FR Jones Chainsaw Sale: Stihl MS 261 vs Husq 550XP

[Chris Day]

In the dealers the other day and we checked the same spares across the 550xp, 261 and 501 sx. Stihl was considerably cheaper, with echo leading the charge for obscene spares prices.

 

Things will break regardless of manufacturer nice to know that when they do it's reasonable.

 

We will be going back to stihl from echo as kit needs replacing.

[stihlmadasever]

I use a 261 on 16" bar most days,its the newer cm models,great saws no issues,plenty of grunt.

I used a husky 560xp just the other day and it flew,absolute demon of a saw.More power than the 550 but i dont know of the lifespan of the 560 or if theyre problematic.

[WoodED]

550xp end of convo

[TLS Forestry]

Saws you are getting through would still be under manufacturer's warranty at 12 to 18 months wouldn't they ?

Yeah they are under warranty you are right.

 

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[Thomc]

I've used several examples of each and the 550xp beats the 261 hands down in terms of performance and reliability.

[Witterings]

On 08/04/2017 at 21:56, Thomc said:

I've used several examples of each and the 550xp beats the 261 hands down in terms of performance and reliability.

 

Resurecting a thread from beyond the grave but just saw this comment .... I was up for either but maybe leaning towards the Husky as I thought it'd out perform from threads I'd seen.

 

I rang 3 main dealers that sold both and asked all which is more reliable and they all said if that's a key issue buy the Stihl as we see a lot more returns / major issues with the Huskys.