Stihl Vs. Husqvarna chainsaw

[sobi1998]

I’m looking into getting a new chainsaw. Budget is $400 max. Looking at the 50cc sized saws.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/t...ium=Logging > Chainsaws&utm_source=Google_LIA


https://www.lowes.com/pd/Husqvarna-450-Rancher-20-in-50-2-cc-2-Cycle-Gas-Chainsaw/1000257541

These two are just examples. Looking for others opinions. I’ve kinda settled on these two brands. At this rate either one seems subjective
I cut a lot of mesquite, red oak, pecan, basically anything in south Texas


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[Vaquero]

I’m looking into getting a new chainsaw. Budget is $400 max. Looking at the 50cc sized saws.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200743818_200743818?cm_mmc=Google-LIA&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz9Gu4aj46QIVUL7ACh2VRgI7EAQYAiABEgJaUPD_BwE&utm_campaign=Stihl&utm_content=63873&utm_medium=Logging > Chainsaws&utm_source=Google_LIA


https://www.lowes.com/pd/Husqvarna-450-Rancher-20-in-50-2-cc-2-Cycle-Gas-Chainsaw/1000257541

These two are just examples. Looking for others opinions. I’ve kinda settled on these two brands. At this rate either one seems subjective
I cut a lot of mesquite, red oak, pecan, basically anything in south Texas


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Cutting hardwoods, all 3 you mentioned, will wear out bars and chains way before you can puke a clutch or engine. If proper maintenance is given. Save a few bucks on the powerhead. Spend it on the business end.

 

[avvidclif]

Most of the pro tree trimmers etc that I have seen use Stihl. Husquvarna in the past was a quality brand but my son bought a zero turn made by them and it's not very good.

 

[skfullgun]

Stihl.

 

[sobi1998]

Cutting hardwoods, all 3 you mentioned, will wear out bars and chains way before you can puke a clutch or engine. If proper maintenance is given. Save a few bucks on the powerhead. Spend it on the business end.

That’s very true. All the youtubers in the pacific north west make it look easy, cutting their pines and birches


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[GoPappy]

If you go with Stihl, get the 291 instead of the 271. Same weight, but a little more grunt.

Or, even better if you could add $200 to your budget, get the 261. It’s more powerful than either of those, weighs a lot less, has a professional build quality, and just absolutely rips. I’ve got one and I love it.

 

[lonestardiver]

We primarily used stihl at the FD and the entire ESD, but we had a few Husqavarna on our brush trucks. Our K12 was also a Stihl.

Either one should serve you well.

 

[Axxe55]

Both are good brands of chainsaws, but in my professional opinion, I'd have to go with the Stihl. Just a little bit better saw. And as mentioned, get better bars and chains, and a high quality bar oil.

 

[vmax]

Go with Stihl.

I own 5 chain saws,... use 3 of them a lot.
I’ve had mostly Stihl and one Echo..
Best oiling systems and they start when they are hot or cold.

If I had to rank brands, it would be :

Stihl
Echo
Husky.. in that order.

 

[Vaquero]

Stihl..I own 5 chain saws,... use 3 of them a lot.
I’ve had mostly Stihl and one Echo..

If I had to rank brands, it would be :

Stihl
Echo
Husky.. in that order.

And he cuts rocks.

 

[vmax]

And he cuts rocks.

Heh..thats about all that grows on my place besides cedars

 

[sobi1998]

And he cuts rocks.

Alright well it sounds like stihl is the common winner. I was leaning towards that already. I’m an amateur about this stuff. Enlighten me on these upgraded bars and chains for hardwoods y’all keep mentioning


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[Axxe55]

Alright well it sounds like stihl is the common winner. I was leaning towards that already. I’m an amateur about this stuff. Enlighten me on these upgraded bars and chains for hardwoods y’all keep mentioning


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Roller tips on the bars, and carbide tipped chains. Might have to search in your area for a dealer that can order them. Not likely many will keep them in stock.

 

[miguel.a.escobar.rpls]

Stihl for sure for me.

Regardless of the brand, one of the big things that people neglect is the maintenance of the saw. When you are not going to use the saw for more than a week, you must clean it, empty the gas, etc. If you don't store it properly, the gas will gum up and starting the saw becomes difficult.

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[vmax]

Just use the bar and chain that comes on your new saw.
And for Pete’s sake, use real bar oil and not anything else. Bar and chain oil has adhesive additives to make it tacky and stringy when it gets hot so it won’t sling off.


Buy the saw that is one size bigger than you think you need..and learn how to use it within it’s limits and you’ll do fine.

 

[sobi1998]

Stihl for sure for me.

Regardless of the brand, one of the big things that people neglect is the maintenance of the saw. When you are not going to use the saw for more than a week, you must clean it, empty the gas, etc. If you don't store it properly, the gas will gum up and starting the saw becomes difficult.

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I’ve had plenty of bad experience with gummed up carburetors


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[Axxe55]

I’ve had plenty of bad experience with gummed up carburetors


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Buy the Stihl MotoFuel. It's pre-mixed gas and oil and way better for the chainsaw than the gas you can buy at the stations. It's a bit more expensive, but your new saw will last longer, and you won't need to drain the fuel when you get finished using the saw and it's going to set for a while.

 

[smittyb]

What Vmax said.

 

[F350-6]

How often do you plan on using it and how much will you use it each time you cut? Remember ethanol fuel doesn't do any good to a carb that it sits in too long. If it's a once or twice a year thing, you'll have to be sure to use sta-bil or better yet, run it out of fuel each time.

 

[TX OMFS]

Stihl.

Check out the arboristsite forum for more chainsaw info than you can stand.

https://www.arboristsite.com/community/forums/chainsaw