Truth be told............ for a home-owner........if properly maintained, most any of today's saws are "ALL" dependable as dirt and will last a long time. Oh sure, there's a lemon every once in awhile, and some are easier to work on then others. But in general, they're all pretty darn nice! We're fortunate to have such a wide selection. I own 2 Stihl's. An MS290 Farm Boss, and an MS170. I'm not partial to Stihl. They just happen to be the closest dealer to me. The 10 year old 170 gets called on the most for tree felling, and not just for the small stuff. With it's 14 inch bar, I've cut down lots of 25"+ trees. But 99% of the trees I harvest are 12 to 18" and the little 170 is just perfect for this. It's just so darn light and easy to maneuver. Before I got the 290, the little 170 had harvested over 75 full cords of firewood all by it self, from start to finish. The 290 is now my bucking saw. I heat entirely with wood, 10 to 15 full cords a year. I got the 290 in case the 170 pooped out. Well that ain't happened yet. But when it does, I'll replace it with another "small- lightweight" saw. It might be a Stihl, or it might be ?????????? If 18" diameter wood is kinda your norm, small, lightweight saws are just a dream to use. I'm pushing 70, so I'll sacrifice a little speed for easy of use. But...to each his own.
I have my old man's same saw sitting in the shop, rebuilt and looking purty, I run it a couple of times a year just to keep it happy!Most of the wood I've cut over my life has been with the L65. Carb cleanings, a few plugs, new kill switch and I think a coil once are the only work it's needed since purchased by my dad in 78.
Husky 55 here too. My first saw and I take great care of it and it's easy to handle. Wish I had more use for the 576xp I have because of how much better the anti vibe is but my 55 is my go to saw.
THAT YOU WOULDNT WANT TO BE WITHOUT,PERIOD? THAT ALWAYS STARTS AND READY TO CUT!opcorn:
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