Chainsaw Repair

Looks like I may end up replacing my Husqvarna 257 that I have had 1997 , as much as I hate to. We have a Toro dealer here which is where I first bought this saw but now they have gotten so big it's always the same thing, bring it in and leave it and we will get back with you. No joke, the last time I took it up there for just a small issue they took 6 weeks. Our Ace hardware now only works on STIHL because they have a contract to only sell STIHL. One other place here has a really bad rep online and I called and when they finally got the chainsaw guy on he was saying if it was a 257 I needed to buy a new up to date saw which is what the complaints online are all about that they try not to repair or service anything but push sells. Our Lowes has someone but they have a 4 week wait. Gonna try Tractor supply but thought I would post here for some input.

Looking at Jonsered® 70 cc CS 2172 Chainsaw Powerhead, I have never had one of these saws but I have heard good things about them. I have heard also that Husqvarna makes these. Is that correct? I need to find out if my  Husqvarna bar will fit this. http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/jonseredreg%3B-70-cc-cs-2172-chainsaw-powerhead

Also looking at  Jonsered® CS 2166 Chainsaw, CARB Compliant at  http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/jonseredreg%3B-cs-2166-chainsaw-carb-compliant . Not sure what the big differnce is in these other than the $100 price tag. Can someone enlighten me a bit here.

Also this Husqvarna 55.5-cc 2-Cycle 20-in Gas Chainsaw at http://www.lowes.com/pd_506285-86886-455RANCHER20_0__?productId=50022284&Ntt=husqvarna+chainsaw&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dhusqvarna%2Bchainsaw&facetInfo=

Based on you guys experience which one of these do you think would serve best for all weather year round use on medium to large trees.

Check out the Jonsered 2258 pro grade build, smaller lighter like your 257 and same bar mount. 

http://www.jonsered.com/us/chainsaws/cs-2258/



Med to Large trees like you say.  2166 is just a detuned 2172. I would buy the 2166 of those.  Only thing detuned is inside the trans covers.

The most natural replacements for the 257 are the 555 and 2258 (both are 60cc, despite the model designations). I suggest the 555, as you likely are used to the Husky handlebar angle.

I just bought a new bar and chain. Here is a picture of the bar specs. I needed something with reach. Including the chain info also. The 257 is a 57 cc displacement. Anything else that Hsky has that is in stock I am giving up some and going backwards. With the two Jonsered they are a move up because they are each 70cc. So I am gaining more power. I don't however understand the price difference.

Jonsered® 70 cc CS 2172 Chainsaw Powerhead      ★★★★★ 3.5 out of 5 stars. Read reviews.  3.5 out of 5 rating. 3.5

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/jonseredreg%3B-70-cc-cs-2172-chainsaw-powerhead is $799.99 and then the

    ★★★★★ 4.6 out of 5 stars. Read reviews.  4.6 out of 5 rating. 4.6

Jonsered® CS 2166 Chainsaw, CARB Compliant
http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/jonseredreg%3B-cs-2166-chainsaw-carb-compliant is priced at $699.99

So the way I see it. The CS 2172 Chainsaw Powerhead has 70cc and the reviews are lacking a bit for the price of $799.99. While the Jonsered® CS 2166 Chainsaw, CARB Compliant has better reviews for this saw and the price is $100 less that the other making it $699.99.

A big question I don't think I got answered it. With the picture I uploaded can anyone tell me if my bar will work with the Jonsered® CS 2166 Chainsaw, CARB Compliant
http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/jonseredreg%3B-cs-2166-chainsaw-carb-compliant is priced at $699.99 This is the saw I am leaning towards unless some can share with me some info I am not currently aware of. I just know I got to get cutting and I have to get a saw to cut with.


Thanks again you guys. Your all great.

Never mind so-called rewiews on such web-sites - the value of most of them is ZERO.