Talk about brand loyalty and being sensitive.... Some guys do get bent out of shape if you don't like their saws like your talking about their woman or mother. Makes no sense to me. I know a lot of guys don't like my big old gear drive McCulloch 77 because it's old and heavy. I'll put it up against any saw for pure cutting torque and power. It's running a 36" with 9/16" chain and can handle a lot more. I'm running 5/8" on my 73 and it cuts like a knife in butter. I'm no logger but I do a fair amount of cutting so speed is unimportant to me. I just prefer good old American made muscle . And an ALL metal saw. I can handle the weight no problem and slow and easy is right up my alley. I'll take that torque monster any day over speed. I rebuild all of my saws so they are more reliable than a new plastic saw. Leak free and start on one pull and idle beautiful. Anyway that's my saw preference. Give me an old Mac gear drive 120cc and I'm good to go...
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For me, I Like my Huskies, but admit that Stihl makes a Great Saw too, I have heard rumors in dark alleys that there are other brands of chainsaws, but surely that's just Heresy and Blasphemy
As a kid growing up my Dad had a McCulloch Super Pro 60, I always Loved that saw, and wish that it had gotten passed on to me, sadly it didn't
When I went looking for my first saw, I naturally went shopping for Yellow and Black, but I was very disappointed in what had become of McCulloch by 91 or 92
I knew people with Stihls and People with Huskies both liked their saws, I tried and compared both, and felt that both were quality tools, and that at the time, I simply got more saw for my money going all Orange.
Huskies have been Great saws for me, I haven't regretted my choice at all, as with other brands, there is a Husky for any need I have, so it just makes sense to ME, to stick with one brand that has worked well for me.
I sure don't fault anyone who finds another brand suits their needs better.
Unfortunately, Husky's dealer support isn't what it was when I bought my original saws.
I "Stihl" feel Husqvarna and Stihl both make Excellent, Quality tools, and if I had to replace my entire collection for some reason, I would consider Stihl, because of the dealer support is so much better, but I have been Very Happy with my Huskies and so for now, I am sticking with them
I understand liking the Old Mac's but I don't have the time, mechanical ability or even the desire to work on them, I Enjoy wood cutting, and heat primarily with wood, my saws are tools, and I like being able to just grab the saw best suited to the job and get to work.
I understand many people Enjoy tinkering with old cars, saws what have you, but that is just not ME. But I won't belittle someone who does enjoy that.
Doug
