I asked two dealers what saw they recommend for cutting a tri-axle load of logs each year for firewood. Stihl recommended the 311 with a 20 inch bar for $500. Jonsered recommended the 2159 with a 20 inch bar for $525 after $150 rebate for my Craftsman with a scored piston. The Stihl dealer is local. The Jonsered is an hour away but is a friend of my wife's family.
Are these saws about the same? I read a post on another web site bad mouthing the Stihl for having a "plastic clamshell" design. This was the first that I had read any negative comments about Stihl. I would like to hear from someone who either owns one of these saws or who has first hand knowledge of the long term performance and cost of ownership.
Stihl specs http://www.stihldealer.net/productd...26-toplvl-2-catid-2-subcat-2-catprods-39.aspx
Jonsered specs: http://www.tilton.usa.jonsered.com/node246.aspx
Thank you,
Are these saws about the same? I read a post on another web site bad mouthing the Stihl for having a "plastic clamshell" design. This was the first that I had read any negative comments about Stihl. I would like to hear from someone who either owns one of these saws or who has first hand knowledge of the long term performance and cost of ownership.
Stihl specs http://www.stihldealer.net/productd...26-toplvl-2-catid-2-subcat-2-catprods-39.aspx
Jonsered specs: http://www.tilton.usa.jonsered.com/node246.aspx
Thank you,