Husqvarna vs Stihl Chainsaws Why I Switched to Stihl

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Ай бұрын

For over 20 years I used both Husqvarna and Stihl chainsaws. This gave me a good time. To compare Stihl versus Husqvarna chainsaws. About 10 years ago I switched to Stihl only. I go over why I think Stihl is the better choice for the logging I am doing. I also explain why I use long bars on my chainsaws even when I am cutting small material.
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@rgrimm3173 Ай бұрын

I've been a Stihl guy and a Dodge guy for many years now, and I got a good laugh from the "ribbing" you gave us Dodge folk....I appreciate good natured humor like that, keep up the great channel, good advice and friendly jousting!😊

@edwardenglish6919 Ай бұрын

It's all about the local dealer.

@N238E Ай бұрын

True

@DanielAtkinsFirewood Ай бұрын

This is why I run Stihl.

@foxlake6750 Ай бұрын

We had a Stihl dealer in town and the Husky dealer was 50 miles away. The Stihl dealer is good, if he wasn’t I’d make the drive.

@jacobkemp1183 Ай бұрын

I use to run Stihl and Husqvarna, but only run huskys now due to an ownership change with my local Stihl dealer, service was shit and getting parts from them was difficult, kept my older Stihls and source parts for them from outside suppliers

@oceanheadted Ай бұрын

Excellent point, the Stihl dealer local to me just closed. So I would probably go Husqvarna next time.

@joeyrector1015 Ай бұрын

I've ran both saws myself. I've always had better luck with Stihls. But the thing is with people on showing which is faster is that one of the two has a dull chain. So I'm not going to put down either one because I may have to use it. What I'm saying is. My favorite saw and car or truck is the one that gets the job done.

@JAB00777 Ай бұрын

I've run both too and I prefer the Husqvarna saws .....to each there own I guess .

@WilsonForestLands Ай бұрын

Yeah I think a lot of it can come down to how they maintain the saw and the chain.

@joeyrector1015 Ай бұрын

@@WilsonForestLands right. Like I said. I've ran both saws. They both are really good saws. I lean more to Stihl.

@JakePlisskin12 Ай бұрын

Husqvarna vs Stihl, Cadillac vs Lincoln... forget about it.

@JakePlisskin12 Ай бұрын

Yeah my girl friend likes a longer shaft too.

@Mike1614b Ай бұрын

maintain the saw, check and clean the air filter daily, use clean fresh real gas, and sharpen the chain. ✌

@jamesjackson4224 Ай бұрын

That's the trick but you forgot "drive a cummins"!!!!😂

@EdenArborist Ай бұрын

Perfect balance of sensible reason, simple humor, a professional opinion based on experience. You didn’t waste my time and you hooked me quick- I’m subscribing.

@Whateva67 Ай бұрын

I used to heli log here in British Columbia and we used to use both brands. I found the stihls were easier to work on and we had less trouble with them,even with me getting pissed off and overhead throwing the 066s down the hill, bouncing off logs,little or no damage at all. If the saw was pinched in a big slabby cedar,there was a good chance the chain and/or bar wasn’t coming out so you would have to take the powerhead off,the Husky saws could be a bitch in tight spots because of the outboard clutch whereas the Stihl popped right off. I currently have a sweet 066,a low hr 038 magnum 2 and an ms 200T for climbing duties. 😊

@johnvelas70 11 күн бұрын

I run a Husky 371xp w/ a 20" bar. And drive a Toyota. In Iraq, I had to clear a field for field of vision using a Stihl. Mortars came in & it was totalled. No questions asked, Stihl sent me a replacement.

@VIVA4EVER2001 Ай бұрын

I worked with and on both makes, both saws are great saws, the vairables that make how well saws perform are often due to fuel quality & mix, atmospherics. Then of course the saw operator and the mechanic who services and repairs them. My favorite saw ever was a Husky 266 that was in the mid eighties. Whatever make, it has to be better than a two man cross cut and axe which my grandad used 🤔

@netfun8 Ай бұрын

still have my 266 and 272. Had a compression release installed on the 272 and I have no problem with starting. 32 in bar and I don't have to bend over.

@WilsonForestLands Ай бұрын

I started on a 254 in the 80s. They were good saws but when the weather got over 90° they were hard to start. Dealer told us to use aviation fuel because of vapor lock. May have helped a little but when the weather got hot we grabbed the Stihls.

@modarkthemauler Ай бұрын

@@WilsonForestLands We have the opposite issue with snow. Stihl does not like powdery snow all that much, but the newer models have gotten better about that.

