Top Handle Alternative

[sideshow bob]

Bound to have been covered to death but has anyone come up with an alternative to the shocking now made in China Stihl ms201t,i like the look of the echo and the makita is getting some good reviews,was hoping to get a husky but noone has a date as to when they will be available,so enlighten me good folks.

[alex_m]

was hoping to get a husky but noone has a date as to when they will be available,so enlighten me good folks.

 

Feb 2013 supposedly...

[sideshow bob]

Theyve got an issue they cant address apparently so dont hold your breath,shame though cause it looks the bizz.

[pward]

i used a echo top handle and it might be a guilty pleasure its so light to use and dont strain your arms holding it out, great little saw

[bob]

Silky do a good range of alternatives.

I honestly love my 201t

leave the 200t at home even though its spot on.

[face cord]

This husky?

Husqvarna T540 XP 12" top handle arborist chainsaw

[Al Smith]

an alternative to the shocking now made in China Stihl ms201t,

China ,really ? Well don't that just suck .I assumed they were made in Virginia Beach Va .

[leedeerman]

Is there a problem with the 201T? we dont have any yet, still running the 200.

[Dan Earp]

Heard the new echo was ment to be good but dont know if its out yet as id like to get one

[Treespotter]

Theyve got an issue they cant address apparently so dont hold your breath,shame though cause it looks the bizz.

The 'issue' has been addressed. Testing under winter conditions by a select team of arbs before it finally hits the market.