Stihl or Husqvarna
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Stihl or Husqvarna
I'm thinking about buying a new mid-size chainsaw this year. Stihl or Husqvarna, who makes the better (Pro) series of chainsaws? I've been using the Stihl brand chainsaws for the past 15 years and my mid-size chainsaw is getting long-in-the-tooth, I'd like to replace it with a new one, but I've never used or have been around a Husqvarna chainsaw before. Thoughts anyone?
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I'm on my 2nd Stihl ( wrecked the first one ), and they've both been great.
Husky's are supposed to be pretty good as well, but I've heard that they run at a higher rpm for some reason. Doesn't seem like a good plan to me, if it's true.
I do think that this has been discussed before - you might do a search and see if there aren't some threads around.
hj
Husky's are supposed to be pretty good as well, but I've heard that they run at a higher rpm for some reason. Doesn't seem like a good plan to me, if it's true.
I do think that this has been discussed before - you might do a search and see if there aren't some threads around.
hj
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im an arborist and i run a tree service.
either of those saws will serve you very well.there is a big difference between the pro versions of each saw.don't try and compare a homeowner version to the pro series of either,or it's not a fair comparison.you also can't hear or have bad luck with a homeowner saw and try to compare it's results with the pro grade versions of either.
iv had a couple older stihls but more recently ('07-'09) replaced them with husky xp saws.you can't go wrong with the pro grade versions of either brand.
grab a 372XP (iv got one of these) or MS 441 and cut into a log.you'll have no regrets either way DCP.
either of those saws will serve you very well.there is a big difference between the pro versions of each saw.don't try and compare a homeowner version to the pro series of either,or it's not a fair comparison.you also can't hear or have bad luck with a homeowner saw and try to compare it's results with the pro grade versions of either.
iv had a couple older stihls but more recently ('07-'09) replaced them with husky xp saws.you can't go wrong with the pro grade versions of either brand.
grab a 372XP (iv got one of these) or MS 441 and cut into a log.you'll have no regrets either way DCP.
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I'm thinking about buying a new mid-size chainsaw this year. Stihl or Husqvarna, who makes the better (Pro) series of chainsaws? I've been using the Stihl brand chainsaws for the past 15 years and my mid-size chainsaw is getting long-in-the-tooth, I'd like to replace it with a new one, but I've never used or have been around a Husqvarna chainsaw before. Thoughts anyone?
I am a stihl guy through and through.... just bought a new weadeater as the 1970's model I have been using is twice as heavy... still runs though...
Remember to use the synthetic oil mix though as the dyno oil with todays ethanol fuel will eat the fuel lines up quickly. The synthetic oil has some sort of neutralizer in it.
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I'm partial to Stihl, but Husqvarna makes a good saw also. Just be sure get go into the pro line and you won't be disappointed either way. I have a Stihl MS290 right now, it's considered a mid grade, I like it but I wish I had something a little stronger. The Husqvarna is definitely a lot lighter then the Stihl.
Tim
Tim
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No matter what you get, if it has the anti kickback chain, get rid of the pos and get a real chain...
Tim
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(SAFETY NOTE: if you have a saw that can cut faster than its weight will make it cut, DO NOT LEAN OR PUSH THE SAW INTO THE CUT! This is very dangerous in terms of if there is a kickback, and it's very tiring as well, which can lead to safety problems later if you are sawing lots of wood.)
Jason
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My Brother is a hand faller, runs Husqvarna exclusively, as he has never had the other brands stand up nearly as well.
Run a saw 11 hours a day, 5 days a week, its got to be good, or your always down he says.
He swears by this saw here. HUSQVARNA 576 XP® G - Chainsaws
Run a saw 11 hours a day, 5 days a week, its got to be good, or your always down he says.
He swears by this saw here. HUSQVARNA 576 XP® G - Chainsaws
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I know this is a little dated (last post 5 days ago), but I vote 'Stihl'.......
Nothing I can't do with my MS-290 Farm Boss.......and if you buy a Stihl, the way they are set up, it's GOING to be from an authorized dealer who can actually fix the thing and otherwise support it if you're into regular maintenance and stuff.....
Now my place now carries Huskies also......and supports them........but you find them in the big box places too.
Nothing I can't do with my MS-290 Farm Boss.......and if you buy a Stihl, the way they are set up, it's GOING to be from an authorized dealer who can actually fix the thing and otherwise support it if you're into regular maintenance and stuff.....
Now my place now carries Huskies also......and supports them........but you find them in the big box places too.