Stihl MS460 vs Husqvarna 576xp

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Talk about full circle; my first ever thread / post on here was regarding looking for an ~80cc saw.

 

Went thru a few and very happily finished with a 460 which I had to sell recently. Now need one again!

 

Only thing this time is the 576xp distraction; it's marginally cheaper and I am attracted to it's lower vibes, smoothness, lower emissions etc but I know the 460 pulls ass through the timber like nothing else.

 

Totally torn between the two (and only these two).

 

Will be running 18 - 25".

[Sam Thompson]

460 is a beast, my choice out of the two. However the 576 looks pretty smart, mate is impressed with his, and is a bit cheaper I think.

 

 

 

Sam

[Andy Collins]

No personal experience of the Stihl, but no doubt in my mind that when I look for a new saw in that range it will be the Husky. My mate has one and it really is the bizz

[Jamlala]

Try the Autotune version, really is the DB's!

[geoff]

The 460 is a cracking saw,but the air filter needs looking at.

[Ironbark]

Milled some oak today with a 460 and it is a very strong saw and it just has the factory dual port muffler. I have 2 Husky 372s, one of which is a 75cc XPW version and I couldn't say which one I like better. Huskys seem to feel better in your hands, but i think the 460 pulls marginally better. Never used a 576 though.

 

Stihl have a new filter out called the HD 2 which should sort that problem out.

[Brushcutter]

No experence of the MS460 but i have of the 576xp. Fantastic saw pull very well even in the big hardwoods and flys through the softwoods. The anti vibe system is amazing. Just ordered a 576xpg. Couldn't afford autotune but it's really good.

[Tom D]

I'll stick with my old 385xp, I love that saw.

[Robert_S]

I'll stick with my old 385xp, I love that saw.

 

certainly works anyway mate, although my file made it better

[Tom D]

it did need a wee tickle didn't it