Homelite Timberman 45 18 Reviews
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“Homelite Timberman 45 poor quality”
Written on: 11/11/2012 by robert4681 (1 review written)
This chainsaw proves the old saying you get what you pay for. I bought this chainsaw in 2008. It was cheap at $130 and was not satisfactory. Engine would die after it got hot when idling and constantly require restarting which was difficult when it was hot. The chain brake assy failed had to be removed to operate the saw. Chain automatic oiler failed and the chain and bar had to be manually oiled. finally the carb failed and I got fed up and gave it away and bought a new Husqvarna 18"... (read more)
“Homelite timberland 45 18 inch”
Written on: 22/09/2012
Had this machine for 5 years and apart from the oil pump packing up under warranty have had no trouble with it. When you look at the price of thee saws they are defiantly vAlue for money. If it packed in today I would go and buy another of the same. (read more)
“The wrong parts are made out of plastic”
Written on: 17/09/2012
This saw worked well for awhile, but then the starter cord broke. Tried putting a new one in. The metal coil would not stay in place,I noticed the plastic sprocket which the coil connects to had big chips in it which made it hard to grip the coil. The side housing has a small plastic knob which holds the coil in place, this had broken off. I now need to replace all of these starter parts. May junk the saw and move on. To the makers of this saw change make the starter parts out of metal and... (read more)
“mines a gem”
Written on: 27/07/2012 by bigbear400
I've had mine for over ten years and have put it through heavy use. It runs absolutely fine and had no problems listed here on other reviews. Just replaced the chain this afternoon and am going to go cut up some logs. (read more)
“Much better saws available”
Written on: 17/06/2012 by tk48states (1 review written)
I have 6 gas chainsaws, 2 are Homelites, the old XL series Homelites were good saws, replaced about 10 yrs ago w. new models. The 35 cc 14'bar is still a pretty good saw, has no chainbrake, use it around my farm for trimming but the Timberman 45 cc 18" bar is prone to breakdowns and hard to use, handle feels loose because of rubber anti-vibration mountings, chain brake has tendency to snap on while in use, oil pump on mine broke so must manually oil with a can, engine seems OK but I'd... (read more)
“junk”
Written on: 24/04/2012
like some of the other folks on here my homelight timberman 45 leaks ALOT of oil and the brake is always on unless you hold the brake lever back VERY DANGEROUS WITH YOUR FINGERS IN FRONT OF THE LEVER spend the extra $ and get a stilh it will last for years (read more)
“Nightmare on homelite street”
Written on: 07/11/2011 by Shimmey1958
I purchased this chainsaw. September 2008. Not knowing that this saw would let me down. My dad had a older one. Still runs and works great. My biggest complaint is that the Brake would stick alot. So i removed it. (2nd) the choke lever broke off. Made of plastic. (3rd) you cant get this part no longer available. (4th) The choke has to be at least a third open for it to run at higher speeds. If the butterfly is wide open, it will starve itself and quit. (5th) Oil leaks out of the oiler,... (read more)
“Great Product”
Written on: 27/09/2011 by rrekstad (1 review written)
Have Timberman 45 18" and have used it for many hours with several chains in clearing 3 plus acres of fallen, dead, and sick trees. Have not experienced any of the negative things mentioned by others ... no melting, idles nicely and starts first pull and can go all day. Either the others have lemons from good product or I have a jewel from bad product. Is puzzling how could have such radically different experience rrekstad St. Paul, MN (read more)
“This saw is total garbage, not only is it a waist of...”
Written on: 05/03/2011
This saw is total garbage, not only is it a waist of money and your time it can cost you your life. I burnt up three chains within four hours. It bogs down and cannot be adjusted. the screw holding the brake handle on came loose and fell off. the screws holding the teeth on the front of the saw came off as well.......this time the bolt went between the sprocket and chain sending it up thru the chain cover and over into my neighbors house thru there siding. It runs hot and the top housing... (read more)
“This saw is the biggest POS I have ever owned, within...”
Written on: 30/05/2010
This saw is the biggest POS I have ever owned, within an hour of really running the thing to cut down some trees, I had to remove the safety brake because it had melted the housing and locked the saw up. After running is for a little while the idle gets so low and the saw becomes almost impossible to restart. I thought it was a good deal when I bought it, boy was I wrong. I will never buy another homelite product again. (read more)
Guest's Comment
Written on: 01/02/2012
I totally concur with above comment. I had the same experience as above. Had to remove the safety brake after it melted the cheap plastic housing. Idle gets low quits after it gets hot. Hard to start.