@ryananderson3760 Ай бұрын

I currently own husqvarnas, stihls, 2 jonsereds, and one makita/dolmar. I recall an older makita dcs 6401 that was a rental saw from Home Depot. They used to sell them after a year of being rentals. I think I paid $200 for it. I never used it as a 6401. I immediately purchased an aftermarket big bore kit from Bailey’s. That was the best starting chainsaw I’ve ever had. It routinely fired on the 1st pull with choke when cold, and started on the 2nd pull. It turned heads too. People would see the Makita blue and ask what it was. After hearing it was a Makita they assumed it was crap. The big bore kit jumped it up to 84cc. I was able to run a 32” bar and chain. Loved that saw. Unfortunately my friend shoved a large chunk of silver maple from about 15’ up and crushed it.

@btcolber Күн бұрын

I am not a full timer but I cut a lot of firewood for own and friends use- some quite large trees for the UK - 40 inch across at times. My "go to" saw is a Makita /Dolmar DCS 6000i ie 60 cc , 20 inch bar. This saw is a 1993 model and absolutely bombproof, starts 1 st time. Its all Stihl, Husky where I live- nobody knows these old Dolmars but they were bought out by Makita in the 80's ( I think ) but still made in West Germany to a very high standard. Dolmar had been making saws for decades but never really broke into the sales big league. I have spares for the machine and hopefully will run it until I'm gone !

@alexmills1329 Күн бұрын

I’ve got 2 of them and one is about to be an 84cc saw with a 28” bar. I’ve got a 16” bar on my other 6401 and it’s just stupidly fun and fast

@BobE.Dancho Ай бұрын

Like Buckin says, long bar , stand up and buck, saves your back.

@spencerh2860 Ай бұрын

Buckin army !

@JS-oy6nn 14 күн бұрын

There’s something to be proud of. 🙄 that guy made a fortune with mediocre falling talent and the uncanny ability to make overweight middle aged men feel important again. He’s a marketing wiz and he’s laughing all the way to the bank every time he gets a merch order. Follow on…

@utvc3687 2 күн бұрын

@@JS-oy6nnyou must be the most popular one on parties

@bubbaray575 Ай бұрын

It's nice to have a local dealer, we have one who's great and reliable and another who's hit and miss. My opinion is both are pretty comparable and reliable and there is always a lemon if it's man made. It runs down to how you take care of your machine and how sharp you keep your chain. I've bought a lot of old vintage saws that were never cleaned. Pretty sad how most won't take the time to clean their saw after using it.

@danbarrette9888 Ай бұрын

Being a faller on a wildland fire crew the saw we use are stihls because that’s who the government has a contract with. Most are 038 or 044 with long bars. Personally I do own both with the biggest being the 441. Both brands are good for me I take really good care of them. I enjoy the Saturday night round table.

@WilsonForestLands Ай бұрын

A faller on a wildland Fire crew probably knows what he’s talking about. Glad you like the round table. It’s still new for us, we are still trying to iron some of the wrinkles out of it.

@tree_carcass_mangler Ай бұрын

My local dealer sells both Stihl and Husqvarna. They keep them at opposite ends of the showroom. They also sell Mahindra and Kioti tractors, which are intermingled on the floor, and the lot outside. You make a great point about the bar length advantage of not having to bend over so much. I'll consider it next time I'm shopping for a saw. Thanks and thumbs up.

@jonperley7304 Ай бұрын

I've work in the Maine woods most of my life and I'd love to see him cut trees down here and climb out Spruce and fir with that REDICULES BAR!!! and carry it on a skider LMFAO!😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

@susanholmes9671 27 күн бұрын

I think he would do especially fine with his long bar in the spruce/fir woods of Maine. it’s all about ergonomics

@yearginclarke 6 күн бұрын

@@jonperley7304 The shortest bar I've seen pro log cutters use here on the west coast is 32''. That's usually for places with lots of smaller stuff. Usually they run 36'' bars, and they get around just fine on even STEEP yarder ground every day with no issues. They use long bars for good reason. I'm not a log cutter myself, but working in the landing off and on for many years, I like 32'' bars for doing that all day long, or even just for cutting firewood for myself. I'm not a really tall guy, but I can reach out a little more with a 32'' without bending over nearly so much. As far as skidders I just put saws somewhere around the fuel tank, or put the bar sticking out the back through the bars of the arch, just to haul it somewhere real quick. Typically I take it to whoever needs it or whatever, and don't haul it around much on the skidder other than that.

@chickenLegs2.0 Ай бұрын

I use Stihl, guys I work with generally husky. Both good. I believe Stihl are meant for hard woods and husky for soft

@lucasdog1 Ай бұрын

When it comes to trucks, I dont want to give other drivers any ideas. It's all about the branding. I'd rather the other drivers Dodge instead of Ram.

