Choice of two ?

[treesap]

After using a Maculloch chainsaw for a couple of years ( we all start somewhere ) I've decided to treat myself to a upgrade, I have two in mind a Husky 550XP and the Stihl MS 271, I think they're priced similar and intend to handle them before I buy, going by the posts I have read on the subject, either should be suitable for small time logging to keep a stove fed, I always like to get something with a bit in reserve, am I on the right track with these two ?

[Marcl]

I think I would look at Echo and Dolmar as well. They really do have some good saws.

 

Marc.

[Eddy_t]

After using a Maculloch chainsaw for a couple of years ( we all start somewhere ) I've decided to treat myself to a upgrade, I have two in mind a Husky 550XP and the Stihl MS 271, I think they're priced similar and intend to handle them before I buy, going by the posts I have read on the subject, either should be suitable for small time logging to keep a stove fed, I always like to get something with a bit in reserve, am I on the right track with these two ?

 

550xp is a pro saw, better build quality, more power, better saw!

 

 

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[Albe013]

hi treeap

ypu are ,the ms271 is more of medium range saw but the 550xp is a professional saw i think will be more suitable for your needs its like a 346xp on steriods and viagra but up to you what you want

hope that helps albert

[Coletti]

Out of the two you are thinking of I would pick the 550 purely for the reason that I'm a husqy man and own one so know how good it is but as suggested, take a look at the echo and dolmar saws, I can't vouch for dolmar but I do have echo's smallest top handle and it's a great little saw plus I've heard a lot of good about some of the mid range saws

 

 

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[Cat 793]

not long bought a jonsered 2253 basically a husqvarna 550 but better looking:thumbup: slightly cheaper than husky but just as good paid about 440 i think

[Mull]

not long bought a jonsered 2253 basically a husqvarna 550 but better looking:thumbup: slightly cheaper than husky but just as good paid about 440 i think

 

Got an old jonny 630 super2 of a guy on here, great machine, a bit heavy but a solid cutting saw.

[TreeswingerPerth]

Get a 550xp

[MWArb]

No choice to make... The 550xp wins.

[treesap]

Thanks for taking the time to reply, friendly bunch.