Chinese Chainsaws Are They Any Good?

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Farming Life Australia

4 жыл бұрын

This video is a comparison between thje PELA BARB & BAUMER AGG chainsaw

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@william207able 3 жыл бұрын

I bought this exact saw from Jono and Johno. It had a small issue with the drive sprocket so I called them and asked what I should do? They told me to bring it in anytime and they'll replace the defective part or they where also happy to send it to me free of charge if I wanted. I went in store and they fixed it up within 10 minutes and fitted a new chain free of charge. When they showed me what they had done the mechanic handed me an extra 2 chains for my troubles. You don't get service like that much any more. The saw hasn't skiped a beat since then

@farminglifeaustralia6716 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I have found them an excellent company to deal with. I give them a plug whenever I can because they have been really good to deal with. John

@Shootallday-j1d 4 жыл бұрын

I have been using the same baumr ag for about 2 years for general farm work and never had a problem, great video, just subscribed

@farminglifeaustralia6716 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shane Little. No doubt about it they are alright. John

@gregcleeve6810 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your down to earth opinion of the chainsaws you bought....and the suppliers you dealt with. Its a no-fuss look at a couple of alternatives to the more expensive range of machines. Safe sawing and keep all of your 10 digits...

@farminglifeaustralia6716 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching greg cleeve. Yeah its horses for courses I know people who use a saw a couple of times a year and have Chinese saws they get them out of trouble. John

@nickking8317 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a baumr-ag major issue which reassulted in me getting a new one was something to do with the chain tensioning adjustment. Not bad for the price I use it here camping I use an echo

@brewsterly2927 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers John, thumbs up! Was looking for a review on J&J and you certainly gave it, along with the respondents who have good words. About to part with some dollars in their direction.

@farminglifeaustralia6716 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. John

@theoztreecrasher2647 4 жыл бұрын

The case is a definite plus, John. Over the years I've worn through a lot of wrap around handles (& even fuel tanks) by having them slide around on the steel checkerplate floor of the old Tojo. Last replacement for the 660 Stihl I got from China for a hell of a lot less than genuine from the local dealer.

@farminglifeaustralia6716 4 жыл бұрын

My Husqvarna needed a new brake handle and muffler and I bought after market ones from china and they fitted perfectly. John

@redfield312 4 жыл бұрын

i bought the giantz 62cc saw for $87.00 free delivery 2 years ago still going strong never had a problem but fitted a decent chain oregon to it i think the giantz brand is baumer agg re badged they look very alike liked your video

@farminglifeaustralia6716 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot thanks for taking the time to comment.John

@Des-hk7lx 3 жыл бұрын

good review, just what I was looking for.

@farminglifeaustralia6716 3 жыл бұрын

Thats good hope it was of some help. John

@LeonTheMechanic 28 күн бұрын

Cheers for the honest review mate! Been wondering about the Johnno and Jonno and if they’re worth buying as a cheap alternative to my MS 361, something that I can keep in the back of the ute as a throw around and not worry about if it gets damaged or if the dogs crawl over the top of it Definitely thinking about investing in one now

@farminglifeaustralia6716 26 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching. John

@antomanelven Жыл бұрын

good vid thanks for the info

@farminglifeaustralia6716 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. John

@flokijhdfjkvnhsdfjkl 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the info

@farminglifeaustralia6716 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you got some value out of it. John

@marko1314 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video - l was thinking of buying one of those chainsaws but was wondering what mixture they take - All my other two strokes take 50:1 - Please could you tell me what those two take?

@farminglifeaustralia6716 3 жыл бұрын

The recommended ratio is 25 to 1 and thats what I use. John

@concernedaussie1330 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate.

@farminglifeaustralia6716 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. John

@prof.heinous191 2 жыл бұрын

For anyone contemplating buying a Baumr 62 in Oz (do they sell them anywhere else?) buying from Edisons, with post, seems about $10 cheaper than Ebay (supplied by none other than Edisons) with free post, which makes sense if Ebay is to make their cut; but with Edisons direct you have to endlessly fart about proving who you say you are, even after you've already paid them, before they let them go. Hope that's useful to somebody! Thanks for this, and the Jono & Johno tip FLA!!

