Chainsaw

[phastmac]

I've used Stihl for years. I've had good luck. A couple of friends have switched to Husqvarna the last couple of years. They really like the Husky better. They claim they cut better. Any experienced opinions?

 

[Shaneard]

I'm the opposite, had husky's for years then switched to Stihl. Wouldn't go back although I do still have a husky, it's my trash saw. I use it for cutting power poles for fence post, sheds, etc.

 

[oosik]

I've had big and little Huskys and Stihls. I think Stihl is superior.

 

[phastmac]

Thanks

 

[TheFarmerInAdell]

Stihl has dealers, Husky is now using big box stores (at least around here). I've always had good experiences with my Stihl dealers. Not so much with the box stores. Plus just about everyone is a Stihl dealer so you can switch easily if you have a bad experience. That's a good reason for me to stick with Stihl. That and I like my Stihl equipment. It's a matter of picking the right tool for the task. I have 2 saws, a 362C and a 241C (would love to get a 661C, but can't justify it). I wouldn't use the big one for small tasks and I wouldn't use the small one for big tasks. Likewise I have 2 trimmers. One is set up with string, the other with a brush blade.

I go for the pro line of saws because you get more power to weight ratio.

I have a friend with a Husky (unsure on the model) and we were working together on a large tree. I had him use my saw because I had a 25" bar that was needed to get through the base. He like my Stihl better than his Husky after just using it on one cut.

I don't have any personal experience with Husky saws. They make great sewing machines though. My wife loves her's!

 

[phastmac]

Very good point. I like the Stihl dealers.

 

[EddieWalker]

I started out with Husky and liked it, but found that it didn't last very long before the engine burned out and lost compression. I tried a few cheapy brands and learned that they where a waste of time and money. I went with Stihl and found it to be a good saw. I bought a second, small one for limbing branches that is nice and light, and easy to use.

Then when I needed a new weedeater, my dealer talked me into buying an Echo instead of the Stihl. For the same money, the Echo had more power and a bigger gear box. I was amazed at how much easier it was to start then the Stihl. So when I wanted to buy another chainsaw, I went with Echo. I will never buy another Stihl. There is nothing wrong with Stihl, but having both, Echo is just a lot easier to start. With a new chain, they are all the same. Starting them is what really matters!!!!

 

[TheFarmerInAdell]

I know what you mean about starting the Stihl saws. They don't have a primer bulb. But I have switched to M-Tronics saws and they start on the first or second pull every time. I avoid the "easy start" feature that Stihl offers because it adds a bit of weight, and I can start them easy enough without it. My trimmers have primer bulbs so they start easier than my older saws did.

 

[ArlyA]

I personal like Stihl and think they both are good products. I'd go with whatever dealer is best.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Would a starter and battery add too much weight to a saw?

I like my little Stihl 017 for limbs, but it's a pretty junky plastic saw. My next limb saw will be something professional.

 

[Newtocvt]

You can't buy the husky pro line of saws at the big box stores. You can buy them on line.

 

[Shaneard]

You can't buy the husky pro line of saws at the big box stores. You can buy them on line.

Should something go wrong with it where would you take a husky saw to have it worked on? Pretty sure Stihl only sells products where they can be serviced.

 

[Industrial Toys]

JD sells Stihl and that would be my last choice for a service location.

 

[MH8675309]

I had a husky 20 years ago and paid $500.00 for it. It was one of the hardest starting saws I ever had. I have a Stihl now and it starts easy and performs well. I would probably try a Jonsared if Stihl quit making saws - which is unlikely.

 

[Shaneard]

JD sells Stihl and that would be my last choice for a service location.

Why is that?

 

[Newtocvt]

The husky pro line saws are fairly easy to fix and rebuild yourself. Parts are easy to get online. I do agree stihl has a much better dealer network. My stihl dealer fixes any brand chainsaw you bring him.

 

[Newtocvt]

I had a husky 20 years ago and paid $500.00 for it. It was one of the hardest starting saws I ever had. I have a Stihl now and it starts easy and performs well. I would probably try a Jonsared if Stihl quit making saws - which is unlikely.

Very unlikely stihl goes anywhere but jonserud and husky are the same saw with different handles and covers. All owned by the same company.

 

[Industrial Toys]

High, shop labor rate and I have had bad luck, being ripped off, having incompetent people TRY and fix my stuff. I want some guy, who works on saws all day long, who has repaired thousands, working on mine.

 

[tmc_31]

The husky pro line saws are fairly easy to fix and rebuild yourself. Parts are easy to get online. I do agree stihl has a much better dealer network. My stihl dealer fixes any brand chainsaw you bring him.

I had taken my Poulan Pro in to a local Stihl dealer for service a number of times over the years. The last time I took it in was right at the start of the firewood cutting season and he told me he was only servicing Stihl saws now. He said after the rush dies down he would take a look at my saw. I was mad. That was a few years ago. Last week I went in an bought a new Stihl from him:confused3:

 

[MossRoad]

You rewarded him for bad behavior.

They teach that in parenting class. :laughing: