Best 40cc Chainsaw? Should You Spend a Lot or a Little?

We test chainsaws from Husqvarna, STIHL, ECHO and an unknown budget brand. All the chainsaws compared were brand new, straight out of the box and were all running on aspen 2 fuel. The chainsaws competed in 4 tests, which included, starting, RPM speeds, and 2 cutting tests.

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[the_bloke_that_cuts_the_grass]

I love Stihl as a brand but I needed a chainsaw during lockdown and couldn't buy a Stihl as the places that sell on the face to face policy were shut! I ended up getting a Husky 440 x-torq online which is a good chainsaw but it leaks oil like a sieve unless I drain after use. I've never looked at Echo for chainsaws but after your comments on build quality and comfort I might just give them a look. I appreciate the budget brand held it's own in this test but for how long I wonder? I think the Stihl performed really well in the log cut just a shame it doesn't have a priming bulb.

[diogenesegarden]

I bought a budget saw like the green one from B&Q when I started up gardening. It was only for occasional use, and so long as it ran and cut I was happy. I hadn’t gone through the original chain in about a year of using, but the internal metal components started to break and crumble so I had to chuck it. I then decided to pay for a bit of quality and buy a Stihl MS170, as this was the only brand in my local dealership (a tool hire place that sold this sort of stuff too), it’s still going strong after ten years, even after the neglect an occasional use tool inevitably has to suffer. The guy in the store has been very helpful over the years ordering spares for my various tools as I have stayed brand loyal for the rest of my kit, the Stihl combi strimmer, hedge trimmer, blower etc. Which all fits into the boot of my Polo. I like to buy local when I can to help out the local economy.

[j.hueston]

I have used the same Husqvarna Rancher (50 cc) for over 35 years and only had minor maintenance issues. Bought a comparable Stihl 3 years ago and have had to spend over $200 on a major repair. Both are nice saws but from my small sample size I would say the Husqvarna is a better built saw.

[ECHOTools]

Thank you guys, this was a fantastic comparison video. Glad you liked the 4310!

[D]

I`ve run saws for over 50yrs. I was a hardcore Stihl guy, until i tried the Echo brand. As my Stihl`s died, they are being replaced by the Echo brand. Last Echo i just bought was the CS-7310P. You want a real good balanced SMOOTH AS SILK running chainsaw, buy the Echo saws. You will be impressed with how smooth and balanced they really are. And they start right up easily! No buzzing in your hands while cutting wood either! No more Stihl`s for me. As a matter of fact, i`m still using my Echo GT-1000 weed eater that i bought over 35yrs ago. Never been torn down, fixed or repaired of any kind, and i`m still using it. THAT is what you call quality that will last you a very long time! There chainsaws are super quality. I have ZERO regrets switching brands!

[clixium]

I bought almost exact Chinese saw 9yrs ago, I needed something I would use couple of times a year. It works the same as 1st day I bought it, the chain was crap so I replaced it with Stihl made but other than that no issues whatsoever. It has been super reliable so far

[aala]

Always had stihl before they are pricey, bought echo recently which starts, runs and slightly lighter to use, so far so good

[brettslawnandtreeservice]

Loved this video! Any plans with other cc classes (various small and large top handles, 50cc, 60cc, 70cc, etc?)

[mrpearl]

Most impressed with the Husqvarna I have to say !

[Wayne-fuqz]

I have a Proyama chainsaw, and I will say that this Proyama chainsaw is better than my Stihl and Husqvarna ones. It has plenty of power and it's easy to maintain. There's no kickback at all and even with the included chain it cut pretty quick and very clean. using the included chains I cut some pretty large logs. It's certainly not light and could probably be a little better balance but I don't do this for a living so I'm fine with it. The two bars are a very well built and very sturdy. Idle is perfect out of the box. Chain brake works and is essential. The included safety equipment actually does a good job. The ear muffs and face mask are not the best quality material but they both will certainly protect your hearing and most definitely your face from flying chips. The face mask screen unexpectedly heavy duty. The gloves at best will keep any sweat off your hands and prevent it from slipping. The gas can is very handy! I can't speak for professional use but I will say I highly recommend this Proyama saw for home use and I would most certainly get one again if I needed. The value of this chainsaw is amazing and takes less than 1/2 of the name brands and does just as good or better job.

[CaseXL]

I have a 023 Stihl from 1999. I am very happy with that saw with 40cc.
And guys, please do not buy a cheap saw, because they are made for throwing away.

[stihlmscm]

Fantastic, very informative review guys on these saws. I thought the Stihl’s engine note remained more consistent throughout the cut and looked at its ease. Stihl MS 231, How Sweet The Sound 😊 !!!

[ryanm]

Priming doesn't happen anymore due to emission restrictions, etc. There are some older lawn mower engines that still have it, but most of those parts are no longer available when something fails. No company that is run in the western world by American, Japanese, German, or other European regulations is using an actual primer (where gas leaks all over the ground after juicing the carburetor). They are using an air purge bulb -- the only thing it does (which is important) is it removes all the air out of the fuel lines. It just makes sure the gas lines aren't feeding any air into the carb when trying to start it. That's one of the reasons we pull an extra time or two these days... we're actually priming the carb in our initial pulls, lol.

[jackempson]

Since i went to stihl weed eaters and chain pole saw. I don't get wore out trying to start them and they don't break down or leak like my Poulan Pro. The Poulan pro chain saw or Troybuilt weed eater. The poulan Pro 20' was good for the money however. Startsright up but leaks the gas out while it sits in the case, before I can use it the next time. I'm replacing that with a Stihl.

[jameslovering]

I bought the MS250 44cc but its a beast very happy with it. If you wait for a sale like I did the price was excellent and cheaper than the other two (echo, husky). I have a Echo line trimmer just amazing so would happily go for Echo as well, husky same same all 3 are awesome.

[davidmartin]

My B&Q saw has done me sterling service cutting our yearly logs for over 10 years now. It doesn't bog down like the one in your tests either. I just give each chain tooth 4 swipes with a proper file before I put it away. I change the pipework every other year and it's still running on it's original plug..! I paid £79 for mine back in the day and it has always started reliably. I would just buy another if it wasn't repairable one day, the price of the other saws on test were outrageous, one 7 times as much. I can see a pro forest worker needing the best to save face but my cheap Chinese petrol garden tools just keep on going...👍

[josephhayes]

Thanks for what ya'll do and the way ya'll do it .

[TopiT]

i work in a place where we sell echo´s, bought my self echo cs4510, almost the same saw as we see in this video, love it!, my second echo and not last

[johnclarke]

No saw will perform its highest rpm on the first run. I figure on five tanks, at least, for the max rpm to be attained. For normal break-in I figure on 12-15 tanks.

[nickgladman]

Project farm did a nice video proving a friend of mines theory on Stihl chain being the sharpest which I think greatly aided the Stihls performance on your test. Good video guys.