jacobsuter
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Stihl versus Husqvarna, and why???:hmm3grin2orange:
STIHL Vs HUSKY and WHY???
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Why what?
He's trying to figure out why the competition between Husky and Stihl.
They are just both good chainsaw companies. I'm a bit partial to Stihl simply because I've never owned a Husky. They are probably both good brands, just a little different.
Similar to Toyota vs Honda.
SawTroll
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I'm trying to figure out what to buy and quite frankly, it's driving me mad!! I put myself on Husqvarna's side, inexplicably, but over the past few days, I've spoke to a couple of guys who hate Husky and swear by Stihl but can't tell me why, oh, one guy said Husqvarna was the budget option so his testimony should probabily be stricken from the record! I figured out that Stihl are probabily slightly heavier and that Husky have a nicer feeling handle and accelerater trigger. I'm 49% Stihl and 51% Husqvarna but can't tell you why :bang:
SawTroll
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You have to compare model to model, not brand to brand.
Even though there are some trends, there will more or less always be exceptions.
chadihman
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I love my Stihls. Around here its Stihl country. Probably has to do with the
Stihl dealerships everywhere. People especially homeowners like to have a dealer that is qualified on repairs and quick hassle free warranty. I would say you better pick the size saw you want first then determine what brand best suits your needs and consider dealer location. Determine if you need a pro saw or just a homeowner saw.
Stihl dealerships everywhere. People especially homeowners like to have a dealer that is qualified on repairs and quick hassle free warranty. I would say you better pick the size saw you want first then determine what brand best suits your needs and consider dealer location. Determine if you need a pro saw or just a homeowner saw.
SawTroll
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:agree2:
Options are much better when buying OEM Husky parts.
o8f150
Tree Freak
i have owned just about every brand,, i settled on the huskies, i just like the feel of them better and they way the cut,, like it was said huskie and stihl both are good brands, it is just personal preference
MacLaren
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Every model of Stihl and Husqvarna Ive ran, the Husqvarna out performed IMO.
Those Husky's are on a different level IMHO. Nothing wrong with Stihl mind you. Stihl is #1 chainsaw seller as we all know.
Those Husky's are on a different level IMHO. Nothing wrong with Stihl mind you. Stihl is #1 chainsaw seller as we all know.
arborealbuffoon
Wood Wh@re
I use chain saws to make money. I don't have a single "shelf queen" and never will. I happen to have been primarily a Husqvarna user since the early 80's. I have owned many, many saws over the years consisting of most major brands. In fact, I have almost always had at least one Stihl in my fleet at any given time. Today I will be negotiating a deal to acquire a Stihl, because it is a fairly new and quite usable saw.
I can honestly say that I give the Swedish saws my preference because of two main reasons. The frequency and cost of repairs is huge. When I am working for my daily bread, the saw that is most reliable and costs less to fix wins every time. The second reason is raw performance. I just wanna go home (after I cash my checks) and take my boots off. Out of the box, my Huskys win the race to quitting time EVERY time. Oh, and I run bone stock professional saws only. You won't catch me making love to a cylinder with a Dremel!
I like the saw that maximizes my paycheck, minimizes hassles and down time, and gets the job done quicker. And, if that saw happened to be purple or green or yellow, I really wouldn't care!
I can honestly say that I give the Swedish saws my preference because of two main reasons. The frequency and cost of repairs is huge. When I am working for my daily bread, the saw that is most reliable and costs less to fix wins every time. The second reason is raw performance. I just wanna go home (after I cash my checks) and take my boots off. Out of the box, my Huskys win the race to quitting time EVERY time. Oh, and I run bone stock professional saws only. You won't catch me making love to a cylinder with a Dremel!
I like the saw that maximizes my paycheck, minimizes hassles and down time, and gets the job done quicker. And, if that saw happened to be purple or green or yellow, I really wouldn't care!
D&B Mack
Sawin Wit It!
Stihl...
...they have better calendars...
...hey, it's as good an answer as any!
...they have better calendars...
...hey, it's as good an answer as any!
Scooterbum
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Well now that answers no fun !!
Stihl vs. Husky?
Because anytime you get a bunch of men together they have to have something to argue about.......period.
Pick the saw you like, both brands are great !!
Preston
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Yup, and that's the way it works. Sho nuff. Just a stupid competition thing men have to get into.
It's funny how times have changed. It was't too long ago where people would have said "Chevy vs Ford."
I have two each of both brands and have owned several more of both. I tend to buy old, beat up saws that I rebuild and use to heat my house. I haven't been through as many saws as most on this forum for as long as they have done this type of work. I'll share what I see and you can take it or leave it.
From what I have seen Husqvarna seems to be the simpler design. Being a mechanical engineer I like the way Stihl designs their saws and appreciate little details like side chain tesioning, the ease of sealing the saw and vacuum testing using the impulse barb, and the way they set up the AV mounts.
Of the old saws I have had it seems easier to find parts for Stihl saws than Husqvarna. I have a really nice Husqvarna 44 that I used for limbing and cutting up slash. I had a terrible time finding crank seals for it and ended up on eBay after the local dealer looked for 6 weeks. Even that saw is my favorite small saw I'm going to sell it because I can't find parts. I don't want to get stuck with a very large paperweight in a few years. Stihl parts seem to cost more compared to Husqvarna. There are plenty of aftermarket parts and plenty of used parts on eBay and other resellers. I tend to go with companies that sponsor this forum first and if I can't find what I need I resort to eBay (aka The Devil's Flea Market)
I guess the bottom line is both brands are good. I have both and they serve me well. Go with what you like and in my case when I am loading the woodstove next winter I am not going to worry about which saw bucked the wood that is heating my house.
naturelover
Tree Freak
"If you want a saw that is fast, buy a Husky. If you want a saw that will last, buy a Stihl...."
Trx250r180
Saw polisher
most wont agree with me but..............id pick a stihl for work because i like the flippy caps better than screw caps...........ok ill go hide now
D&B Mack
Sawin Wit It!
You do realize that you will now suffer the same fate as the people who do not forward those heart-warming chain emails.
I own them, I run them, I used to make a living with them. With that being said I prefer the Huskys. These are the pro saws, the only non pro saw I have is a 359. CJ
