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Posted: 9/17/2014 4:30:25 PM EDT
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Whichever one has the most well established dealer and shop convenient to you.
Both are fine saws, having to get a part or a repair when getting to the dealer is a PITA sucks. ETA: I have a Husqvarna I bought years ago. Great saw, when I've needed repair I've had to go 50 miles. Stihl dealer is only 10 miles away. When I replace it will be Stihl, for the convenience. |
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Posted: 9/17/2014 4:30:27 PM EDT
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The auto tune is fucking awesome. It makes the saw cut like a much larger saw would.
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Posted: 9/17/2014 4:32:17 PM EDT
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Whichever one has the most well established dealer and shop convenient to you. Both are fine saws, having to get a part or a repair when getting to the dealer is a PITA sucks. Husky is available on Amazon. |
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Posted: 9/17/2014 4:32:46 PM EDT
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Get both?
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Posted: 9/17/2014 4:34:57 PM EDT
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Whichever one has the most well established dealer and shop convenient to you. Both are fine saws, having to get a part or a repair when getting to the dealer is a PITA sucks. Husky is available on Amazon. That works fine if I need something in 2 to 5 days. When I need it today, not so much. |
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Posted: 9/17/2014 4:35:59 PM EDT
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Get both? Where is the gofundme site? 
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Posted: 9/17/2014 4:36:56 PM EDT
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Huskey, from my dirtbike days
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Posted: 9/17/2014 4:38:04 PM EDT
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I think you already know the answer to this question, OP. Shame on you for asking.
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Posted: 9/17/2014 4:38:25 PM EDT
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Whichever one has the most well established dealer and shop convenient to you. Both are fine saws, having to get a part or a repair when getting to the dealer is a PITA sucks. ETA: I have a Husqvarna I bought years ago. Great saw, when I've needed repair I've had to go 50 miles. Stihl dealer is only 10 miles away. When I replace it will be Stihl, for the convenience. This is the best answer. i'm a husqvarna dealer, and if a stihl dealership was more convenient to me, i'd do stihl. Whichever is easiest, and you have the best relationship with. |
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Posted: 9/17/2014 4:38:41 PM EDT
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That works fine if I need something in 2 to 5 days. When I need it today, not so much. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Whichever one has the most well established dealer and shop convenient to you. Both are fine saws, having to get a part or a repair when getting to the dealer is a PITA sucks. Husky is available on Amazon. That works fine if I need something in 2 to 5 days. When I need it today, not so much. A dealer 10 miles away is a good reason to buy a brand, but access to parts isn't the huge problem it once was. Not sure about 2-5 days, but if next day isn't good enough, you probably have multiple saws anyhow. |
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Posted: 9/17/2014 4:39:11 PM EDT
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Yes.
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Posted: 9/17/2014 4:40:50 PM EDT
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I've said this in every saw thread and stand behind it....The 455Rancher is the best value going in chainsaws. I've had a bunch and after 11 years of hard use, it is still the most reliable saw I've ever come across.
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Posted: 9/17/2014 4:40:53 PM EDT
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In that size range get a Stihl MS 262, buy once cry once, its their Pro model saw
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Posted: 9/17/2014 4:44:09 PM EDT
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In that size range get a Stihl MS 262, buy once cry once, its their Pro model saw I always point this outnin threads. If your mechanically inclined and can do work on your saws, go Pro. Much easier to work on. |
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Posted: 9/17/2014 4:47:08 PM EDT
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Husky but the 555 pro model
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Posted: 9/17/2014 4:47:52 PM EDT
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This is the best answer. i'm a husqvarna dealer, and if a stihl dealership was more convenient to me, i'd do stihl. Whichever is easiest, and you have the best relationship with. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Whichever one has the most well established dealer and shop convenient to you. Both are fine saws, having to get a part or a repair when getting to the dealer is a PITA sucks. ETA: I have a Husqvarna I bought years ago. Great saw, when I've needed repair I've had to go 50 miles. Stihl dealer is only 10 miles away. When I replace it will be Stihl, for the convenience. This is the best answer. i'm a husqvarna dealer, and if a stihl dealership was more convenient to me, i'd do stihl. Whichever is easiest, and you have the best relationship with. Dealers are equal distance away. |
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Posted: 9/17/2014 4:48:12 PM EDT
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Can't really go wrong with either.
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Posted: 9/17/2014 4:52:45 PM EDT
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Whichever one has the most well established dealer and shop convenient to you. Both are fine saws, having to get a part or a repair when getting to the dealer is a PITA sucks. ETA: I have a Husqvarna I bought years ago. Great saw, when I've needed repair I've had to go 50 miles. Stihl dealer is only 10 miles away. When I replace it will be Stihl, for the convenience. +1 Both brands are top shelf and you can't go wrong with either. We went with Husqvarna because the dealer was closer and, as I said in another thread, Huskys are 95% of the saw that you'd get from a STIHL for 75-85% of the price. My personal saw is a Husky 460 and it's a fine saw for doing the large amounts of firewood we do. My dad has a 555 and my brother has an older 51, a 359, and a 555. From what I've heard, the STIHL 290 is a great all-around saw, so I'd probably recommend it over the 455. ETA: Excuse me while I whip this out.... 
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Posted: 9/17/2014 5:08:48 PM EDT
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I like my Stihl |
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Posted: 9/17/2014 5:09:59 PM EDT
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I have 2 Husky's I voted Stihl . I have other saws as well .
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Posted: 9/17/2014 5:25:59 PM EDT
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Have both. Prefer Stihl.
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Posted: 9/17/2014 5:36:32 PM EDT
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If you're going to run em hard, Look for the Pro series saws. If its husky get a used XP or Stihl go with a 261 or 262. |
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Posted: 9/17/2014 5:38:06 PM EDT
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Stihl 362 here, I heat with wood so it plays nice with 6 or so cords per year from standing tamarack snags to logs bucked 17" for the stove.
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Posted: 9/17/2014 5:41:31 PM EDT
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A lot of forest firefighters use stihl, mainly because admin can't spell Husqvarna when ordering equipment...its a joke
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Posted: 9/17/2014 5:44:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Whichever one has the most well established dealer and shop convenient to you. Both are fine saws, having to get a part or a repair when getting to the dealer is a PITA sucks. ETA: I have a Husqvarna I bought years ago. Great saw, when I've needed repair I've had to go 50 miles. Stihl dealer is only 10 miles away. When I replace it will be Stihl, for the convenience. |
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Posted: 9/17/2014 5:46:24 PM EDT
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A lot of forest firefighters use stihl, mainly because admin can't spell Husqvarna when ordering equipment...its a joke <--------- I don't believe your story. We typically maintain and run our own chainsaw programs, with one senior guy who's sole duty outside of firefighting is living and breathing everything chainsaw. We chose Stihl on our, for many reason. I've seen some crews rock huskies, and they are fine saws also, but it has nothing to do with admin. |
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Posted: 9/17/2014 5:50:11 PM EDT
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If you're going to run em hard, Look for the Pro series saws. If its husky get a used XP or Stihl go with a 261 or 262. Buy the professional series of saw--either brand-- and you'll have a good saw. |
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Posted: 9/17/2014 6:01:58 PM EDT
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Get both.
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Posted: 9/17/2014 6:05:31 PM EDT
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I have a Huskie, albeit not that one. I love mine.
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Posted: 9/17/2014 6:07:20 PM EDT
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Husky.
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Posted: 9/17/2014 6:07:30 PM EDT
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I have the 395XP and I love it. I can almost point to a tree and it falls over and cords its self out of fear.
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Posted: 9/17/2014 6:07:46 PM EDT
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Stihl
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Posted: 9/17/2014 6:11:38 PM EDT
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Stihl Ms 291 farm and ranch, 20" bar 55.5cc 12.1lbs
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Posted: 9/17/2014 6:12:49 PM EDT
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The first 372XP I had at work was a great saw. It had a ton of hours on it and it finally blew up. The newer one has never started very well and had to be rebuilt a lot sooner than the old one. Not sure if I was unlucky, but the next saw I buy will be a Stihl. I do not earn a living with a saw, but between the shop and the house, we burn about 30 cord a year. I feel like the ethanol in pump gas is awful for saws now.
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Posted: 9/17/2014 6:13:01 PM EDT
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Buy the professional series of saw--either brand-- and you'll have a good saw. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If you're going to run em hard, Look for the Pro series saws. If its husky get a used XP or Stihl go with a 261 or 262. Buy the professional series of saw--either brand-- and you'll have a good saw. The lowest end pro stihl is another $150-200 and has a smaller engine 
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Posted: 9/17/2014 6:15:50 PM EDT
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A 291 is on my list, and I blame it all on tbk1.
