What First Saw should I get - Stihl vs Huskie?

Basically I've been contemplating getting my own saw, as whilst I'm employed at the moment, and I have chainsaw equipment provided, my contract runs out in a few months and if I decide to go down a more self-employed type route, or not even that, just go for a job which requires my own equipment, then I'll be better prepared.

I want a saw which is reliable, light, easy to use and has no problem cutting small and medium sized trees.

I've used both Huskies and Stihls. Mainly Stihl MS 260/261 C and Huskie 440, 445 and 450 X-Torq.

Personally, I would say I prefer the Huskies. They are marginally lighter I think, and when chain-tensioning, this is tool-free. I believe that Stihl MS 261 C models (specifically the C models) have been known to malfunction more (random dying). What I don't get then, is why are Stihl chainsaws so much more expensive than Huskies?

Really want something not much more than £300, so so far I have found this as a best bet:

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:Well first let me say you are a provocative baalamb ...Stihl V Husky

That aside I think the Stihl saws you mention are in the "pro " saw range and the Husqvarnas in the " semi " pro range . So perhaps a try of the equivalent pro husky is in order . Its well worth considering Echo and Dolmar Some good saws there that arnt complicated by A/T and so forth . Old school Tech with old school reliability . Check em out .

Stick with what you know, what you have used and what you prefer. I can only offer you a personal preference of Stihls. I love my 261 and 461. Having spoken to various people about the whole Stihl/Husqvarna argument, I have come to the conclusion that it really is down to personal preference. Though I would say that huskys seem to have the edge on power to weight ratio. I prefer Stihl as they are what I have always used, feel comfortable with and know my way around. My friends 550 on a 15" bar is awesome though!

Prepare yourselves for the can of worms that have just exploded everywhere haha. Stihl fans worship their saws and husky boys worship theirs. All I will say is they're both top of the food chain. I can't help myself though and have to throw a spanner in the works by saying... What about echo?

Prepare yourselves for the can of worms that have just exploded everywhere haha. Stihl fans worship their saws and husky boys worship theirs. All I will say is they're both top of the food chain. I can't help myself though and have to throw a spanner in the works by saying... What about echo?

Already said it and Im a Husky man .

Prepare yourselves for the can of worms that have just exploded everywhere haha. Stihl fans worship their saws and husky boys worship theirs. All I will say is they're both top of the food chain. I can't help myself though and have to throw a spanner in the works by saying... What about Echo?

And Dolmar?

Personally, some of the later offerings from Stihl & Husqvarna seem to be prone to certain types of faults, OK there are a lot of them out there & people only post when they have a problem.

However, from what Ive seen & heard of saws from Echo & Dolmar if I was looking at a new saw they would be top of my list.

N

And Dolmar?

 

Personally, some of the later offerings from Stihl & Husqvarna seem to be prone to certain types of faults, OK there are a lot of them out there & people only post when they have a problem.

 

However, from what Ive seen & heard of saws from Echo & Dolmar if I was looking at a new saw they would be top of my list.

 

N

Already said it ............

Already said it ............

Ermm have you mentioned the complicated A/T thing ?

Ermm have you mentioned the complicated A/T thing ?

Read my post ! 1st reply

Read my post ! 1st reply

Is pro and semi pro worth a mention ?