18" Chainsaw, good value?

Question

Can anyone recommend a good chainsaw for fairly heavy use around a home that heats primarily with wood?  We don't cut for others, but we do need a few cords of wood each year.  Trees are a mix of species, dead for a few years before we cut them down and into logs.  Looking for a saw that is reasonably well made, pretty durable, but need not be an all day every day kind of machine.  Price is an important concern, but not at the expense of reliability.

Thanks!

sensible_man · Accepted Answer

I have owned Craftsman saws for years. I currently have a 20" that has seen lots of cuts over the last 3 years with no problem. In the past, I have borrowed a Husqvarna and didn't see much difference except vibration, which was less. Maintenance, care when using, and keeping the chain sharp or replaced makes a big difference.

rob s · Answer

As sensible suggested maintenance is the key.. I have a Husqvarna and love it. Its a few years old and I ve cut  about 20 cords the last 2 years so I guess thats a testimonial lol  GL

Max Schnell · Answer

Stihl.   I've had one for almost 30 years.   My father, who heated or supplemented heat in his house with a wood stove, went through about every brand that lasted a couple of years before he finally bought a Stihl.  Look around at the pros - tree trimmers, utility workers, landscapers -- almost all of them use orange and white Stihl.

Mike K · Answer

stihl is best we have owned 3 of them and all are still being used today

18" Chainsaw, good value?

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