R. Webb

The Farm Boss is an all around workhorse. It cuts through wood nice and easy. It starts real easy - read manual carefully on start up procedures, if you don't, you'll wish you did.

This is a good saw for moderate users and the bar comes in a few sizes. I bought a new Stihl farmBoss MS290 with a 20" bar a couple years ago - it's agreat pieceof equipment. You could just as easily go with a 16" bar if you're working with smaller size trees.

If you're buying a used chainsaw, be sure to get a clear answer on its age and how often it was used.

The average lifespan of a good chainsaw is going to be around 10 years. This is a rough guideline. Ideally you want a saw that's no more than a few years old and sat in a garage most of the time... and trust me they're out there!