ShadeTreeWelder
ArboristSite Operative
I have a hobby farm. I am thinking of purchasing a pole saw. I need an 11-12 foot
length so I can cut what I need from the ground I'd like to have 13-14 foot clearance
for the cab on the tractor. My current method is not the safest, and involve the
loader on the tractor, a pallet and the pallet forks and my MS192T. Needless to say
I need to change that. What I am cutting is a mix of soft and hard woods as well
as some fruit trees and a hated willow.
I have 6 peices of Stihl equipment, but I am not against working in another brand what
I was in high quality equipment that will last a long time and work are when I need it.
My first thoughts are the following:
Stihl HT 131
Husqvarna 327PT5S
The Stihl takes the same bar and chain as my MS192 so that is a plus, not sure if the
Husky takes the chain or not.
The main difference I see is the Stihl is ~36cc (1.9 Hp) where the Husky is ~24cc (1.2 Hp)
otherwise they seem very similar. Pricing is almost identical.
Thoughts/Ideas/Comments/Experience/other brands or equipment etc.
TIA,
Ron
length so I can cut what I need from the ground I'd like to have 13-14 foot clearance
for the cab on the tractor. My current method is not the safest, and involve the
loader on the tractor, a pallet and the pallet forks and my MS192T. Needless to say
I need to change that. What I am cutting is a mix of soft and hard woods as well
as some fruit trees and a hated willow.
I have 6 peices of Stihl equipment, but I am not against working in another brand what
I was in high quality equipment that will last a long time and work are when I need it.
My first thoughts are the following:
Stihl HT 131
Husqvarna 327PT5S
The Stihl takes the same bar and chain as my MS192 so that is a plus, not sure if the
Husky takes the chain or not.
The main difference I see is the Stihl is ~36cc (1.9 Hp) where the Husky is ~24cc (1.2 Hp)
otherwise they seem very similar. Pricing is almost identical.
Thoughts/Ideas/Comments/Experience/other brands or equipment etc.
TIA,
Ron