Stihl vs Husqvarna, Telescopic Battery Pole Saws, ( Which Is Best )

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4 жыл бұрын

Stihl hta 85 vs Husqvarna 536lipt5 / 530ipt5 Telescopic Battery pole saws. In this video I'm comparing and testing these 2 machines
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Which is best,
DISCLAIMER: Forest Park & Garden have loaned me this equipment for testing & review. They have not asked me to do or say anything and all opinions in this video are my own honest thoughts about the products and using them. I've put links to the Forest Park & Garden website and the products used in this video below, if you want to check them out.
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@simoncordingley3122 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Calvin, thanks for the review! I'm a gardener for the City Council in Kotka, Finland. Besides all the traditional chainsaws etc we also have the Stihl electric chainsaw (I forget the model number) and also the leaf blowers. I love them both actually, although the blower is a bit light duty when you get to the full on autumn street tree leaf drop. But that's a different story. The chainsaw, which I think uses the same bar and chain as that pole saw you review, is excellent for the light duty pruning and shrub removal etc. Instant power without fiddling around with a pull cord and fuel is just such an excellent feature! And the batteries charge up so quickly I was amazed. Anyway, I was thinking, when you say the Stihl motor is on the wrong side, you might be right, but I have a sneaky suspicion they put it that way on purpose. It's obviously (or so it seems to me) a precision pruning saw, as opposed to a general pruning saw, and getting nice flush cuts with tree trunks is important. If the motor was on the other side, like the Husky, the final cut may be slightly skewed because the motor is in the way. Although, if you can't see where you're cutting it kind of defeats the purpose anyway. I could be wrong. It's been known to happen, but my wife couldn't tell you when! What do you think?

@carolewarner101 3 жыл бұрын

Calvin, these are exactly the two saws we've come down to choosing from! I'm so grateful for your careful assessment of both of these excellent saws. For the record, the harness you buy with the Stihl comes with a moveable attachment gadget that can be moved up and down the shaft in addition to the fixed loop at the base of the pole to allow one to balance out the weight of the saw when the poll is extended. But that part about being right handed and being able to see the blade on the Husky AND that bit about the chain being more likely to stretch more and sooner on the Stihl I never would've thought of until I'd already bought the saw, and they're VERY important points! Two great saws, basically the same price, but with some key differences. Thanks so much for your careful review!

@stjenks007 3 жыл бұрын

Calvin thanks for the great review, its helped with my upcoming purchase.

@ZJMK605 2 жыл бұрын

This was a great review. Thanks so much for taking the time to make it. Much appreciated!

@1d1hamby 4 жыл бұрын

The chain on the Stihl can be switched to a similar size as the Husqvarna. Many different options for the Stihl. Thanks for the video and keep up the great work.

@dewarner12 2 жыл бұрын

Thorough comparison video of these 2 pole saws - thanks. Based on having a Stihl chain saw that has lasted 23 years, a Stihl brush cutter/string trimmer, a Stihl chain saw hand pruner, and a Stihl backpack blower, I am going to buy the Stihl. The quality is consistently great, and there are alot of professional dealers (not big box stores) that can provide excellent access to parts and service.

@jessicaadams262 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great review. Husky for me too!

@JazzBoxJazz 2 жыл бұрын

Nice comparison! When full extended, which pole is more sturdy? In other words, if you belted the bodies to a table and let the poles extend unsupported, which would bend more? Thanks

@colinm610 2 жыл бұрын

I am gettin the Husky for all the reasons you said - but the last comment at the end 'nailed it' for me - the left / right handed thing! :) Great observation Calvin! I didn't like the bulky part at the end of the Stihl either. I do love my Stihl weedeater though. My dad loved Husqvarna chainsaws. I have used Shindaiwa and Husqvarna - they are great. Getting a Husky blower vac too. Take care - from NZ

@vivalatiano9251 4 жыл бұрын

thanks to your video I was able to make a decision between one model and another. Thank you very much you have been very helpful. Greetings from Italy

@leandroluckei 2 жыл бұрын

What is the best?

