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Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 20:25

Member - Roger B (VIC)

I've been looking at two similar small 14inch chain saws,and wonder if any of you folk have an opinion on eitherof them. The first is a Ryobi PCN 3335 33cc unit, and the second is a McCulloch 2214AV 36cc unit. The specs for both are very similar, and the prices are identical. I only need a saw for light work, and the size of these two units is adequate. Thanks in advance.
Roger B.
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AnswerID: 264614   Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 21:04

Jimbo Vic replied:

For light work, well I've had an el cheapo Talon ($160) for nearly three years. 38cc, 14" bar.

Can't fault it.

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AnswerID: 264618   Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 21:14

Hairy (NT) replied:

Gday,
If they are both evenly priced I personaly would go the McCulloch, hands down.

Cheers

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FollowupID: 526432   Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 07:02

Mike Harding posted:

I bought a McCullock for my elder son a couple of years ago and it's still going strong, we used it to clear 8 trees over 3km of track in the High Country 10 days ago! :)

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AnswerID: 264634   Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 22:54

Nick R (VIC) replied:

We used to have a McCulloch, went for years and years, big heavy thing, got a Jonsered now, much lighter and easier to handle, good at cutting flesh too!!!
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FollowupID: 526424   Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 23:10

Member - JohnR (Vic)&Moses posted:

Going to drop it on the other knee Nick?
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FollowupID: 526425   Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 23:11

Member - JohnR (Vic)&Moses posted:

I like the little Huski actually...... :=))))) doesn't drop as easily.
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AnswerID: 264642   Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 00:01

Chris VK2UW replied:

I prefer the Stihl as a preference mainly because of service and spares if needed.

The Ryobi and Maculloch don't seem to have the popularity as far as parts suppliers especially in the outback where you would most likely be using it.
Hope this is of help.
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AnswerID: 264645   Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 00:36

farcall replied:

McCulloch will be ok if you have a boat.
They make a great anchor.

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FollowupID: 526598   Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 23:17

Shaker posted:

McCulloch were probably making chainsaws before you were born!
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FollowupID: 526611   Submitted: Wednesday, Oct 03, 2007 at 01:26

Member - Jeff H (QLD) posted:

Shaker is possibly correct: also possibly irrelevent. Our 18 yo Sthil beats its Mc Cullouch predessor in totally every respect.
Both biggish units.
Husqvarna seem to be well spoken of..........

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FollowupID: 526659   Submitted: Wednesday, Oct 03, 2007 at 11:23

Shaker posted:

..... & if you bought a new Stihl, it too, would beat it's predecessor in every respect.

BTW, I use a Stihl, but McCulloch had 2 levels of quality, there were models made as 'chain store specials', & then there was the pro series used extensively in logging in the USA.
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FollowupID: 526663   Submitted: Wednesday, Oct 03, 2007 at 11:36

farcall posted:

When I was pine falling years ago I bought a McCulloch super pro 80. When I got into the forrest I wondered why no other faller had a McCullock. It didn't take long to find out. It was in the fixit shop more times than out.
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AnswerID: 264671   Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 09:00

mfewster replied:

I have a Makita small electric. It's really old. Got it second hand for a few dollars. Amazed at how good it is. I regularly cut redgum sleepers with it. On all the little electric jobs, just make sure you keep the chain sharp to ease the strain on the motor.
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AnswerID: 264738   Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 17:03

Member - Roger B (VIC) replied:

Thanks for all that info gents. Now I'm even more confused !!! I'll leave it up to SWMBO now. She'll pick the prettiest one !!
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AnswerID: 264747   Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 18:12

Member - Kim M (VIC) replied:


Roger

I have a Stihl D17 that's been used once, and comes with a full carry case. It's been used once to trim a bush.

From memory it cost me around $370 (new) with the case. I'm prepared to sell it for $150. It'll need a change of fuel etc because it's been sitting around doing nothing for a while. The chain was recently re-sharpened.

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Kim
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FollowupID: 526599   Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 23:19

Shaker posted:

Are you certain of the model number? Just googled it & got zip!
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AnswerID: 264804   Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 23:48

Member - Kim M (VIC) replied:

Shaker

Yes, it's a D17. Small unit with a 12" chain.

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AnswerID: 264850   Submitted: Wednesday, Oct 03, 2007 at 11:51

2-GEE,s replied:

Roger, I spoke to my son who works for bunnings and he checked out their tool shop , they said if you are traveling around OZ and the GMC or the Talon break down then it has to go away and be repaired, they suggested buying a Stihl as you you will find a distributor and repiiar shop easeier, so check the warranty details, Frank
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AnswerID: 264858   Submitted: Wednesday, Oct 03, 2007 at 13:16

Smudger replied:

Unless you're planning to go into the lumberjack business, I'd say the amount of use your chainsaw will get would be minimal. Mine gets 2 or 3 outings a year if it's lucky. Frankly, any bloomin' saw will probably do the job you want, go for the colour you like best mate.
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AnswerID: 264860   Submitted: Wednesday, Oct 03, 2007 at 13:21

flappa replied:

I have one of the small McCullochs. Had it about 18 months now.

Only gets used occassionally , but fires up first time each time I have used it.

Suited me for the price.
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AnswerID: 264889   Submitted: Wednesday, Oct 03, 2007 at 18:07

Member - Roger B (VIC) replied:

Thanks for the offer Kim, but we'll wait a while. As shaker noted, that model no. doesn't appear on Google !!! And it is the correct no.Could be a worry. But hey, McCulloch and I were created in the same year !! The below is from their web site. That doesn't show that model no. either?



n October 1999, McCulloch's North American operation was purchased by Jenn Feng Industrial Co., Ltd, a Taiwan based manufacturer. A new headquarters/distribution facility, located in Tucson, was also acquired and the company moved in November 1999.

Jenn Feng Industrial Co., Ltd., founded in 1975, started doing business as an auto lighting manufacturer and expanded into the power tool and outdoor lighting categories in the mid 1980s. As an ISO 9002 certified manufacturer, Jenn Feng builds OEM for major manufacturers of premium branded power tools all over the world, earning them a reputation as a quality manufacturer. In January, 2000, Jenn Feng acquired a gas engine manufacturing company, providing McCulloch with the opportunity to build gasoline powered equipment with the same quality McCulloch customers have come to know and trust
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