Stihl or husky strimmer /brush cutter

[grtforestry]

Which is better husky 545xr or the stihl fs 460??? I say stihl lad I work with say husky boss want to buy a new one and wants which is best. I have allways had mid range husky saw and big stihl saws and I have had a stihl fs 450 which was good but thirsty.

 

 

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[doobin]

This might help:

 

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/general-chat/26020-new-stihl-strimmers-i-didnt-think-they-could-improve-them-so-much.html

 

Fuel economy is much improved over the 450.

 

Mine are now 3 years old and going strong.

 

I'd be open to trying a Husky though.

[Burgess]

I've used the Stihl and I like it. I can't say anything for the Husky as I've not used it. But looking on their website it has higher vibes.

[Stubby]

We have a 545 RX and the larger 555RX Seem very powerful to me . Got no complaints . Not tried the Stihl though .....

[doobin]

Not tried the Stihl though .....

 

The offers on the table mate, but I want a go on your Husky!

 

I'm sure they're both pretty much the same- half the Stihl is Husky technology anyway

[JArb]

Only tried the Husky of the two and have no complaints but would be open to either myself.

[hedgesparrow]

what size is the 460 i asume by number its 46cc. depends what you will use it for. but could look at other makes i rate Honda 435 very good brushcutter. efco very good. see if you can have a go at different makes. if they want the sell they can see if you can try one

[Burgess]

The 545 and 460 are both 3hp machines. I thought the biggest Honda was only 1.5 or so?

[doobin]

It is, we've been here a dozen times before...

[SteveA]

We've been looking at brushcutters and it's surprising how heavy they are, and expensive. Now gone off the idea of getting a brushcutter..... We already have an austrian scythe (which is very good on fuel). Now looking at chickens & ducks instead of petrol.

 

(Not joking, an honest comment).