Farmertec Holzfforma G255 UnBoxing
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- Опубліковано 16 жов 2024
- So the G255 arrived today, and I did not hesitate to get it out of the box and check it out. I bought this one (not a freebie) for the chainsaw carvings I am getting into more of late.
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I just got mine in today. $101.50 people. 100 bucks plus some shipping for this saw. Construction looks good, not magnesium like my G444 but I'll bet it'll be just fine. First impressions are great. It already seems to have a lot more power than my Echo CS-370, and this is during break in. The Echo btw I spent almost $300 for and thought THAT was a deal, so I'm quite pleased. Oh I also bought a Farmertec HS-81 hedge trimmer. About $125 during FT's Black Friday sale. There are no videos of this one on YT but I can tell you this much, it's the real deal. Build quality is excellent. Power is much more than enough for it's purpose, and the same unit from Stihl would cost me at least $400 more.
I feel kind of elitist about Farmertec I must admit. It's like knowing where I can buy a Ferrari for brand new for less than half the price, because it says Furrari instead.:)
I hope these are good, I received the g444 today along with a 28 inch bar and full chisel chain. Not expecting much from the bar and chain, my son and I are planning a chainsaw mill.
Love your reviews, keep up the good work
Thanks, watch that tensioner LOL
DIY with Uncle Cy Saw that one...
Thanks for turning us on to Farmer-tec i got a bunch of parts for my husqvarna and stihl very happy! they had a 50% off on parts christmas sale i bought 2 bars one came with chain muffler chain brake and a band for chain break$ 46 the shipping was $50 but the parts are very good quality and i saved a bunch of money !
Cool I enjoyed the video maybe this will be my next saw I like the 45-50 cc size saws they have enough power to cut pretty fast but you can use them all day without getting too fatigued, thanks for sharing
Yes exactly. For most jobs this is all you need. Makes a great carving saw too, I am thinking about buying a second one and running Quarter and dime tip bars on them.
MISLEADING TITLE! He called it an "unboxing"!
But in fact, he used the damn thing! Love it! Thanks!
I have the 025 and the caps for fuel and oil is not tooless. Now when they changed it to the ms250 the could changed it to tooless. I also have the farm boss 271 and would like to upgrade to the 444 or 371xp
what chain and bar do u have i just got this saw awaiting for it to come in and paired it with the holzfforma 18" bar and .325 .063 chain how has it held up n how does it compare to a real stihl ms025 or ms250 if its just as good im gonna be very happy
Hello friend, how does the chainsaw work? Have you had a problem with it?
Zenoah actually made RedMax equipment which are considered pro grade machines here in the US.
Adam Brown and now Husqvarna owns redmax
Thank you. Cy😦
Hi there what size file do you used to sharpen this saw? 3/16 =4.8mm?
The ms 250 has the tool less caps that's what we run there are good saws
So, just found you, how about your thoughts about this saw after 3 years? Have a 290 and want a small saw for weight advance, think that Stihl makes great ones, any comparison?
It's still going strong. I use it for firewood cutting and for carving to this day.
Zenoah used to be part of komatsu. Good only knows what they will turn out now but the old stuff was good
That looks like a Very Nice and capable saw! I used the cheaper Poulan Pro saws for
cutting small pine trees and firewood rather then wear out my more expensive &
bigger saws! Have fun with them Bro. : ) : )
Wait till ya see the next one it really reminded me of a Poulan.
Oh and I will get you info on the package early next week. All boxed up just gotta get to the post office, been digging and pouring foundation so a bit preoccupied :-)
@@DIYwithUncleCy No problem I know your enjoying all this Fame & Fortune : ) so keep enjoying them as long as you can & keep safe
My Friend!
Love your unboxings. Whenever a new one goes up I share it on the Holzfforma group on FB. Unrelated question....I like the hats you wear...where do you get them?
LOL I found the one I have now in a truck stop in western KS. I like this style because I can turn it around and wear my welding hood, and its similar to the Marine Corps Cover I wore once upon a time.
Thanks! Great reviews.
I was looking at this, but I just can't pull the trigger only saving $100 over the real deal. It seems that the big saws is where Holzfforma really comes out ahead.
This is true but I use the G255 as my upper medium saw in chainsaw carving and it has performed just as well as the MS250s I have had in the past, I think it worth the $100. That being said if you are used to taking your saw to someone to be fixed on the occasion it does break, then its better to spend the extra $100 because a stihl dealer won't touch this saw.
