Nebuchadnezzar
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Hello!
I'm new to the forum (as a member), but I've benefitted by reading many of the discussions found on this website. I'm thankful you all have been so helpful to others in wrestling with saw decisions and giving them advice. Great group it seems.
I'm asking what I hope can be an unbiased question that's probably difficult to determine because one of the saws is not out yet (here in the US), but many of you may still know the brands and their latest models well enough to give some advice.
I'm looking to buy either the MS 661 CM or the brand new (starts shipping at my dealer in January 2022) Husqvarna 592XP. My question: Which saw do you think will last the longest? I'm not interested in matters of cutting speed (both I'm sure are great) or anything else, just reliability. I know that the MS 661 CM seems to be a love/hate saw because of electronic issues (earlier models) and oil leakage (current production sometimes as well), but what I don't know is how long a good MS 661 CM might last in comparison to Husky's new 592xp.
Other thoughts that may be helpful: I've owned a MS 261 CM and a MS 462 CM.
Primary usage: Storm debris removal and (some) disaster relief applications. I've climbed 80ft with my MS 261 CM, but as the husband of a family of 6 I've decided climbing is not something I want to keep doing, so I don't need the saw to be light weight. Both saws weigh the same on paper anyways. Also, this saw will probably get used more often during storm seasons and less often when not in stormy seasons.
I've had nothing but STIHL and they haven't let me down yet, but I trust Husqvarna to be great also and I have no loyalty to the brand.
Thank you all in advance for your advice!
I'm new to the forum (as a member), but I've benefitted by reading many of the discussions found on this website. I'm thankful you all have been so helpful to others in wrestling with saw decisions and giving them advice. Great group it seems.
I'm asking what I hope can be an unbiased question that's probably difficult to determine because one of the saws is not out yet (here in the US), but many of you may still know the brands and their latest models well enough to give some advice.
I'm looking to buy either the MS 661 CM or the brand new (starts shipping at my dealer in January 2022) Husqvarna 592XP. My question: Which saw do you think will last the longest? I'm not interested in matters of cutting speed (both I'm sure are great) or anything else, just reliability. I know that the MS 661 CM seems to be a love/hate saw because of electronic issues (earlier models) and oil leakage (current production sometimes as well), but what I don't know is how long a good MS 661 CM might last in comparison to Husky's new 592xp.
Other thoughts that may be helpful: I've owned a MS 261 CM and a MS 462 CM.
Primary usage: Storm debris removal and (some) disaster relief applications. I've climbed 80ft with my MS 261 CM, but as the husband of a family of 6 I've decided climbing is not something I want to keep doing, so I don't need the saw to be light weight. Both saws weigh the same on paper anyways. Also, this saw will probably get used more often during storm seasons and less often when not in stormy seasons.
I've had nothing but STIHL and they haven't let me down yet, but I trust Husqvarna to be great also and I have no loyalty to the brand.
Thank you all in advance for your advice!