of the 260 so I wouldn't worry about not being able to find a 260.
A buddy has the 261 and I can't tell the difference . Cheers bud.
i have the makita dcs230t/dcs330th/ea3200/ea3500/ea4300/dcs5000i/ea5600/dcs6000i/ea7301/ea7900 and dcs9000 also have stihl ms200t/ms170/021/023/ms240/025/ms260/ms291 and ms361 also husqvarna 141 /365 jonsered 2036 and 2040
I saw a chain saw then i saw another saw, then i saw one more. lol Cheers Dizzy.
HAHA its a hat trick LOL
Makes me sad you don't like Poulan, i'm selling all my saws to get the Poulan Pro from Princess auto for 129.99
Hahahaha great idea buddy great idea. LOL
you should do a video on gas mixture and watch people go wild and fly out of their chairs, it's kind of like blade angle hahahaha
Bullshitkorner Oh man that would go sideways real fast LOL
don't forget to mix some religion in there too while comparing gas mixtures hahahahaha
Bullshitkorner Haha my religion vid will cull the herd for sure .
I have the 361 it's a great saw.
Yes thats a newer 360 , great saw a pulls chips all day long.
Can you do a video on how you clean your saws? You have the cleanest used saws I’ve seen.
LOL Andrew I take care of my saws as they take care of me. I dont throw them in the back of my truck or chuck them on the ground so the only way they get dirty is from bar oil , tree sap and sawdust. I use my saws every year cutting firewood and clearing trails but only about 20 hours a year as opposed to a pro foresters puts hundreds of hours a year . Cheers
Hi Steve, just wondering how that Makita 7301 is holding up for you? I was thinking about buying either an EA7300P or EA7900P but can't find much information or owner reviews about them.
Jason the 73 cc saw runs awesome , more power than I could ever use . Starts up second pull . I cant imagine the 79cc :) it's a monster . Highly recommended it.
@@SteveRobReviews thanks for getting back to me Rob, I have a number of Makita power tools which have never let me down but the lack of a dealer selling their chainsaws anywhere near me is a big negative. Just like yourself even though I live in a rural area I have two Stihl dealers within 10 miles of me so I will likely visit them again.
I notice home depot sells them now . Their also used in their rental area as well.
I have a 7900 and love it too.Really rips like a 500 mx bike.Only thing is that parts are a pain in the ass to order online
10/13/2022 - per Makita tech support, parts are easily available, just call Makita in California!! Even for my 1997 Dolmar 111i (50cc), lots of parts at the warehouse!! FYI!!
You shared some good points in this video. But if I where you id buy a older saw from the 60s or 70s. Those saws where built like tanks. Then compare them to your newer saws!
The saws today a designated for emission regulations not invented back then so your right . My dolmar saw is non emissions as the newer models have catalytic converters on them. Most things are made disposable today but if you buy a commercial saw and not a homeowner saw it will last a long time . Cheers
Tons you can do with these dolmar/makitas. Rock solid design. Totally on the same playing field as stihl and Husqvarna. Lots of guys out west tipping BIG trees over with these.
Great review on the saws. You're ready for some lumberjacking now.
Don't know about too much of that going on, just a bit . HAHA
I actually just picked up here in the states a Makita EA 7301. In the states they are a reddish and white combination I heard that Europe and Canada is where you buy the green models. Can’t wait to run this thing
It's a monster for power. Takes about 5 tanks of fuel to reach max torque but man it's a powerhouse . You will love it.
@arborcidal maniac Correct as each one made in germany is individually produced by one person. Not sure which models are made in germany but their a great saw. Cheers
@@SteveRobReviews I have 7900 it's 78.5ccm saw with 28 inch bar...very good saw
@@dolmar7844 If I was 30 years younger I would have got the 7900 so the 7300 is as big as I can handle 😅👍
@@SteveRobReviews 😄👍
Which independent retailer did you find that Makita at? I can't find any but I'm in a small town on the west coast. Maybe in a big city like Edmonton there'd be one? I've got a 73cc Makita, and have had it for two years now. Bought it through Home Depot. Quite difficult to find parts for it. But JacksSmallEngines in the States as well as a few other websites carry its parts. There's so many different names for this 73cc saw and its variants. The one I bought is the EA7300P. But the one home depot stocks now is the EA7300PRFE. The former is blue and appears to be the DCS7301. The latter is orange and I don't know the Dolmar number for.
