Stihl FS550 VS husky 343FR Brushcutters

[farmer at heart]

I probably should of said shaft instead of arbor.

 

[LeRoi]

Google Tenryu saw blades for brushcutters. They are carbide tipped and designed for brushcutters. GR-2032 is 9" diameter and GR-25536 is 10" diameter.

I put a 10" blade on a Stihl FS250 and so far it is unstoppable. It'll cut through oak saplings as thick as your wrist in one pass. I can and have cut flush and dig it into the dirt and it just keeps cutting.
I have used it for 4 days, a total of approximately 15hrs and it's still sharp.
The best part is they are about $20 to $25 each.
Try it and see, you won't be disappointed.
Leroy

 

[weesa20]

Just bought a FS250R today, came with a string head but I plan to change it to the metal cutter head and add the bicycle bars and double shoulder harness- bought it used but it is solid- only paid 50$ so even after the added expense of the head, harness and bars plus any other safety gear, I will still be ahead by far off a new one. Plus may add the little rototiller head for my wife's gardens for next spring- ran it a little when I got home today and it is a beast- also bought a nearly brand new FS90R as well but plan to set that one up with some additional attachments- pruning saw, hedger, maybe blower down the road.

 

[deereman75]

I cant speak for the husky, but I have used the stihl fs-550, and it will clear christmas trees as fast as you can swing it.

 

[AmateurCutter]

If cost is an issue, the Japanese built Tanaka TBC-600 is an excellent alternative. 47cc/2.4hp $678 delivered - psep.biz

I have 150 hours on one clearing up to 6" bush honeysuckle, using a 10" or 12" Beaver Blade. Very reliable, No problems at all.