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How Long Should a Chainsaw Last?

By Steve Nix, About.com

Question: How Long Should a Chainsaw Last?
Get the answers to frequently asked questions about chainsaws. Have a question that isn't answered here? Ask the Forestry Forum.
Answer: Any reputable brand of chainsaw you purchase with a local dealership servicing that brand can last a long time. A good chainsaw will stand up to many hard hours and is built tough to be used regularly.

Madsen's Chainsaw Shop and Supply suggests that "most non-pro saws today will last upwards of 10 years with good care and regular maintenance. Most manufacturers supply parts for their models for upwards of 10 years."

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