@stump-bossBIll Ай бұрын

You're like the Paul Harrell of the Forest! Nicely done Mr Wilson

@patrickjoy9551 Ай бұрын

Agree about the dealer support. Both Stihl and Husky are equally good. My only complaint is the ergonomics of Stihl saws. They feel awkward for some reason to me and vibrate more. Husky just seems to be smoother in the vibe dept to me as well. But I would not hesitate to go with Stihl if the dealer was better. I am lucky to have a great Husky dealer close. In the end run what you like and be happy. Because either will get the job done.

@rerun8950 Күн бұрын

This guy is on the money. Well handled. I have to cut cedars in the Hill Country and big Oaks in East Texas. My four Stihl chainsaws are reliable and tough as nails. My father-in-law’s Husky has the hard start problems as well. I like the idea of having a Husky also but I got tired of watching folks trying to start one. I have a 15 year old Toyota Tundra!

@johngrossbohlin7582 Ай бұрын

I think a better phrase would have been "more thoughtful." 😉 My son sells both Husky and Stihl and I've got all Stihl equipment... I went that way before he started working there. The first one I bought was because Stihl has been a supporter of Ruffed Grouse Society--I used saws they donated when I took Game of Logging training. After that it was because the Husky auto tune was very problematic. The tree service guys I know had all kinds of problems with auto tune and the shop had a lot of warranty claims to address. I've never looked back... currently own 8 Stihls including 4 pro saws and a pole saw.

@default9740 7 күн бұрын

Took an industrial psych/safety course many years ago. Lecturer went to evidence that most “chainsaw” injuries were: back injuries from bending over; limbing and bucking. Just changed from a smallish saw with a 14” bar to a 500i with a 25” bar (firewood). I hand split with a maul as I buck. Always used to have a sore back after, which I blamed on the splitting. Guess what? No more sore back after a day on firewood. Might go longer yet.

@SwampSawyer Ай бұрын

Been running my stihl ms310 for over 15 years with only keeping the air filter clean. No problems.

@user-ey2ns7ee3c Ай бұрын

That's what she said..."I like the long one!" haha Great vid.

@WilsonForestLands Ай бұрын

The moment after I said it I knew I was going to get a comment like this. 😂

@nouseforaname6846 3 күн бұрын

I love them both . I run them both, and when it comes to buying a new saw , I get whatever is best in class.

@wxdad6256 Ай бұрын

I run castor 927 in all of my husqvarna 2 stroke equipment and it removed alot of my problem plus it smells so good. I ran out of mix one day and just happened to have it mixed 50:1 for my atv so I used it and have never went back. Equipment starts great and the motor outlasts everything else. I have been using that mix in a weed eater now for 20 years without problems. By the way I also use it in my stihl saws to without issue.

@mishellgagnon5771 Ай бұрын

Well, now that's a well thought, well spoken video. Lots of wisdom in this one. A professional logger once told me: 'You know, they all make good saws (Echo, Stihl, Husqvarna). It comes to what you buy and what you do with it. If you buy quality, you usually have some for the money.. No one is that much better than the other'. And this guy helped me undertand the truth of the matter.

@CowboyAxe Ай бұрын

I have used both Stihl and Huskey, both are great, but I just love how a Stihl feels in my hand for a pro saw. same as you said, I never noticed anything different about either one matched in size etc. But one thing Husky has a better air filter for their 90cc class, I had to buy a max-flow for my 661.

@dustintaylor9157 Ай бұрын

I used husky 371and 372 for 20 years logging in Michigan. I had at least 10 new huskies in that time. The newer ones I had started going through crank bearings pretty quick. I got tired of it and started using stihl. Also the huskies would frost up on below zero days and wouldn’t idle.The Stihls last quite a bit longer and have a lot fewer problems in my case. I’ve been using stihl for 10 years now and I haven’t had a bad one yet in there pro saws. I’m sure the homeowner ones are far less robust.

@dcl97 Ай бұрын

Interesting, I've found the exact opposite. My Stihl saws are hard to start and don't run worth a damn in the cold. The husky doesn't seem to mind the cold nearly as much. If I've got a Stihl as a back up saw I have to get a little fire going to keep it warm, otherwise it's almost impossible to start.

@tfilson50 Ай бұрын

Funny I had the same problem with the crank bearings with husky’s I’ve run ran and still run a jonsered 2095 for a long time without a single problem but have recently switched to echo now that they are making a bigger saw and also a better warranty than stihl or husky and they cut great

@BJ-lw3vz Ай бұрын

@@tfilson50 The Jonsered has a husky engine with husky crank since 1978. I have never had that problem on a husky for 40 years. I think the fuel mix can be the case.

