Was given two Mac's

Therrin · 12th April 2008, 12:14 AM

Hey all,

The other day the ranch's landscaper gave me two Macullough chainsaws that he thought I could get some use out of.

They both run very nicely.

One is a top handled "Eager Beaver", and the other is a larger saw called a "Timber Bear".

I can't figure out how many cc's these engines are.

Has anyone used either of these saws before? Are they good saws? Anyone have any detailed specs on them?

Thanks!

Ekka · 12th April 2008, 12:22 AM

Any free saw is a good saw ... use them for palm slaying.

osb_mail · 12th April 2008, 12:30 AM

I just bought a timber bear aka 610 60 cc paid 50 buck thing got like 165 psi compression there good old saw my dad has one he bought new like 20 years ago

newguy18 · 12th April 2008, 10:27 AM

which eager beaver?
Model Profile: EAGER BEAVER

Model Profile: EAGER BEAVER SUPER 16"
heres the timber bear.
Model Profile: TIMBER BEAR

Therrin · 14th April 2008, 01:05 AM

Oh thanks NG you rock.

Cept that I can't tell which one is my little one. It's got the 10" bar on it though so maybe that's it? The bar is still original.

Other than that, my Timber Bear is I think a couple years older than the one they pictured.

I'm havin card-read errors with my hella-old digicam right now, but I'll try to get some pics up soon. The cards on that camera only hold 32mb LOL Need a new one. Dropped the last "new" one in the ocean. Went in after it but only the mem card survived.
Something about saltwater that messes with electronics...go figure.

newguy18 · 14th April 2008, 05:43 AM

If you can get me the engine's code i can tell you what year it is.That should be on a metal tag.

TreeSpecialist · 14th April 2008, 12:44 PM

Someone once gave me a McCullough chainsaw. Always said I'd never buy one. They make good boat anchors.

I cleaned it up on a rainy day and got it running well and my chainsaw dealer gave me a whopping $10.00 trade in for it on a Stihl .......

The Eager Beaver isn't a bad little saw - best suited for a homeowner. Don't leave fuel in it if you don't use it everyday.

Be careful on your 2 cycle mixture on the Timber Bear - they have a tendency to carbon up and sore the piston. You can buy this model for as little as $.99 right now on ebay. A really expensive one might cost $40.00!

If they run, trade them in on a real saw (assuming you can find a dealer who wants them back.)

newguy18 · 14th April 2008, 04:33 PM

I'll disagree with you,macs are decent saws if yuo know how to treat them.Sure they're slower but they have alot torque.Hes better off with macs rather than stihl anyway.

RandyMac · 14th April 2008, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy18

I'll disagree with you,macs are decent saws if yuo know how to treat them.Sure they're slower but they have alot torque.Hes better off with macs rather than stihl anyway.

TreeSpecialist · 15th April 2008, 03:54 AM

As someone who has owned over 150 chainsaws, I'll respectfully disagree.

I've bought enough chainsaws that dealers will give me new models to use as demo's. The last one demo saw I got was a Mac.

I gave it to my crew at 8:00 AM and they gave it back to me at 4:00 PM in pieces. It wasn't abused - just vibrated apart.

May be a good saw for an individual that will baby the saw, but Mac's don't stand up to daily production use (6 to 7 hours per day - 5 to 6 days a week.)

RandyMac · 15th April 2008, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSpecialist

As someone who has owned over 150 chainsaws, I'll respectfully disagree.

I've bought enough chainsaws that dealers will give me new models to use as demo's. The last one demo saw I got was a Mac.

I gave it to my crew at 8:00 AM and they gave it back to me at 4:00 PM in pieces. It wasn't abused - just vibrated apart.

May be a good saw for an individual that will baby the saw, but Mac's don't stand up to daily production use (6 to 7 hours per day - 5 to 6 days a week.)

The "plastic" Macs are not what they could be. Back when McCulloch made real chainsaws, there were very few saws that could keep up with them, and most of those were Homelites. To compare an asian Mac against a Stihl is folly, better to judge it in it's own class.

Therrin · 15th April 2008, 06:32 AM

There isn't a chance of replacing my stihls with anything... hell no.

However, that being said, I don't turn down free chainsaws in good working order either

Besides them I've a set of large and small poulans. Seems like a good idea to have a series of backup saws. They're also good for the groundies to work with before I let them touch my stihls. And, as Ekka says, they'd be good for use with palms!

If I can only get in the ballpark of $10 for them, but can save my stihls that much more wear and abuse... it's fine with me.

TreeSpecialist · 15th April 2008, 06:57 AM

Curiously enough, Homelite made some of the first (if not the first) motorized chainsaws and now their stuff is junk......

And yes, Mac's used to be a good saw but then again, Stihl's used to be better when they were made in West Germany. Now they're being made in places like West Virginia and a new plant is under construction - heard it from my Stihl rep - in China!

He also said the Chinese Stihls will be for use in China and the region........ so look out Australia and New Zealand.....

Ekka · 17th April 2008, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSpecialist

Curiously enough, Homelite made some of the first (if not the first) motorized chainsaws and now their stuff is junk......

And yes, Mac's used to be a good saw but then again, Stihl's used to be better when they were made in West Germany. Now they're being made in places like West Virginia and a new plant is under construction - heard it from my Stihl rep - in China!

He also said the Chinese Stihls will be for use in China and the region........ so look out Australia and New Zealand.....

Yeah, and I assure you like every other manf that went to China they DO NOT PASS ON ANY SAVINGS just make more profit. It's disgusting, and corrupt.

I had Aussie made original Oliver steel capped boots. They wore out after nearly 2 years. I bought new boots not so long ago ... and guess what, Oliver now made in China (what isn't). Straight away I noticed the finish not so good, the leather not so good and here's the best part no BULLSHIT, i found them less comfortable and when I pulled the 1mm thick pathetic inner sole out I was shocked. These are work boots for workers on their feet all day.

I pulled the 2 year old well compacted inner sole out of the old boot and it was like 3x thicker, and swapped them over.

But guess what, the boot still cost $160 the same as when made in Australia .... and now maybe 6 months to 8 months later already the leather worn out on the steel caps, coz they are CHINESE JUNK.

The sadder part is that the people who sell this crap dont give a shit, the last thing they care about is the boot and the first thing is their profit.

olyman · 18th April 2008, 03:11 PM

ekka--MOST corporations around the world--are in it for the PROFIT now---and you and i as comsumers pay the price--in more ways than one----therrin--i tried to post where you could look up your chainsaw----------but this site wont let me, and they aint trouble makers

Therrin · 18th April 2008, 09:39 PM

I got the link in there on the second one, thanks olyman!

12th April 2008, 12:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,112	Was given two Mac's Hey all, The other day the ranch's landscaper gave me two Macullough chainsaws that he thought I could get some use out of. They both run very nicely. One is a top handled "Eager Beaver", and the other is a larger saw called a "Timber Bear". I can't figure out how many cc's these engines are. Has anyone used either of these saws before? Are they good saws? Anyone have any detailed specs on them? Thanks! __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

12th April 2008, 12:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,669	Re: Was given two Mac's Any free saw is a good saw ... use them for palm slaying. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

12th April 2008, 12:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
osb_mail Fly'n Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 186	Re: Was given two Mac's I just bought a timber bear aka 610 60 cc paid 50 buck thing got like 165 psi compression there good old saw my dad has one he bought new like 20 years ago

12th April 2008, 10:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
newguy18 Tree World Icon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,188	Re: Was given two Mac's which eager beaver? Model Profile: EAGER BEAVER Model Profile: EAGER BEAVER SUPER 16" heres the timber bear. Model Profile: TIMBER BEAR __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

14th April 2008, 01:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,112	Re: Was given two Mac's Oh thanks NG you rock. Cept that I can't tell which one is my little one. It's got the 10" bar on it though so maybe that's it? The bar is still original. Other than that, my Timber Bear is I think a couple years older than the one they pictured. I'm havin card-read errors with my hella-old digicam right now, but I'll try to get some pics up soon. The cards on that camera only hold 32mb LOL Need a new one. Dropped the last "new" one in the ocean. Went in after it but only the mem card survived. Something about saltwater that messes with electronics...go figure. __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

14th April 2008, 05:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
newguy18 Tree World Icon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,188	Re: Was given two Mac's If you can get me the engine's code i can tell you what year it is.That should be on a metal tag. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

14th April 2008, 12:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
TreeSpecialist Cruisin' Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 97	Re: Was given two Mac's Someone once gave me a McCullough chainsaw. Always said I'd never buy one. They make good boat anchors. I cleaned it up on a rainy day and got it running well and my chainsaw dealer gave me a whopping $10.00 trade in for it on a Stihl ....... The Eager Beaver isn't a bad little saw - best suited for a homeowner. Don't leave fuel in it if you don't use it everyday. Be careful on your 2 cycle mixture on the Timber Bear - they have a tendency to carbon up and sore the piston. You can buy this model for as little as $.99 right now on ebay. A really expensive one might cost $40.00! If they run, trade them in on a real saw (assuming you can find a dealer who wants them back.)

14th April 2008, 04:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
newguy18 Tree World Icon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,188	Re: Was given two Mac's I'll disagree with you,macs are decent saws if yuo know how to treat them.Sure they're slower but they have alot torque.Hes better off with macs rather than stihl anyway. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

15th April 2008, 03:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
TreeSpecialist Cruisin' Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 97	Re: Was given two Mac's As someone who has owned over 150 chainsaws, I'll respectfully disagree. I've bought enough chainsaws that dealers will give me new models to use as demo's. The last one demo saw I got was a Mac. I gave it to my crew at 8:00 AM and they gave it back to me at 4:00 PM in pieces. It wasn't abused - just vibrated apart. May be a good saw for an individual that will baby the saw, but Mac's don't stand up to daily production use (6 to 7 hours per day - 5 to 6 days a week.)

15th April 2008, 06:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,112	Re: Was given two Mac's There isn't a chance of replacing my stihls with anything... hell no. However, that being said, I don't turn down free chainsaws in good working order either Besides them I've a set of large and small poulans. Seems like a good idea to have a series of backup saws. They're also good for the groundies to work with before I let them touch my stihls. And, as Ekka says, they'd be good for use with palms! If I can only get in the ballpark of $10 for them, but can save my stihls that much more wear and abuse... it's fine with me. __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

15th April 2008, 06:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
TreeSpecialist Cruisin' Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 97	Re: Was given two Mac's Curiously enough, Homelite made some of the first (if not the first) motorized chainsaws and now their stuff is junk...... And yes, Mac's used to be a good saw but then again, Stihl's used to be better when they were made in West Germany. Now they're being made in places like West Virginia and a new plant is under construction - heard it from my Stihl rep - in China! He also said the Chinese Stihls will be for use in China and the region........ so look out Australia and New Zealand.....

18th April 2008, 03:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
olyman Gettin' motoring Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: iowa--usa Posts: 35	Re: Was given two Mac's ekka--MOST corporations around the world--are in it for the PROFIT now---and you and i as comsumers pay the price--in more ways than one----therrin--i tried to post where you could look up your chainsaw----------but this site wont let me, and they aint trouble makers

18th April 2008, 09:39 PM	#16 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,112	Re: Was given two Mac's I got the link in there on the second one, thanks olyman! __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

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