Is the Stihl MS 660 CLONE/Holzfforma G660 Worth it? You might be surprised! Review VLOG

Today we go over a commercial customers Stihl MS 660 Clone chainsaw made by Farmertec, The Holzfforma G660, after half a year of everyday use.

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[glennswanson]

Just purchased the 660 with a 32" bar to cut down a 65" diameter Ash. It ran great but the other day would not start. I tried numerous things and then searched for help on YouTube and found your channel. Thank you for the sparkplug tip. Replaced the plug and the machine started right up. I would not have thought that a new plug would be junk. Great channel.

[fisher]

I've been using my Holzfforma G660 for two years on a farm we just bought. Cut some really big trees. Not a problem in the world. Starts, runs and cuts perfectly. Lots of power!

[kevintepsick]

I’m a die hard stihl guy I worked at a lumber yard and had to cut full drafts of lumber for 20 years. I have them for home use now and I feel they are worth the money. And your channel has just become one of my favorites keep the great content coming. .

[deshrek]

Just got the MS660 kit as a gift this past December and it's been pretty damn solid. Carb needed a little tweaking at first and again after the first few tanks, but has been great since. The kit actually came with a legit NGK plug and the powerhead itself went together easily with everything lining up and seemed of decent quality. 24" bar and chain combo (really 25" with 84DL) with full skip, semi skip and full house has gone through everything I've thrown at it. End of year deal had it at 179 plus the 65 for bar and three chains. Downside is shipping, roughly 75 bucks, but even with all of that and tax together, getting a powerhouse like this for less than $350 is absolutely nuts. The kits are "not to be used to build a complete saw" or some garbage like that, but the kits have everything needed for a complete saw so, why not? However, because it's not meant to be built in its entirety, it doesn't come with assembly instructions, parts manual, pictures...nothing. But that's what Google and YT are for! Getting more because they're just fun as hell to build. Also thinking of producing some step by step videos and/or literature with color photos of various kit builds.

[nickili]

You are a complete goddess. Love your work and your ability to tell it like it is. You just saved me a boat load of cash. I can go through 4 of these saws for the cost of one Stihl. Makes sense at the end of the day. Nothing is cheap anymore. Thank you. Love your videos!

[adrianiorin]

This is the best Chanel ever for my 2 strokes, u explain everything so well and you are a good person

[GlenHuppOSHAViolator]

I own one of these G660s and I love it. I run a 32 inch bar without any problem in hard and soft wood. But that is my experience with the saw. These saws do take extra care for the break-in over OEM saws in my opinion.

[georgehakey]

I bought the g372 xp husqvarna clone 3 month ago, cutting daily in my woodyard, no issues at all. I'm buying more.

[NematHeydary]

Love the review! In case anyone else is wondering, I own the Ojenas, which is another Chinese branded knockoff of the 660, and it has done well with a 36" bar on an Alaskan mill running through massive Ash logs. I have had to replace the starter coil, a bar mounting screw (I overtightened it and sheered it off), and my recoil starter has pawls that are getting stuck.

You need to be strong to operate this saw safely as it is heavy and powerful. I let my uncle borrow it and he said he was scared to use it. Without the proper safety equipment, everyone should be.

[BenKickert]

If you can afford it, no better combo than a 261 and a 462/500i. That will cover basically every scenario most people will encounter unless you are logging in the PNW. But, if you are like me, 90% of what you are cutting is 12-20" trees where something like a 362/400 shines. Great power to weight and won't break the bank. If you go that route (especially the 362 like I have), then adding a G660 for milling and or cutting 30"+ trees makes a lot of sense. Cheaper than even a 462 by itself and you have all your bases covered. Heck, add a 170 for super light stuff and you still have a 3 saw stable that comes in cheaper than single 70cc+ pro OEM saw. Most people buying the big blue saws aren't running them regularly, which makes them even better for the one-off projects.

[frederickburns]

Well I have four saws first and foremost 1050 Homelite #2 a Super XL Homelite #3 Husqvarna 61 #4 Echo sorry can't remember the model but it handles a 20 inch bar no PROBLEM! All of these saw still go to the woods and earn their keep!!!
Maintenance is the key of LIFE!!!

[urbanlumberjack]

I run the g660 on my Alaskan mill with a 36 inch bar. I’ve run it through red oak, white oak, maple, it’s done everything I’ve needed it to do. This is a GREAT chainsaw. Yes, some parts I anticipate not lasting forever, but it’s already paid for itself and I wasn’t required to drop $1600 on a stihl

[michaelmcguire]

Thanks for your positive feedback on these saws. I believe that these machines are well worth the money for anyone who needs a heavy saw to make a living. No they are not a Stihl, but they are a dang good copy. Good job Chickanic, love your videos gal!

[shrimpandsilver]

I can tell that you clearly know what you're talking about. I appreciate the knowledge

[NM-ebej]

I like your honesty, stihl is a great product but money is tight for some, it's just like the Honda knock off, motors take care of it and it will last, I have a 39 year old honda harmony, that honestly is the best mower I ever owned.

[johnduffy]

I really appreciate your candor. You call 'em like you see 'em...Keep up the great work!

[maritimesaws]

Good Review. Some advice when showing a chainsaw, make sure it either has a brand new chain, otherwise sharpen it. This saw is very powerful, and it looks slow because the chain is not cutting optimal. I own the same saw, and I know how it cuts with a sharp chain, it absolutely chews through the wood.

[robertwhite]

I bought a FarmMac F660 about 4 months ago. Heavy use with 36" Oregon bar and chains...milling big white oak logs. It's a beast! I'd rather have the Stihl...but for nearly 3 x the cost!!!
Mine only need carb adjustment...and that's it. I really like your channel! Keep it rolling! :-)

[kentwalley]

I built one of those from Farmertech 4 years ago. I used still gaskets and seals. It idled to fast so i put a tilts carb on it. I did a higher quality after market cylinder big fore kit. My saw has been used 99 percent of time on my Alaskan sawmill with 28 inch bar and rip chain. I did blow stock clutch apart and installed Oregon hub etc. But I have ripped allot of lumber with my china steal parts kit. I did have one other issue with jug bolt loosening up and I heard it running lean. I shut down inspected cylinder it was fine and re loctited jug bolts. She is still running strong. I have put it tru more cut time than most homeowners will in there life time. Thinking i will order another just to have it on hand.

[tryscience]

I have this exact saw, I bought the powerhead on Amazon and I bought a 36 inch bar and use Oregon oil. I bought a 36 inch bar because I used this as a chainsaw Mill to cut massive sugar maple slabs. no issues, and for regular trees such as a sweet gum it cut through it like butter even with the 36 inch bar. the key is to have a sharp chain as others have mentioned and it throws shavings like there's no tomorrow. it was definitely the right purchase for me.