@farminglifeaustralia6716 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that tip. Edisons seem to like to make dealing with them as difficult as possible. John

@garyhaslam5735 4 жыл бұрын

years ago anything from china would be badly made .but now there's some great gear out there .enjoyed the video . gary

@farminglifeaustralia6716 4 жыл бұрын

For a lot of people who use a chainsaw now and again they cant afford to have a thousand dollars sitting in the shed I do more cutting in a year than a lot of people will do in ten. I think these saws are ideal for those people. Thanks for taking the time to watch. John

@dyer2cycle 10 ай бұрын

I still don't like buying things from China...however, the brand names have sold out and are usually made in China, so why pay them more for China stuff if China is all you can get?...

@dyer2cycle 10 ай бұрын

I think most of these Chinese chainsaws are better quality build(magnesium/aluminum crankcase, handles) than the lower-end name-brand saws, you know, the cheapest, smallest models they sell..and definitely better quality than the cheap Ryobi, Homelite, etc. plastic ones that are sold at big box stores. The big question mark with these Chinese chainsaws, to me, is, can you get any replacement parts?..things like a replacement sprocket, starter spring, starter assembly, chain brake, replacement carburetor, handle bar, air filter, stuff that breaks or wears out with normal use...if not, then they are a one-shot deal...bars and chains are less of a concern, as those can often be modified to fit...

@farminglifeaustralia6716 10 ай бұрын

Have a look at Jono and Johno they have parts for most chinese chainsaws. John

@russellspong3442 4 ай бұрын

Be wary our 70 cc Perla b wasn't tuned b4 we got home. We are 100 kms from the store, just make sure if your a novice tuner.😢

@farminglifeaustralia6716 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for that. John

@spiritoflights Жыл бұрын

G'day John I'm looking to get a new Chainsaw without blowing the budget,i'm interested in a 62 cc with 20 inch bar that will suit me fine and I was just wondering in your honest opinion should I go for a BAUMR - AG or the Pearla Barb any advice is very much appreciated .cheers , Simon . by the way Awesome concise videos keep up the great work .

@farminglifeaustralia6716 Жыл бұрын

I would buy the Perla Barb. I have the 62 cc and the 70 CC both saws have been reliable. The Baumer Ag lasted for a fair while the only real problem was the chain tension mechanism is week and you have to be very careful with it. The main problem with the Baumer Ag is the company that sells most of them. The best saw of the lot is the 70 cc Perla Barb it is a copy of a Husqvarna having said that if you particularly wanted the 62cc size I would pick the PB over the Baumer Ag. The other thing I forgot is the Bar and chain on the BA is rubbish. My chain was soft on one side and my neighbour bought one and it was the same. The PB has a Hurricane bar and chain and they are a good chain and bar I have them on all my saws now.

@spiritoflights Жыл бұрын

@@farminglifeaustralia6716 Thanks very much for the reply and advice after watching many reviews and the ones you have I sort of made my mind up on the Pearla Barb they look very much the same just a difference in cc and price the 62 cc is going for $229 and the 70 cc is going for $369 i'm on a very tight budget at the moment both with 20 inch bar i don't think it warrants spending another roughly $130 bucks really for the amount of horses i'd be gaining thanks again for the speedy reply cheers John , thanks again Simon .

@1964wingman 3 жыл бұрын

So would you recommend the Perla Barb chainsaw for cutting firewood on a 4wd camping trip to the Victorian high country and its only going to be used occasionally.

@farminglifeaustralia6716 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know your situation like if you have to have the chain saw in the car with fuel etc. The perla barb would definitely do the job but don't rule out a electric saw either, no petrol, we have a 14" Makita. The wife wanted it for pruning trees. I thought it would be a toy but its a hundred times better than I thought it would be. The only thing is the bar and chain that came with the Makita was crap but I replaced those with a good bar and chain and the unit is really good. Hope this helps. John

@1964wingman 3 жыл бұрын

@@farminglifeaustralia6716 Thanks John for the reply, i would have the chainsaw in a tool box on the roof racks on top of the Toyota

@farminglifeaustralia6716 3 жыл бұрын

@@1964wingman Ok The Perla Barb comes with a pretty god case which is a plus. The electic is quiter but they cost a fair bit more. John

@bunyuh 4 жыл бұрын

Hi John, great video, I have owned 4 Baumr Agg saws, every single one leaks the bar chain oil when not in use. Does the Perla Barb leak as well? Thanks.

