Testimonials: Chain Saws

Farm Boss 029 Chainsaw was the best investment I have ever made (better than a house or car). Yes, purchasing a chainsaw is an investment - Don't even think to buy a cheap $199 chainsaw from a Big Box store. STIHL quality and service is simply the best. With other chainsaws long dead, my +7 year old STIHL is still running strong (and will for many, many years). Other than air filter, new bar, and chain sharpening, no other maintenance is needed. Two pulls and she is roaring, ready to take down that dead tree in your yard (or the neighbor's).

And being able to help others in the neighborhood after a bad storm, well, that is just a walk in the park with a STIHL. My STIHL chainsaw is done clearing 3 downed trees, while the cheaper chainsaws are barely done with 1.

Michael K
Elmhurst, IL

On September 14, 2008, the remnants of Hurricane Ike tore up North East Ohio. I have been cutting hard woods (cherry, oak, maple) at least six hours a day all week, and I cannot tell you how impressive my MS-361 has been. Reliable starts, and long lasting power has kept me going. Not to mention, I can run it this long without my arms going to sleep because of the anti-vibe. I have had this saw since they first hit the market a few years ago, and cannot begin to express how impressed I am with the quality job your engineers have done on this saw.

Thanks,
Steve K
East Rochester, OH

Experience the best in chainsaws. From the moment you hold a STIHL chainsaw, your hands know the German engineering that’s synonymous with it's name. Your eyes behold the beauty and craftmanship while your mind relaxes in the confidence of a well built machine. A calmness settles over you as your inner woodsman breaks out and yells, FIND ME A TREE!!! Live the legend, experience the best saw money can buy, try a STIHL today.

Robert T
Fruita, CO

I realize that you folks probably get unusual pictures for your saws every day and this is not all that. I really felt safe and in control with my .021. My safety equipment is somewhat unusual. but I did have a face screen and gloves! Thanks for the light and powerful .021.

Ron H
Weiser, ID

On or about the 18th of June I visited our local Quality Supply store to get some catalogues on chainsaws for a friend of mine whose chainsaw was getting on the old side. I received yours and a competitor's. I visited the friend and we looked at and discussed the saws and catalogues. He eventually purchased the competitor's and is sorry he did now. I, on the other hand, purchased your model MS 361. WOW!

I have my Dad's old McCulloch, a Pro Mac 700, that he purchased, used, back in the late 60's or early 70's. It has been a very good saw for me particularly with it's 28" bar and skip tooth chain. I also inherited a Jonsered 70E from a close friend. Both saws perform very well, particularly since I switched to synthetic 2-cycle mix oil. I needed another chainsaw like I needed another hole in my head. My wood cutting has been only for personal use for 30+ years. But!

I was so impressed with your 2007 catalogue that I had to purchase one of your saws. I guess it is my engineering education and background that your catalogue impressed me so. All the necessary information for selecting a saw was at my fingertips. The local sales person had just purchased your MS 441 and since I was looking for a saw with the power for a 28" bar and chain he suggested it. He also gave me the name of one of your independent dealers to call, Matt's Saw Shop in Belgrade, MT. That is the second reason for writing this letter.

I called Matt's and talked with Dale. I was very impressed! After talking with Dale and finding out the price of he 441 I went back to the drawing board (you see I am retired and living on a small annuity and SS). I selected a model and called Dale back. He did not recommend the model I had selected but when I mentioned that the local Quality Supply store had a MS 361 with a 25" bar and chain in stock, he said I would be more than happy with it (I now have three saws. A 20" bar, 25" bar, and 28" bar). I have called Dale from time to time for his expertise and he has been more than willing to answer my questions. That is to his credit and to yours for having such a helpful representative even though I have not spent a dime at Matt's, but I can tell you I will!!!!

Sincerely Thank You,
Ed F
Dillon, MT

Monday July 21st we had a very bad storm come through— it had 100 mile/hr winds. We had a 75 foot by 3 foot oak tree that was destroyed. My husband and his friends used their STIHL chain saws— they were all happy about how well their chain saws performed. My husband is now thinking about getting a bigger one.

We just thought we would let you know your product is GREAT!!!!

Thanks

Trevis & Kerry R
Geneseo, IL



(Kerry adds, "I thought this was a cute picture of my husband Trevis and our little boy Kaden. Again we are very grateful that STIHL has made such a great product.")

Editor's note: Please keep children away from all outdoor power equipment.

