Old Stihl/Husky question.

[blackoak]

When I saw that picture the first thing I thought of was King Richard Burleson even though that one is not an Enduro.

I just love to ride dirt bikes even though I'm getting too old.

Danny

King Richard,He was da Man back in the day. I seen him dominate the Enduro Black Coal Nationals back in...well it's been so long I don't even remember. I do remember him crossing the line and it took the second place rider at least a half hour to finish later

 

[StihlNut88]

We always had one stihl dealer around here but just this year another was added about 5 miles away from me. I have 3 husky dealers within 20 minutes, 2 being a half mile from each other.We never had a GOOD husky dealer, they were always kind of half assed around here which may have an impact on why there are many more stihls than husky's. I just have a hard time buying something that is in a box store. I know if i was to buy a new saw I would be making my decision based on quality and I know that there is a difference in a husky from lowes and one from a dealer but it's just still a bother to me.

I feel that Stihl just has it together in all aspects from marketing to sending the saw out the door. Good strong marketing, and the customer service to back up the product and (although others will disagree) the quality is there. I think the most effective route they took was keeping their products out of all the places the, not so handy homeowners shop, no lowes, home dippity, or walmart for them. They attracted the more educated shopper, and the professional customers who took the time to drive to the dealer and research their purchase. They have established a good name and reputation for their product and by reaching out to the line of customers they did, they probably sold to the people who were more likely to take care of their saw and properly maintain it.

I truly believe that husqvarna made a mistake by putting there saws anywhere that some one wants to sell them, like wal mart, home depot, lowes, and tractor supply. I know that it's only a few models but that is also their most common models, 350 and 455's sell quick along with the smaller models, they are all the popular sellers. Not only did they reach out to a different market, but they made their dealers have to compete with the box store sales. That just doesn't seem right to do to the mom and pop saw shop. It's only hurting the little man.

I am sure they have to warranty many saws because of the fact that Joe Shmow spent the extra 20 bill on the husky 142 in place of the wild thing to cut down the 3 foot wide stump the kids play on. Which is all money they have to take from their profit.

I don't know I just have something against buying the wal mart special. I feel that Stihl spends the money on marketing the right way and just is a better all around company to deal with. I have also worked at both a husky and stihl dealer and I tend to notice that the stihl dealer had more older saws coming back than husky, which tended to be the new saws with the junk intake setup and carb set up. It just seems like Husky is doing some things backwards and it is only hurting their name.

I am expecting to catch hell for this post but this is MY 2 cents, I do not intend to have an impact on anyone or anything, just expressing my feelings.

In the end I think that this is not only now but back in the day, that could impact why there are so many more old stihl saws on ebay than husky's. I just feel like their marketing has been excellent.

 

[BC_Logger]

as for life in a saw Ive found in my experience that husky's last longer than the stihls

as for husky vs stihl,
stihl had better marketing years ago so " if you build it, market it - they will come" philosophy

 

[BIGBORE577]

as for life in a saw Ive found in my experience that husky's last longer than the stihls

as for husky vs stihl,
stihl had better marketing years ago so " if you build it, market it - they will come" philosophy

I believe it varies more to a specific, or at least, series of saw made by one manufacturer or the other. To say one brand lasts longer than the other across the board is conjecture at best. There are to many variables involved. A side by side torture test running a few in controlled conditions would certainly prove, with a bit more certainty, which particular ones last longer. Of course this is my opinion, not necessarily shared by ownership or management.

 

[husq2100]

simply stihl has out sold husky.

i think that stihl and husky are great saws, (along with dolmar, Jred and solo)

stihl got it so right its not funny, go to a good stihl dealer and they will make sure the saw is set up right, that you know how to look after it and they will convince you that only top quality fuel, oil and parts are the ONLY way to go...

all of which i believe in also.

i bet there are more good stihl dealers out there than good husky dealers.

i only own husky saws atm. husky will last just as long as stihl if both are treated well.

i think is kinda like the toyota syndrome, biggest car maker in the world, puts more back into marketing than any other maker, and there owners really do believe the hype........... dig a little deeper and you will find that toyota's break down like every other make and model, yet there owners will have you believe they are indestructable....

Serg

 

[StihlNut88]

Everything you buy can be a lemon, 40 people can have wonderful luck and you could just get the one with the bugs. It's how well the company handles the problem to make you happy that counts. Everything has its flaws.

Be loyal to your customer and they will be loyal back.

 

[wanab]

I believe it varies more to a specific, or at least, series of saw made by one manufacturer or the other. To say one brand lasts longer than the other across the board is conjecture at best. There are to many variables involved. A side by side torture test running a few in controlled conditions would certainly prove, with a bit more certainty, which particular ones last longer. Of course this is my opinion, not necessarily shared by ownership or management.

let us assume he was talking about the pro saws.


oh, thats right, stihl did not come out on top. his test was flawed.



:greenchainsaw:

 

[Taxmantoo]

It's how well the company handles the problem to make you happy that counts. Everything has its flaws.

And in the past month or two on this forum, I can think of several examples of Stihl dealers stiffing the customer, and one or two Husky examples. I think it all depends on the dealer, and both companies should be doing more to make sure the dealers can be depended upon to project a positive image.

 

[BIGBORE577]

let us assume he was talking about the pro saws.


oh, thats right, stihl did not come out on top. his test was flawed.



:greenchainsaw:

What exactly are you attempting to get across or do you even know yourself? The Riddler your not, even if there is an uncanny physical resemblance.

 

[wanab]

What exactly are you attempting to get across or do you even know yourself? The Riddler your not, even if there is an uncanny physical resemblance.

i wouldnt expect you to understand, your cranial capacity has shown to be lacking...

 

[2000ssm6]

let us assume he was talking about the pro saws.


oh, thats right, stihl did not come out on top. his test was flawed.



:greenchainsaw:

What were the top 3 at the GTG? Just as everywhere else, Stihl, Stihl and Stihl.

 

[BIGBORE577]

i wouldnt expect you to understand, your cranial capacity has shown to be lacking...

Interesting claim, what University did you graduate from?

 

[wanab]

Interesting claim, what University did you graduate from?

does that mean your gullible and smart?

opcorn:

 

[BIGBORE577]

does that mean your gullible and smart?

opcorn:

Neither, what's your excuse?

 

[wanab]

does that mean your gullible and smart?

opcorn:

Neither, what's your excuse?

i thought so.

 

[THALL10326]

Just curious why there are so MANY MORE old Stihl's out there???Even on E Bay there's pleanty of "70's-"80's Stihls and not many old Husky's.What's the reason for this?Are parts easier to get for old Stihl's than the Husky's?

Same reason there are over 8000 Stihl dealers in the USA compared to little over 4000 Husky dealers. Same reason there are over 35,000 Stihl dealers worldwide compared to over 18,000 Husky dealers worldwide. Add that to this. Stihl started selling saws in 1926, Husky in 1959. Along with this. Stihl has been the No.1 selling brand of saw for 37 years in a row. Add all that together and you have alot more Stihl saws , old and new, outthere than any other brand. As to why Stihl retains it value much better than Husky, old saws and new alike, something I'm slipping in for fun, the answer is obvious, I'm such a bast-ard,:hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[BIGBORE577]

i thought so.

I answered your questions, so now answer mine. What University did you graduate from? Any fool can answer a question with a question. You've proved that many times over. Come on Riddler wanabe, cough it up.

 

[04ultra]

Same reason there are over 8000 Stihl dealers in the USA compared to little over 4000 Husky dealers. Same reason there are over 35,000 Stihl dealers worldwide compared to over 18,000 Husky dealers worldwide. Add that to this. Stihl started selling saws in 1926, Husky in 1959. Along with this. Stihl has been the No.1 selling brand of saw for 37 years in a row. Add all that together and you have alot more Stihl saws , old and new, outthere than any other brand. As to why Stihl retains it value much better than Husky, old saws and new alike, something I'm slipping in for fun, the answer is obvious, I'm such a bast-ard,:hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange:

:yourock: :yourock:

 

[THALL10326]

:yourock: :yourock:

Ya dayummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm right,LOLOL

 

[2000ssm6]

Baztard or not, the truth has been spoken.