@TheMarkyMarkyMark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’m off to buy the new battery Husqvarna series for private use around the house. As a Swede I just love how you struggle with the word “Husqvarna” and how it subtitles into ”Ask Lana” all the time :)

@markbrisec3972 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a bit jealous. I own a small landscaping business and can only dream of buying a complete Husky battery series tools... I make do with Makita. They also make commercial grade garden battery tools, but cheaper. Unfortunately I can't seem to find any used Husky or Stihl battery tools, but even if I could find some I would of course have to buy new batteries. And they are incredibly expensive. Like 3 times more expensive than a Makita 5 Ah battery. I can, to a degree, accept and understand why their tools are pricey, but a Husqvarna battery costing 250$ vs 60-70$ for an original Makita battery, is ridiculous. Anyway, I see your comment is almost a year old, so my question would be "Did you get the tools you were planning to buy and are you satisfied with them?"... Since my landscaping season is almost over I always plan to buy one new machine for the next one... Unfortunately this is the season my trusty Honda mower gave up on me, and although I will repair it, it's time to invest in a brand new one.. And the unfortunate part is the fact that the mower is the most expensive piece of equipment I own/use. So instead of upgrading some of my battery powered tools, which was my intention for 2022, now I have to splurge out much more money than I though I would, and give up on some of the goodies I've planned to reward myself with....

@loucifer323 2 жыл бұрын

I have the craftsman pole saw and you manually oil the chain which I like better than having a oil reservoir because they always leak that is why I bought it over the dewalt

@hotrodroxie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! ☺️ Fantastic video, I pray it proves profitable for you!!😘 Ohio, USA.

@mantrafiscus 4 жыл бұрын

I like my Stihl gear but you made some good points and I think I would have to agree with you on the Husqvarna being a bit handier. Although having said that if I was to buy one or the other then it would probably be the Stihl because I already have the battery and charger which would make it cheaper for me to just by the unit alone.

@CalvinThomas05 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Rob. Yes I liked the stihl but there was something I liked better on the Husqvarna head. But I'd be very happy with either. Cheers Calvin

@sckirbyc1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you helped me make my decision.

@leandroluckei 2 жыл бұрын

What is the best?

@jamestastic70 3 жыл бұрын

Was aiming to get the stihl as I already have the pole hedgecutter. Am left handed ... was thinking of the hus tho

@ADRIAN-fb9xj 4 жыл бұрын

I thought the Husky was gunna win after the explanation of how the switch worked, which seemed like it really pissed him off! I liked the fact the Husqvarna had a more stable base and the protection on the battery end. I thought it was odd that the bar was on the other side compared to every other chainsaw. Maybe Stihl just kept it conventional. I’ve had no trouble with chain stretch with the piccolo chain on my MSA 200C and I’ve used it plenty to cut large Aussie Hardwood so I’ll dismiss that comment he’s made. I own two 45cc Husqvarna Brushcutters, 1 electric chainsaw and 1 petrol chainsaw, so I’m into Huskies, 1 Stihl Brushcutter, and 3 Stihl Chainsaws and they are all great machines, so I don’t think I’m too biased. But I won’t buy a new Stihl Brushcutter again after I did 3 years ago, POS FS460, 2 hours was more than enough with it. Took it back. But I like their chainsaws. Either of these machines would be good, and he likes the Husqvarna which is fair enough.

@michaelmckeary1165 Жыл бұрын

If you are right handed then you want the Stihl one. Right handed means you right hand is at the base and your left hand on shaft which means your head is on the right side. Only way to test them is outside using them but good video.

@nom5205 3 жыл бұрын

Calvin, next time, please take a look at the sturdiness of the connection between the two pieces of the pole, ie, the telescopic section of the pole connected to the cutting head, and the part that is in your hand. Many times, your chain gets pinched in a tree and you wiggle to get it out, and the pole separates....with one piece dangling in the tree and the other in your hand. That i find is my biggest concern with pole saws.

@brianconnor1810 4 жыл бұрын

Great review. Agreed, Stihl did cut better but like the design of the Husqvarna👍🏻🌲

@CalvinThomas05 4 жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks for the comments. Yes Brian exactly what I was thinking. Cheers Calvin

@nikolalivancic3158 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering, can you replace chainsaw head with a hedge trimmer head on hta 85??? And you get 2 tools instead of 1.

@philroylittlekip4882 3 жыл бұрын

Hi did you find out if you can change the heads

@nikolalivancic3158 3 жыл бұрын

After watchin this, and few other videos, im getting myself a STIHL.

