New saw

[dexta]

The estate saw is due for replacing . Currently it's a stihl 025 with a 16" bar. My own saws are all stihl , I have got a 260 which is a good saw and was thinking of getting a 261 but after reading and hearing bad reviews was wondering about the equivalent husqvarna 550xp if that is the equivalent. They are about the same price just wondered if people have used both and thoughts on their choice . Thanks

[hedgesparrow]

The estate saw is due for replacing . Currently it's a stihl 025 with a 16" bar. My own saws are all stihl , I have got a 260 which is a good saw and was thinking of getting a 261 but after reading and hearing bad reviews was wondering about the equivalent husqvarna 550xp if that is the equivalent. They are about the same price just wondered if people have used both and thoughts on their choice . Thanks

 

the 550xp is a cracking saw had a go with one to try does it fly through wood. saving up to get one. you will not be disappointed. and its light for size of engine so good to work with in woods.

[Cov Climber]

I've got a 550xp and wouldn't swap it for anything like for like.

I use it all the time and love it. Would highly recommend the 550xp.

[Stubby]

Got a 560 and that's a stonker so 550 will be also . Get one you know you want to !!!!!!

[dexta]

Thanks for replys but no one fighting stihls corner yet ?

What size bars are you using ?

[Stubby]

Thanks for replys but no one fighting stihls corner yet ?

What size bars are you using ?

 

560 is 15"-18" and 550 13"-15"

[Eddy_t]

15" on my 560, had 15" on my 346 (predecessor to the 550)

 

 

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[Arbtech Tree Services]

025 was the first saw i bought many moons ago and was using it up until it got nicked with the others about eight months ago, any chance of first dibs on the estate's one as i have a load of chains to use up?

 

The 550xp is a step up in size (slightly) and runs well at 15" especially on the .050 narrow kerf chain and bar. I run one of them and it's predecessor the 346xp and wouldn't change the 550 for anything. The quick acceleration for snedding is really good and i like the little things like the stop switch popping itself back up afterwards so it's ready to restart. I've used the 560xp which has more grunt and will handle an 18" bar but is a little heavier.

 

Having raved about these saws i've gone back to Stihl for the MS660 (25" and 36") and i absolutely love it, the topper is a 201T. I can't speak for the MS260 as i've never tried one, but the old 021/023/025 were domestic versions, the MS260 (now MS261) is a more pro saw.

 

HTH,

 

Steve.

[Rich2484]

Can't comment on the husky. But the stihl ms660 is a monster of a saw for estate general use.

 

The ms260 was a fantastic saw. If you can find any now, now its the ms261 and it has had teething problems with them. But fantastic for everyday use.

 

For a little bit more grunt could get the ms441 with the 25" bar.

 

Al depends on what your spending budget is.

[Lorn Logs]

Get a MS391 and put a 15" on it for firewood and a 20" for felling and ringing. Mine is great cant fault it.