Which saw should I buy?

cooky · 24th September 2009, 11:08 AM

Hey all

I'm after my first chainsaw, and I'm wanting to go a second hand but decent brand. What are these like:

Husky 35, 14" Bar

Stihl 032AV - did have 16" bar now fitted with 18"

Stihl 032AV Farmboss 20" bar

Shihl 034AV - did have 16" now with 18"

Husqvarna 359 18"

SHINDAIWA CHAINSAW 451 20"

What are some thoughts?

Thanks heaps
Dan

Bruce Hopf · 24th September 2009, 11:58 AM

Hi Dan.
I have a Stihl 034 AVEQ, with a 16" bar, and I really like it. I don't know to much about the other saws in your list.
One nice thing about the 034, they are simple to work on, easy access to work on anything of the chain saw. Usually, one torxes wrench does all the work.
One thing to remember about the 034, there are three different sized pistons, cylinders and three different sized carburetor repair kits for this chain saw.
There is a good variety of new parts as well, for the 034.
I don't know about the 032 for parts availability. I worked on a Stihl 041, and parts for it where getting a little tricky to find. I was able to find a parts saw, to help the guy out with.
Hope this helps a bit. Bruce.

Eric Frei · 24th September 2009, 09:42 PM

I'd take the 034 too.

Apocalypsse · 24th September 2009, 10:56 PM

34 is the go, if you can find one tho grab a 36. Noticable power difference for the samish price. 18" bar is good for most people.

rick · 24th September 2009, 11:08 PM

Dan, what sort of $ are you looking at spending, or are the sellers asking on these saws ?

<edit> BTW, I just looked up what a Shinny 451 was and a 20" bar on one is crazy, it's only a 46cc saw...

cooky · 25th September 2009, 10:42 AM

Thanks so far fellas

Husky 35 - $110

Stihl 032 - about 15yrs old - $350

Don't know exactly what the others are. I'll look into it

24th September 2009, 11:08 AM	#1
cooky I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3	Which saw should I buy? Hey all I'm after my first chainsaw, and I'm wanting to go a second hand but decent brand. What are these like: Husky 35, 14" Bar Stihl 032AV - did have 16" bar now fitted with 18" Stihl 032AV Farmboss 20" bar Shihl 034AV - did have 16" now with 18" Husqvarna 359 18" SHINDAIWA CHAINSAW 451 20" What are some thoughts? Thanks heaps Dan

24th September 2009, 11:58 AM	#2
Bruce Hopf Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North of Sebringville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,176	Re: Which saw should I buy? Hi Dan. I have a Stihl 034 AVEQ, with a 16" bar, and I really like it. I don't know to much about the other saws in your list. One nice thing about the 034, they are simple to work on, easy access to work on anything of the chain saw. Usually, one torxes wrench does all the work. One thing to remember about the 034, there are three different sized pistons, cylinders and three different sized carburetor repair kits for this chain saw. There is a good variety of new parts as well, for the 034. I don't know about the 032 for parts availability. I worked on a Stihl 041, and parts for it where getting a little tricky to find. I was able to find a parts saw, to help the guy out with. Hope this helps a bit. Bruce. __________________ McCulloch chain saws 1- Pro Mac 60, 1- Pro Mac 700, 2- Mac 10-10 Automatic's, 2- Mini Mac 30's, 2- Mac 110's, 2- Mini Mac 35's, 1- Mac 140 with Automatic Chain Sharpener, 1- Pro Mac 10-10, 1- Mac Cat, 2- Eager Beaver 2.0's, 1- Mac 1-10 Stihl chain saws 2- 044's, 2- 034's, 2- 024's, 1- 064, 1- 084, Strunk chain saws 1- Busy Beaver, 1- SpeeDemon Special Stand Back, I Have A Very Extreme Case of CAD (Chain Saw Addiction Disorder).

24th September 2009, 09:42 PM	#3
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Which saw should I buy? I'd take the 034 too. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

24th September 2009, 10:56 PM	#4
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,154	Re: Which saw should I buy? 34 is the go, if you can find one tho grab a 36. Noticable power difference for the samish price. 18" bar is good for most people.

24th September 2009, 11:08 PM	#5
rick Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: A little old farmhouse..... Posts: 165	Re: Which saw should I buy? Dan, what sort of $ are you looking at spending, or are the sellers asking on these saws ? <edit> BTW, I just looked up what a Shinny 451 was and a 20" bar on one is crazy, it's only a 46cc saw...

25th September 2009, 10:42 AM	#6
cooky I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3	Re: Which saw should I buy? Thanks so far fellas Husky 35 - $110 Stihl 032 - about 15yrs old - $350 Don't know exactly what the others are. I'll look into it

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