@leandroluckei 2 жыл бұрын

What is the best?

@colinm610 2 жыл бұрын

I think your Husqvarna may have been a bit blunter too. :)

@jimmydcricket5893 3 жыл бұрын

Would be good to see an Echo in there, 5 metres long with extension gets em down.

@Gsxrtrix 2 жыл бұрын

Same thing I was thinking. If you add the 4 foot extension, you’ve got 16 feet of pole. Not sure how that can be beat. Did you all buy?

@tgsgardenmaintenance4627 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have a dedicated pole pruner but do have one for my 535LK pro combi and I've gone through a 15in branch with ease, the bigger chain is more robust!!

@leskorcala4898 4 жыл бұрын

Decent review but the most important point is missing which battery last longer ?

@CalvinThomas05 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Les Korcala. Sorry I thought I mentioned it in the video. There was nothing really between them. I went out cutting with the 2 of them for about 2hrs and I still had 1 bar battery left on each. They both lasted long enough to get a fair bit of work done. Cheers, Calvin

@Dan-wo4bx 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, I’m trying to find out if the husky batteries are any good , some bad reviews on them only lasting a year !!!

@jimbeama 3 жыл бұрын

@@Dan-wo4bx I bought a Husqvarna electric weed trimmer and a leaf blower. The batteries are over two years old. I only use them a few times a year but so far so good. I will buy the Husqvarna pole saw because the batteries are interchangeable and they are good tools. Initial cost is high (two batteries and charger plus the tool). I bought two batteries so I wouldn't get caught in the middle of a job needing a charge. After the start up cost it's essentially free. Don't need to go get gas, mix engine oil, no spark plugs, no rebuilding, no fumes, less noise. A lot less noise. They work as good or better than the gas versions in my book.

@erlisonalmeida6727 2 жыл бұрын

Show de bola Calvin

@finlaymaxwell6500 3 жыл бұрын

I’m from England , Do we need licenses to use these for commercial use ?

@Mike-en4ye Жыл бұрын

I have Husqvarna it is awesome. Works great for me.

@campbellmercer1725 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like you can rotate the head on the Husky - but not on the Stihl?

@anthonytone3483 4 жыл бұрын

Calvin thomas hey I was curious to see if you did it or not. Is it possible to put a narrow peeko micro chain on the husqvarna. Yeah the stihl battery pole saw is made for arborist precision cutting. The chain they made is microcutting teeth for a smooth better cut. None is the winner my opinion. I like them both. But hey you think it's possible?? I heard from someone its possible if so I will buy it.

@CalvinThomas05 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Anthony Tone. Sorry for the delay to comment. To be honest I didn't think of trying the Stihl bar and chain on the Husqvarna. The sprockets would work fine but the holes might not line up. I suppose You could drill the holes to suit. The next time I see my dealer I will ask him if the bar and chains will swap on either machine and get back to you. Cheers Calvin

@paulf2529 4 жыл бұрын

Good Review Calvin, I definitely feel the husqvarna is a more robust design. Same as with the pole hedge trimmers both battery and petrol. The rear handle/ bumper saves a lot of wear on the machine, when storing in vehicle, using and putting down. The Stihl definitely cut quicker but a few seconds doesn't bother me, I'd rather have the husquvarna.

@CalvinThomas05 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul. Many thanks for the comments. Yes like you say. the Husqvarna does feel more ridged than the Stihl. and like you say the rear handle is a real advantage. all the best calvin

@audi5inline 4 жыл бұрын

adjustment on the petrol husq pole hedge trimmer is crap, the threats will strip, and the head will swing down

@jlcourtoreille343 3 жыл бұрын

After 2 years the battery on stihl falls out clips are worn out

@ohakuneyachtclub8753 4 жыл бұрын

what was he saying ?

@tgsgardenmaintenance4627 3 жыл бұрын

Battery is not my choice I'm afraid, I use a pole pruner on my Husky 535LK & it goes like a steam train!

@damonbyrd6237 Ай бұрын

Stihl it is

@ArnodJ Жыл бұрын

The stihl head is way to big to saw, I can tell from my experience. Also the lock to make it longer is broken way faster, the newer telescopic stihl tools already quit with this lock design. Because it breaks way to fast, I believe it's because everything is plastic. Unfortunately Husqvarna starts to copy the crappy designs from Stihl this year...