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Stihl 039 Chainsaw
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Stihl 039 Chainsaw

by Stihl

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A discontinued mid-size gas chainsaw from Stihl's 03x series, used for general cutting and firewood work.

Why it's buy-it-for-life

A redditor reports their Stihl 039 is over 30 years old and still cuts everything asked of it, and is regularly borrowed by friends.

What redditors say

Recommended on reddit as recently as January 2025

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    r/BuyItForLife comment

    My 039 must be 30+ years old and still cuts everything my friends and I use it on.

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