Husqvarna pole saws, anyone tried them?

[GregM]

After a new pole saw, was going to just order a stihl one off Jonsie but now that's no longer possible was thinking of getting the Husky 327PT5s, or maybe the new echo one. Thoughts please:001_smile:

[Eddy_t]

I know that Natural England use them, they rated it quite highly

 

 

Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

[Garyjp]

I prefer the detachable one rather than tele...

Its cheaper, lighter , simpler and u can add a HT to it as well (and it fits in my truck, the tele wont.

 

 

Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

[Stubby]

I got the Husky one . Rarely comes out but when it does it works a treat .

[Shane]

We use ours about once a week (and more for hedges) it's priceless for relieving tension/compression on trees which have fallen and are leaning on something fragile (like a shed) where you want to cut a bit but don't want to be on it in case it drops all of a sudden.

 

Also handy for branches 2 - 4 inches diam. which cannot be climbed to and are too big for the pruning pole set.

 

You can also put a hedge trimmer on it to reach higher (but don't tell your supplier).

Apparently the clutch system can't cope with the sudden stops you get with hedge trimmers when you hit a thicker branch). The chainsaw clutch prevents such problems when using it.

 

Overall a great piece of kit for safe/non climbing work.

We even use it in the tree in extreme cases.

Get one!

[GregM]

Great, I'll get one then, Stihl have just lost out on another purchase:001_rolleyes:

[Paper Rustler]

Just for info I spoke to A husky rep at the Cornwall show, he said they had no intention of following stihl in restricting sales. He said its only a matter of time before somebody takes them to court, they are awaiting the outcome if it happens.