@farminglifeaustralia6716 4 жыл бұрын

It has started to, at least it only leaks in the plastic box and not all over the shed. John

@bunyuh 4 жыл бұрын

@@farminglifeaustralia6716 OK Thanks for that, you would think they would have conquered that problem by now, bought the 1st saw 10 years ago. Cheers

@Gordon_L 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 25cc top handle chinese arborist saw , a 38cc 16" chinese saw and a brand new MTM 62cc saw , they all leak bar oil from the start . The 25cc saw needed a new fuel line almost straight away , I'm doing the 38cc now after at least 8 years . I've also got 52cc brushcutters I've had to do the fuel lines on and I always run 91 ron + 2 stroke , never e10 in anything so it's not an ethanol problem . Chinese fuel lines are not the best usually . John , I got my MTM from Edisons website not their ebay store , they had it on special as well as a new member discount of $25 , ended up paying $108 delivered for a 62cc saw with a 22" bar and chain , got it quick so I can't complain . I drain my bar oil if the saw is going to sit for long , not hard to do .

@farminglifeaustralia6716 4 жыл бұрын

@@Gordon_L Yes they are a bastard for both of those problems. On the other hand they keep going and they are cheap. John

@farminglifeaustralia6716 3 жыл бұрын

@Andrew Young Yes I think you are right. John

@amacdona32 4 жыл бұрын

Think you’re supposed to enter the discount code at check out. Below where is says something along the lines of take $17 off price that refers to an eBay program where you sign up and pay a monthly fee for discounts, free shipping etc

@farminglifeaustralia6716 4 жыл бұрын

No I have done it heaps of times the advertising said 20% and you dont get 20% you get 17.80 I went through to the pay stage and applied the code etc. The other thing is It said free postage until you log in and go to pay then a huge charge comes up for freight. With the Perla Barb it said %10 off I applied the code and %10 did come off they advertised free shipping and it was free shipping. John

@amacdona32 4 жыл бұрын

Farming Life Australia oh right thanks. Just didn’t see it in the video that’s all

@farminglifeaustralia6716 4 жыл бұрын

@@amacdona32 Sorry I probably didn't explain it well enough in the video. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. John

@flokijhdfjkvnhsdfjkl 3 жыл бұрын

thank u form America

@farminglifeaustralia6716 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. John

@toby621 4 жыл бұрын

sounds like a jono & jhono add not a chain saw one lol well all jokes aside mate i just drove to there store in warrocknabeal and brought a 62cc v4 saw it has a better air filter than the v2 i got home and it started just as easy as my stihi ms 291 i cut a log about 500 mm round into 3 pieces it was red box wood it seems to be just as powerful as the stihl only time will tell early days i will give it a good work out on box wood in the next day or so happy so far

@farminglifeaustralia6716 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah Jono & Johno is my favorite chainsaw shop and they have always given me good service so I support them but I am in no way financially tied up with them If I get a good run somewhere I let people know likewise if I have a bad run look out. John

@tonykemp4645 Жыл бұрын

325 ,058 76 DL tool storm 50cm or 20,, cutter bar ,also prokut blade for the baumr do a 325,058. 76 DL chain ebay sell the cheap chains I had used them I that gone through 3 so far I find them they cut 1 side I turn the bar upside down to get a ever cut the saw baumr agsx52 I got is a saw for the price I got mine from eddsions ,I like your review on perala barb chain saw I been on jono ,jono web site looking at saws thank you for your review like it very much great review

@farminglifeaustralia6716 Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for watching and commenting. I had a bad experience with Eddisons won't touch them now. John

@dufensmertz1 3 жыл бұрын

Same saws with different plastics .. I have a MTM, Giantz and and 2 baumer AG saws both old and new and they are all the same under the cosmetics and parts are interchangeable..

@farminglifeaustralia6716 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I know most of them have the same power head. I found the Baumer Ag has very weak bar and chain. John

@endtimes644 3 жыл бұрын

We don't buy from Edison's since the shipping sky rocketed and when ever we've had issues they give pointless replies

@farminglifeaustralia6716 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I don't deal with them any more for the same reasons their general attitude stinks. John

@mikeykeyes 2 жыл бұрын

@@farminglifeaustralia6716 I bought a battery grease gun which would not pull open but they took it back and replaced with another no issues.

