Stihl farm boss vs husqvarna rancher

[KenJax Tree]

So which one did you go with? Your Husky or Stihl dealer?

I drink the orange koolaid but my top handles are the other color so both dealers.

 

[cutforfun]

You're kidding. Right?

In a way, if he chooses either of the saws he is looking at and keeps hanging out on here, he will soon be selling it to get a pro series saw that is lighter and has more power:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[husky01]

buy a husky, stihl are no good.

you will get more life out of a husqvarna and wont need to replace parts on it every 2 months

 

[Gologit]

In a way, if he chooses either of the saws he is looking at and keeps hanging out on here, he will soon be selling it to get a pro series saw that is lighter and has more power:hmm3grin2orange:

And he probably won't stop with just one.

 

[homelitejim]

I personally would take my $400 and purchase a gently used 034 super or 036 and never look back.

 

[husky01]

Not only do Stihl parts cost more, they do their best to make sure you can only get them thru their dealer network. Husky parts are cheaper and more widely available.

yea your right and the stihl parts are nasty materials, they will only fall apart

 

[SawTroll]

I never thought I would say this but I will let Saw Troll take it from here...

I don't really want to step into this hornets nest of a thread - but in my opinion neither the Farmboss nor the Rancher saws of today are even remotely close to being worthy of a "semi-pro" designation. It was different earlier, but also has varied between different markets.

In my book, semi-pro saws have magnesium cases, period! :msp_smile:

 

[KenJax Tree]

buy a husky, stihl are no good.

you will get more life out of a husqvarna and wont need to replace parts on it every 2 months

I use Husky's but i have to disagree with you, Stihl makes a fine saw and will last just as long as a Husky if properly taken care of.

 

[StihlKiwi]

buy a husky, stihl are no good.

you will get more life out of a husqvarna and wont need to replace parts on it every 2 months

yea your right and the stihl parts are nasty materials, they will only fall apart

You realise no-one is going to take claims like these seriously right?

 

[KenJax Tree]

I don't really want to step into this hornets nest of a thread - but in my opinion neither the Farmboss nor the Rancher saws of today are even remotely close to being worthy of a "semi-pro" designation. It was different earlier, but also has varied between different markets.

This thread is now official ST has spoken

 

[husky01]

You realise no-one is going to take claims like these seriously right?

im free to express my thoughts, wether you like them or not

 

[stihl023/5]

Ummmm ok:msp_confused:

 

[StihlKiwi]

im free to express my thoughts, wether you like them or not

Never said you couldn't say what you liked, just pointed out the impression your thoughts gave me.

What is Husky using instead of the nasty materials Stihl use? Never trusted all that aluminium and steel and plastic myself...

 

[Kenskip1]

If these two saws are almost comparable why is the 455 using a 3/8s BC when the MS 290 uses 325? Is the Husky geared lower or does it have more power to pull the 3/8s over the 325 of the MS 290?Ken

 

[husky01]

Never said you couldn't say what you liked, just pointed out the impression your thoughts gave me.

What is Husky using instead of the nasty materials Stihl use? Never trusted all that aluminium and steel and plastic myself...

i just find that husky are the better saw. All the stihl saws that i have used lack in power, if it were a 60cc saw it performs like a 50cc

 

[KenJax Tree]

i just find that husky are the better saw. All the stihl saws that i have used lack in power, if it were a 60cc saw it performs like a 50cc

I guess you've never used a MS 361.

 

[farmboss45]

buy a husky, stihl are no good.

you will get more life out of a husqvarna and wont need to replace parts on it every 2 months

Never get me to agree with that statement, my 029 super is going on 10 years or better, cutting 5 to 10 cords a year with NOOOOOOO problems, muffler modded it 2 years ago. Ifyou take care of your toys, they last a LOOONNNNNGGGG time! Now it backs up a 441 mag.

 

[StihlKiwi]

If these two saws are almost comparable why is the 455 using a 3/8s BC when the MS 290 uses 325? Is the Husky geared lower or does it have more power to pull the 3/8s over the 325 of the MS 290?Ken

It's just what the saw's are sold with. There are plenty of 029/290's out there running 3/8th

 

[blsnelling]

buy a husky, stihl are no good.

you will get more life out of a husqvarna and wont need to replace parts on it every 2 months

yea your right and the stihl parts are nasty materials, they will only fall apart

im free to express my thoughts, wether you like them or not

i just find that husky are the better saw. All the stihl saws that i have used lack in power, if it were a 60cc saw it performs like a 50cc

You clearly have no clue what you're talking about. You'll go a long ways with that attitude, espcially as a newby:msp_thumbdn:

 

[CATDIESEL]

bull!! The farm boss is still a great semi pro saw and will last the average guy a lifetime. Not to be mean, but you don't know what you're talking about.

ms290 has changed much since it came out as the 029. I wish i had a dollar for every one that has been sold!