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“I have a homelite XL for 30years now, my wife said I...”
Written on: 03/04/2010
I have a homelite XL for 30years now, my wife said I needed a new one so I went back to homelite , big mistake should have read the reviews before I bought, I got mine to clean up after Ike the first one was taken back and I was given another one from home depot, Now this one has not been run for any length of time, will not Idle down even when adjustment is made, hard to start,made of plastic, were my old is solid steel, will try find a chain for it and maybe another bar. I have never had... (read more)
“My wife bought me this saw after my 25 year old Poulan...”
Written on: 13/02/2010
My wife bought me this saw after my 25 year old Poulan would not start. The first use was good, then a coil failure. Got it back from repair would not idle down. Tried to cut some fallen trees needed a new bar and chain. Bought a new bar and chain, cut 1 face cord needed a new bar! This is a piece of you guessed it! I am now using my 25 year old Poulan, its great! (read more)
“The Timberman 45 even with a 16" chain and bar is a...”
Written on: 27/01/2010
The Timberman 45 even with a 16" chain and bar is a piece of junk. It has been in the shop more than in use. I had to remove the brake just to be able to use it. The drive sprocket and bars do not last. Fix or repair daily. (read more)
“This product is horrible. I would score them 0 stars...”
Written on: 07/10/2009
This product is horrible. I would score them 0 stars if I could. Their customer service sucks! This chainsaw has been in service longer than I owned it. Supposedly, 5 other similar models are in the same service shop as mine with some form of piston problem. I would encourage you to not only avoid this product but also avoid any other Techtronic based (a Hong Kong owned company) manufactured item. Homelite is owned by Techtronic which includes consumer based electronic/tools such as... (read more)
“My old Homelite was a workhorse, but the Timberman 45...”
Written on: 18/07/2009 by Nutherbeer (1 review written)
My old Homelite was a workhorse, but the Timberman 45 is a piece of rubbish. I'd never buy another Homelite saw since they have obviously cheapened the quality. Right now, my new Timberman 45 can't be started, so I'm back using my old one. (read more)
“The Homelite Timberman 45 18 is a good overall...”
Written on: 07/03/2009
The Homelite Timberman 45 18 is a good overall yard/handyman type saw. If you want a saw to cut more than a few cords a year get a stihl. If you only cut a few cords a year the Timberman will be just fine. Plus the price is right. No, the timberman cannot be compared to a stihl. The old homelites were the saws in there day. However, by replacing the bar and chain on the timberman18 with a quality 16" bar and chain you transform it into a decent little saw. (read more)
“The Homelite Timberman 45 18 is the worst saw I ever...”
Written on: 22/08/2008
The Homelite Timberman 45 18 is the worst saw I ever owned. Will never buy another one. Bogs down way to easy. Fine for limbing, which is not what I bought it for. Too heavy. Brake broke on it the 2nd time I used it. I went and bought me a Husqvarna and Love it. (read more)
“I've had Homelite chainsaws for many years. My last...”
Written on: 15/07/2008
I've had Homelite chainsaws for many years. My last was a 360 pro, and it was a great running saw. I have not needed a saw for several years, and when the occasion arose, I went out and found what I thought would be a decent saw for occasional use. Boy, was I wrong! It has been nothing but trouble. The clutch/brake needed to be replaced immediately. I found out from the Homelite support line there was a known problem, and they sent out the parts to my local dealer to fix it. Then,... (read more)
“My Homelite Timberman 45 18 chain saw is not...”
Written on: 07/07/2008
My Homelite Timberman 45 18 chain saw is not dependable, I have owned chainsaws all my life, and this thing eats chains like it's free lunch! I sharpen regularly, but this saw will not cut straight, it walks to the right as you saw through a log, if you try to keep the saw from walking, the chain will track off of the bottom of the bar. I would not recommend this saw, next saw I get will be a Stihl, even though its a couple of hundred dollars more. (read more)
“The homelite timberman 45 18" has good power, but has...”
Written on: 06/07/2008 by brew (1 review written)
The homelite timberman 45 18" has good power, but has too many draw backs to purchase for commercial use. I have two and as has been stated here already, the brake was a problem on both until I completely removed it.
As was also stated the bar and chain and sprocket do not last no time if you are using it for any extensive cutting projects. Just clearing six acres of property I have gone through 3 bards and sprockets, and numerous chains. And yes I resharpen the chains at least 5 to 5...
