The endless debate - Husky or Stihl?? Why??

[RobertN]

If looking at comparable saws, you would not go wrong with either. Both brands are very good. I would look at the price though, to make sure you are comparing the right saws. I would not expect that big a difference in price, unless it's a special sale.

 

[BigDave]

<font color=blue> Mr. TwoSaws </font color=blue>

Ouch, the hurts. /w3tcompact/icons/shocked.gif Oh wait a minute, I actually have three saws. /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif Now, only if I knew how to juggle. /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

 

[BigDave]

<font color=blue> It was good to hear Husky is an equally fine product, but the only place I've found them is Lowe's so I'll forego buying one there. </font color=blue>

Excellent choice. /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

 

[BigDave]

Wow, another 61 Rancher. I'm not positive how old mine actually is, my mother-in-law thinks it was bought in 1990. Since it lacks an anti-kickback safety, I don't plan to use it too much anymore, especially under questionable conditions. I still plan to take the old gal out every once in a while and give her a good revving. Enough about the wife. /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

How much does a fuel line go for? My massive $0.29 repair was the fuel line replacement; the old one gummed up. I went to ACE hardware, and bought section of nylon tubing for $0.20 and a gromet for $0.09. That repair also fixed my dripping problem.

 

[Argee]

Husky, Stihl or Jonsenred. All legendary and good saws. I guess it boils down to which one feels right, the most comfortable in your hands. I just bought a Stihl 021 cause I like the feel and heft of it, plus it's pretty light so it don't wear me down if I'm using it for an extended period of time.

 

[jyoutz]

Really both are excellent saws. Both companies make pro grade and homeowners grade equipment. In the western US, Stihls are just about the only saws used in the professional forestry/logging business. But this could simply be a regional thing. Maybe Huskys are more common in the eastern US?

 

[TimSullivan]

I bought a Jonsered 16" at an auction and it had not been run in five years. It would not start so I got it for fifty dollars. When I got it home I put fresh gas in it and it started on the third pull. It has served me well for three years and does a great job. It always starts and runs smooth and has the power to cut fast and safe.

 

[RobertN]

Older saws are not bad saws/w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif My Husky dates back to the early 80's. The local shop does not know the model though... They think it's a basic equivilant to the newer 385. I got it from a work friend, who's brother had it. He had passed away, and Pete was selling some of his stuff. The model tag was busted off. I paid $100 for it, and put $25 into a tuneup, chain, and fuel lines 10 years ago. That saw works great!

My Dad has a Stihl O24 that my Grandmother got him for christmas '82(after talking to a few sawyers). That saw works awesome still. It has anti vibe and chain brake. That saw is very smooth and powerful for a small-mid size saw.

I would only like to get a new saw because Husky has a sweet arborist saw that has awesome balance and power for a very small machine. My old saw is rather large for trimimming 2" stuff and limbing ect.

 

[centex]

I bought a John Deere professional saw and I think it is as good or better than anything else I have used or seen. I have not seen any other large saw that idles so smoothly. I don't know who makes these saws for JD but they seem to make a good saw. They are not cheap though.

 

[JohnMiller3]

<font color=blue>... don't know who makes these saws for JD but they seem to make a good saw....</font color=blue>

John Deere had purchased "Homelite" et al...