Take a look online at a store in ontario - Mississauga hardware they sell them , it's a huge business and great prices shipped across canada. The saws are actually a dolmar renamed makita so parts are easy to get at most small engine shops. Cheers Ryan .
Nice review.
About brands it's all the same in Europe, Husqvarna(husky) and Jonsered is now identical saw's,
Dolmar is 100% owned by Makita from Japan but saws are assembled in Germany.
So there is some of that: Same shit different wrapping in chainsaw's also!
I belive you should bye from that dealer that gives you service and parts when needed. Not these 20hours china saws!
I agree buddy service means a lot and if everybody bought from the big box stores there would be no service. No chinese saws for me. LOL
steve very well, good advice
Thanks buddy
Nice video Steve, I have two MS170 they work good for me
aubrey6942 Its a great saw and sips fuel like no other saw I have owned.
I agree with buying from a real dealer 100% . Saws are so good these days, and so close in performance, I choose the dealer, not the saw. I will never buy another stihl product because my local Stihl dealer is a price gouger for parts, and is not very customer friendly. I went there with my dad since I was 5 years old. The folks still remember me from then. I am 43 now. But all those years of loyalty really mean nothing except they think they can charge an arm and a leg because I'm too loyal to change dealers. Well I have. The service I got from my Husqvarna dealer is sooo much better! Great guy, cheaper, friendlier, and faster. What else is there?
Good point George as some dealers have gone the way of big box stores where its sell as many as you can without providing any service. I have 3 stihl dealers around me and only one is any good , the others just want to sell and yes overcharge because in many cases you can't get the part elsewhere. My stihl dealer always does better pricing and better service so he gets my business. Cheers
"Best Polar for 10 hours". So you cut for $6 a minute! I love Stihl products. I didn't even know Makita made a chain saw, now I know.
HAHA $6 a minute . Makita just bought the company in 2016 . German made chainsaws are high quality as usual . I like the Makita chainsaw it's very well built. Stihl or Husky are top notch as well. It's about 80 degrees on the F today and have the AC cranked on full blast. Last week I still had the furnace on. LOL
In fact Makita bought Dolmar company, so technically, it's not a rebadge Dolmar saw. It is a true Makita/Dolmar saw.
Yes correct but around the world they do sell the saw under just the Dolmar name and not Makita for those that dont know the ownership. Same great saw. Cheers
we dont have trees, i know nothing about chainsaws, this is the Desert ;)
HAHA ok you get a pass on this one. LOL
Only 4??? That's nothing
I stopped counting after 30 all runners that I use
And about 20 more that need work
Good thinking keeping one in the truck at all times... I think I should do the same. Smokes cutting through the logs... don't they all? Being 2 stroke? LOL
Thomas EXOVCDS definitely handy in the city for dealing with road rage. A colleague was telling me last night about a guy who threw a running chainsaw at him with the trigger taped down. Better work stories!
Always carry a chainsaw ya never know when ya want to throw it at somebody. LOL
Funny you should mention that Badge, I was thinking the same (for protection "against" road rage however!
I hear you on the Poulan ...I have the Pro, used it about 5 times and my grandfather's old Jonsered work 10x better. Looking for a Makita potentially, Depends on the end of your vid potentially.
Makita/Dolmar is one great saw.
I own 3 myself. I have a little over $300.00 in both the big ones. The BIG CAT was gave to me. I have a 455Husqvarna, Stihl 290and a McCullough BIG CAT. Man that saw looks new. Do you ever use it? 30CC? Is that CC72?
