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Old 06-18-2018, 09:24 PM
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I truly think this is what your looking for!!! Saw this posted on marketplace...
2 strike or four stroke your choice
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Old 07-05-2018, 06:20 AM
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I personally have a compact saw that meets my needs perfectly. You can find what I'm talking about from this source . Generally, when it comes to small chainsaws, Husky and Echo have some decent saws. Echo's are heavest for the horse power, with Husky next.
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Old 07-05-2018, 08:45 AM
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Thanks folks,
Not sure about battery or electric, We need to clear several hun 1-2” saplings on a 6’ wide trail over aprx 500 yds.
It will be a trail when we’re done, logged out area 17 yrs ago now.
I told my son to prepare for a full days work.
One on the saw, one pitching.

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Old 07-05-2018, 09:17 AM
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Old 07-05-2018, 10:18 AM
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MS170 is a great saw
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Old 07-10-2018, 03:28 PM
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I need a smaller chainsaw for saplings, 12” even, a cheapie will do.
My main saw is a Stihl MS290, a beast, I just don’t want to tote it around for the trail cutting I have planned.
Anyone know of a sale on anywhere for a cheapie unit?

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I have an old Poulan Micro XXV with a 14" bar you can have it if you want. Things old, 35yrs or better, but still runs, just needs a little tlc. Can pretty much run it with one hand it's that light and small. Used it just the other day to trim some branches on trees in the yard, couldn't believe it started right up, hadn't been run in a couple years.
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Old 07-10-2018, 03:56 PM
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I have an old 14" bar Homelite that my wife's Dad gave to me before he died. I've cut many a cord of firewood with it when I had actual wood burning fireplaces. Had it stored away for the last 15 or more years. The gas was gone, evaporated away as I didn't pay much heed to it. Sat for 15 or more years. My neighbour wanted to cut down a 10" or so tree so I dug it out, filled it with gas, checked and brushed off the air filter. Touched up and tightened the chain. 5 or 6 pulls and it was back in action. Far from high end, but still impressed me.
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Old 07-11-2018, 05:47 AM
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Finished it, took a full day for 2 of us, followed up with a swisher cutter too.
Thanks for the recommendations folks.

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For those who have replied they have a Ms170. My big saw is a ms291 and have been helping my dad cut firewood the past 2 days and m longing for a smaller and lighter saw to limb. Reading reviews online it’s kinda 50/50 about if it is a reliable saw or not. Any major issues with it if you keep it in it’s own rights? Found a killer deal on a used one and if it’s there this coming Tuesday when I head to town me thinks I’m going to get it. Have been looking for a smaller saw and this looks like it will fit the bill!
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Old 09-13-2019, 07:08 PM
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The Sthil MS260 or newer 261 are class A saws, smallest Professional they make. With proper care, will outlast the user. Check Kijiji, they come up for sale somtimes.
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Old 09-13-2019, 07:41 PM
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X10 stihl 170 or 180 is a great saw for the money. For a 2nd saw that doesnt get much use, run Aspen or similar 2 stroke fuel. Fuel will last a couple years and if your worried about smelling like 2 stroke, that aspen fuel smells amazing when it burns.
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Old 09-13-2019, 08:36 PM
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For those who have replied they have a Ms170. My big saw is a ms291 and have been helping my dad cut firewood the past 2 days and m longing for a smaller and lighter saw to limb. Reading reviews online it’s kinda 50/50 about if it is a reliable saw or not. Any major issues with it if you keep it in it’s own rights? Found a killer deal on a used one and if it’s there this coming Tuesday when I head to town me thinks I’m going to get it. Have been looking for a smaller saw and this looks like it will fit the bill!
The MS290 is a 56CC saw that weighs 13 lbs (powerhead only) and its rated at 3.8 hp

The MS260 is a 50.2CC saw that weighs 10lb 9.3 oz rated at 3.5 hp.

I've had both saws and the 260 does the trick nicely. Being a pro grade saw they're better built and lighter but with nearly identical power. Throw a slightly longer bar on it and you can save some bending over when you're limbing a felled tree, say a 20" or 21" bar. I've still got a 16" (or is that an 18"? ) on mine but would like to grab an upgrade/spare one as an option.
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Old 09-14-2019, 09:49 AM
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I’ve had my MS 170 Stihl for 10-12 years I’d guess? Been a great little saw, I use it mostly for cutting coral planks and fence construction.
Not a heavy duty unit at all, lots of plastic parts but it is light and handy, relatively easy starting.
My next saw will probably be cordless electric, Milwaukee I’m thinking.
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Old 09-14-2019, 10:13 AM
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Buy or rent a clearing saw for this type of work, much faster and easier than a chain saw, and your back and knees will thank you.
Basically a gas weedeater on steroids with a circular saw blade and full shoulder harness.
Spot on, absolutely the right answer for clearing small saplings and brush, willows and the like.

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Old 09-14-2019, 11:40 AM
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[QUOTE=JohninAB;3798455]the Stihl MS170 is on sale for $199.99.[/QUOTE
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Old 09-14-2019, 11:43 AM
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[QUOTE=Twin Valleys;4026795]
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the Stihl MS170 is on sale for $199.99.[/QUOTE
Looks like up to 259.00 was 199.000
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Old 09-14-2019, 01:20 PM
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Buy or rent a clearing saw for this type of work, much faster and easier than a chain saw, and your back and knees will thank you.
Basically a gas weedeater on steroids with a circular saw blade and full shoulder harness.
Yup.
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Old 09-14-2019, 01:33 PM
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the Stihl MS170 is on sale for $199.99.
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Old 09-14-2019, 03:33 PM
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For saplings, I just use my Stihl brushcutter with a saw blade attachment . No Bending over.

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Old 09-14-2019, 04:32 PM
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Old 09-18-2019, 08:38 AM
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Ran out of time and wasn’t able to snap it up but if anyone is looking for a 170 trackside sales in olds had a used one, 1 tank off as through it for 150$. I couldn’t believe the shape the saw was in! Absolutely mint!!!
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Old 09-18-2019, 12:42 PM
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They're currently advertising the 170 to include the case, chain, and whatever for $259.
Maybe the $199 is saw only?
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Old 09-18-2019, 01:53 PM
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I've had my MS170 for 13 years... great saw, light, small, and lots of jam, When my big saw has issues, this is my rescue saw, and has never let me down
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