Stihl 044 Chainsaw Reviewed: "The Best Chainsaw Ever Made"

The 044 is a highly-rated professional 70 cc Stihl Chainsaw that was made between 1988 – 2001.Despite ending production well over 20 years ago, it still regularly features in round-ups of the ‘best Stihl chainsaw’ due to its reliability and performance.Even today, it is a sought-after saw that fetches top prices. It is known for being a reliable workhorse in a pro capacity, or as a good heavy-duty firewood chainsaw.Used Stihl 044 Chainsaws can be found on eBay.Stihl 044 ChainsawThe base model 044 was released in 1988.Here are some comments from 044 owners:“Fantastic saws – the 044 / 046 are Stihl’s most sought-after saws.”“The best saw Stihl ever made.”“Beast of a saw. Stihl’s best ever.”“My favorite saw! 440 magnum are rippers. I’ve got 2 and absolutely love them.”“One of the best saws I’ve used, never once let me down.”“Mine is 30 years old, and gets used every year to cut firewood. One of Stihl’s best saws.”“Bought a used 044. Worth every penny I spent. Will never give it up. The th...