Dam that saw is new too!!!! 50CC YEP you answered my question right their. 15 years OEM starting cord! It should have broken by now if used. LOL You know I'm poking at you Man......;)
Thanks Steve this was fun. YES their it is!!!!! The saw I was wondering about! Makita. Oh your gonna ship it to me in that big box right? .....Dam OK I see now.... Smoking saw? Hell Steve .....they ALL smoke! Fire that bitch up and cut something. LOL
Thanks for the review this was something I wanted to see. Wow 73CC is a HAUSS!
I gave away a old 360 homelite 40 years old and still pulled over like a harley :) I say buy the best for a lifetime of use or get a poulan and have a blast for 10 hours LOL Yes I keep them looking clean , maybe too clean for some. LOL
You can buy all of them in big box stores now. Buy a saw based on the hp you need now the $ amount.
Great advice .
Northern Tool in United States now l sells Stihl saws in 2023
Wow , up here only stihl dealers sell . I know a dealer and their sales are way down because most other brands are sold at the big box stores at a much lower price. I think stihl will give up on small dealers only soon. It seems everyone is going big stores and online.
I prefer Stihl but I own one Husqvarna too, an Echo, and I have an old John Deere not sure who actually made those, I have seen people claim Echo and Homelite made them I don't know. I have 5 Stihl saws though. I would only buy Stihl, Husqvarna, Echo, Makita or I guess Jonsered and Redmax that are basically just a red Husqvarna. Around here though Stihl dealers are everywhere. I know of one Husqvarna dealer sure there is others but without looking online I don't know of any. I did just find a dealer selling Jonsered and Redmax though but its an hour or more away and not sure if they even have saws they have mowers and trimmers but on their site they don't show saws. I didn't even know there was Jonsered mowers but they have them at this dealer. I want one of the 64cc Makita saws can't think of what the model number is. I think the Echo 590 is the best farm/ranch series saw sure seems to be a hell of a lot more saw for the money then a Husqvarna 455 or the Stihl MS290 or whatever the new Farm Boss model number is. That Echo here in the US is only $399 and a local shop has reconditioned Echos and that saw is only $300 there.
I agree with your sentiment about Stihl and not being in big box stores. Their local dealer network is the best in the business by far.
How in the world do you keep the paint so nice? lol
Well I leave them in the case until i use them then I don't throw them on the ground or in the rocks. LOL
Those saws are cute
LOL yes they are !!!
I have a Poulan. Money would have been better spent on a good axe. Less work with the axe!
HAHA so true LOL
Makita Dolmar saw rock I almost pick one up ...the issue I had was I live in Alaska and parts are expensive to get
James everything I buy for parts I get online and being in America you have the best online stores in the world .
There was a recall on Makita saws. Chain break not engaging properly
Thanks I will check into that.
If you look into recalls you will find that all manufacturers have had them. Stihl has had many.
Good info
Thanks buddy and I bet you just shoot your trees down with the firepower you have. LOL
HMM never tried that, I will have to put it on my to do list
Jonsered seven days a week. 👍
Poulan =garbage I have an Echo CS590 and a Dolkita 6100... I can't praise either saw enough...I hammer both and ca 6:25 n't day anything bad about either saw... I just stepped up My CS590 to a 24 inch bar
stihl got good saws,i have a husky saw myself.
Can't go wrong with either a Stihl or Husky . This Makita/Dolmar seems great so far.
i use a Dolmar on my job and they work great.my brother- in- law got one no trouble with it and he cuts a lot of wood
Makita bought dolmar recently fyi.
Yes and mine was old stock for a 30 % discount before they made the switch . I think in America you can still buy Dolmar or is it Makita too ?
makita is keeping the dolmar color ... but its all gonna be makita I think. there are others that are way more versed on what is going on than me. Spike60 knows about the huskys.... I would assume he'd have a line on whats going on with dolmar as well.
