Buying From USA

[Dorian]

Without wanting to be chucked out on my 1st post

Have any of you pros purchased or considered buying Stihl or hushy from the states.

The model numbers are a little different but they are much cheaper if brought back with other stuf.

i dont want to p**s of the dealers but in this credit crunch times it is a thought

I know the obviouse thought of warrenty and the like but thoughts please ..

[spudulike]

Never purchased saws from the US but stumbling blocks are import duty, getting in spares and local dealer support.

 

It is easy to wipe out a lot of your savings.

[Dorian]

Are the USA saws any lesser quality as i think they are make in Brazil i think.

I beleive they are behind on the models by the look of things

An example of the prices are a 290 Farm boss cost 389 USD with local tax which is about £250!!

Ok its not worth it to import on its own but i can now understand why i have seen saws being brought back as luggage from sthe states..

[armchairarborist]

when i was over there i was amazed by how cheap they were, i even asked if the shop needed to see my certs to buy a top handle saw and being the land of the free and home of the brave.. the guy said 'whats one of them?'

[spudulike]

I spend a bit of time on the US arb site and the US guys simply wouldn't put up with a lesser quality machine, ask yourself why Stihl only have the workshop manuals for download in the US - the figures talk!

[Rt400]

I spend a bit of time on the US arb site and the US guys simply wouldn't put up with a lesser quality machine, ask yourself why Stihl only have the workshop manuals for download in the US - the figures talk!

 

 

must be ce marked

[ad15]

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/general-chat/26822-importing-us.html

 

these two threads need to be merged...

[Stephen Blair]

i brought a 019t back from NZ in 1999 in my back pack, it was £120 from a garden centre, over here it was over £500 and you needed tickets to buy it. I dont know it it is relevant but i thought i would tell you my little story.

[easy-lift guy]

Dear Dorian: I can understand the difference in price considering the exchange rate at this time. The CE mark can be a problem, I know from my own experiance with exporting product into the UK. I also agree with warranty issues and any dealers wanting to work on said equipment. There may also be issues with fuel blends for US brand equipment and available fule blends for EU equipment. You may just have to bite the bullet and go with your local supplier.

[morten]

..., ask yourself why Stihl only have the workshop manuals for download in the US - the figures talk!

 

If it had been so, I would agree but it isn't. STIHL USA don't make the service manuals available online

 

Excerpt from Frequently Asked Questions - STIHL USA

STIHL parts lists and service manuals are only available to our STIHL-trained technicians and Dealers. Should you have specific technical questions, contact your local STIHL Dealer or STIHL Customer Service at 1-800-GO-STIHL.