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Post by cumminspowered on Jan 2, 2010 23:35:22 GMT -5
I have a SXL 925 with a 20 in bar, and it's perfect for what i use it for, just a bit heavy for the little jobs, perfect for the larger ones, if I had an additional smaller saw, I'd put a little bigger bar on the 925. I'm considering buying a new homelite 46cc pro 20in. www.homelite.com I was just on Stihl's website, BOTH Stihl and Homelite have 2 year warranties. Does anyone have a newer homelite saw, and can they even be compared to a Stihl? I like to be a bit different I guess and wouldn't mind trying the 46cc Homelite Pro 20in, on their website. Comments, suggestions, pro's, con's, clean arguements welcome. |
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Post by mikevan on Jan 3, 2010 6:03:13 GMT -5
My 2 cents, I wouldn't buy any saw new. Warranty or not. For small jobs, an XL 101, a Super EZ or similar old saw works just fine. Fifty bucks or so, no plastic or epa crap on them.
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Post by polardoo on Jan 3, 2010 9:08:55 GMT -5
Im partial to 150s for the small stuff and one can be had cheaply
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Post by 925fetish on Jan 3, 2010 9:44:05 GMT -5
The new homelites are chineze crap.Get an old 150 or E-Z or 100 series.You will be alot happier swinging a quality saw.
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Post by MCS on Jan 3, 2010 11:02:24 GMT -5
Just to elaborate on the Subject: Homelite New vs Old From what I read on the current Homelite page, Home Depot is the sole retailer in the US for this product line. These Homelites only bear the familiar name, not the durability. They may be OK but they are not a Homelite®There are lots of old Homelites around and as others have said, the 150 and Super EZ are A OK. If you get one and take care of it it will last a long time. Parts and used parts saws are abundant so find one and keep the old Homelites running. Your 925 will enjoy the company of one of its little brothers  |
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Post by lesorubcheek on Jan 3, 2010 11:46:16 GMT -5
No first hand experience with the new Homies, but if given the choice between a beater 150 or a brand new, in the box, straight from Home Depot, made in China Homelite.............. I'd without a hesitation pick the old 150. Know first hand how they're built (along with SEZs, XL-1xx, etc..), and just don't think the new stuff should even be compared to the older Homelites. Just one opinion here. It'd be great for someone with a new one to tear it down and show us all how its built. Maybe it'd change some of our minds about the newer stuff.
Dan
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Post by 925fetish on Jan 3, 2010 13:24:46 GMT -5
I have worked on several.That's the reason I have the opinion I do of them.Homelite is just a name now not a true company.That 46cc saw comes w/several names on it and in several colors.
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Post by 5runners on Jan 3, 2010 17:54:22 GMT -5
We bought a new 46cc Pro20 last year.
Guess which one from the list below, now does not run.
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Post by cumminspowered on Jan 3, 2010 22:55:07 GMT -5
THANK YOU very much for steering me in the right direction. My dad has another homelite under his bench I'm not sure what it is yet but i'll be checking. I still have my homelite i used to use as a kid my mom has it in storage i'll have to dig that out, i don't even know the model number of that one either. Thanks!
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Post by blackoak on Jan 4, 2010 1:49:36 GMT -5
It makes me sick that they are even using the Homelite name on these saw that are being sold now days. It is sad because there are people out there that knows no better. They remeber their Dad had great luck with his Homelite 20 to 30 years ago and think these are the same quality. You were lucky that you came here first and found out the truth. It's not just Homelite, but also McCulloch and Poulan are also producing cheap junk on what was once great chainsaw producing companies.
