Stihl MS-170 or Husky 435?

[tsouz007]

First post, looking for an occasional use saw for limbing/pruning on the ground and removing small trees. Right now I could get either one of these for the same price. So I'll probably flip a coin unless someone here can convince me to go one way or the other =)

 

[fearofpavement]

Would you be doing your own repairs if the saw requires it? If not, think about where you would take the saw to get fixed. That may influence your decision.

 

[mountainlake]

The 435 should cut about twice as fast as the 170, the 170 is light and built cheap. Steve

 

[TK]

435 all the way. I'd compare the MS170 maybe to a 235 Husky.

 

[Ironhand]

When I was looking for a small saw like you, many, including my Stihl dealer recommended that I avoid the MS170. From past experience, I'd stay away from the 235 too. I vote 435.

 

[tsouz007]

Thanks for the input guys ... looks like the 435 is the way to go. I was doing more checking online and saw a number of bad reviews on the MS 170.

 

[ken45]

The 170 is much lighter than the 435. But....they don't seem to last with moderate use.

I don't understand how you are finding them at the same price! The 170 should be well under $200. I paid well over that for my 435.

Ken