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expiredPowerfulDolphin663 posted Dec 14, 2024 8:09 PM

18" Troy-Bilt 18" 42cc Gas Chainsaw (TB4218)

$98

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Walmart has 18" Troy-Bilt 18" 42cc Gas Chainsaw (TB4218) on sale for $98. Shipping is free.

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Details:
  • 42cc, full crank 2-cycle engine
  • SpringAssist technology for easy pull starts
  • 18 in. low-kickback bar and chain cuts through limbs fast
  • An automatic, inertia activated chain brake is designed to engage automatically in response to kickback
  • Metal bucking spikes

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  • This is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on over 100 ratings.
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Walmart has 18" Troy-Bilt 18" 42cc Gas Chainsaw (TB4218) on sale for $98. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member PowerfulDolphin663 for finding this deal.

Details:
  • 42cc, full crank 2-cycle engine
  • SpringAssist technology for easy pull starts
  • 18 in. low-kickback bar and chain cuts through limbs fast
  • An automatic, inertia activated chain brake is designed to engage automatically in response to kickback
  • Metal bucking spikes

Editor's Notes

Written by RazorConcepts
  • This is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on over 100 ratings.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by PowerfulDolphin663

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bargainhunterforever
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These are MTD saws made in china and are copies of Japanese made Komatsu saws from the 80's and 90's. The design is great with several caveats. Please before you put in gas or oil check out the air cleaner. Many chinese air cleaners are in 2 parts that are not air tight. If you seal it with caulking and/or electrical tape that will fill this gap. Sometimes the o-ring (or v-ring in this case) at the air filter connection to the engine has a gap. So coat the inside bottom of the air filter with caulking to seal that imperfection. Some not very legitimate chainsaw shops have voided the warranty do to sawdust entering the carb. Do this and it will prevent it. Mine cut a bunch of wood and developed an air leak. I will be doing a Youtube video on how to fix it since it would cost you more than it is worth to take it to the shop. I first have to finish my orchard pruning and broken pipe due to a 200 lb. root. It is probably an untightened cheap gasket that caused the air leak. Mine is a Craftsman which is made by MTD. Good luck hope you saw lasts you 10 years or more. I am an echo Fanboy but these are capable saws.
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Bigsavy
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Bought this saw last time with low expectations. It's actually an excellent budget saw! I've went through at least a cord of wood so far and she does it with ease. We shall see about longevity, but so far I'm very happy with my purchase. I will say though, if you're unfamiliar with chainsaws, make sure you do your research. Theres more to them than you might think. They are definitely dangerous, especially if used improperly. Be safe, be smart!
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I bought this item. The weight is 14 lbs, not 26 lbs as specified.
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Dec 15, 2024 3:12 PM
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jpeace121Dec 15, 2024 3:12 PM
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Quote from tremonti :
Do you think this chainsaw is built to withstand non ethanol gasoline as fuel?

I think paypal and/or chase freedom currently offer a walmart c.back perk of like 5%
The cheaper it is, the better it is to run True Fuel IMHO.
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Quote from jpeace121 :
Most are not. And the cheaper it is, the better it is to run True Fuel IMHO.
I bought a little ethanol free gasoline at wawa. i dont usually buy ethanol free and i think that model chainsaw is the only tool I have that 'needs it'. My backpack mosquito mister had its gas line rotted from ethanol gas I think.
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Quote from tremonti :
Do you think this chainsaw is built to withstand non ethanol gasoline as fuel?I think paypal and/or chase freedom currently offer a walmart c.back perk of like 5%
You should be running non ethanol in small engines, helps you from having to clean or rebuild the carburetor.
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Quote from jpeace121 :
The cheaper it is, the better it is to run True Fuel IMHO.
ethanol gas is only for things you use all the time.
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Dec 15, 2024 3:18 PM
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Alexander1932Dec 15, 2024 3:18 PM
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You can not get parts for these saws, they are made by the same company that makes the new 55cc craftsman and the new mc culloch saws:greenchainsaw:
http://www.jennfeng.com/ is who really makes the saws.
This is completely correct. And don't expect your local dealers to even consider working on them. No one has been supplied with any look up material for the unavailable parts! We turned away a guy last fall who had one of these and he told us that we were the 8th dealer he tried. They are absolutely the worst things on the market today.

