MS200T - Aspen running problems!

[Rich2484]

Barrie and his cider disagreeing with everyone again.

 

To be totally and truthfully honest it doesn't make a blind bit of difference to me about either. As Barrie said, al potential earners.

 

They both have good and bad points. And they both have a very vast range of machines available. Each has there own use.

 

I like both makes. Exept for the husky hedge cutters. The one machine I really don't like the engineering on. But then I don't like the ms280 either. Horrible design and awkward to work on. So ups and downs of them all.

[GardenKit]

I actually agree Rich, I think the Rattler has worn off.

 

I do not like Husky hedge trimmers or brush cutters. They are just not properly engineered IMO.

 

But then I dont like Stihl brush cutters either.

 

Neither are any where near as reliable and well engineered as Tanaka.

[spudulike]

Sorry, just being pedantic.

 

I have to say though, Stihl or Huskie does not matter, they are both potential earners for me.

I do however think that Stihl is much better engineered and easier to work on.

 

I find it varies from saw to saw - I would rather strip an MS200 than a 335XPT but a 346 or 254 is easier than a 026/MS260 but not that dissimilar and depends on how many you have done etc....lets look at the MS390....Oh.....lets not:blushing: that handle arrangement.....oh....makes me shudder:blushing:

 

Build quality - also depends from saw to saw - each manufacturer has their high points - Husky - 254XP...one damn good saw....Stihl 066 - still a big hitter.

 

Working for a German company for 30 years has jaded my opinion of anything that has hailed from Germany - just the way it is and nothing will change that...sorry.

 

The Torx bolts are quite nice though:thumbup: But why T27 - such an odd size???

 

Anyway...what about Tanaka and Echo:001_rolleyes:

[Rich2484]

I actually agree Rich, I think the Rattler has worn off.

 

I do not like Husky hedge trimmers or brush cutters. They are just not properly engineered IMO.

 

But then I dont like Stihl brush cutters either.

 

Neither are any where near as reliable and well engineered as Tanaka.

 

Oh. I'm going To say Kawasaki for the strimmers. Stihl for hedgecutters. I like the Kawasaki, light and well built.

[GardenKit]

If you have a Kawaski, relish it. Kawasaki have announced that they are withdrawing from the outdoor power tool market.

 

Shame, as they are much better than Stihl and Huskie.

[spudulike]

OK, looks like the cold night air has cleared the alcohol fueled bravado, we are now out of the car park, back in the bar, man hugs all round and getting last orders in.

 

We have all written pretty much the same thing:thumbup:

 

Good night all...love you all:thumbup1::lol:

[spudulike]

Sorry for hijacking the thread:blushing:

 

Must stop doing that:001_rolleyes:

[GardenKit]

And its Goodnight from me.

 

Apologies to the OP for the serious derail:blushing:

[GardenKit]

Hahaha , Great Minds etc

[Rich2484]

If you have a Kawaski, relish it. Kawasaki have announced that they are withdrawing from the outdoor power tool market.

 

Shame, as they are much better than Stihl and Huskie.

 

Really. First I've heard. I've got a couple in pieces that I may have to rethink about. One is an old engine. Not sure on the problem. Won't run without choke. Another is the one I have tickover issues with. Changed the crank seals as they where leaking but made no difference, will have to get back on it.

 

Night spud. (Lightweight)

 

And I'm off aswell. Off the booty tomoz to see what bargain I can pick up.

 

Night all.