Husqvarna or Stihl Chain saw?

[marty_scher]

Since we have moved back to Indiana from Colorado, I have purchased a small "farmette" and rejoined my old buddies "wood cuttin' club".<br /><br />They all use and like Stihl chain saws. I like to be different (and create some competition) and am interested in a Husqvarna saw. Mainly looking for a saw that will do a good job and last.<br /><br />"Buy American" does not seem to apply here, since I am told the Stihl is made in Germany and the Husqvarna is made in Sweden.<br /><br />Can any of you "woodies" comment?<br /><br />Marty

 

[Ralph 123]

Re: Husqvarna or Stihl Chain saw?

Marty,<br /><br />Check this out:<br /><br /> http://forestry.about.com/library/reviews/aabyb-chainsaws.htm

 

[NOSLEEP]

Re: Husqvarna or Stihl Chain saw?

Both saw manufacturers share the highest <br />customer satisfaction of any saws I have ever used.<br />Both are excellent saws

 

[SS MAYFLOAT]

Re: Husqvarna or Stihl Chain saw?

Hi Marty, <br /><br />Awhile back I had posted a similar topic. With the response, I bought a model 310 Stihl. I am really happy with it. With the 20" blade, it is a true workhorse. I have a 24" blade for it also, but it does get a little underpowered with it, but still happy with its performance. I only use the big bar on the big trees when needed. <br /><br />Be careful on the Husky. The smaller cheaper ones are not the same as the professional Husky's which is more expensive.<br /><br />If you want to be different, then get a different model that what they have. Sthil makes a wide range of saws to choose from.<br /><br />Good Luck and wear that saftey equipment.

 

[Homerr]

Re: Husqvarna or Stihl Chain saw?

STIHL! <br />STIHL! <br />STIHL! <br />STIHL! <br />STIHL! <br />STIHL! <br />STIHL! <br /><br />That's a no brainer!... Stihl all the way - No questions asked.<br /><br />H.

 

[JRJ]

Re: Husqvarna or Stihl Chain saw?

I've used both brands from 18" to 36" bars. Both very good. I like a saw that starts quickly. Stihl 044 for fun.

 

[tylerin]

Re: Husqvarna or Stihl Chain saw?

DITTO!<br />DITTO!<br />DITTO!<br />DITTO!<br />DITTO!<br />DITTO!<br />Stihl!

 

[Pikey2574]

Re: Husqvarna or Stihl Chain saw?

never used anything Husqvarna but I love Stihl anything. I do lawn and landscape for a commercial company and weedeater, edgers, blowers and Chainsaws are all Stihl.. we have had minimal problems with using them. (and by using them I mean everyday all day during the summer in the Texas Heat.) I would stick with what your buddies are using or try and get a Husqvarna demo or something to test.<br /><br />Later<br /><br />Kevin

 

[JasonB]

Re: Husqvarna or Stihl Chain saw?

Stihl 032. will run forever. My really old one has never needed anything but new starter dogs every few years. I don't think you'd be dissappointed either way though.

 

[LubeDude]

Re: Husqvarna or Stihl Chain saw?

You REALLY want to cause a ruckus?? I think the Stihl is the better saw in the size you need, Go ahead and get a stihl and after you have it broken in good change to a Synthetic oil and they will go nuts wondering why your saw doesnt smoke like theres and has more power!!

 

[Ross J]

Re: Husqvarna or Stihl Chain saw?

I still own and use the two Stihl's I purchased in 1990. Thay haven't played up and I do all my own maintanence.<br />I have owned other brands which I won't name here and they've all died long since. I used to cut firewood semi-commercially.<br />I can't claim to have a lot of knowledge on the Husky but my friends seem pleased with them as well.<br />The only difference we've found working side to side with similar machines was the Husky ate more fuel and the air filter required cleaning sooner than the Stihl.<br />Ross

 

[bomar76]

Re: Husqvarna or Stihl Chain saw?

Buy a Stihl.<br />Period.