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I love mine. Bought it recently, ear protection soooo much better than the Petzl I had before (with Sordin chipper spec muffs!). Wish I'd bought one years ago.

I held out for a couple of years to buy the t540ixp as I had a load of Stihl stuff and batteries already. Decided I didn't want to wait any longer this time last year and invested in Husky batteries as well. I really rate the saw, and reading your post StephenMews, makes me feel better about having both sets of batteries.

Pretty sure Pfanner Zermatt GTX are made by / actually Crispi. So, yes, have used them extensively

Pfanner Zermatt for me. I think my current pair is approaching 3 years and still waterproof.

I use the T540ixp with 300 batteries, it's fine.

This is why we run a 4x4 with a 10ft Ifor tipper trailer. 2.5t payload.

Had exactly the same experience. 23 years / 240k miles on a landcruiser before rust got it. Replaced with an 61 plate Shogun. The Shogun is quite a bit nicer to drive mind. And rustier.

I bought a set of Kebtek's about a month ago. Best thing I ever did. I use them all the time, and they save my wrists. On apple pruning they go through an inch easily, so hardly ever getting the silky out anymore. Speeds it up no end. Don't know which one you're looking at; I have these https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09963TPZY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1. Looks like you can get £50 voucher, making them £149.99

How unusual.

I'd go for the t540 ixp battery version. I've not picked up my 201 since I bought it.

That's exactly what I've done on mine Mike. It's either 2 or 4 bolts, can't remember and makes for almost van like room in the back. Left the single rear seat in folded up.

This. I carry a 60m SRT setup, a 30m SRT or DRT setup and a 25m hitchclimber for dirty connies. I'll choose whatever fits the tree and the situation best. It's my life on the line, I'll choose how I can do what needs doing in a way that is safe for me.

I also use Bli300 with the t540i, no problems. It is a bit heavy, but it also lasts for quite a while.

I bought a Courant 11.7mm rope, very happy with it. I went with the Japora - got a discount on it because it's the last one they had, no longer made I think. Pretty much the same as the Squir in terms of self-tending. Don't know how the bounce compares ot the Drenaline yet, probably would use the Squir in a situation were that might be an issue anyway, and that's miles better. Mate bought Komora, also 11.7mm, also seems good.

The main question I have is, how does it compare to Husky's 540 iXP rear-handled saw. I invested in the Stihl MSA160 and MSA 200 when they first came out, with an AP200 and AP300 battery. I then wanted the extra power the Husky T540 iXP top-handle gave, so bought that with two BLi 300 batteries. That saw is much more powerful than the MSA 200, and in my opinion better than my 201 tcm. I like the idea of a battery MSA261, but absolutely not going to invest in two new batteries again, and doubtless a new charger.