Good Trimming Chainsaw

Ramblin Wreck · #1 07/12/13, 03:07 PM

Anyone using a small, light weight tree/brush/limb trimming chainsaw they like/can recommend? I'd like to keep the weight less than 10 pounds and the bar length in the 12-14 inch range. Thanks.

jwal10 · #2 07/12/13, 03:58 PM

Stihl makes a good one. Lightweight, well balanced and easy to start. But I would get what the local "saw shop" sells unless it is not an essential saw. Seems there is always something that happens to a chainsaw. Stihl is the weapon of choice for "loggers" and tree trimmers here AND the only saw shops in my neck of the woods, actually 3 nearby....James

bouvi · #3 07/12/13, 04:46 PM

The Stihl ms-192tc the best saw ever
expensive but worth every cent

Conhntr · #4 07/12/13, 05:06 PM

Ive found i much prefer a polesaw to a small chainsaw. Easy to reach stuff on ground or air and puts you at a good distance if anything goes wrong when limbing. I use mine way more than i every thought i would. I have a ht131 worth every penny. Except bucking and felling i use this for almost everything else

JoePa · #5 07/12/13, 05:32 PM

When it comes to chainsaws or any 2 cycle tool - it is Stihl -I have a number of Sthil tools and I can't say enough about them -

DaleK · #6 07/12/13, 06:46 PM

I bought a used Husky 350 last winter with a 16" bar for trimming that I really like, it would handle 14" better though.

Ramblin Wreck · #7 07/12/13, 08:29 PM

Thanks to all for the input. It has been helpful for sure.

Ernie · #8 07/12/13, 08:55 PM

I'll throw my hat in the ring for Stihl. I like mine and it's tolerant of a little negligence.

I've got a bigger one though. I couldn't afford one chainsaw for trimming trees and another one for cutting down trees.