I've heard people rave about the ms200t as the one to get but I'm curious if anyone out there can recommend either of the husky top handles. I've not heard much about them and I'm wondering if the reason for that is that they aren't worth the time or money. I'm looking for a good value in a top handle saw that I can depend on for years to come.
Your thoughts?
Well..first off the 200T is the ONLY Pro grade top handle...and you're gonna pay for it..!!
Is it worth the cost..?? I think so especially if you're going to be using it for your business.
(easy to rebuild when needed...and hold their $$value really well..!!)
The others are 'homeowner' grade and thus cost less.. BUT..they are not bad saws at all.
I use my 192T twice as much as I do my 200T. It's super light and does smaller stuff great.
I think the main consideration for a top handle is..how does it feel in your hands..!!
If it doesn't feel good in the shop..it ain't gonna feel any better up in a tree.
If you can find a dealer who will let you try one on premises..that would be great.
To answer your Husky question..Husky has the T540 model somewhere but not in the U.S.
Who knows when it will be be available..?? It's supposed to be the equivalent of the 200T.
http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/149816.htm
Stihl MS200T vs Husqvarna T540 xp - YouTube
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