What saw is the best? Husky, Stihl, McCulloch, Homelite, Echo, Pioneer, Dolmar?
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Voted Husky as well, but as with election returns the West coast polls close later and them stilh lovers will be showing up.
Tzed250
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I can lighten that thing up for you John.
Since you'd most likely have to remove the con-rod and flywheel to get it to weigh the same as the 550XP I'm not sure if it would run well after that.
It's interesting what a couple of years can do. 2-3 years ago, this forum was all about Stihl saws.
Mastermind
Work Saw Specialist
Stihl for working......Husky for racing. :msp_wink:
The rest for the heck of it.
I have about 60 saws now JJ.
I don't feel so bad now. You have a dozen more than me.
Mastermind
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eat a peach
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best saw
I voted Stihl because the have never let me down,whether just cutting firewood when I was young and didn't have but one saw or was on a job. I seem to be leaning along the husky lines more and more. As
stated by several of you, husky just seems to be working harder . They have developed new innovative products and if the dealer service in this area keeps improving stihl had better buckle the old chinstrap. I find a 346 ,368,372 in my hands more and more lately. they make me :hmm3grin2orange:
I voted Stihl because the have never let me down,whether just cutting firewood when I was young and didn't have but one saw or was on a job. I seem to be leaning along the husky lines more and more. As
stated by several of you, husky just seems to be working harder . They have developed new innovative products and if the dealer service in this area keeps improving stihl had better buckle the old chinstrap. I find a 346 ,368,372 in my hands more and more lately. they make me :hmm3grin2orange:
I do still have my 440/460, and have NO plans of getting rid of it
It is my only Stihl work saw now, unless you count the 084.
Tzed250
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Don't throw Stihl under the bus just yet. The 441C-M is right on track, and of they incorporate that tech into the 660 replacement that will make one strong saw. The new Husqvarnas have impressive tech, but it will take months in the hands of pros before the reliability is proven. All of this together shows that now is a great time for saw nuts like us!
WKEND LUMBERJAK
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Not that my vote counts I went with the Swedish made saw Have had good luck w/Jonsered/Husky. When I bought my first new saw it would run circles around my brothers eqivelent Sthil. and was 50 to 75 $cheaper. We would run the same chain that he had sharpened. But every brand has some stand out saws. My saw self is a rainbow of colors.:msp_biggrin:
Mastermind
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I do still have my 440/460, and have NO plans of getting rid of it
I traded my MS460 for a 394XP to replace the one that the PO lost.
Bastards. :msp_angry:
WKEND LUMBERJAK
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I do still have my 440/460, and have NO plans of getting rid of it
The 084 will definately give a guy a work out.
Stihl is just too slow in bringing new models to market. They most always do so after Husky. This leaves the impression that they just copy Husky, whether true or not. Look how long the 461 has been rumored about, yet nothing on the market. The 661s have been out there for several months as well. I appreciate good testing and bringing a solid machine to market, but they're leaving Husky alone at the front of the pack leading in new technology.
I traded my MS460 for a 394XP to replace the one that the PO lost.
Bastards. :msp_angry:
:msp_scared::msp_sad:
brncreeper
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Certain Stihl's are great saws, I'd never get rid of any of mine. However, some Husky's are just too fast, snappy throttle, good feel, good looks, just plain fun. That's why I voted orange.
KenJax Tree
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Im very interested to see how the 540xp is compared to the 201T.
unatool
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West Coast is done eating dinner and begining to vote...
I voted Stihl for my 200T and the 440/460 Hybrid that Mastermind and Snelling must like too.
But, I ran all Husky's for a number of years. Have kept a 372, 288xp, and 394.
THE REASON I first went Husqvarna: My father came back from Vietnam/Korea minus his right leg. He was bummed and figured that he could go dirt-biking as a form of excercise & fun. Well - in those days the Husky dirt bikes had the shifter on the left side. This meant he could upshift, etc with his good foot - use his wood leg for the rear brake pedal.
He sent me my first saw in 1999 (372xp) so I could start my business. My (then) boss ran all 044, etc.
-that is mt long story... sorry
I voted Stihl for my 200T and the 440/460 Hybrid that Mastermind and Snelling must like too.
But, I ran all Husky's for a number of years. Have kept a 372, 288xp, and 394.
THE REASON I first went Husqvarna: My father came back from Vietnam/Korea minus his right leg. He was bummed and figured that he could go dirt-biking as a form of excercise & fun. Well - in those days the Husky dirt bikes had the shifter on the left side. This meant he could upshift, etc with his good foot - use his wood leg for the rear brake pedal.
He sent me my first saw in 1999 (372xp) so I could start my business. My (then) boss ran all 044, etc.
-that is mt long story... sorry
Redoakranch
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I still can't get over buying Stihl parts$$$. My Husqvarnas always seem to be lighter faster and easier to work on. I Stihl like Stihl but not as good Husky...
I am extremely spoiled with Stihl parts availability. My dealer will get me almost anything I want in one business day. I order all Husky parts online, and it usually takes a week or longer to get them.
