18" bar Chainsaw Discussion

[tripledog]

I have a Husqvarna 55 Rancher that runs great after over 10 years of use and a top end rebuild, but I replaced it with a new Stihl MS362 last year. The Stihl is heavy, but it is built well, and it cuts effortlessly. Best decision I have made in quite a while. Prior to buying the Stihl, I purchased a 460 Rancher online from Lowe's. I returned it without even trying to start it, due to the high "cheddar factor" of its construction. I will likely buy a Husky XP in the not too distant future.

[RIDE-RED 250r]

I will give this piece of advice, I am 5'9" 24" bar is long enough that when cutting wood on the ground I do t have to bend over. That makes a huge difference at the end of the day. You don't have to cut with the whole bar, but it sure is easier on the back no to be stooped over all day.

Agree with that!!

I'm 6'0" and run a 24 on my 372. Nice size match to the powerhead and the reach is nice.

[bkm]

I will give this piece of advice, I am 5'9" 24" bar is long enough that when cutting wood on the ground I do t have to bend over. That makes a huge difference at the end of the day. You don't have to cut with the whole bar, but it sure is easier on the back no to be stooped over all day.

Very sound advise. I'm feeling it this morning in my lower back. I have a horrible back to begin with, but bending over cutting wood on the ground all day with the 18" bar took it's toll. My hats off to you if this is how you make your living, because it's not for pussies. Thanks to all for the advise.

[El Camexican]

My hats off to you if this is how you make your living, because it's not for pussies. Thanks to all for the advise.

I know two old timers that lumber jacked for a living with axes and swede saws (one is my uncle). Me thinks they would have been thrilled to have a 12" chain saw back then.

[mendoAu]

Here's a picture taken from my "front yard" the first of the year during a flood stage....usually you can wade across this creek without getting your knees wet...but any of you guys want to test your saws just give me a holler. Plenty of timber, just pick one. HA!!!

[TrickShot]

Stihl 066 for me. Bending over to cut logs is for birds, we just pick them up to a working level, with the help of the ol Cat 416b and grapple we modified to fit.

[atc007]

Chainsaws?? Pfffhhhh,,,,,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eengn9eNQw

On a budget??.........https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Be_ZVY0LOh0

lol,,,my buddy has been trying to talk himself out of buying a couple of these instead of a name brand,,,,http://www.ebay.com/itm/291263799873

I bought a Pro weed eater and Saw from Stihl,,,,They will never get a cent of my money ever again. Both had junk carbs.My Grandpas old 024 is an amazing saw,love it,and I have an old 026 that is awesome also. My buddy and his family log for a living and live and die for stihl... But make no mistake, they know their dealer VERY well, far too well. But they are completely blind loyalists. Good luck with your purchase.