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Post by cumminspowered on Jan 4, 2010 9:32:34 GMT -5
Yes, it is, I had a feeling being the price was so right, but it is extremely sad, this is my second old homie and they're both great. Since you all know what I was kind of looking for, what would be comparable older homie thats a lil easier to lug around than the ol 925, I'd like to run a 16-18 inch bar and I'd put a 24inch on the 925. I'll be cutting around 10-20 cord a year, possibly more, so I was thinking of a new/used-but-new saw as well, but I wouldn't mind finding an old homie that would do just as well or same, I mean they're reliable, and if you keep your chain sharp will more than likely cut just as good, (I'm guessing). I wouldn't know where to start choosing a new saw either, plastic, I do like the magnesium. Just need to know which ones you'd all recommend, I was looking at the list of old homies and there is like hundreds I swear, lol. Thanks again everyone.
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Post by MCS on Jan 4, 2010 11:42:10 GMT -5
I was looking at the list of old homies and there is like hundreds I swear, lol. Thanks again everyone. Since it sounds like you have some logging to do and you already have the 925 (5.0 cu in) which will easily handle the longer bar you plan to get. MediumEveryone needs at least one Super XLAO (3.55 cu in). This would give you a break from the 925 and it handles the 16" and 18" bar very well. Compact (notice my choice of words) Super EZ Auto (2.5 cu in) A dandy little saw. The 150 is also fun to run but sometimes the oiler can be a little finicky. Why not have one of each? The 925 and SXL use the same bar and the 150 and SEZ use the same bar. You could bar and chain up for what ever you need Now, what did you find under your Dad's work bench  |
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Post by cumminspowered on Jan 4, 2010 13:14:23 GMT -5
Everyone needs at least one Super XLAO (3.55 cu in). This would give you a break from the 925 and it handles the 16" and 18" bar very well. Compact (notice my choice of words) Super EZ Auto (2.5 cu in) A dandy little saw. The 150 is also fun to run but sometimes the oiler can be a little finicky. Why not have one of each? The 925 and SXL use the same bar and the 150 and SEZ use the same bar. You could bar and chain up for what ever you need Just the advice I was looking for, I have seen the Super XLAO and Super EZ Auto mentioned quite a bit on here and I would want something a bit common so that's great! Would probably come in handy having a few extras saws on hand anyways. Now, what did you find under your Dad's work bench I'm heading out there in a bit I'll get back to ya on that. |
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Post by cumminspowered on Jan 4, 2010 13:29:08 GMT -5
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Post by aviatur on Jan 4, 2010 21:25:50 GMT -5
They turn higher rpm's than the SEZ and the SXLAO but I don't feel they are built as good. They do however have rubber vibration isolators to cut down on the vibes. Another note is the intake for the carb is a rubber boot, which with time cracks and causes a leanburn condition and they can be a pain to change.
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Post by cumminspowered on Jan 5, 2010 14:52:43 GMT -5
MCS, the Homelite under the bench is a fairly descent shape (looks wise) Homelite 245... Looks like an goofy sized bar. Newer than the SEZ and SXLAO I'm assuming. I brought it home and I'll see if I can get it running. I'm just dropping a load of wood off so I'll look it up more later. The other Homelite that's in the storage unit, I'm not sure what it is but I know it's a smaller older red one, maybe get lucky.
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Post by MCS on Jan 6, 2010 13:20:31 GMT -5
The 245 is too new for me. Wait and see what others have to say about it. I know at one time Homelite had Solo making saws for them, but I'm not sure if this is on of the models.
Craig
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Post by billg on Jan 6, 2010 15:14:16 GMT -5
I think the 340 was made by Solo but I do not thing the 245 was.
Bill
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Post by topgut on Jan 6, 2010 20:44:18 GMT -5
Excellent trio is 925, SXL, SEZ for any average guy looking to cut fire wood. Not lightning fast but will run and run and run etc.
Good luck with them all and happy new year.
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Post by mikem on Jan 15, 2010 12:14:15 GMT -5
I vote for the SEZ in a small light saw. It's a real screamer(13,000 RPM) and is very well balanced. great firewood saw.
PS: Gave all my sons(3) refurbed SXLs for Christmas. They love them for firewood/BBQ wood duty.
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