The Best

[Sammy]

Okay, You know which chain saw is the best, STIHL !

 

[BIG D]

Yeah, I would agree but I do like many of the Husqvarnas. They have been real reliable. Parts take longer to get but, I still agree. Go with the Stihl. After they worked the bugs out in the 335xpt it has been great. I don't know if I would pay extra ($100) for the 020T. Would you?

 

[Scraper]

I'll throw my vote in for Dolmar! Cut like a hot knife thru butter!

 

[Steve]

Dolmar PS540

Try a Dolmar PS540 It's a real good dependable saw!!!!!!!

 

[BIG D]

I know Dolmar might be a great running saw for you, but how many professional arborists do you know that own one. I think that is a sign. Usually they own a Husky or Stihl.

 

[Toddppm]

o20T is worth every penny, unreal power and very light. I never used the husky but they are heavy compare4d to the Stihl. Don't know if i would have sung the same song when they were $650 though. The first week i got my first one i dropped it from about 20ft then 70 ft the next day! No damage at all. Bad saw lanyard.

 

[Steve]

Many!

I know many Arborist (Tree Surgeons) that use Dolmar.

 

[Scraper]

I'll second Steve in that I know plaenty of tree "professionals" that use the Dolmars...I think the issue with Dolmar is there aren't all that many dealers around and pricing. I am fortunate enough to have a dealer a mile from my house, but the next nearest dealer is over 40 miles.

 

[UrbanEarth]

Has anyone had any experience with Shindaiwa/Redmax saws? I have a bunch of their trimmers and blowers and they are great. I'm wondering if their saws are as good.

Alan

 

[BIG D]

Shindaiwa's larger saws are ok but there climbing saw is terrible. I haven't seen too many Red Max saws but the ones that I have seen haven't been real good. I would only use those manufactures for blowers and trimmers, personally. I will only use Stihl or Husky and most professionals will agree with me. With exception of a few Dolmar fanatics in this forum.

 

[1Alpha1]

You guys need to check out an ECHO. One of, if not, the most under-rated saw on the market. The engines are top notch, first-rate quality. Try an ECHO, and you'll never go back.......to whatever!

 

[Brad23tech]

As far as Echo goes, we've worked on several sold by Home Depot, and it seems once they have a problem, they can't be fixed. We have a great mechanic that has no problems with his repares on other saws, but the Echos just won't stay fixed.

Dolmar - Don't forget who owns Dolmar. That blue Makita is the same saw, and they do a great job. Husky and Stihl are just the two biggest saw companies in the world, thats why so many Arborists use them, not because they dislike the other brands. I don't know of anyone who owns a Dolmar or Makita that is not satisfied with it 100%.

 

[HuskyPro]

I believe that Husky is the best. They always start fast and smooth. I've used them for as long as i can remember with no problems. Stihl also makes a great saw but when you compare prices and models Husky makes a better saw for the money
Later

 

[Dennis]

My personal vote is Jonsered!!

 

[eyolf]

I'll 2nd that, and add an "amen", Dennis.

 

[tony marks]

stihl always has been a favorite.
i got two solos that are as good as the stihls, it appears.ive only used one husquevarna ,and its a cuttin fool.
if u look at these things. most seem to have the same technology. some use different methods to obtain the same results.brakes etc. of the better made saws ,it seems to me they all sellin about the same thing in different configurations.and most are pretty dang good.jmho

 

[Tony Snyder]

Jonsered/Husky, then Echo, then Dolmar, then Stihl.

 

[Gypo Logger]

I have found that the Stihl Red Lightning is the best all round saw. It has alot of low end grunt, which is great for lowering those pesky ole stumps at ground level.
John

 

[Stumper]

The bar and chain cost more than the saw, didn't theyGypo?

 

[AJLOGGER]

Hey all, I am a Stihl fan thru and thru, IMHO I think you just can't go wrong with a Stihl, and their other products like bars and chains and axes are also top notch. I am not the right person to ask about husky, I owned two of them and they gave me lots of trouble right off the bat, so I probably will not own another one for a while, not saying they are bad saws, I just do not think they like me very well, but me and my Stihls get along real good.