DIY with Uncle Cy How does it compare to the G5800 on power and weight? Thanks for your time
Nice
Good job. If you can, please let us know how much it weighs altogether with gas and oil
well it is 10 lbs dry and no bar. The 16 inch bar I would say is 1.5 lb so with gas and oil I will estimate 13 Lbs max.
My MS251 actually has the twist on cartridge filter like the bigger saws. But it is also the spiritual successor to the MS250 so it's all part of the redesign I'm guessing. I think I've had it for about two or three years so far and it's been great. I have no problems starting it each summer, it gets a clean down before use, and it only gets 91 octane ethanol-free gas & high-quality 2-Smoke mix. Though I have been pondering on trying a gallon of the TC-W3 outboard oil they have at Wally World. It seems to have a lot of good reviews about how good it is. I've also been wanting to try Stihl's own "Bio-Degradable" bar oil since it's thinner and the MS251 has a low flow oil pump for the bar. :)
Yes the 251 saw a lot of advances over the 250. It is a great saw (kinda jealous I don't have one in my collection LOL)
In all of my carving saws I run Canola oil. Keeps the black nasties off the carving and is both better for the environment and for me. Did a bit of snooping on the chainsaw forums before deciding to try it. This saw will never see anything but. Canola oil is one of the main ingredients in the Stihl "Bio-Degradeable" oil.
@@DIYwithUncleCy That's nice to know, thanks. I'll have to give it a try and see how well it works for bucking up firewood. It'll be a cheaper alternative to the biodegradable stuff Stihl offers, which my local dealers might not even have in stock. If you ever add a 251 to your collection it'll run you about $370 with the 18" bar, that's what it cost me. I've been running Stihl's own Rapid-Super chain on it and it just eats wood like a fat German kid does chocolate bars. It's the most aggressive chain they offer in .325 pitch and for smaller saws.
As for your thoughts on the fuel caps. The MS250 still had the older screw-on caps, the MS251 has the newer quick caps on it. So far I like those better than then older caps, much easier to get off. They don't need any persuading. I only know because my first choice was the MS250, I don't go for it because the dealer didn't have any in stock and the owner wasn't in. So the young fellow behind the counter didn't know about Stihl's deal for the 250 at the time that knocked a few dollars off. Which is what enticed me to saw shop in the first place. I hope to add my grandfather's old Pioneer Farm Saw into my collection someday. :)
@Slane583 I'm going to agree wholeheartedly with you on the 251 and the Stihl RS chain (the Stihl RM chain is okay, but not great). When I picked up mine the dealer had 250s and 251s in the same configuration. Both are same Stihl grade (Homeowner vs Farm/Ranch or Pro), dealer said "MS250 is old style, MS251 is new style" as the biggest difference. Toolless caps vs screw, slightly different bars, better anti-vibe on the 251. 251 may run a little leaner (EPA) but mine starts easily as long as you follow the instructions (full choke until first pop, then half choke/starting position); I mention this because reading reviews some folks seem to have trouble. On the TC-W3 outboard oil, I've seen lots of stuff "don't do it", the manual even says not to. The major reason is TCW is formulated for different temperature range (water cooled) than chainsaw mix (air-cooled 2 strokes). I think the 16 inch bar (about 14 inch cut) is a tiny bit better balance than the 18 inch.
@@michaelremski8295 My MS251's chain cut nicely for what it was and being low kickback. My friend ended up buying my Rapid-Super chain for me as payment for helping clear his back property of bad trees. I thought the saw cut decently before but once I put the RS on and went for the same piece of wood it just went. After that, I made my mind up to just stick with the RS chain when I need more in the future. It wasn't all that expensive and it cuts like crazy. As for starting, I followed the instructions on mine. Put it to full choke, pulled until it got a pop, shut off choke and pulled some more. It starts every time. I'd give it a light burp of the throttle to get some juices flowing and then let it idle while I walk after the safety was reengaged. I have also added more chainsaws to my collection since I bought the MS251. A couple run ok but need tlc, some don't run and need a rebuild. So I started at 1 saw and now I'm at 5. :)
@@Slane583 I had conversations with folks in the tree business as I was looking for a saw. The RS chain was recommended hands down; easier to keep sharp, cuts a lot better. 5 Hmm. I have some catching up to do.
