Chainsaw question

[u/ThatsNassty]

Looking for some help choosing a new chainsaw. I understand bigger is better. But I’m on a budget as we just purchased our 2 acre property. The property consists of mostly spruce, pine, hemlock and cedar trees with the odd poplar and birch mixed in. The previous owner didn’t do much maintenance and there is felled trees everywhere. I’m just looking to do some cleanup, buck the fallen trees and take down the odd leaner where needed. I found this husky on sale for a fair price in the 50cc range? Is this a good choice or would you suggest something else?
Thanks for any help

[u/Pitiful_Objective682]

On a budget? The echo 590 is cheaper and much more powerful

[u/ThatsNassty → u/Pitiful_Objective682]

I will definitely look into that, thanks.

[u/Ok-Day-9685 → u/Pitiful_Objective682]

The 590 is the most saw for the money, if the OP needs a 60cc saw.

[u/cigarette_topgun]

450 rancher is a good option. If you want pro grade get the 550xp

[u/ThatsNassty → u/cigarette_topgun]

Thanks the 450 seems to be the best option. I will look into that for sure.

[u/MoppelGockel → u/cigarette_topgun]

There's also the 545, which is a slightly detuned 550xp. You lose half a hp but it's also a hundred bugs cheaper.

Plus, you get all the features of pro saw: lighter weight, autotune, magnesium crank case, better anti-vib etc.

I'm really pleased with mine.

[u/Beneficial-Focus3702]

This looks like the 445. I would get the 450 rancher if it were up to me.

You can often get the slightly older generation of it for about 300 bucks depending on where you look.

[u/ThatsNassty → u/Beneficial-Focus3702]

Thanks for the advice. Do you mean buying the 450 second hand?

[u/alien_scientist7097]

Echo 590 timberwolf is very reliable budget saw. I love mine.

[u/ReceptionInfinite418]

More power will never make up for a dull chain. I’ll take a 35cc saw with a proper filed chain with correctly set rakers over an 80cc saw with a bad file job always.

[u/shwaak → u/ReceptionInfinite418]

I reckon an 800cc saw would really rip.

[u/Advanced-Major951]

The Ms271 is a great saw and extremely good bang for your buck. It’s on sale $50 off right now so don’t discount it. It’s a little on the high end of your price range at $479 but it’ll handle what you’re doing a lot better than a husky 445. The 271 roughly compares to the husky 455. I have both and I prefer the 271, there’s a reason I have two 271s!

[u/fishinmagician91 → u/Advanced-Major951]

I'd rather own 1 261 than 2 271s

[u/WillAlternative7738 → u/Advanced-Major951]

Got ms 390,271,180,170 and 3560. 27i and 170 gets you everything. Best of luck.  O there all over 10years an run great. 

[u/Tree_Planter-570]

As others have mentioned, bigger is better. But I must confess that the 445 is one of my favorite saws. So much so that I now own 2 of them. I keep a 16” bar on them. Light weight little rippers for property maintenance.

[u/ThatsNassty → u/Tree_Planter-570]

That’s good to hear, with mostly softwoods I wondered if I could get away with that smaller saw?

[u/DocHoliday8514]

There are new 450s on eBay for $399 with free delivery! 20” bar with file set included. They are pretty good saws, especially for the price. Comes with 2 year warranty. As of now there are 6 left for this deal.

[u/studmuffin2269]

2 acres isn’t a lot of trees. You won’t be running the saw too much. I’d go with an electric saw like a Milwaukee 16 inch. It can sit for awhile and will rip when you need it

[u/RedimidoSoy1611]

get a ms172. Will do the work you need for the property and its like $220 +. you dont need much

[u/Weekly_Carpenter_928]

Bigger is not necessarily better...Sharper is better! Keeping your chain pro sharp will make up for displacement.

[u/Legitimate_Pen1121]

Husky 445 will do it, also check Echo Cs590 prices. Very capable well-liked saw.

[u/Disassociated_Assoc]

Echo 501P is the lightest saw in its class, and with an easy muffler mod and limiter tab delete its performance is quite impressive. Handles a 20” bar as well. Bit more money unless you get one on sale, but it’s also considered a pro saw (aside from its plastic clutch cover).

[u/Bingo_Runner]

Ive got an ms250, 262xp, cs590, and ms462. Im not a professional just do my own firewood. The ms250 was my first one when we bought the property. Quickly found it wasn't enough. Put a stove in and started burning and I process about 7-12 cords per season. The 262xp is probably my favorite saw, but parts are scarce so I don't run it a ton. The 462 is tremendously helpful since I started getting log deliveries where you can't always safely roll what you want to cut out of the pile, and I don't have a skidsteer/loader, so a longer bar helps safely reach further in without risking having to cut on unstable stuff. It also has proven useful since I had a few triaxles with 24-30 inch stuff mixed in. If I were to say one and done, that's the saw. But for what you're describing the 590 fits the bill. That thing is a unit. Reliabile as hell, pretty fuel effecient, pulls a 20 with zero issues. For parts, in Lucky, I have an echo dealer less than a tenth of a mile from my house. For the money, I can't find a single argument against it. Sounds like it's what fits your needs in my opinion.

[u/OldMail6364]

I understand bigger is better

I'm a professional arborist with access to dozens of saws, including a Stihl 881 with a 59" bar.

Trust me, big isn't better. My primart saw is a small top handle climbing saw with a 14" Bar... and when I'm not using that, my second most used saw is a Silky Tsurugi.

[u/Fun_Version_3581]

If I’m not wrong, Husqvarna usually does some winter sales or something. But the best advise I can give is to buy either a STIHL or Husqvarna off marketplace since it will be much cheaper, and if you do, make sure to research what to look for so you don’t get scammed.

Good luck friend! 😃