which chainsaw to get!?

[Eman]

i need a durable, semi professional forestry saw. Not too big i.e. 40 - 50 cc displacement.

 

for not too much dosh!

 

i was looking at the husky 550xp - but i know all the bad reviews of them going wrong and even know a couple people that have told me first hand.

 

looking at husqvarna or stihl.. unless there is another outstanding saw of a different maker

 

any advice, comparisons and suggestions appreciated!

[SteveA]

I'm on the same page as you. The husky 560xp has also had reliability problems.

[Eman]

yeah, its a real dilemma.. well refer to this thread, never know there could be some good suggestions!

[Big T]

If your on a budget have you looked at the Makita range? Alot of folks on here rate them well and they are cheaper than the big two! (Stihl and Husky)

[Breezeblock]

560 nuff said buy it you won't regret it

[dan494]

The echo stuff is pretty decent, had a Cs-510 which never went wrong, bought a stihl ms261 which I also rate, but the echo after not being started for a whole year, and without changing the fuel started on the second pull. You can get a cs450 for under £400 if money is a issue

[Eman]

560 nuff said buy it you won't regret it

 

 

 

husky 560xp? as said they have such bad reviews and failed computers for the carb (carb problems) though?

[MattyF]

Have they?? I know Atleast 10 people running 560's who have had no problems at all ... There will always be saws in batches that are dogs ... I'm sick to the back teeth of my 372 and every body else raves on them. . Back to the 560 it's been so far one of the best saws I have owned.

[Hobbsurf]

For my part - No problems with the 261 - New in May 13 and used in anger since.

 

Russ

[Eman]

Have they?? I know Atleast 10 people running 560's who have had no problems at all ... There will always be saws in batches that are dogs ... I'm sick to the back teeth of my 372 and every body else raves on them. . Back to the 560 it's been so far one of the best saws I have owned.

 

 

so do you think the 550xp (cheaper for me) would be the same?

 

considering i know at least one person who bought the 550 and a week later carb ****** up with same issue as "everyone" else has been having..