@mikeykeyes 2 жыл бұрын

if you buy through ebay and pay with paypal you are doubly secured as one pays for your return the other acts like fair trading.

@farminglifeaustralia6716 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikeykeyes Thats good glad you had a good experience. John

@petergoodwin2465 6 ай бұрын

Very cheap price, i bought a victa . Takes longer to start than just using the reciprocating saw ha,ha, think ill invest in one of these .

@farminglifeaustralia6716 6 ай бұрын

My Perla Barb saws have been good. John

@markatkinson9963 4 жыл бұрын

Another one of your "mates" did a build and review of this saw with a 24" bar. Seems like a halfway decent saw that'll last you a season or two, no?

@farminglifeaustralia6716 4 жыл бұрын

I have had one for three years now and it still goes good. John

@Garde538 Жыл бұрын

Baumar-AG Chinese for "bum rag"

@farminglifeaustralia6716 Жыл бұрын

The mob that sell them are on the nose as well. John

@modifiedchevy 3 жыл бұрын

K095 small mount Husqvarna bars fit these... 325 or 3/8

@farminglifeaustralia6716 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information. John

@chloeew4627 2 жыл бұрын

Shit mate you talk normal , damn good reviews , thanks Wilson.

@farminglifeaustralia6716 2 жыл бұрын

Some people probably think I talk terrible. About normal for Australia. John

@chloeew4627 2 жыл бұрын

How’s that saw going John .cheers wilson.

@farminglifeaustralia6716 2 жыл бұрын

@@chloeew4627 Yeah it still goes but I dont use it I got a couple of Perla Barb saws about 12 months ago and I like them so they have become my go to saws. If you want to see them I have video's out about them. John

@bigteddy66 2 жыл бұрын

Why have you got your bucking spikes on upsides down?

@farminglifeaustralia6716 2 жыл бұрын

To see if anyone would notice. John

@Delta088 4 жыл бұрын

It is mate, it's a con..72 bucks..joke..I have bought off johno n Johno for years they seem legit.

@farminglifeaustralia6716 4 жыл бұрын

I have bought a bit of stuff off them and had no trouble with the stuff or the company. I think the other mob think you will say O well I want the saw so I will have to pay or maybe they think you won't notice the freight and pay thinking the postage is free. Whatever to me its false advertising. John

@vitysun9935 2 жыл бұрын

This chainsaw need timming adjustment for more power.

@farminglifeaustralia6716 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. John

@thomasgronek6469 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video. it's very sad that Chines products are produced by slave labor, maybe that affects product quality. I wish Stihl and Husqvarna would produce kits to build them ourselves, , ,we hobbyists would love that.

@farminglifeaustralia6716 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah on one hand you are supporting a system that we think is human exploitation on the other hand they all starve. The world is a complex place. John

@bigteddy66 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of the new husky saws are chines (Chinese)

@thomasgronek6469 2 жыл бұрын

@@bigteddy66 as are Stihl. I would like to believe that the wages paid to them are sufficient to survive, without 50 hours of overtime, but still, the taxes on the employees are outrageous (Oh, wait, , ,same as here), but they have it worse, and it's sad. The massive chinese living tenements have suicide nets so employees won't kill themselves. Also, if an Apple Phone was made in the U.S. it would cost about 60 dollars more per phone. I'll pay the 60 bucks to keep income, taxes, jobs, and everything else here. We cannot support those who need help, when the employees that are capable of working, can't. We have a dwindling work force, and a growing population that are poor, real poor.

@thomasgronek6469 2 жыл бұрын

@@farminglifeaustralia6716 I'd rather starve and be free, than be a starving slave, working 90 hours a week. Even if the employees care about quality, they are forced to produce, no matter what the quality. It's called piece-work. If they fall short, they lose pay, , ,if they over produce, , ,the rate per piece is cut.. I don't know if that existed in your country, but it was popular in the 30s and 40s over here, , , No employee ever got ahead, , , that's one of the things that started the unions.

@bigteddy66 2 жыл бұрын

@@thomasgronek6469 oh dear.

@ClickClickDirt 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah they are a heaps dodgy mob to deal with. I got to Edison's not their eBay store but I check that first...I've never had a good experience with Edisons. Just crap quality control on their products

@farminglifeaustralia6716 2 жыл бұрын

I won't deal with them any more. John