Our county has encountered a destructive storm in May and my parents were hit hard losing four 50 year old trees in their yard, an oak tree landing on and destroying their front porch (this is an unbelievable picture!), a beautiful pine landing on their neighbors house, and another oak and pine being uprooted in their backyard. Since there are 6 of us kids, we all came together and had a "tree party" to help defray the cost for our parents and removed the two trees in their backyard. It only took us 2 hours to get the job done with the help of 3 chain saws, and coincidentally enough, the 3 bro-in-laws all had "STIHL" brand chain saws. The "humming" of the saws working in unison was awesome! I guess a catch phrase for this would be "There's nothing like the sound of a STIHL" or "the family that works together, is STIHL together", or "the STIHL of the day".

Thank you.

Nancy M
Clarkston, MI

When you make your living with a chain saw, nothing will keep you living like a STIHL. No bogging or quitting when every cut counts.

Thanks,
Custom Cut Tree Service LLC
Baltic, CT

Editors Note: STIHL always recommends the use of proper protective apparel when using any outdoor power equipment

I am very pleased with the STIHL product especially after what happened! I was at Chotard Lake and had taken my saw with me to cut out a chute that goes from Chotard to the Mississippi River. While cutting, I went overboard with my saw in my hand. The water was 38 ft. deep. The saw ran under water for several seconds, then I lost it!! Yep, dropped it. Five days later I went back up to the camp (Lake Chotard) to retrieve my saw with a hook that I had built. After fishing for the saw for 45 min. Guess what? I hooked it and brought it back up to the surface. When I got back to the camp, I took the spark plug out of it and dried it out, sprayed the carburetor, and believe it or not, there was no water in the gas or the oil!!!! The next day, I put a new spark plug in and it cranked right on up!!! What a wonderful surprise it was to me. Thanks for making such a wonderful product that can withstand everything I can put it through.

Des L
Heidelberg, MS

Editors note: STIHL does not recommend the use of chain saws in a boat.

Just a short note, to express how much I sincerely love your product.

I have two STIHL saws, the first and oldest is an 041 Farm Boss that was purchased new in the late 70's or early 80's. This saw was first purchased by my father and later sold to me, and through the years has been the toughest, most powerful saw ever and has seen countless hours of use in cutting firewood and in demolition and renovation projects. This saw has been completely rebuilt one time in its life, and I hope to have many more good years of service before I have to finally replace it.

My second saw is a newer MS170, and I have found this to be a very powerful little saw and quite versatile. This saw is very handy on small jobs and in tight spaces for cutting brush or trimming trees.

In closing, I would like to express my sincere thanks to my local STIHL dealer - Western Chainsaw of Eureka, California - they always go above and beyond in my opinion in both having a warm and friendly atmosphere in their shop, to finding parts for my 041 which are getting scarce, and I sincerely hope that they will continue to be there for all my future cutting needs.

Sincerely,
David D
Eureka, CA

Sincerely,

Chris
Winifrede WV

You may not be aware of that we use STIHL chainsaws in our industry, which is log home restoration and repair. I have used other brands, but nothing holds up, dollar for dollar like a STIHL. I frequently use a 14" saw to remove & replace thousands of feet of logs every year.

Thanks,
Wally

Kim S
Cleburne, TX

Editors note: STIHL does not recommend the use of chain saws in a tree unless you are a trained professional.

Zep G
West Branch, MI

I am a 16-year-old boy who has grown up around your products. I myself have two chain saws: the MS 180C and the MS 390. My dad has a 038 that he bought new and has never had to do anything to, except replace the chain and bar. He never even replaced the spark plug.

Earlier in the winter we had a thaw, so I thought I would take the MS 180C and clear some brush. Well, I got done and put the saw in the bucket of the tractor. I started back to the garage and put the tractor in the garage. I left the saw in the bucket because I intended to use it later. The next day we got 2 feet of snow, so I went out and plowed. Yesterday I went out to get the saw and couldn't find it.

I got thinking about where I saw it last I said to myself, ”In the bucket, so it must be in the snow bank.” I went out today and started digging in the bank—well I found it! I brought it inside and let it thaw. Once it dried out, I took it outside put gas in it and it started up after about eight pulls. The saw was in the snow bank for about two months. This is just a little story about how great your products are. Thanks for the great equipment.

Collin A
Hannibal, NY

Dan W
Jamul, CA

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