Do stihls have more torque than husqvarna in general?

[pioneerguy600]

I like, pie!

 

[spencerpaving]

Four pages and this topic has almost remained civil...I'm impressed!

 

[aokpops]

It all has to do with how square your engine is . Big bore short stroke you get horsepower . Long stroke you get torque . Been a long time since I ran a stihl years . Years ago the stihls they would really bog down .

 

[Andyshine77]

Old Motocross rider are you ? Sounds correct .

No sir, only been on a few piped bikes in my day. Piped saws have a tiny power band, very easy to come off the pipe.

 

[Mastermind]

These sort of "discussions" have about killed this site

 

[dl5205]

What's the adage in the auto world? "You hear horsepower but feel torque."?

We're trying to turn something objective, subjective.

2+2=

 

[XSKIER]

These sort of "discussions" have about killed this site

Isn't it all just about steal verses hunkajunka anyhow?

 

[greendohn]

A generalization such as this is difficult to quantify but I personally believe that "on average" meaning not all saws but quite a few, it seems that Stihls seem more "torquey" and Husqvarnas seem to run "fast". I think that difference is why some people prefer Stihls and others prefer Huskys (of those that have actually used both brands)

I agree. Having owned only Jonsereds, I have swapped a buddy running a stihl 440 when out cutting firewood and my impression was the stihl had grunt while my 2171 revved faster in the cut...?? Just a gut impression, nothing more. Both are fantastic saws. We rib each other and will "race" thru a cut side by side, using our own saw or running each others. We both use bench top grinders on our chains and it's a toss up on who makes the faster cut most. Last time I ran his saw and raced him thru the cut, with him running my saw, I intentionally slowed up so he was faster, he swapped his chain with same results until he seen what was up,,he still gives me a ration of crap, claiming bragging rights because "I had to handicap his saw" ,,,yadda, yadda,,,both great saws and both are better than a misery whip.

 

[Philip Wheelock]

The short answer to the OP's question is "No". Why? 1. There are no published specifications that I've seen which would allow a comparison of the widths of the torque curves; 2. Are we talking about stock, modded, or modded by whom? 3. In terms of torque at maximum horsepower, it depends on which saws you're comparing. Stock Stihl MS440 specs are 5.4 hp @ 9500 rpm; Husky 372xp specs are 5.3 hp @ 9600 rpm; similar hp @ similar rpm = similar torque. OTOH, a stock Stihl MS261 makes 3.8 hp @ 9500 rpm while the Husky 550xp makes 3.75 hp @ 10200 rpm; the Stihl has more torque while the Husky has higher chain speed at maximum power. Choose your cutting style. FWIW, I've heard of Husky's referred to as "high speed saws" locally.

 

[Mastermind]

It comes down to what saw you prefer.

You would not believe how many phone calls I get from people asking me whether they should get a Stihl or a Husky.

90% of the time I tell them that they should try out both of the saws in question in wood, and see which one feels better in their hand.

The biggest thing I see in in durability. Stihls seem to be tougher.

 

[sawfun]

If the Stihl's had better AV and balance, I wouldnt have Husky's. I do like the way the torque of a Stihl feels compared to Husky.

 

[CJ1]

It comes down to what saw you prefer.

You would not believe how many phone calls I get from people asking me whether they should get a Stihl or a Husky.

90% of the time I tell them that they should try out both of the saws in question in wood, and see which one feels better in their hand.

The biggest thing I see in in durability. Stihls seem to be tougher.

You seem to know a lot about saws, what would be a good saw for me? Some one once recommended a 410 Homelylite, what's that. How big of a blade do I need?

 

[lone wolf]

It comes down to what saw you prefer.

You would not believe how many phone calls I get from people asking me whether they should get a Stihl or a Husky.

90% of the time I tell them that they should try out both of the saws in question in wood, and see which one feels better in their hand.

The biggest thing I see in in durability. Stihls seem to be tougher.

That's a fact Jack!!!!!!

 

[JRHAWK9]

Definition of torque: trying to take a pee with morning wood back when you were 18.

 

[Mike from Maine]

YES

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[Andyshine77]

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Is lobster from Maine any good?

 

[Stihl 041S]

It comes down to what saw you prefer.

You would not believe how many phone calls I get from people asking me whether they should get a Stihl or a Husky.

90% of the time I tell them that they should try out both of the saws in question in wood, and see which one feels better in their hand.

The biggest thing I see in in durability. Stihls seem to be tougher.

Stihl owners make better Prime Rib.

 

[SawTroll]

As always, it depends on where in the powerband you want max torque. A lot of torque at low rpm is useless, as the cutting speed will be really slow anyway, at low rpm.

More torque at high rpm (above max power rpm) doesn't show up in the specs, but it often is what is most important regarding performance.

 

[Ironworker]

Well I'm going out to cut some wood later and grabbing which ever saw has the most gas in it. Torque means nothing with a dull chain.

 

[Mike from Maine]

Is lobster from Maine any good?

Yes, but in reality it's no different than Massachusetts or New Hampshire lobster. Even Canadian lobster is alright though.