Stihl vs Husqvarna

[zzvyb6]

Went to Husky after Stihl when the single pin bar fastener bolt pulled out of the plastic case and Stihl would not cover it under warranty. Husky is harder to start but has been a good replacement. Still have a Stihl 029-Super ranch saw that has maybe 20 minutes on it. It's also hard to start but cuts VERY well.

 

[Snobdds]

One of the things I have often found a bit interesting is guys who say they would never buy a computer controlled saw but then buy a computer controlled tractor.

This theory relies upon computer controlled tractors as a gold standard of reliability...because computer controlled saw sure aren't. There is a reason the forest service forbids computer controlled saws on fires.

 

[Snobdds]

I havent even heard of a MKII 572. If there is should be on decal on recoil like the rest. ?

Dont see any 572 listed as mkII? 572 XP® Gas Chainsaw

PHO weight of 572.

572 has a updated pulley now for those weak 2 prong ones that came out in beginning.

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This website is calling it the 572 mark II.

But I don't think it really is, just bad verbiage.

HUSQVARNA 572XP MARK II 20" CHAINSAW | Merit Hardware Inc.

HUSQVARNA 572XP MARK II CHAINSAW X - TORQ SYSTEM MAKES IT MORE FUEL EFFICENT CYLINDER DISPLACEMENT 70.6 CC WEIGHT 14.5 LBSBAR LENGTHS : 20" - 28"2 YEAR WARRANTY

www.merithardwareinc.com

 

[xyz123]

This website is calling it the 572 mark II.

But I don't think it really is, just bad verbiage.

HUSQVARNA 572XP MARK II 20" CHAINSAW | Merit Hardware Inc.

HUSQVARNA 572XP MARK II CHAINSAW X - TORQ SYSTEM MAKES IT MORE FUEL EFFICENT CYLINDER DISPLACEMENT 70.6 CC WEIGHT 14.5 LBSBAR LENGTHS : 20" - 28"2 YEAR WARRANTY

www.merithardwareinc.com

Interesting my dealer local dont call them MKII

Never heard anyone in the know call them MKII.

 

[xyz123]

I know who to ask in my group. Couple big dealers there.

 

[JeepHead]

This theory relies upon computer controlled tractors as a gold standard of reliability...because computer controlled saw sure aren't. There is a reason the forest service forbids computer controlled saws on fires.

I can assure you that many tractor repair shops would disagree with you that computer controlled tractors are the gold standard. In fact, many of these modern emission computer controlled tractors have had their fair share of problems. It is also still to be determined if these tractors will even be operating 30-40 years down the road like many of the older mechanical tractors are today.

And I have and still own several professional computer controlled saws that have always functioned perfectly fine and start much easier as well.

Just because some bureaucrat in a big office with no real world experience with chainsaws made a rule restricting their use, means nothing to me.

 

[xyz123]

There are new pro saws available that are not computerized....

261 462 661 881 in stihl and 585 395 3120 in husky for US

Used to be a 362 carb version too not sure if that one still a option.

592 with AT and 585 with regular carb

 

[whitenorth]

One of the things I have often found a bit interesting is guys who say they would never buy a computer controlled saw but then buy a computer controlled tractor.

I didn't. My first tractor that I bought back in Oct of this year is a 1990 Ford 1520. Besides it not being computerized (that I am aware of), I am also the second owner.

 

[Snobdds]

I can assure you that many tractor repair shops would disagree with you that computer controlled tractors are the gold standard. In fact, many of these modern emission computer controlled tractors have had their fair share of problems. It is also still to be determined if these tractors will even be operating 30-40 years down the road like many of the older mechanical tractors are today.

And I have and still own several professional computer controlled saws that have always functioned perfectly fine and start much easier as well.

Just because some bureaucrat in a big office with no real world experience with chainsaws made a rule restricting their use, means nothing to me.

I'm not following your argument. You correlated new saws to new tractors with a purchasing reluctance. Then you bagged on new tractors with emissions and computers.

Then you came back and praised new saws for them being reliable for you, despite you saying computers decrease life span.

I think the context of the conversation was, despiste new saw being initially good, will they still be usable in 50 years? Will there even be parts around for these saws then?

I have bought up so many pre emission saws that are just simple to use. Combine that with can gas, that is not really gas but naptha, they should last another 50 years with very minimal upkeep. Maybe a new carb kit every 25 years.

 

[DarkBlack]

261 462 661 881 in stihl and 585 395 3120 in husky for US

Used to be a 362 carb version too not sure if that one still a option.

592 with AT and 585 with regular carb

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365 and 372XP are still non-computerized as well, unless something changed real recently