Dave1976

Srihl ms 162 Because ot has inboard clutch Parts are available Low vibrarions Good balance Clutch side exhaust on Echo 2511 WES. Not sure if that is good idea.

I am looking to buy ms212. Coming from ms170, would i see enough power increase ?

I don't have any husquarnas but It seems 560xp - auto tune I.e. 460 tune it yourself, if need be Some more experienced members may comment on reliability of either, and dependence on dealer with software if need be

Does any cordless chainsaw has clutch other than husqvarna 542i ?

Yes. Petrol clutch disengages around 3000rpm.

From my perspective, cordless have no clutch, and if cought in safety chaps, it wont stop in a same way as it slows down.

I see cordless saws with 50cc power equivalent way more dangerous than petrol.

If price was the same, which one would you recommend ? Stihl parts are more available in general. Husqvarna parts can be found too.

Ms251 is a very good saw. If loyal to Stihl, step down would be ms231, ms201cm, ms212, and ms182. Step up would be ms261. Good luck.

My first saw was 40v cordless. Used it intensively for 2 years until it broke down. Very good to learn with. As chain speed is not as high as on petrol ones. Torque was sufficient though. I took it apart, and i knew i will bin it afterwards. Some piece of electric motor broke. I have never seen a tool that would be more difficult to put back together. And i consider myself having decent repair skills.

Gta 26 is so conveniently light, that i would never use any other similar tool. Have 2 batteries just in case. But usually get through work with 1.

Hello, If i was to buy a new chainsaw, which of the 2 would you suggest, Husqvarna 440 mark ii or Stihl ms212 ? Both have nice and low anti vibe specs. And Stihl is £50 cheaper. Felling, clearing. Trees 15-30cm, often hardwood.