New Top Handle Chainsaw

[WesD]

I'm ready for a new saw, what are people preferring at the moment?

 

Which do people think is better husqvarna T540XP or stihl ms201?

 

Opinions on both saws welcome.

 

Thanks.

 

 

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[stihlmadasever]

I'm ready for a new saw, what are people preferring at the moment?

 

Which do people think is better husqvarna T540XP or stihl ms201?

 

Opinions on both saws welcome.

 

Thanks.

 

 

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Both saws,if its stock version i really wouldnt bother.

The 201 with the upgrade kit would outperform the 540 but the 540-in my experience-will give more longevity.The standard bar on the 540 is crap so you could look at getting a sugihara bar from Rob on this forum.

 

Some peoples opinions on this will differ in this subject so expect some squabbling and differing opinions.

Personally id say get a 200T and invest in a rebuild,they really are king of the toppers.

On a side note echo are releasing a new topper in a couple of months too replace the 2510-maybe hang on till it comes out,if its as good as the 2510 it'll be a wee cracker

[Mat]

Both saws,if its stock version i really wouldnt bother.

The 201 with the upgrade kit would outperform the 540 but the 540-in my experience-will give more longevity.The standard bar on the 540 is crap so you could look at getting a sugihara bar from Rob on this forum.

 

Some peoples opinions on this will differ in this subject so expect some squabbling and differing opinions.

Personally id say get a 200T and invest in a rebuild,they really are king of the toppers.

On a side note echo are releasing a new topper in a couple of months too replace the 2510-maybe hang on till it comes out,if its as good as the 2510 it'll be a wee cracker

 

 

+1 with regard to MS200t and proper rebuild.

 

Tried Husq Echo Makita and altenative Stihl offerings.

 

Still come back to using mint 200s as they put a smile on my face.

[Mat]

 

Oh happy days.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And a couple of little projects for the winter......

 

[WesD]

Nice!

 

 

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[dan494]

 

The 201 with the upgrade kit would outperform the 540

 

 

Thought that was for the early 201's? Pre auto tune?

Agree with the rest of your post

 

 

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[Mat]

Nice!

 

 

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Thankyou.

 

They put a grin on my face evey time I use them.

 

The one with the sugi bar has been my 'daily drive' since January, and has not missed a beat once.

 

Whenever someone on site fires up a 540 or 201 I laugh mockingly at their ridiculous sound.

 

(I really should grow up.)

[matt528]

Would never buy a t540xp again after the endless broken parts on mine. I actually rate it performance wise it's just a shame it's made of cheese

[Mat]

Would never buy a t540xp again after the endless broken parts on mine. I actually rate it performance wise it's just a shame it's made of cheese

 

Mostly cheese, but not all.

 

I don't know what the bar is made of, but it is significantly more bendy than the most bendy of cheese.

[dan494]

Would never buy a t540xp again after the endless broken parts on mine. I actually rate it performance wise it's just a shame it's made of cheese

 

 

Mines been good, stopped oiling Friday after almost two years so no complaints there

 

 

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