Seeking experienced pole saw users

[jord_eds]

The Stihl HT 131 and the Husqvarna 327PT5S are the two offered at the top end of these brands pole pruner lines.

 

Can the 0.9kW Husqvarna compete with the 1.4kW Stihl?

 

I have been using the Stihls for the past few years and it is very rugged and a great workhorse. The only reason to question is, I live on an island and have a Husqvarna dealer here. I might therefore get a better deal and support with the Husqvarna.

 

Does anyone have a lot of experience with the Husqvarna?

[sawfun]

Here in the states, most pro tree companies use either the 101 or 131 Stihl's or they use an Echo extendable pole saw. Husky pole saws dont seem to be very popular. I have a 131 myself but it gets heavy quickly. I prefer an orchard ladder and a lighter fixed pole saw like the Stihl ht100.

[simsimo]

Going on other reviews I've read, my next polesaw purchase will be an echo.

[mad matty]

Use both echo and stihl ht75

personally the echo is built better, the stihl cuts faster, and my mate has the ht131...prefers the ht75

Cheers Matty