A Quick Look At The Poulan Chainsaw Brand

Friday, May 29th, 2009 at 5:18 am

As far as chainsaws are concerned, there are nearly as many brands to choose from as there are jobs which chainsaws are well suited for. Chainsaws are great tools for applications from cutting brush and trimming trees and hedges to felling trees and cutting them into firewood. The brand and the model you'll need will depend on what you need a chainsaw for. Here we'll take a look at the Poulan chainsaw and examine its pros and cons.

Founded in 1946 by Claude Poulan, the Poulan chainsaw company was a pioneer in the field. The company is now owned by Husqvarna, who also own and manufacture many other brands of chainsaw.

A Good Value For The Price

Poulan chainsaws are made for the less experienced chainsaw user who needs something simple for the occasional task around the home. While some have leveled the criticism that these chainsaws are less reliable than some other brands of saw, Poulan has managed to acquire a loyal audience who dismiss this as unfounded.

Since they are smaller and easier to use, Poulan chainsaws are one of the most popular brands with people who need an efficient and easy to use cutting tool for home use. They are not designed for professionals and do not have many of the advanced features which are part and parcel of other brands' offerings. These are also some of the most inexpensive chainsaws available. After all, if you're only going to use a chainsaw a few times per year, you probably don't want to invest a large amount of money in this tool. With the power to take on light to medium duty around the home and garden, these chainsaws usually retail between one and two hundred dollars, a price point which makes them very attractive to the occasional chainsaw user.

Poulan chainsaws are a good choice even if you find yourself using your chainsaw more than you had expected. Their reliability, ease of use and great value make them a good buy all around and offer an easy way to learn how to handle one of these powerful tools. Once you're experienced in handling a chainsaw and need something which can handle heavier tasks or more frequent use, then you can graduate to a higher-end model.

For the home user who wants something reliable, reasonably powerful and easy to use at a low cost, the Poulan chainsaw is an excellent choice for the value-minded consumer.

Shop for Poulan Chainsaws below:

	Poulan Pro 400E 18-Inch 4 HP Electric Chain Saw List Price: $89.99 Sale Price: $65.99 Average Rating:
	Providing cutting-edge features to help you power through jobs both big and small, the Poulan Pro 400E 18-Inch 4.0 HP Electric Chain Saw arrives fully assembled, so it's ready to go right out of the box...

	Poulan 952051338 18-Inch 3/8-Inch Pitch Chain Saw Chain List Price: $14.99 Sale Price: $14.00 Average Rating:
	Use this replacement chain on select 18-Inch Poulan chain saws. Features the Color Match system so you're sure to get the right size. 3/8-Inch Pitch .50 Gauge Features the Color Match System Purchase The Yellow Color Match Guide Bar For This Chain Fits Models 2175, 2300, 2375, 2450, 2550 & 2600

	Oregon S56 16-Inch Semi Chisel Chain Saw Chain Fits Craftsman, Echo, Homelite, Poulan, Remington List Price: $30.18 Sale Price: $11.99 Used From: $8.99 Average Rating:
	* This precision cutting chain is heat-treated, and is a hard chromed cutter chain * The unique cutter design cuts smooth and fast with minimum kickback * Engineered for safety, performance, and quality * Advanced technology ensures tough, sharp cutters * ID link, 91VG chain type * 3/8" pitch, ...

	Poulan Pro PP3516AVX 16-Inch 35cc 2-Cycle Gas-Powered Anti-Vibration Chain Saw List Price: $139.99 Sale Price: $124.98 Average Rating:
	The Poulan Pro 16-inch 38 cc anti-vibration chainsaw features a 16-inch bar, allowing a cutting capacity of 32 inches in diameter. Its anti-vibration system isolates the engine from the chassis, reducing vibration and improving comfort and safety; further safety measures are ensured by the inertia-activated chain brake, which stops rotation of the chain should kickback occur...

	High Limb CS-48 Rope-and-Chain Saw List Price: $49.99 Sale Price: $46.25 Average Rating:
	No more balancing acts! No more expensive tree service bills! Just toss the safety weight over the branch you want to cut, then pull the 25ft. polypropylene ropes. Carbon steel blades can be sharpened...