Caravan Monster 323 Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 When I used to do hedgelaying (can hardly call it a job for the cr@p money it paid), the cheaper Stihl chainsaws would barely last a season. Normally the oil pump would give out and the repair costs meant they went in the scrap bin. They were ideal size and weight for the job, though. I'm told that in recent years, the chinese carburetors on the 'DIY' range have become a problem too. My advice would be to buy Stihl, but find the money to buy a professional range saw and learn how to service it, even if just for cutting your own firewood. The 026 saw is the one to have for most jobs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Millet 4,497 Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 husqvarna chain saws are an equal match for any stihl Bang on, ive used one quite a lot over the past 3 yrs with a 20+ in bar on it and it gets through the toughest of dry oak like a knife through butter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamping-lad 160 Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 husqvarna saws are alot heavyer than stihls. im useing the stihl ms361 ground saw and the ms200t topping saw there isnt much better than them imo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hob&Jill 258 Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 (edited) Husky over stihl for chainsaws in my opinion, but ive got stihl for everything else, hedge cutters, blowers, strimmer etc Edited November 5, 2010 by Hob&Jill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamping-lad 160 Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Husky over stihl for chainsaws in my opinion, but ive got stihl for everything else, hedge cutters, blowers, strimmer etc what husq are you running mate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hob&Jill 258 Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Husky over stihl for chainsaws in my opinion, but ive got stihl for everything else, hedge cutters, blowers, strimmer etc what husq are you running mate? I've got a 359 (wish I got the 357xp) but also work with 357's and a 390. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hob&Jill 258 Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Although saying that if I was going to get a cheap homeowner saw I think the cheap stihls are better than the cheap huskys from what I have seen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamping-lad 160 Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Although saying that if I was going to get a cheap homeowner saw I think the cheap stihls are better than the cheap huskys from what I have seen. year ive got a stihl ms180 as a spare saw Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest stewie Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 husqvarna saws are alot heavyer than stihls. im useing the stihl ms361 ground saw and the ms200t topping saw there isnt much better than them imo. the ms200t is the next saw on my list used one the other week and was very impressed by it, quality bit of kit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattydski 560 Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Jonsered 2054 turbo running a 15" (spare saw) Jonsered cs 2153 Running 15" Best power to weight saw I've used.. Husqy 365 running a 20" crooss cutting and felling saw All doing part time professional work, never had one in the doctors yet... My only hate is the new system on the 2153 for chain tensioning etc...takes a lot longer to change a bar over ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest stewie Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Jonsered 2054 turbo running a 15" (spare saw) Jonsered cs 2153 Running 15" Best power to weight saw I've used.. Husqy 365 running a 20" crooss cutting and felling saw All doing part time professional work, never had one in the doctors yet... My only hate is the new system on the 2153 for chain tensioning etc...takes a lot longer to change a bar over ... good on you mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hob&Jill 258 Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Although saying that if I was going to get a cheap homeowner saw I think the cheap stihls are better than the cheap huskys from what I have seen. year ive got a stihl ms180 as a spare saw They are nice saws the 180's, my mate got a more or less new ms181 last week for £100, jammy git! its only done a couple of hours work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest stewie Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Who needs a chainsaw, get one these Stewie :blink: yep that would work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 My old man has had the same stihl saw (grinder) for as long as I can remember. Must be coming up 20 years now, and to my knowledge all he's done with it is change the blade & spark plug. It's a b*****d to start, but once it's going there's no stopping it. Probably start like a dream if the tight fecker put it in for a service now and again! :laugh: your as bad not doing it for him mate!!!! You're having a laugh Stewie, it's as much as I can do to get a pint out of the tight git in the pub... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest stewie Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 My old man has had the same stihl saw (grinder) for as long as I can remember. Must be coming up 20 years now, and to my knowledge all he's done with it is change the blade & spark plug. It's a b*****d to start, but once it's going there's no stopping it. Probably start like a dream if the tight fecker put it in for a service now and again! :laugh: your as bad not doing it for him mate!!!! You're having a laugh Stewie, it's as much as I can do to get a pint out of the tight git in the pub... :laugh: like mine aswell then mate!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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