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I've borrowed a few chainsaws for maintaining my 1.5 wooded acre lot including a Husky 440, and it's finally time I just buy one. Looking for something 18"-20" and to stay under $500 and just want something that is "good enough" with regard to power/weight/ease to start/reliability. Options, as far as I can tell from research:
| Saw | Price | Hp | Engine disp. | Size | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stihl 251 | $387 | 3 hp | 45.6 cc | 18" | 10.5 lb |
| Echo CS-4510 | $400 | 3.1 hp | 45 cc | 18" | 11.1 lb |
| Echo CS-4920 | $420 | 3.4 hp | 50 cc | 18" | 11.1 lb |
| Husky 445 S | $450 | 3 hp | 50.2 cc | 18" | 11 lb |
| Husky 455 Rancher (used- like new condition) | $330 | 3.5 hp | 55.5 cc | 20" | 13.2 lb |
| Stihl 271 | $477 | 3.5 hp | 50.2 cc | 18" | 12.4 lb |
| Echo CS-590 | $480 | 4 hp | 59.8 cc | 18" | 13.2 lb |
I'll generally just be making firewood and felling the occasional junky 18"ish tree when they die or get storm damaged (mostly locust trees). It seems like the Husky 455 is the best option, but just wanted to ask opinions and any consideration, and if I don't need something as big.
Thanks!
u/Case1136 — 10 days ago