Stihl 090 is a vintage model chainsaw of Stihl which is for professional heavy duty use. Its engine displacement is 137 ccm. It is very bulky so if your purpose in purchasing a

chainsaw is just for small landscapes or home gardening, just buy a midsize chainsaw. Stihl 090 chainsaw is good for hard core felling, limbing, and milling. With its heavy duty horse power at 13 HP, you can cut trees with less effort and time.

Unlike newer Stihl models, this chainsaw has no chain break feature. Extreme caution is advised when using this model as it may cause fatal injuries. Its bulk and weight are the main disadvantages of Stihl 090. If you can't control heavy equipment, Stihl 090 is not for you.

Stihl chainsaws work with any weather. Whether it is a sunny summer or a cold

winter, there is not much problem. It can cut through thick pieces of ice. The engine is easy to start albeit you have to wait for it to warm up.

There are problems in finding spare parts for this old model. As this is no longer manufactured by the company, your problem is where to find spare parts of this chainsaw. If there is no stock of spare parts in your local dealer, you may have to order it from Germany which is a hassle in your time and money.

However, some woodcutters have sweet relationship with this chainsaw. Others have 20-year old Stihl 090 in their keep with the body of it still intact and it is working. This chainsaw has a long productivity life and the frequency of repairs is just minimal.

This bulky chainsaw with 36 to 60 inch bar is great for cutting thick trees like Beech and Fir. It can even cut through hard trees like Narra.