I bought one of these saws and there seems to be a problem with which bar and chain are for this saw according to the details on the farmer tec website it takes a 3/8 LP , .050 but on the box the saw came in tells you that it takes a .325 .063 chain but I ordered 3/8 LP , .050 bar and chain for the saw but I am afraid to run it on this as it might rip the sprocket out of the saw with it being the wrong chain and bar ??
I am running 3/8 pitch on this one. Gauge won't matter except in relation to the bar.
Great video. How long does it take for shipping?
From two weeks to a month. They just moved their warehouse so for awhile were not shipping. But that is all straitened out now.
@@DIYwithUncleCy just ordered a G388. Hope to do some milling.
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We haven't heard anything from you in a while just hoping your doing well
Yea things are turning around a bit now. I just uploaded an update short video. And coming soon info is on it. Thanks for the comment.
Uncle cy...what chain size is fit for the 14 inch bar on this saw?
It will use the same bar and chain as an MS250 sthil.
Can i put 35 inch bar on a sthil ms382
Uncle cy what bar is on this ? 14” 3/8lp ?
16inch 3/8 pitch .050 gauge
Did huztl do the same with you that they did with me? They charged me $20 to ship the bar and blade and stuck them in the box with my g372 that had free shipping. Plus, if you order two bars and blades they charge $40 for shipping. They could rethink that policy.
See I take a bit of a different mindset about it. They charged 10.39 for shipping the bar and chain, and yes it was in the box with the saw. However if they had shipped the saw alone and charged me it would have been $50+ bucks, so I look at it as 10 dollar shipping for the saw. I do see where your coming from though. It would be easy for them to say free shipping if you order the bar and chain with the saw. But when ya think about it they sell them so inexpensively it just doesn't seem to me that big of a deal.
I did order 2 bars and chains (no saws once) and shipping was almost 50 bucks However it was a 25 inch and 28 inch bar with a chain for each total was 83.06. I would have a hard time finding an american source for one of those for that price for the bar alone.
@@DIYwithUncleCy yeah. I don't disagree. Good deals even if you have to pay some shipping. But I think they'd sell a ton more chains if they gave free shipping on bars and chains with a chainsaw purchase.
Why so many saws? In the wood business or just for fun? Thanks, really enjoyed this and good information!
Both.
Wow, after the tune. Sounds and performs like a different saw.
Must have missed it...how much was the saw ..$...??
To my door it was $159.84
cy I got my g660 and I don't know were those rubber 2 pieces go.can you show me thanks steve
Inside of the Bar cover you will see to keyhole shapes above and below the bar lug holes. Those plastic pieces have a matching key on them that fits into those holes. Those are the wear pads so don't run the saw without then it could damage the housing.
THANK YOU CY.WHEN YOU DO THE TOP ONE THE BOLTS IN THE WAY
Hi Cy; what’s the email address for Holzformma?
I want an inexpensive saw. That will cut a 16 to 18 inch log. All day long. I don't care how fast as it goes. I just want this to last 10 to 20 years. With regular maintenance.!
Do a video showing us your saws
There is one of my collection a few months ago. I will need to update since I have added 7 or 8 since then.
DIY with Uncle Cy yeah.
I have 10 to 20 cords of wood going to be delivered. I need a good song. That would take care of business
Not face chords full chords and then we'll split them up
Waiting for Huztl to sent parts sucks. They always want to see pictures because they don't believe you.
They want to see pictures to be sure they send you the right thing. Remember google translate is good but not perfect.
You ..... payed for a saw? Na couldn't be. 😁 just kidding. I believe you did. They should send you whatsoever you desire. You have treated them well. Whats the chance of seeing these for sale at private owned hardware stored soon? Just asking. Not like my family ownes a chain of them or anything. 😉. Be good farm saws.
I know they wholesale their saws on their site when you buy 10 or 12 at a time. So it is possible.
@@DIYwithUncleCy Ii also hear folks talk about how much better older tech is. I think such talk has credence. And alot of folks including me claim a blue chainsaws of a different breed but still blue. Where the best saw they owned. Good looking saws . I should be getting one any day. Once ii check it out , the new and improved chain tensioning seems problematic on some models. But not all. I will give it a toss and see if it sticks. Variety after all is the spice of life. Strike the iron while its hot. Most feed and hardware store shoppers really arent brand fanboyd anyways, the bottom line is paramount.
THEY MUST HAVE GIVE THE WRONG NUT AND BOLT LIKE THE BOTTOM ONE IS COUNTER SINK.
They are well away from the bolts on mine so I am not sure what you mean.