Redback replied:

Big W here too

Perfect for what you need it for, except if your cutting big trees to use as floaties for your 4b ;-)

Member - Blue (VIC) replied:

just an observation... My 16" McCullock is identicle to the Talon 16" except the plastic is a slightly different yellow. All the switches, handles, filler caps, adjusters etc are in the same place and have identicle markings.

hoyks replied:

My Dad bought a McCullock years ago for cutting up some firewood. Some people said that it wouldn't last but so far it has been doing the job since 1980 and now on it's third bar and about it's 15th chain. He runs extra oil that may help too.
I have a Polan and it is almost all plastic but is also nice and light. I got it for $100 as the muffler bolts had stripped the thread out of the cylinder. A thread repair kit and a carbie kit and it starts when I want it too and cuts wood, what more can you ask.
If you use it for a while the vibrations make your hands hurt which is a major -ive, but I only use it occasionally and don't even have a fire at home so I can't justify the price of a Still (well I can but the holder of the cheque book disagrees).

For that kind of money though, you can't go far wrong.

Bonz (Vic) replied:

Do it Diamond, theyre not too bad for the light work youre talking about

Moggs replied:

Yep, I reckon they are pretty good. I have had a Talon 38cc Treehawk (40cm bar) for a fair while now. Starts first time every time, runs well and does the job. Comes with it's own carry case as well which is good.

Also have a Talon 650 watt hedge trimmer and a petrol blower/vac which are good.

Actually, the petrol blower vac is the first petrol one I've owned that doesn't leak 2 stroke everywhere when stored. Also is easy to start and pretty light.

The Talon gear comes with good warranties, is aggressively priced and if you get it from Bunnings I am sure you wouldn't have any issues with warranties.

Haza replied:

I brought a McCullock a couple of years ago for cheap, The only problem I've had is alot of the nuts and bolts come loose, I suggest you remove them, add some lock-tight to them and put them back in.

Motherhen replied:

We got the electric McCullock earleir this year from Bunnings for $116.10 with their "we'll beat another store's advertised price by 10%" promise. They had unknown brands even cheaper. We'll just keep it under the caravan bed in case we need to cut any small branches to get the caravan through. Worked well when we gave it a try at home, so it would be fine for camp fire wood as well as clearing minor debris off tracks.

Crackles replied:

For light occational jobs they work OK & would certainly beat a bow saw or axe. The engines on the cheapy's are normally underpowered for the size of the bar & repair men hate them as parts are difficult or impossible to get, so once they have a major problem you just toss it away. (Ever seen an authorised Talon repair workshop?)
Not totally familiar with the exact model you're looking at but the cheaper brands normally cut costs by having smaller chains, minimal anti vibration, poor air filters, no inertia chain brake or special features like turbo air induction or quick release bars.
The ironic thing is the safety gear you'll need (chaps, ear muffs, gloves, face sheild helmet, overalls & boots) will cost you twice as much as the saw ;-)
Cheers Craig.................

Jimbo replied:

Jim,

Glenn rang me today, he's already bought one and was putting it together this arvo.

Gotta love that 2 year warranty.

I worked out since I got mine for $160 in January it's done 25 nights camping. That means I/we have had a decent fire each night for under $7 including fuel. If I lost it tomorrow I'd say it has paid for itself. It's also cleared a few tracks to let us enjoy a drive.

You sure do get what you pay for.

Only problem now that you and Glenn have one is I'll have to carry wood rather than cut it LOL.

Cheers,

Jim.

Nudenut replied:

you only need a pair of sicatuers to cut up ducks...good greef, no need to get so violent...hehehe

Wombat replied:

I can vouch for the longevity of the small McCulloch chainsaws. My Little Beaver is over 20 years old and still going strong. It loves to rev its tits off and I've given it a hell of a time over the years including cutting over 200 second hand, bluestone impregnated railway sleepers. I have a larger Poulon for the bigger jobs now, but still love using the McCulloch because of its flexibility.

Member - Ed. C. replied:

G'day all,

Does anyone have the power (Kw) rating on these??

I believe they are 38cc, yes??
TIA

Regards,
Ed. C.

Member - Duncan W (WA) replied:

Diamond, I've had the electric Talon for a while now. Great unit but need to watch the trigger as it bites, ie it takes chunks of skin off you if you depress the trigger the wrong way. Chain housing can get clogged but is easy to clean. The chain oil reservoir is a bit slow to fill and is prone to air bubble blockage. Completely pruned a neighbour's palm tree so it now looks like a 12ft tall pine apple without missing a beat. Will work of an inverter so no issues about 2 stroke fuel.

Cheep and cheerful.

Alloy c/t replied:

Got one today, now looking for an 8 inch bar ,dont think will need any bigger and easier to store in c/t ....

Member - Chrispy (NSW) replied:

If any of you need any questions answered on the subject of Talon chainsaws, or any other Talon product - just ask. My wife Jenny is the import/export manager for Talon.

We have a couple of saws and I've found them great over tha past couple of years. They actually get quite a flogging at Omaroo cutting firewood nearly every night. One advantage for us is that it's pretty cheap to get any service or parts we need ;)

Jimbo replied:

Thanks Chrispy

Truckster (Vic) replied:

I got ya picture ready Diamond JIm.. email me ya addy

flappa replied:

These Talons are to chainsaws what the GMC is to Gennies.

Cheap enough to give them a crack , with reputable Sellers , with decent warranties.

If they fail , get a new one , outside warranty , chuck it away and get another.

For someone like me , who may use it , half a dozen times a year , makes good economic sense.