I inherited a chainsaw many collectors would love to have. It's a Porter Cable. They sold their chainsaw division to Stihl over 50 years ago. It weighs a lot but can walk through a 20 inch log like a knife through soft butter. But after using it for any extended period you definitely won't need a gym.

Dump a load of rip-rap in the creek, will make a nice little pool and will enchance the sound of the creek. Tks, Josh!!

The best thing that you can say about any tool is. I have tried other comparable size/style from different versions, and I keep going back to this one. The tool that becomes the go to is simply the best of the type for you. Thanks!

I highly recommend the Stihl MS 181 C-BE. Great little saw for the farm. Little more expensive but the added features are with the money!

We always cut up stuff like that for firewood, stack between a couple trees if u ever need it for something or someone

I too have the same MS 170. I LOVE this saw. I have two other saws much bigger, but the MS 170 is a cutting machine.

Josh. Thanks, that was a helpful video. I've been out of "farming" since I was a teenager. Getting back into after a few decades (More than I want to count).

Keep up the vids! I am loving coming home to Videos like this, it makes my day 100 times better!!

You display good technique. Your Stihl is running spot-on. Years ago I sold Husqvarna and I felt they represented good value for the money. Stihl saws are a cut above the competition (no pun intended). They might cost more, but you get what you pay for. Watch your gas/oil mix, your bar & chain oil, chain adjustment, and general maintenance.

Love my little MS170. Perfect size for fitting on my saddle for a climbing saw and perfect for throwing in the truck to go get firewood. I've got poulans, homelites and holzfformas. But always grab my 170. You can put the metal dogs on the 170.

Morning Josh. I love my STIHL MS251C! Lightweight, good power, and starts everytime with little effort. Everytime. Wooooo!

@jasonnelson8788

4 жыл бұрын

250 251 Best saw value work performance saw hands down.

One thing I would like to mention is that is best for the performance and longevity of small engines to run ethonal free gas in them. God bless

Good info. Love the safety gear. I need to upgrade in that department before I regret it.

I own a 170 It’s like you said very light and versatile, the secret is to keep the chain very sharp and don’t try to cut something to big. Great review!!!!!!

@macutan

3 жыл бұрын

I'm in the market for a new chainsaw... What would you consider "too big"

You just got a new subscriber. I don’t usually comment on videos, but I just have to compliment you on this one. Totally agree with you on not trusting a review of a brand new saw. Best review of the MS170 out there.

Your exactly right Josh. One of two things about a man who has pretty shiny tools, either the tools aren't good or the owner is too lazy to use them.

Hi..... Thank you 🎥👍👍👍

Good video. People tend to get saws which are too big. When you've humped 460's and 660's around all day you really appreciate a 170 or a 009. I use chain saws every day and it's a blessing to use a small saw. So light and nimble.

Nice job. I like my MS170, except mine has a tool-free chain adjuster. I like the old school like yours better. You should get in touch with Upstate Brush Control. They're near you, have a KZread channel with a small following, and have a Fecon forestry mulcher and a couple excavators. Maybe you can work a deal with them to do land clearing while demonstrating how a forestry mulcher works.

My goto small saw has been an older makita saw. Same weight but 40cc. But.... spend a lot of time repairing it. It is down again so I have switched to the MS 170. Seems like a great little saw which I use mainly for limbing and small work. Great video. Keep em coming!

Good, informative video. Thanks for posting.

Fantastic! We were just looking at Stihl chainsaws the other day. Told the dealer I wanted to research cause he was trying to upsell me to the farm and ranch. After this, I know what I'm getting! Also, seen you post on Doug and Stacey live, that your headed here to Missouri soon!

Definitely agree on the face shield. also if you're using cutting wheels on an angle grinder or a die grinder. I had a wheel come apart on me and I was lucky that it hit my safety glasses and not my teeth or some other part of my face.

