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  Benedict Simmons October 17, 2015 at 12:05pm

  I use the ms231, it's not to heavy for the light work but has enough power behind it if you need it. Most important to keep your chain sharp and in good order. A dull chain will soon sucks the power from the saw
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  Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd October 17, 2015 at 12:20pm

  I have a Stihl 039 with a 16" bar - tons of power for all we use it for.

  I also have a couple of 181's and a 280 but it is the 039 which comes out the most!

  Obviously I have the correct NPTC CS tickets for the type of work we do :)
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  Neil Copeland October 17, 2015 at 1:14pm

  Without wishing to be too obvious it does depend on how much you want to spend but I had the same issue and moved up to a Husqvarna 455 Rancher at just under £500.  
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  James Brett October 17, 2015 at 3:55pm

  Stihl ms211. Light, powerful. Goes for ages with no use then some heavy abuse.
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  Roy Bretton October 17, 2015 at 4:57pm

  Personally I prefer Husqvarna chainsaws, in my experience literally all the Stihl chainsaws I have owned and used there seems to be engine problems! I was in Greece this summer and used a commercial Stihl chainsaw and this didn't run properly either! Whereas all the Husqvarna chainsaws I have owned, I haven't had a problem.

  Incidentally I've owned several Stihl strimmers which have done hours and hours of work with literally no problems whatsoever, in fact I would say that the stihl strimmers/brush cutters are excellent!

  Once again, just my personal experience.
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  Daniel Lampard October 18, 2015 at 10:50am

  I Use a Stihl MS181, It gets used all the time. Ive even used it to cut a lot of stuff out of its depth but it still carries on! 
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    Richard Gadsby > Daniel Lampard October 18, 2015 at 5:44pm

    Stihl ms170 for the stuff I do it's fine. Only very small fells and taking out big old shrubs
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    Daniel Lampard > Daniel Lampard October 18, 2015 at 6:05pm

    Just to add i hold my Cs30/cs31!
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  Peter October 18, 2015 at 6:23pm

  Thanks for the feedback, I'd be looking to get something under £400.  Looks like I could get a 231 for that so maybe that's one I'll look at.
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    Richard Gadsby > Peter October 18, 2015 at 6:32pm

    Don't rule out echo and efco saws if you are not using them all day everyday as they have some really good saws in your price range. I nearly bought an efco at £390 if I remember correctly but it was going to be an impulse buy and was not really needed!!