Stihl

[tom1025]

Not from a Stihl dealer. No longer available. I got a pile of 031's needing coils.

Gotcha. That will probably continue to be a problem as there production models change.

 

[Hammer]

I been wrenching on saws for 25 years and the 372 is the best saw in the 70-75 cc saw class. I'm by no means disrepecting the 044-440 or even the 046-460 Stihl saws, they are fine saws, but a 372 does have a slight edge. It's a damned shame they are no longer being produced. Damned EPA regulations put the hurts on all chainsaws in stock form, but these regulations can be overcome with the right mods.

You said any stihl out there, and a 066 will eat that thing for lunch.

 

[der720]

Had to replace my 046 this week. Bought a MS660... WOW, I love it. Have had much success with Stihl

 

[whatscooking]

I put one of those leaf picker uppers on my BG55 after thinking for years it would not really work, guess what it works really good, also i have the gutter blower and that is great also.

 

[blackoak]

You said any stihl out there, and a 066 will eat that thing for lunch.

I didn't say any Stihl out there, I was comparing a 044-MS440 to the 372 and I sure hope an 066 will eat a 372 for lunch since it's about 21 cc bigger saw. If your going to compare an 066 to a Husky try a 394XP or 395XP much close to specs.
Actually if you put a 20" bar on an 066 and one on the 372, or even a 044 and race them cutting 20" cants the 372 and the 044 would more than likely win the race since they both are, or at least should be cranking out more RPM. Now if they both were running 36" bars in large wood the 066 would walk away from the 372 and the 044. I know for a fact my 044 is faster in smaller wood than my 066. The 066 is my favorite saw cutting big wood. I actually am a Stihl man, but Husqvarna does make a several bad ass saws and the 372 is one of them

 

[ghitch75]

a few mods and 336xpt will get up and run......i would put my 36" 394XP to 36" 066 but it's modded....as said 20" bar for 20" my 372 would eat a 066 ...372 16k+ to 066 13k....

 

[Hammer]

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[Lawn Racer]

I have a stihl backpack blower and a stihl hedgetrimmer.
They are great if you treat them right.

 

[vibrationeng]

I use a MS180 for most of my wood cutting. If I need something bigger I get out the 041.

 

[Adrian8]

I use a MS 170 for little stuff, for $180.00 is has far exceeded my expectations. This little saw has been used a bunch. The 170 has been very reliable and a easy starter. For big stuff my Husq 372XP is a serious weapon, you know you have a wicked machine in your hands. I have a Stihl gas blower and a straight line trimmer both quality stuff.

 

[Sdixon]

Yep, I have a 026 bought back in the 90's; I couldnt tell you how many cords of wood that thing has cut. They cost a little more but they are well worth it.

 

[vibrationeng]

I use a MS 170 for little stuff, for $180.00 is has far exceeded my expectations. This little saw has been used a bunch. The 170 has been very reliable and a easy starter.

With a sharp chain I use the 180 for about everything.

Phil

 

[Adrian8]

On the MS 170 I put on a different bar and sprocket to accommodate a better chain. The stock chain is like a 'safety/homeowner' type of chain. You expert guys might be able to explain the chain types better.

 

[vibrationeng]

On the MS 170 I put on a different bar and sprocket to accommodate a better chain. The stock chain is like a 'safety/homeowner' type of chain.

Yes, those chains are pretty thin compared to the ones are my larger saws. I thought about doing that but think I will wait until I wear my bar/sprocket out.

Phil

 

[bthacker24]

I own a landscaping company and we run all stihl products. Saws, blowers, trimmers. The kombi system is great for homeowners looking for a variety of tools

 

[Wesley929]

1972 Poulan 245A

It was given to me by my grandfather 6 years ago. He purchased it new in 1972. I tore it all down and cleaned it all up. My grandfather had all the reciepts, and owners manuals in a file that he gave me also. After a little googling I found out this was the exact model used in the original 1974 Texas Chainsaw Massacre film. I'm proud of my 41 year old chainsaw. Cuts like a BEAST.

 

[70worm]

I have 2 Stihls. I've had 2 husq and hated them both,

 

[tactical1224]

I have a stihl 066 that I use for cutting up wood and on an Alaskan Mill. Also have a backpack blower and a trimmer. Love 'em all.

 

[sly14]

I own a ms210 and an older 036 pro love both saws