My first experience with a tractor was on a 1965 Massey Ferguson which wasn't much different than the one you drove there on your farm. I learned so much while operating that tractor and did quite a bit of work clearing a field for the guy I was working for. I have a Stihl MS250 chainsaw and that thing never worked for me since getting it new and have been to the repair shop more than 5 times. I got it to replace an older Poulan Pro saw which gave me great service. I said that I would not buy another Stihl saw after this one and have a newer Poulan Pro saw which is difficult to crank also and ended up getting a battery Poulan Pro saw and it works perfectly for me.

Hey Josh thank you so much for this video because this was a big help for me because I just bought my first chainsaw last month it is an echo 14in blade and I got it for a good price $175 with no text used looks like the person only used it two or three times and it's only 6 months old but for now I drained all the gas and lean out of it and now I'm going 2 put it in my garage for the day comes when I purchase my piece of property then I can build my own log cabin house with it hopefully it'll do the job but I'm not too sure if it can do the job

Excellent review; thanks for the never-too-important safety tips, too.

Thanks for the videos. I just found your channel... now I have some binge-watching to do :)

Great Video Josh, that a good saw most of my power equipment is that brand And I’m very Road of the durability and ease of maintenance. Wow spell check wore me out on this one!!!

The MS170 does seem like a great choice as a lightweight all around saw for those looking for a great first chainsaw, keep the awesome videos comin' Josh!

These little things upraded with a 16" bar and regular full house chain are damn fine utility saws.

That's the Stihl I have also. 3 plus years of a lot of use. I love it. It replaced my poulan wild thing. Which was a good one to.

I ordered the gas can a couple months ago for my son in law as a Christmas present. This joker is rugged. Thanks Josh and Husquvarna

Shows you can do a lot of good work with a small saw with a sharp chain

Happy to see you are using safety gear. the helmet is a must.

Very helpful saw. :) hard working day for you. have a nice day !

Great video! Love the gas can combo great idea I need one!

I have Stihl Farm Boss 029 from the 90's and absolutley love it.

Good video. I love your videos I have the MS 170 steel chainsaw

Thanks for the video

Love my MS170, everyday carry and comes everywhere with me, never let me down

A+ on the video! I went with a Stihl MS251 as my first gas chainsaw, as I did look at the dogs on all the Stihl models and wanted to get something above entry level, as about half my property is woods, and the 251 had beefier dogs, a larger engine, and she has worked great, but I have only used her one tree thinning session so far.

@NotThatBob

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I'm going that way also. People laugh when they see me working with my battery saw, but omg, with a sharpened chain, that saw is amazing. But next spring I'm clearing out the back 5 of my property. So I'll need something with an 18or20" chain.

@charlesworniv611

Жыл бұрын

I use the ego battery powered chainsaw with 18 in bar (equivalent to a 45cc gas saw). I agree with you - with a sharp chain it is a thing of beauty and works great. I have probably cut several cords of wood with it in the past year and used it for trimming some Leyland cypress trees. I only have one complaint and that is battery life. Battery is heavy (saw over 14#) and dies before I am tired (usually 30-40 minutes) run time when doing firewood. Thought about buying another battery for it but it is 300$ so now I am looking to get a gas powered saw. So many choices out there. Looking at getting a pro grade saw simply because I am a firm believer in buy once cry once 😂.

My first Stihl was an 010 in the early 80's. Still have it, then an 041 and 034 in the 90's. Sold the 041 to my neighbor last because it was to heavy. Still use the 034 sometimes works like the day I bought it, My wife bought me a MS271 last year for Christmas and I really like. If I didn't like Stihl, I would have a 460 Rancher. By the way Josh, I finally got to use that Muratori rotary tiller I bought from you a couple of years ago, worked great.

Just watched your video on cooking deer and gravy. The corn starch absorbs water and swells, that's what makes your batter and gravy get thicker. Have a good one Josh !

Well said, I get tired of seeing reviews on things people haven’t even used yet, but it seems to be the fad now days. I like reviews that tell me how many years you’ve used something and how often, how many times you fixed it and what broke. I like things that have longevity!

