keith c raymond
ArboristSite Operative
We in the water utility where I am employed were in the market for a new cutoff-demo saw. We usually go for Husky or Stihl,depending on cost through bids.We came upon a price for a Stihl TS-420 that was better than every bodies bid from a reputable dealer.I thought at first that the sales man got the numbers messed up and that he meant a TS400.No ,he said ,this is a brand new type from Stihl.I said no way,dude,Its not even on the website,I checked.He said to take a cup of shut the f&*( up,and come down to the stealership to take a look.I walked in and he had a TS-400 in his hand.I said ha,gotsha.I then looked and saw a cool looking saw called a TS420.A swoopy ,looking thing .It looks like the new TS700s little brother.It has the new air filteration,a easier choke switch,a squeeze bulb for easier starts,and a shorter overall length which is great for us when we have to cut under pipe in excavations.It also has a magnesium blade guard which has a integrated handle/wet system,instead on the conventional tube ,which never lasted long.The big thing for me is the ergonomics of the saw,it actually feels more handy,almost lighter.the handles are a little closer together,that is probably why.It has the famous Stihl fit and finish,which is starting to impress me more and more.We have the first one "on the street"for the State,so I will keep all up to speed on how it is holding up.This might not be a good thread for the forum,and If it gets booted,thats ok.But it is quite a piece of work for Stihl,and it really looks like they have listened and done their home work on this,you have to wonder what is next.I dont know if it will be on their Site or not,maybe some Dealers could chime in.Thanks for listening:greenchainsaw: