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[D2082]

Hadn't considered the 441 but will give it a shot.  Is the 290 last years model, and replaced by the 291?  Thanks for the suggestion.

[fireboss]

I just got the 291 haven't used it but a few times but it seemed to by a good saw I paid like 650 for it

[MattyNH]

Jonsered owner  here..Own three of them 2050, 2165, 2188..Well balanced professional saws..

[Big Wood]

Bought an Efco165 4 year ago have cut put it through 300 cord so far liked it a lot so i though I might buy a spare went back to the saw shop that sold me this one and no more thanks to big brother EPA i have looked into the stihl might be next  but maybe I will find a leftover some where

[kommandokenny]

There are a lot of good saw's out there.
What everyone is missing is the weight of the beast.
I have two Sthils, 038, 026
I can not use the 038 for any length of time, as it is too heavy.
I have an 18 inch bar on the 026 and that is all I need.
I was on the couch with a sprained back for two weeks, cause of the 038.
026 is a little under powered but I try and cut trees 14-18 inches in dia.
Who wants two roll 30 inch chunks on to the splitter anyway.
So get what you need/handle , it's not a race.
My experience anyway.
Cheer's
KK

[netwerx-r-us]

echo cs 590 , lot of saw for a little bit of money , 399, has a little weight to it but i found the saw does all the work , second echo i've had , 5 year warranty

[Corngrinder]

A sharp blade, quality fuel/oil mix, and a saw that you can easily handle (size-wise) makes a world of a difference.  Brand is hardly worth debating... it'll never end.

[Bud Man]

 

[ecc_33]

Agree to the above. I will be the odd man out and say that I love my Dolmar. I have a PS7901. Its 79cc's with plenty of power and I run a 20" bar. When I cut logs its like im on tv cutting to win a race lol. It is also a heavy saw. When im cutting small stuff I sometimes wish I had a small saw for the smaller tasks.

[D2082]

Thanks for all of your all's input.  I've decided on the Stihl 362 (standard, no bells and whistles). Going to pick it up tomorrow.  I'm seeing saws in my sleep with all the researching I've been doing.   I'm going to hang on to my Husky 262xp and Jonsered CS2150 for now.  Probably won't need all 3 but we'll see how it works out.  Now, time to cut up some down trees on the farm.  Next question, it'll come with the "green" chain, as the dealer said all saw going out the door must have them on.  Not sure if I need the "yellow" chain?  Guess I'll be dreaming about chains tonight.....

[Jwood]

When you pick it up just tell them you want to buy a rapid chain for it those are the chisel chains. Let everyone know how you like it once you use it!

[juddspaintballs]

I believe you can always "sharpen" the green chain for a deeper cut.

[mlappin]

Green chain and bar are basically for "homeowners" who don't have a lot of chainsaw experience, low kick back and not very aggressive.

A yellow bar and chain makes it a different machine. However a semi chisel chain (green) stays sharp longer in dirty wood, or at least it seems too.

[Trint]

Thanks for all of your all's input.  I've decided on the Stihl 362 (standard, no bells and whistles). Going to pick it up tomorrow.  I'm seeing saws in my sleep with all the researching I've been doing.   I'm going to hang on to my Husky 262xp and Jonsered CS2150 for now.  Probably won't need all 3 but we'll see how it works out.  Now, time to cut up some down trees on the farm.  Next question, it'll come with the "green" chain, as the dealer said all saw going out the door must have them on.  Not sure if I need the "yellow" chain?  Guess I'll be dreaming about chains tonight.....

Green will be fine for awhile but you will likely want yellow before too long.  On a side note a 362 is a professional saw I am surprised they won't sell it with yellow chain, my echo came with yellow chain.

You will be dreaming of chain tonight, just went thru that ended up buying some of ebay along with a smaller bar.  Now I have to wait for it to arrive 

[fireboss]

I never saw a yellow marked chain I work for the state dpw and they only use the green ones!