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Posted: 9/17/2014 6:16:15 PM EDT
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Husqvarna of course  |
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Posted: 9/17/2014 6:18:12 PM EDT
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If you're going to run em hard, Look for the Pro series saws. If its husky get a used XP or Stihl go with a 261 or 262. Buy the professional series of saw--either brand-- and you'll have a good saw. The lowest end pro stihl is another $150-200 and has a smaller engine The smaller engine will out perform the larger one in the mid grade saw. |
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Posted: 9/17/2014 6:20:25 PM EDT
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The smaller engine will out perform the larger one in the mid grade saw. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If you're going to run em hard, Look for the Pro series saws. If its husky get a used XP or Stihl go with a 261 or 262. Buy the professional series of saw--either brand-- and you'll have a good saw. The lowest end pro stihl is another $150-200 and has a smaller engine The smaller engine will out perform the larger one in the mid grade saw. Define outperform. |
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Posted: 9/17/2014 6:20:26 PM EDT
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The smaller engine will out perform the larger one in the mid grade saw. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If you're going to run em hard, Look for the Pro series saws. If its husky get a used XP or Stihl go with a 261 or 262. Buy the professional series of saw--either brand-- and you'll have a good saw. The lowest end pro stihl is another $150-200 and has a smaller engine The smaller engine will out perform the larger one in the mid grade saw. Yep, but damn, I was thinking more like a $50-75 jump. That sucks. |
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Posted: 9/17/2014 6:26:41 PM EDT
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One made stuff for the NAZI's....
One has a picture of looking down the open sights of a gun barrel.... Hummmmm |
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Posted: 9/17/2014 6:26:56 PM EDT
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It will cut better. It's really hard to put into words, but if you've ever used a pro saw and a mid grade saw in the same day, you would understand. I have a stihl ms311, my friend owns a tree company, and he has a ms261 with the same bar/chain setup. While my saw cuts great, his cuts a little better. Weight is also a big deal. The pro saw should be lighter. Which goes a long way when you've been cutting all day
There are YouTube videos of damn near every saw, check some out just to get an idea of how they run |
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Posted: 9/17/2014 6:30:15 PM EDT
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A guy should always have a back up saw. Buy either brand and then get your current saw rehabed. I had two and one was a Stihl and one was a Husky. They both worked but I used the Husky more because it was new and it just felt more balanced. ymmv
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Posted: 9/17/2014 6:32:05 PM EDT
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Poll fail.
Dolmar/Makita. |
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Posted: 9/17/2014 6:37:37 PM EDT
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It will cut better. It's really hard to put into words, but if you've ever used a pro saw and a mid grade saw in the same day, you would understand. I have a stihl ms311, my friend owns a tree company, and he has a ms261 with the same bar/chain setup. While my saw cuts great, his cuts a little better. Weight is also a big deal. The pro saw should be lighter. Which goes a long way when you've been cutting all day There are YouTube videos of damn near every saw, check some out just to get an idea of how they run This... Op I was in the same shoes as you about 3 months ago.. Had my heart set on a farm boss... I spent a few hours digging around on the internet watching vids and reading reviews and ended up with the ms261c... I spent a bit more then I had planned but Im glad I did.... Do some home work, and read enough reviews to make a educated choice.. |
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Posted: 9/17/2014 6:40:33 PM EDT
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Just bought a new MS251. I like it
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Posted: 9/17/2014 6:44:01 PM EDT
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I was at the same choice a year ago (between the same 2 saws).
Go with the Stihl and get the chisel tooth chain. Spring for the case and tools...don't be a cheap ass. |
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Posted: 9/17/2014 6:44:54 PM EDT
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All that said, get the Stihl. White handle for life!
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Posted: 9/17/2014 6:45:59 PM EDT
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Husky
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Posted: 9/17/2014 6:55:21 PM EDT
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I've got a husquvarna 350 I've had for over 10 years, I love the hell out of it. Runs like a raped ape. Starts every time.
That said I also have a Stihl pro hedge trimmer and line trimmer that's pretty good. I'd go with whoever is closer for service. |
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