Big thanks on vid great Christmas presents like fuel can n tool rack👍

Hope you have a log splitter. I put a lift on mine last weekend. L shaped . Roll the log onto it on the ground and pull the handle and it's loaded onto the splitter. My back loves it. My brother loves it too he's had it since Sunday last week. Ash bore killing tree on his land.

You can find the metal dogs for the ms170 on Amazon.

iv used my friends 180 c and my new 440e husky that has a bigger motor and power then the smaller stihl for some resin it cut better then my new 440e and i had to constantly tighten the chain and the safety break keep in gauged on my new husky chainsaw and i had to take it apart to get the chain to run free again where the stihl was easy to put the chain on it and i had less chain malfunctions on the stihl 180 c hands down i wish i bought a stihl over the husky just my 2 cents on using the 2 over the years

Love my little MS170! One thought for you though @stoneyridgefarmer, a lot of those hardwoods are going to sprout back thick this spring/summer. This is the perfect time of year to cut and do stump treatment. Some glyphosate and marking dye in a spray bottle will save you a headache from the future mess.

My husband uses a 461 on every day basis and a 061 on the big redwoods( he said theyre really heavy).yes hes a professional timber faller.he has only used stihl brand for 45 years.

Allways interesting watching ya mr stony ridge ..godbless

Great review, thanks so much.

Good video. I've used a couple of 170s that weren't mine. They can get a little fussy with the carb. Great homeowner saw. I've yet to see how it would hold up to professional use. I have the ms180C which has the metal spikes, the Actual easy start system, and toolless chain adjustment/replacement (Tool necessary to flip bar though). That is my go-to saw for my business, so I will verify that model will hold up to professional use in extreme heat 110+ degrees or 30 degrees. Can't kill it!

My first at home chainsaw was a McCulloch 10-10. Working logging in the woods it was a McCulloch 840. That was back in the late '60s. Don't do much cutting anymore but have a Remington Outlaw 4620 that fit's my needs and budget.

@StoneyRidgeFarmer

4 жыл бұрын

Ive heard good things about the Remington

Good video both of your saws are top of the line

I agree with you- I only like review videos from people who have used the product for a while. WHOOO!!!

My first chainsaw is a Stihl MS 261 i’ve had it for five years now and I absolutely love it! it’s kind of sentimental too my dad taught me how to use a chainsaw on the MS 261

@bennymcdonald8575

2 жыл бұрын

Thats a pro saw. Good saw

My uncle in South Carolina use to work at the homlite plant so I got my saws there cause he got them at cost and I got my mom a blackandecker electric saw which she likes and is easy for her to use just make sure you have extra batteries

@Shahska1

4 жыл бұрын

Here in NM we burn dry juniper aka cedar and dry pinon because our climate is dry our wood dries and it smells good when it burns and we get better combustion with less pitch and buildup of cresote

About to hit 300k subs...CONGRATS!!

I recommend the Echo Red Armour pre mix gas

My first chainsaw is the Stihl MS 211 I bought 9 years ago. Now I bought another one which is the Husqvarna 545 Mark ll. Stihl is more for pruning and cutting wood and Husqvarna is more for heavier work.

The weak point of the 170 is the .043 bar/chain after two years with it I upgraded to a .050 bar/chain and it cuts a bit more aggressively and stays sharper longer.

Mikita makes a great saw with big grippers and springs for less kick back

Hi Josh I like your video I can't afford to have a stil chain Saw, three years ago I pick up a poulan predator chain Saw mine has a 42cc 18inch bar my saw in a huscarvina in sheep's clothing I whish I could afford a Stihl but this one works great for this home owner.

I had the MS170, I had won it in a golf Tournament. Found it a bit light for blocking firewood. But it was a very good little saw, so I gave it to my son in law as he did not have a saw. I have the Poulan 50cc 20in , in fact I have 2 now, I find they they work very good. I have 2 because I ordered a pull cord assembly, so I figured at the price I could have 2, well under $300. One thing I did not know until the parts came, they are made by Husqvarna, must be a off breed of them.

