- Sep 29, 2004
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I need (OK, want) a chainsaw. I'm sick of borrowing them once a year (or thereabouts). Time to just get one. I plan on buying it this week from Lowe's or Home Depot.
I would get an Echo but the pricing is higher. Are there any less expensive brands I should consider or not consider?
I do have some large trees to cut down or chop up in my back yard. I giure an 18"+ blade is in order.
Prices of 18" saws:
Home Depot:
Homelight: $125
Ryobi: $150
Poulan(?huh?): $170
Echo: $300
Lowes
Earthquake: $180
Poulan: $170
Husqvarna: $250
Tanaka: $280
I prefer Husquavarna or Echo. My father in law has a Poulan that seams OK.
Are Echo worth the extra cash? I don't want to save money if the thing is just going to cause me headaches.
Consumer grade or pay for heavy duty?
I would get an Echo but the pricing is higher. Are there any less expensive brands I should consider or not consider?
I do have some large trees to cut down or chop up in my back yard. I giure an 18"+ blade is in order.
Prices of 18" saws:
Home Depot:
Homelight: $125
Ryobi: $150
Poulan(?huh?): $170
Echo: $300
Lowes
Earthquake: $180
Poulan: $170
Husqvarna: $250
Tanaka: $280
I prefer Husquavarna or Echo. My father in law has a Poulan that seams OK.
Are Echo worth the extra cash? I don't want to save money if the thing is just going to cause me headaches.
Consumer grade or pay for heavy duty?
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