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“I've used the Homelite Timberman 45 18 chain saw once...”
Written on: 09/05/2008 by timberman1
I've used the Homelite Timberman 45 18 chain saw once after a big storm to cut down some trees and branches. It was delightful to use. Then fast forward two years later, the second time I used it, the self oiling pump stopped working.
I called Homelite and they said it is out of warranty. I called a local chain saw repair place, and they said it cost less to buy a new one than to repair it.
Homelite let me down.
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“A narrow kerf chain improves cutting power.”
Written on: 09/03/2008
A narrow kerf chain improves cutting power. (read more)
“I think that I would like the Timberman allot if I did...”
Written on: 24/02/2008 by rhopkins
I think that I would like the Timberman allot if I did not have problems with the chain break I mention in the bad points. This became a problem within a few hrs of first using the saw. (read more)
“This Homelite Timberman 45 18 is the worst saw I've...”
Written on: 20/11/2007 by jimb12
This Homelite Timberman 45 18 is the worst saw I've ever owned. It is always broken. (read more)
“I know many people say that only Stihls are good...”
Written on: 18/10/2007 by thetruemystic
I know many people say that only Stihls are good enough. They are probably right. But when i hired a professional to cut down some trees after a storm he came with a Stihl. But, the Stihl would not run. So i had to get my old 330 from the shed. Some fresh gas and wroaaar... 53 cc and close to 4 hp. The professional spoke highly about my saw, the only thing he complained about was i insisted he was to run 16:1 gasmix. it smokes, but it saved my saw when the intake boot ripped.
So... Homie rules!
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“The housing OF THE Homelite Timberman 45 18 chainsaw...”
Written on: 16/10/2007 by arthur1919 (1 review written)
The housing OF THE Homelite Timberman 45 18 chainsaw is plastic, and the chain break gets hot and melts into that plastic, locking up the saw. I am on the third housing replacement. They keep shipping my local repair shop the old style housing. I would not recommend this product. (read more)
“The Homelite Timberman 45 18 chainsaw starts easily,...”
Written on: 17/07/2007 by NATIVE77
The Homelite Timberman 45 18 chainsaw starts easily, when the chainsaw works! I won't be buying any more of their products, as the warranty is no good. (read more)
“If you are an experienced user, or need a good...”
Written on: 14/07/2007 by wannabelogger
If you are an experienced user, or need a good dependable saw, get a Stihl. It is worth the extra money. If you use the Homelite Timberman 45 18 chainsaw only occasionally for light clean up and fire wood cutting, then it will work for you. (Get some wedges and use them).
I am planning on getting a Stihl (probably 3.5 to 4 Hp), but I am keeping the Timberman for lighter work.
If you have fair mechanical ability and don't mind tinkering with ropes and spark plugs once in a while, it is not...
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“All together, it is a horrible chainsaw. ”
Written on: 15/12/2006 by kazkjh
All together, it is a horrible chainsaw.
Within three times of usage, the chainbrake broke and the ignition relay died. Then, when I tried to get the ignition fixed via the Homelite warranty, I had to make numerous phone calls (major headache) because they said that they wouldn't pay for the Timberman 45 18 chainsaw to be fixed, even though it says that they will in the manual.
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“I have been using this Homelite Timberman 45 18 saw...”
Written on: 20/10/2006 by ToddTurk (1 review written)
I have been using this Homelite Timberman 45 18 saw for a week straight now, clearing downed trees in our town. We were hit with a major storm that knocked down several large trees. This saw has been awesome! Powering right along with the Stihl saws used by many guys I cut with. Daily cleaning was easy, a few screws here and there and filter and chain clean. (read more)
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“Do not purchase the Homelite Timberman if you plan on...”
Written on: 29/12/2005 by skibo (1 review written)
Do not purchase the Homelite Timberman if you plan on cutting regularly. Good for clean up around the yard but not for cutting firewood to heat a house. The bar is of poor quality and despite flipping it before each cutting session I have replaced it twice. OEM chain went dull after 1 hour of cutting. Fuel line blew out after 10 hours of cutting. Sprocket needs to be replaced after 100 hours of cutting. (read more)
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Tk48States's Response to tk48states's Review
Written on: 24/06/2012
Follow up to my review: ordered an oil pump kit to repair oiler, big job u have to split the case and remove the engine, immediately saw the problem, oiler runs off the cranklshaft via a plastic gear and it was stripped, imagine this will happen anytime saw is started in cold weather with thick oil, needs a redesigned fix.