Hands down my favorite saw. Doesn’t break your back or bank account and does most of your typical jobs that needs to be done.

Stihl has metal dogs that fit the MS170. Purchased it when I got the saw.

The MS170 are great little saws for the money. Last a good long time when not abused and maintained properly 👍🏻

Stihl has a Primer Bulb on their easy starting String Trimmers. They left it off their Chainsaws, hence, hard to start. Chainsaw Chaps and Gloves may not stop an Electric Chainsaw. You need to flip your Chainsaw over and stick the teeth in the tree when cutting from underneath. You can get Steel teeth for your saw. If the saw kicks, you want it to kick away from you not towards you. I usually cut from above and use a home made brace, so I only cut from above.

That looks like a great saw thanks for sharing wooo

Thanks for the review my guy… im looking to go pick up a MS 171 from local ace hardware here in the next couple of days!

@Adin100

Жыл бұрын

Im happy to tell you i went and bout the stihl ms 171 yesterday, ace hardware hooked me up and got me all set up.. unfortunately i did flood it today my first day using it, i turned it on just as u showed in the video, and it worked like a charm… i turned it off, and re-did the procedure not realizing its only needed to do during a coldstart… anyways got it unflooded, and and running again… i will say i love it and its working very good now. Thanks for the review, it really made me want to get one!!!

The only down side to a stihl is they want their petrol/oil mix perfect. I found out the hard way on my first saw after sharing fuel on larger job with a friend I was helping to clear his land over a year. I got as much firewood as I wanted for my family in return for helping him. As the mixture was not perfect, I eventually blew the piston.

Yes the 170 is a good little saw for small stuff great video

The funny thing was that the first ad to show during the video was one about Stihl chainsaws. Woooo!

we have that same fuel/ oil tank. its great but not US compliance but works so gooooood

Recently we cut down some old fruit trees to make room for new trees in my macadamia nut orchard. Sad to see these old trees go. However the stumps, though low, are too high to run a mower over. I’m going to try to grind down the stumps to ground level with an angle grinder. My chainsaw is electric, an Ego Powerplus 40cm. It’s a good chainsaw. I could not justify the price of Stihl electric chainsaws & trimmers.

Stihl makes a good saw i love my 462 thanks for the video

Now I haven't watched the video yet but I'd like to say I've just recently got my first chainsaw, a 42cc Poulan from harbor freight, and it's a pretty great saw for the price. I can't imagine the 30cc holds much of a candle to a 42cc saw. I think a cheaper saw with more motor would probably be preferable to such a small saw from stihl or husqvarna. I will admit I had to take the first one back because it wouldn't idle, but I've got the 2 year replacement plan. Harbor freight is pretty good about taking care of their customers.

On the 171 usually the screen in the exhaust clogged up causes that problem. Just take the exhaust cover off and remove that screen

the stihl ms 170 can be used for 2 to 5 hours but the rancher can only be used for about 2 due to the weight and the extra load on the arms and back unless your used to it

I've owned three different Stihl tools. All of them are hard to start. The chainsaw My father gave me. I eventually left it at the end of the lane with a sign on it if you want it take it. Someone finally took it and gave it away to another person who was desperate enough to keep it. They're powerful enough once you get them started but I would never buy a Stihl product again.

gotta love the massey!

Great review, truer words were never spoken, never trust a review from someone with a shiny clean saw.

Mike from "Outdoors with the Morgans" did an Awesome review of the Stihl battery chain saw! Check it out!

@StoneyRidgeFarmer

4 жыл бұрын

Mike is a great guy....I think he's been working with Stihl a little bit too....kinda helps because those things are pricey!

