If you want a chainsaw that's expensive but last just over 2 years i.e. Outside the warranty go ahead. I bought 2 worst decision Stihl back up is absolutely rubbish they look to squirm out of any support. Avoid buy a husqvarna or Ryobi unless you want to waste your money that is

Bought one two years ago for coppicing willow, hazel and hawthorn. Nice and light so no problem for me whilst bending over the work (I'm 6' 4" and too much weight does my back in when stooped), it's never failed to start and will even deal with the hawthorn without difficulty. Just bought another so my newly qualified assistant can help. Used appropriately this is a fine saw. It's not meant for slicing up big hardwood logs or felling trees larger than coppice diameters. Using it for what it's designed to do seems to offer a long and reliable life. But it with confidence.

My old Husky 61 was getting too heavy for me, particularly as I just use it for cutting logs. So I bought this MS181 C-BE with a 14" bar. Super little saw that does not tire you out and it is joy to use after a 3/8" chipper chain. I still got £100 for the Husky so the saw only cost me £139 from Forest and Arb in Winchester.

Great saw, reliable, best saw I have. It costed me £ 180 ex vat from a stihl dealer I have cutted tones of wood including oak, ash and thorn some hard wood and in the first week I had it I must have chopped up a few tones of wood and I've gone out cutting trees with it and o I know that it will keep on going all day long. The saw is great quality and is built strong and also I've done some 'aqua logging' and the wood is really hard and it kept on cutting with ease and I've also done some wood carving with her. And I also love the tool less caps I woud recommend this saw to occasional users and also professionals hope this helps

I' m an infrequent chainsaw user who was looking for a reasonably priced petrol chainsaw for my larg'ish garden. I needed to cut down some smallish trees - say 20ft high, a chop some hedges to a reasonable height. I did have a b&q proline chainsaw for 3 years, but it broke and I could not get it repaired. Then I've had a Ryobi 14 inch petrol chainsaw. After a year it went wrong, but to be fair Ryobi had it repaired and it lasted another 18 months. So now looking for another, that won't break and can be repaired. Lots of reviews about Stihl and Husqvarna, but a bit pricey. I looked at others, including Mitox, which appear ok. I have a Mitox garden multi-tool bush cutter, hedge trimmer and pruner. It cost £335 and so far it's been great. I'm told by the garden machinery retailer that they can source spares and it has a 2 year warranty, so should be good. I did consider the mitox chainsaws, but eventually cracked and went for a Stihl MS181 C 14 inch petrol chainsaw at £225. This was right at the top end of what I wanted to pay but..... It's well worth it. Just picking it up you can feel the quality. It starts really easy. I used to spend considerable effort trying to gets the Ryobi to start up. Not with the Stihl. The "c" version is easy start, and it starts really, really easy. It cuts and handles great. I suppose like all the other "Stihl" bigots, I'm now one of them. I didn't want to pay this much, but I am extremely happy. Where I bought the chainsaw, they set it up, and demoed how to use it to me. Apparently this is the norm with Stihl suppliers, and its well worth it. So my recommendation, is go for a Stihl entry model as there is no replacement for quality. Ultimately paying a little more WILL pay you back in the long run. My brother has a Husqvarna and says it is also very good.

I purchased this saw a few mouths ago, since then I've cut about 8 or so ton of wood up into logs, now the saws

Has worked well so far this year, i have never had a chainsaw before and this has suited my jobs perfectly, i have felled about 20 trees in the last year for my log burner's next year, it then cut them all up and i have got through about 2 saw chains and i have learnt to sharpen them myself on a course. I use 'aspen' 2 stoke mix in my chainsaw it is expensive but it is worth it, it burns much cleaner and is better for the engine. Please if you are going to buy a chainsaw, go on a course and get all the right PPE (personal protective equipment) ie chain resistant boots, chaps gloves and a helmet.everyone seems to have stories to tell about someone getting injured by a chainsaw.