Are Stihl Owners Brainwashed?

[In The Weeds]

My neighbor talks very well about several different brands of chainsaws and agrees that just about every maker has good models. The thing is, he always tells me I should buy a Stihl and that he only buys Stihls. The other funny thing is, he never really gives any hard reasons why. I find this a lot on this site where people post things like "just buy a Stihl!" and "Stihl is the best!", a lot of times without any rational reasoning behind their statements. Are these folks just compensating for the extra money they spend on their saws or is there some mind-altering chemical in the Stihl brand oil that is inhaled during operation, causing a Manchurian Candidate effect?

 

[tbow388]

WoooOOOoooOoooooOoooOoOO

A little brain washing might be possible.

"Stihl"

It started a few years ago with a weedeater. Had been through several of them and was tired of having machines that wouldn't last. Someone told me to "spend the extra money and buy a Stihl. It will last you a lifetime"

Well 8 years later still cranks on the first pull and I have put it through much more than it was meant to.

Chainsaws. I had a crapsman that wouldn't stay running. A co-worker said "you might as well get a Stihl, It will last a lifetime"

Going off of the experience with my weedeater I bought a 10 year old Stihl. Starts first pull every time. I put that through hell and it keeps going. Parts are interchangeable with several other models and by looking at the repair manuals I know I can work on it myself.

 

[w8ye]

I encounter this Stihl on the brain syndrome also.

While I have a lot of Stihl saws and I really like most of them, I could live very content without any.

In my local there are 5 Stihl dealers within 20 mi of my house. That would be a good reason to own Stihl.

However, none of these have the most common of Stihl parts on hand when you need them.

I work on my own saws so the local intense dealer concentration means little too me as far as my choice of brand goes.

 

[blsnelling]

We have them here brain washed for every brand!

 

[In The Weeds]

Lol ahh, I see, so my neighbor is just a certain brand of brainwashed? :msp_love:
I thank you all for giving some hard facts why you choose Stihl, I take it that its reliability/quality craftsmanship then? Btw are they still german made?

 

[deye223]

had husqvarnas for 10 1/2 years and started using stihl 2 stroke now i own 2 stihls and had 3 just sold one not long ago must be something in it hey
one was a 262XP and no matter how you tuned it starting cold was a work out

 

[Bob95065]

I think it is like guys who argue about Fords and Chevys. I see just as many who feel strongly about Husqvarna chanisaws here.

I started with two Stihls -a a 029 and a 066. Now I have those two and three Husqvarnas - a 144, a 266 and a 44. I was given a Husqvarana 40 with a bad piston that was completely dissassembled in a box so technically I have 4 Huskys and 2 Stihls. I don't like that 144. It was a cheap saw and poorly made but heck, a guy gave it to me for free.

I am happy with the 5 I have running and don't have a brand preference - they all cut trees and heat my house in the winter.

Bob

 

[homelitejim]

I own many different brands of chainsaws but my first is a 30+ year old Stihl 032, it always starts easily and I would not hesitate to grab it anytime to cut wood. I have not had the same luck with other brands so my firewood saws are all Stihls with the exception of the 2100CD Husky but that is a different saw than what Husky builds today. I also enjoy cutting with my McCulloch SP81 and Poulan 245A so I am not 100% brainwashed.

 

[w8ye]

Stihls are made in several different countries and sometimes from parts made in Stihl other countries.

But mainly Germany, USA, and Brazil

 

[kentuckydiesel]

I have grown up around Stihls...My Dad, Grandfather, Uncle, and friends all have them. 028, 038, and 044 Magnum are my favorites.
That said, I have always been one to try new things, so I've been trying other saws. Have a couple old Homelites now, have also messed with Huskys and Poulans...but in the end, when I'm trying to get a job done, I always prefer the Stihls. They just seem to always start and they run well. We may leave them sitting for 3-4+ months, pull them out of the barn, use them hard for a week, and put them back in the barn...no worries.

I hope to get a couple Stihls of my own soon...and I'll keep the Homelites just for playing around.

-Phillip

 

[J.W Younger]

I have a few stihls, I'm tryin to figure out who the ####er wus that brain washed me sos i can whup his ass.

 

[Slamm]

When it comes to Stihl, I'm convinced, don't know that, that makes me brainwashed. I know the pros and cons of Stihl, and I work with them or around them to my benefit.

I respect Husky, and I think they have great products that to a point could go tit for tat with Stihl. At that point it comes down to personal experience between the two company's products and what others in my area or field of work have relayed to me about their experiences with both products, and Stihl wins for me.

I understand that others could said that exact same thing and swap Husky for Stihl and it would be true for them too.

I lump all other brands into the same pot, and that pot is "Who?" or "What?".

Sam

 

[miking]

I think it's got a lot to do with name recognition. Excluding box stores, there are stihl signs on about every corner around here and maybe 3 echo signs. There are only two husky signs I know of within 50 miles and no dolmar signs at all so market saturation has a lot to do with what folks buy.

 

[jus2fat]

I have two really good Stihl dealers in my area.

One sells to the city...so usually has parts - will get any part within two days - no extra charge.

The other one has 5 "gold certified" mechanics...and can often do repairs while customer waits.

Sooo...I think it's combination of quality product and superior parts and service..!!

J2F

 

[Slamm]

I think it's got a lot to do with name recognition. Excluding box stores, there are stihl signs on about every corner around here and maybe 3 echo signs. There are only two husky signs I know of within 50 miles and no dolmar signs at all so market saturation has a lot to do with what folks buy.

Yeah, I don't think so. If selling a massive amount of saws was as easy as hanging more signs up than the other brand, then, bet your rear, husky and Domar would have professional sign hangers, in every town.

How you sell more product than your competitor is with great marketing and then backing up what you said during marketing and doing this for years and years. Apparently Stihl has done that in spades.

Sam

 

[John R]

No one makes a better saw.

 

[kentuckydiesel]

Right on about the parts too. I have a great Stihl dealer here...not so much for others.

-Phillip

 

[J.W Younger]

No one makes a better saw.

You're just brainwashed

 

[BlackOakTreeServ]

Not brainwashed, just like STIHL's 100%....:tongue2:

 

[Hedgerow]

Yeah, I don't think so. If selling a massive amount of saws was as easy as hanging more signs up than the other brand, then, bet your rear, husky and Domar would have professional sign hangers, in every town.

How you sell more product than your competitor is with great marketing and then backing up what you said during marketing and doing this for years and years. Apparently Stihl has done that in spades.

Sam

In the business I'm in, we call it branding... Or Name brand recognition... It takes a good product, a lot of time and money invested in advertising to create for your self an image of quality. When Stihl started in this country, they didn't have the best saws available, but they had one helluva business plan!!! They made good machines, and did a fantastic job of marketing to the masses and pro's alike... I admire their company... But they still ain't my favorite brand...:msp_flapper: