So confused about what saw to get

[Countryboy]

i am looking at the Sthil ms261 and the Husky 560 Xp. Both appear to h.ave their problems and I really don't, know what one to go for. I need it to mainly cut up logs and would get a 15/ 16 inch bar as I have bigger saws if I need them. Your advice would be very helpfulness. If I go for the husky what make of bar should I get as I hear the Husky Ones are rubbish. I have always used Sthil in the past but wonder which would be best.

[Guss109]

Two completely different saws the 550 is a closer match. I went from the 261 to a 560 and it's like night and day go for the husky and you won't be dissapointed

[RichieR]

The husky 550 will feel faster and more nimble than the Stihl as I compared mine when it was new against a new 261. But recently I was using a well used 560 and to be honest I wished I had paid a bit more and bought the 560.

I love my 550 but the 560 is the ultimate

[TIMON]

i am looking at the Sthil ms261 and the Husky 560 Xp. Both appear to h.ave their problems and I really don't, know what one to go for. I need it to mainly cut up logs and would get a 15/ 16 inch bar as I have bigger saws if I need them. Your advice would be very helpfulness. If I go for the husky what make of bar should I get as I hear the Husky Ones are rubbish. I have always used Sthil in the past but wonder which would be best.

 

 

We have both... The 560xp is the superior saw.

[TIMON]

Even with the standard bar

(It's probably unfair to compare them because the husky is 10cc more, however it doesn't weigh that much more)

[Countryboy]

Thank you for the info looks like the husky then. What soft of problems have you been having with the Husky. What is the best make of bar to get. Thanks.

[castanea]

Can't go too far wrong with a 550xp and a sugihara bar for it.

[Stubby]

560 with Sugihara lightweight pro bar . get an 8 pin drive sprocket and remove the spark arrestor screen .

[Countryboy]

Thank you

[Stubby]

Thank you

 

My pleasure