Favorite saw for daily cutting

[Stratus]

I had a hectic week tackling deadfall and let me tell you one saw ended up doing most of the heavy lifting. Which one do you reach for first when you need something reliable?

 

[kevinj54]

I like my Stihl 260 pro but the old Homelite Super XL is very reliable & always fires up when needed.

 

[Alan]

Great combo! I really enjoy hearing about those reliable classics paired with the latest workhorses.

 

[nwtrees]

My favorite all time goto saw is a Husky 338XPT. This saw always starts easy compared to the saw it replaced an older Stihl MS200. This saw just got through cutting 4 cords of <13" doug fir firewood without a hitch including a 4 hr afternoon in 90 degree heat. This saw has many hard hours logged limbing trees, which involves a 10% duty cycle i.e. 50 minutes idle time in every hour when up a tree. I think this is the last carburated top handle made before electronics took over? IMHO this is the perfect rig for cleaning up the constant wind damage in my part of the world.

 

[kevinj54]

I never should have sold my old XL400 when I got that Stihl. It is hard to fine a good XL400 these days.

 

[Alan]

My favorite all time goto saw is a Husky 338XPT. This saw always starts easy compared to the saw it replaced an older Stihl MS200. This saw just got through cutting 4 cords of <13" doug fir firewood without a hitch including a 4 hr afternoon in 90 degree heat. This saw has many hard hours logged limbing trees, which involves a 10% duty cycle i.e. 50 minutes idle time in every hour when up a tree. I think this is the last carburated top handle made before electronics took over? IMHO this is the perfect rig for cleaning up the constant wind damage in my part of the world.

Wow, that sounds like a dependable powerhouse! The performance and reliability are truly impressive, especially when faced with challenging conditions!

I never should have sold my old XL400 when I got that Stihl. It is hard to fine a good XL400 these days.

XL400s are becoming quite scarce, and their prices are steadily climbing. These saws were practically indestructible, simple, reliable, and easy to repair. Keep an eye on estate sales and local classifieds, you might catch one before it hits eBay where prices can really soar.