That being said, if it runs, and you have a little luck, you might get by with your limited use, but if it breaks, just toss it out.
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This runs 40:1 gas:oil according to the manual. I would recommend investing in a helmet with built in front protector visor and ear muff. I did enough woodworking to understand how kickback happens. Get chaps to protect your legs. If this hits you, it will shread till the bones. Be safe 🙏
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stegallDec 15, 2024 3:31 PM
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Not for me, but a real SD. Repped.

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Dec 15, 2024 3:44 PM
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AmusedCrow633Dec 15, 2024 3:44 PM
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Quote from BA6394 :
You should be running non ethanol in small engines, helps you from having to clean or rebuild the carburetor.
I add Sea Foam to my ethanol gas, no carb issues since.
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Quote from AmusedCrow633 :
I add Sea Foam to my ethanol gas, no carb issues since.
Stabil makes a fast fix fuel additive that I'd use every season at first startup. Startron is also good.
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Dec 15, 2024 4:36 PM
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jdiggyDec 15, 2024 4:36 PM
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Quote from Alexander1932 :
You can not get parts for these saws, they are made by the same company that makes the new 55cc craftsman and the new mc culloch saws:greenchainsaw:
http://www.jennfeng.com/ is who really makes the saws.
This is completely correct. And don't expect your local dealers to even consider working on them. No one has been supplied with any look up material for the unavailable parts! We turned away a guy last fall who had one of these and he told us that we were the 8th dealer he tried. They are absolutely the worst things on the market today.

That being said, if it runs, and you have a little luck, you might get by with your limited use, but if it breaks, just toss it out.
Why would I throw it out? Why wouldn't I just by the compatible craftsman part and fix the simple two stroke engine myself?
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813_slickDec 15, 2024 4:57 PM
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Quote from Hawk2007 :
Fortunately, this SD sidesteps that process and uses fuel directly to power the chainsaw versus requiring an intermediary device (generator). The point you're making doesn't sound very energy efficient.
The generator can and will power things other than a chainsaw battery while charging a chainsaw battery. Fridge? Freezer? AC or heating device? I guess if cutting trees is your main priority than yeah fueling a gasoline saw directly makes for sense for you.

Besides, I never said it was more efficient. I was replying to a post that stated battery saws are more convenient but are "bad" during power outages.
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Quote from jpetrone :
$104 ... Might as well. Never owned a chainsaw in my life. I feel like it's one of those things you don't use until you really need it.
These are MTD saws made in china and are copies of Japanese made Komatsu saws from the 80's and 90's. The design is great with several caveats. Please before you put in gas or oil check out the air cleaner. Many chinese air cleaners are in 2 parts that are not air tight. If you seal it with caulking and/or electrical tape that will fill this gap. Sometimes the o-ring (or v-ring in this case) at the air filter connection to the engine has a gap. So coat the inside bottom of the air filter with caulking to seal that imperfection. Some not very legitimate chainsaw shops have voided the warranty do to sawdust entering the carb. Do this and it will prevent it. Mine cut a bunch of wood and developed an air leak. I will be doing a Youtube video on how to fix it since it would cost you more than it is worth to take it to the shop. I first have to finish my orchard pruning and broken pipe due to a 200 lb. root. It is probably an untightened cheap gasket that caused the air leak. Mine is a Craftsman which is made by MTD. Good luck hope you saw lasts you 10 years or more. I am an echo Fanboy but these are capable saws.
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Quote from DinnoM :
This runs 40:1 gas:oil according to the manual. I would recommend investing in a helmet with built in front protector visor and ear muff. I did enough woodworking to understand how kickback happens. Get chaps to protect your legs. If this hits you, it will shread till the bones. Be safe 🙏
I can't think of any better advice when working with any device with a moving chain.
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Thanks. Ordered 2 for delivery tomorrow.

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40:1 mix ratio.

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