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Stihl Petrol Chainsaws

If you are looking to buy a new petrol chainsaw there are many good reasons as to why you should choose a Stihl Chainsaw over other brands which are available.

A petrol chainsaw manufactured by Stihl utilises the latest design technology, features user friendly ergonomics, and encompasses industry leading performance features.

Whether you are considering the purchase of a compact model such as their entry level MS170, the MS171, or MS180, their mid range MS250, MS260 or MS280, or a top high end level forestry use saw such as the MS660 or MS880, you will find these items of garden machinery are manufactured to the highest of standards and are capable of delivering exceptional levels of cutting performance as well as reliability.

Another strong reason why the majority of local authorities, the emergency services, professional gardeners, landscapers, and home users choose a Stihl Chainsaw is this brands Nationwide after sales backup service.

Throughout the UK, Stihl have a large appointed servicing dealer network that cater locally for the needs of Stihl Chainsaw owners needs whether it be for routine servicing, and necessary repair work, supply of consumables including chain oil, two stroke engine oil, replacement chain loop blades and cutter bars, as well as spare parts sales.

Unlike cheap brands of garden machinery and forestry equipment; Stihl offer a comprehensive parts availability service that is second to none when it comes to gardening, forestry, and landscaping tools.

With the exception of a few components nearly every item that makes up a Stihl Petrol Chainsaw is available to buy as a spare part. This type of back up service is virtually non existent with all other garden machinery manufacturers, especially the other brands that are commonly advertised and promoted as the cheapest machines you can buy.     

Range Of Petrol Chain Saws    

As well as the range having the highest of International standards, through continual development, research, and heavy investment, Stihl Petrol Chain Saws have evolved over the years into a range of specialist saws capable of performing in every type of environment. This could be for pruning, cutting, and sawing work in your garden, for use in agricultural and forestry cultivation, or even plantation and orchard cultivation.

Also in the Stihl range and actively used by fire, rescue, and the Ministry of Defence is the MS460 rescue chainsaw. This is a purposely designed high cutting speed rescue saw that is manufactured for trained emergency service crews. Compact models and in particular the MS170, MS171, MS180, and MS181 are also favoured by builders and construction workers for the rapid cutting of timber materials on construction projects and building sites.  

Stihl MS170 Compact Model Chain Saw::

Although this is the entry level model from this leading manufacturer of garden machinery and landscaping tools, the MS170 is a best selling compact petrol chainsaw that is packed with features that contribute to it’s all round cutting performance.

The MS170 is capable of felling small trees up to approximately 30cm in diameter, it is also ideal for general cutting work, thinning out, and pruning and trimming work. Like all two stroke garden machinery in this manufacturers product range this machine is relatively easy start, is easy to use having just a few basic operator controls, and is pleasant to use at home or in the workplace for quite prolonged periods of time.   

Usually the MS170 is the cheapest Stihl Petrol Chainsaw you can buy, it is however great value for money when you weight up what you are actually getting with this popular garden tool.

Chainsaw Sawhorse::

A sawhorse is an invaluable accessory for use with any type or make of chainsaw to take the effort and strain out of cutting logs and firewood. Most wooden or metal chainsaw sawhorses work by securely supporting the weight of the log or timber that is to be cut, increasing safety and cutting performance at the same time.

Most chainsaw sawhorses fold flat for easy transportation to the required work area, whether it be in your garden, the orchard, on the farm, or in a forest area. The majority of saw horses have some sort of securing chain that wraps around the log being sawn, holding it in place to prevent it moving whilst under load from the cutting action of the chainsaw itself.

When looking to buy a chainsaw sawhorse you should not only choose one that fits into your price range but pick one that caters for your individual needs.

There are several key features between different makes and models, some are manufactured from soft or hard wood, others from box section steel or aluminium metal.

A good all rounder is the Stihl Metal Chainsaw Sawhorse. This is made out of galvanised steel box section tubing and hence is very corrosion resistant.