Yep don't buy a Poulan Pro the Husqvarna crap saw
Be careful buying some of those lower cc Husqvarna/Jonsereds Some are rebranded Poulans.. I found that out the hard way I bought a Jonsered saw a number of years ago. It was a 55 CC rebranded Poulans. I traded that saw in less than 6 mths. Every time I used that saw something broke. I bought a 2165Jonsered pro saw... I've had it for my number years already likely over 10 now. It's been nothing but gas and oil/chains /bars 10 cords a year minimum.
I did not know that thanks bud !!!
@@SteveRobReviews I believe it's the homeowner lines that are a problem. One of the best saws I ever had was an old husky 50 my dad bought it used and gave it to me I used it for 20 years very little trouble sadly I think those days are past when you find quality in that cc range
Husqvarna or its parent company think Electrolux used to or still owns Husky but they also own Poulan, Redmax, Jonsered and I heard they bought McColluch too but not sure. If you look at a Redmax or Jonsered though they look like a red Husqvarna.
That Poulan you bought is a low end Husqvarna. PURE JUNK
I agree
ya but you can only use one at a time lol
My idea is three saws and two buddies . HAHA
You should cut up your buddies with saws Rob
Try getting stihl to honor their warranty. Stihl is horrible about it. Husqvarna lifetime warranty no questions asked
Jamie I have never had to ever use stihs warranty on any of my saws or trimmers. Cheers
Husqvarna... lifetime warranty? Where did you read that at? Every product I've looked at had 2 yrs at most unless you purchased their oil and gas to extend it to 5 yrs.
Poulan or pukeland as they are called down home, is garbage, overheating, hard starting, very delicate.
Chainsaws in cases, hehehe, first thing to throw away, maybe keep a chain guard.
HAHAHA so true. Cheers
Ever notice how new poulan's smell so bad when the first come out of the box. Me fadder bought a couple for our saw mill, he called em phew-lan's. And to tell the truth, they always smelled different than the jonsereds and huskies. Maybe it has something to do with the fact we could never get them to go tank for tank, oil and gas. Best we could do was 1/2 a tank of lub to a tank of gas. Maybe it was the chain/bar burning. only thing we didn't do was drill the lub passages bigger
I'm thinking their made from recycled products to get the price so low ya just have to buy one. LOL
If ya wanna find out what tools, etc are made from and the quality of the components, check out my buddies channel. AvE , he's pretty smart and funny too. No political correctness from him, hehehe.
Nice!
Billy R Thanks Billy. Cheers !!!
Ace hardware sell stihl chainsaws
I did not know that. Thanks .
blain's farm and fleet too
The old Poulan saw were good saws the same with homelite and McCullough, The makita/dolmar saws are great saw the only bad thing are parts can be super expensive in the states .I've owned a lot of different saws and I think you have to judge a chainsaw on that particular model and not the brand there are a lot of farm model stihl that I wouldn't waste my money on I would go echo or makita best bang for the buck if your talking pro saws then stihl hard to beat.I do have an echo cs620 pw that's has been a great saw it's the best bang for buck your going to get for around 600 dollars nothing even close to it in the price rang also the makita 5600 for a farm /ranch grade saw is a smoking deal for around 450 dollars.Its probably the only farm/ranch saw I would consider.
Good advice James as $600 doesn't go as far for a pro saw as years back. Cheers
Echo saws might not be as fast as others, but very well built and reliable.
What about Solo
Never tried one but it has a good reputation.
1:30 I have 2 lol
Twoizm is a hard condition to cure, LOL
Poulan chainsaws SUCK
LOL yep
Never buy a saw from a large retailer.
I like to buy from a saw shop and support the business that will repair the saw under warranty. Good advice.
yeah but u get discount price.
Sir, you might be miss the boat on Dolkita's, just bought one from Home Depot model -EA5000P , it's just like my 2012 Dolmar PS 5105! High revving, higher quality!! Wake up people, before there gone!! No regrets!!
@@stevepetz8892 My Dad had all the ones in the 70s 80s and 90s. 9010 and 166 were his favorites
Makita is made for the pacific rim exactly the same saw
Awesome saw so far.