@michaelmactavish1728

4 жыл бұрын

stihls are bit exspensive but good quality product wich i rather pay for good product not products that lets ya down wooooooo

@toddedington9684

4 жыл бұрын

@@michaelmactavish1728 I paid nearly $500 for a MS270 C almost 20 years ago and it still works like it did the day i bought it. Great saw for around the house and up to camp. Gets plenty of use.

I have an Echo CS-370 with the 16” bar. I like it better than my Stihl MS170, it’s easier to start and has better features and more power.

I just bought my first Stihl MS 170 and I'm going to use it soon! Thanks for the great video! I can't wait to clear out some small trees and brush behind my house this week!

@StoneyRidgeFarmer

4 жыл бұрын

Ur welcome Don..it's a good little saw buddy...You'll be happy

170 is a good saw. I run them for brush work (cut-stump w/herbicide mostly). I see the 171 has the side tensioner which I've always wanted on this saw! From the vid tho the 171 might not be worth it??

I think you can port the jets and give it a little more fuel and adjust the air and it should start easier I don’t know a lot about it but I know a ported saw runs fast

I’ve had a 270 Farm Boss for years. I didn’t know anything about saws but knew a friend that made his living doing landscape and such. He told me to buy the 270 with a 20 inch bar. He said if I needed more saw, I needed more experience. He was right and it’s been a great saw. Better yet my local dealer has taken care of me over the years. Another thing I add is to not use auto gas with ethanol in it. Either buy canned fuel or find a place that sells pure gas. Your saw will thank you.

@kingjames9564

2 жыл бұрын

What kind of canned gas or pure gas are you talking about? I'm new to chainsaws and never remember seeing canned gas before or pure gas??

@Bill_N_ATX

2 жыл бұрын

@@kingjames9564 , for pure gas I am talking about gasoline without ethanol added. The problem is that ethanol is hydroscopic. It attracts water. So it will crude up your saw. So if you can buy ethanol free gas in your area you can use it. The other option is to buy chainsaw fuel that is not only ethanol free but has oil to lubricate your saw’s engine already added. You will not have to add oil to your fuel. It’s a little more expensive but unless you use your saw a lot, like every day or several times a week, it’s a pretty good deal in the long run. If you only use your saw occasionally, read the manual and follow the manufacture’s procedure on how to store it. Properly maintained a good saw will last decades.

The MS 170 is exactly the saw I have, I was looking for something like it and my Stihl dealer lead me to it. It has been a true workhorse, and I've had very little problems other than user error and mistakes. My saw is about 8 years old and still going strong. I would like to get a second saw bigger saw with at least a 20" bar, any recommendations? I want it with more power and able to take on the bigger trees. Great review!

Love my Echo

Stihl aways makes the cut no matter what model and they are always working on improvements

Hey josh can we get a update on the g660? I need a big boy saw for felling and bucking around my property and dont want to spend 2k on a stihl just for the 10 or 12 times a year i need it. Would really appreciate it

I will get a stihl one day👍🏻wooo!

I see you made it to 300'000 subs congrats

I have a Poulan that size and absolutely hate it. It's heavy and has a very hard pull. I've been thinking about getting an electric saw for trim work. That should be a lot less hassle.

@brianeastman3547

4 жыл бұрын

I recommend the Echo cs 450 chainsaw,it's very easy to start and it's very lightweight.

I've got one of those MS 170 chain saws , Use it for camping . I see you're not using that big Chinese Holzfforma any more . You have the Husqvarna in the back of the tool rack . Could you do a review on that Chinese one . Same with the little Job cutter chain saw that sold for $100 . Review on that would also be great .

I bought one of those Joncutter chain saws worst buy ever broken when I got it 3 months of arguing with Amazon finally got our money back and bought a husqvarna

i like that song at the start of this video. did you write it ? where can i get it ? i love all your video's

Hey josh I have had a ms 310 for years and love it my question is do you have a opinion on it is it a home owner saw

@michaelmactavish1728

4 жыл бұрын

i had a km130r with a 16'' saw attachment wich ive cutting down piles of trees with it love the kombi tool