Stihl vs makita

[Mustang71]

So I always herd stihl was the best but I'm curious a out dolmar or Mikita. Recently bought my first stihl and haven't cut trees with it yet cause I bought it in the off season. I'm not in the market for another saw but would like to hear opinions cause I often buy stuff I don't need.

 

[fwgsaw]

So I always herd stihl was the best but I'm curious a out dolmar or Mikita. Recently bought my first stihl and haven't cut trees with it yet cause I bought it in the off season. I'm not in the market for another saw but would like to hear opinions cause I often buy stuff I don't need.

Everybody knows echo is the best.

 

[svk]

The answer is it depends. What saw I would buy depends on the CC class, budget, and intended use. I can say Stihl, Husky/Johnny, Echo, and Dolmar/Makita all have best of class offerings when taking in all variables.

 

[Mustang71]

Yes that too. I've looked at those and used the echo brand when I used to do landscaping but my wife would kill me if I bought 2 saws in the near future lol

 

[fwgsaw]

There's really no way to say what brand is best all you can do is determine which saws are good then after that the best can only be determined by you. After awhile if your like me you end up with a few best brands and models.

 

[Mustang71]

Svk I use Mikita tools every day and have had the same set for 6 years now. I have many different cc saws I'm not a fan of my husky cause it doesn't oil very well but like I said I have yet to really cut with the ms 290. All that being said I'll probably never buy an echo but the Mikita dolmar saw has me interested

 

[svk]

Svk I use Mikita tools every day and have had the same set for 6 years now. I have many different cc saws I'm not a fan of my husky cause it doesn't oil very well but like I said I have yet to really cut with the ms 290. All that being said I'll probably never buy an echo but the Mikita dolmar saw has me interested

What model isn't oiling well for you?

 

[Mustang71]

Husky 450 I should have bought the 455 but it was my first saw and I had no idea

 

[svk]

Husky 450 I should have bought the 455 but it was my first saw and I had no idea

Interesting. I had one and loved it.

I don't recall if that's an adjustable oiler or not. I'll look.

 

[svk]

Yep it's fixed. Something may be plugged as it should oil fine.

 

[Mustang71]

It's not I've posted before about troubles with it oiling. It has great power cuts great but I'll run a few tanks of gas before it's out of oil. My poulan pro with the 42 cc oils way better this is all the reason I bought the ms 290

 

[Chris-PA]

If you don't need it then either one can do that well!

 

[svk]

I don't want to detract any more from your op but there's definitely an issue with the oiling system in that saw.

 

[Armbru84]

Just ran a dolmar for the first time today. Impressed to say the least. Really smooth AV and pulled hard for a stock saw. I am normally a Stihl guy.

 

[hseII]

Svk I use Mikita tools every day and have had the same set for 6 years now. I have many different cc saws I'm not a fan of my husky cause it doesn't oil very well but like I said I have yet to really cut with the ms 290. All that being said I'll probably never buy an echo but the Mikita dolmar saw has me interested

ECHO is not anything to sneeze at if you compare honestly.

The brand isn't taken seriously enough, & I personally bleed Creme Sickle, aka Stihl.


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[hseII]

Just ran a dolmar for the first time today. Impressed to say the least. Really smooth AV and pulled hard for a stock saw. I am normally a Stihl guy.

Dolmar is a great brand.

Honestly, if the support,( local, cause I know a great Dolly dealer, only problem is them 2 are 1,000 mi away), for Dolmar & Echo was better, there would be many more of Germany's other Saw brand, & Japanese saws.

The local sales & dealer network are the only items that set the Stihl & Husqvarna apart from the completion.

Typically the Dolmar & Echo of the same size are considerably more cost effective.

The problem is, & has always been, reputable dealers, & on time access to parts.

On another note.
I would own a 7910 right now if I didn't own a bazillion Stihl 12mm mount bars.


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[computeruser]

Every serious brand has a few standout models, a few solid models, and a lot of forgettable ones. If you figure out which features, attributes, and specs to look for, you can figure the rest out from there. I would not consider a Stihl 290, Husqvarna 450, or Husqvarna 455 to be in either of the former two categories.

 

[mountainlake]

If you want to compare the lower grade Stihl MS290 or any of that class saw Makita is way ahead everywhere, Stihl pro saws and Makita would be real close . Huge difference between Stihl pro saws and their lower level saws and way too many never figure that out. Steve

 

[Mustang71]

I know what my saws are and I wasn't comparing them to a pro saw or anything of that category. They do what I need them to minus the 450. I'm just asking about the dolmar because I would like to buy a nice saw in the future.

 

[CoreyB]

Ya what best fits your needs, support , and wallet. for me Dolmar/ Makita hands down.