@OgleBilly Ай бұрын

I run Stihl, Husquvarna and Jonsered when I used to cut timber and found all of them was great saws and all of them was bad saws as well. The saw that feels good in your hands and that you can get good dealer support is the saw you should run!

@SeriousSchitt 4 күн бұрын

I’ve never owned a Husky, only Stihls but my father and one of my friends have, and I was shocked. The first thing I hated about the Huskies was they had the chain tensioner screw in the old fashioned spot between the bar and the bucking spike, making it very awkward to access. The second thing, however, beggared belief. From memory, it was something like, if you removed the sprocket cover with the chain brake in the ‘off’ position, you were fine, but if you’d accidentally bumped the chain brake ‘on’, and then removed the cover you were completely screwed. My mate loaned me his saw and I did exactly that, out in the forest, miles from nowhere, and I desperately needed the saw going so I had to dismantle the whole chain brake system, removing springs etc, just to get the cover back on to operate it again, rather dangerously. I ended up returning it to him in bits! Quality wise, they might be similar but design wise, hands down Stihl over Husky, of course Husky may have woken up to their major design fault and fixed the problem since then… who knows? Thanks for posting.

@davidkirksey8521 9 күн бұрын

Ford man here, never owned a chainsaw, but if I did, I would buy a Stihl.

@mattdavis7260 16 сағат бұрын

I run both and love them. I even have echo that are over 20 years old and still running great. All three make great machines

@sawdustadikt979 Ай бұрын

Love the humor you put into your videos. I’ve owned second gen, stick shift, diesel dodge trucks for over 20 years and yes, every thing great about dodge trucks are not made by dodge. Fortunately we have a thing called a free market, so there are a lot of people that make great replacement parts that don’t fall apart so quickly. Some times it seems like they are going out of their way to make stuff as poorly as possible. I have both husky and stihl saws, all of them are older and are ported. Despite being in New England, I prefer long bars for the same reason, little to no back pain.

@johnharbaugh9471 Ай бұрын

I don't climb and trim/cut like 20 years ago. My saw of choice Jonsered, own several. For me it's all about the service I can get from my local dealer. He sells Stihl, Husqvarna and will order Jonsered if you want. In my case he services what he sold to me. Nothing compares to my 2094 and its been rebuilt twice. As you said it's all about maintenance, it's not difficult to pick out a well maintained unit and an owner who views their saw as an investment.

@user-uz4to3pb6y Ай бұрын

I hear ya. I like a long bar for the same reason. I've burnt firewood for my primary heat source for 30 plus years. Buckin logs to stove length I often use a Husky 576 with a 28in bar and it saves me from bending over alot.

@bobmeyer7009 Ай бұрын

I have both brands - like them equally.

@gordie4059 8 сағат бұрын

I like Echo. No electronics to worry about. Best power to weight ratio 👍🏻

@alexmills1329 Күн бұрын

We had a run of 4 bad sthil 661’s in a row about 8 years ago and switched over to husqvarna just because of how badly burned we got by that dealer and those saws. I’ve heard the 661’s issues were addressed later, but we switched to some 395xp’s and a 592xp and haven’t had saws leaning out and blowing up on their own since.

@steadystacker Ай бұрын

Similar experience to me. I started with a Husky almost a decade ago. Had starting issues occasionally, which were really annoying, and had to replace a few parts here and there. Bought a Stihl last year and it's been very good to me so far. No starting issues, too soon to tell how it'll hold up though.

@im0rris8 Ай бұрын

What a voice of reason in today’s sea of loud voices and such strong opinions about so many things that don’t matter that much. Thank you!!!

@jgoogleheim8880 Ай бұрын

Bought my first husky 238 around 1977 and it was bulletproof. Have stuck with husky and never had a bad saw or one that wouldn't start. Have dealt with 2 husky dealers over the past 50 years. Both have been great but only 1 is still in business. Never tried a stihl but have heard they are good. Both brands are expensive now.

@HardRockVermont Ай бұрын

Great topic Michael! I have been a Husqvarna guy for 30 years, and my mechanic finally convinced me to switch to Echo X Series after years of ranting about it. The 7310 and 620 have been as good as any Husqvarna or Stihl I've ever owned under heavy work conditions. I prefer the 32 Inch Bar myself, the 7310 runs perfect with it here in Vermont USA.

@mattfleming86 Ай бұрын

I have a 32 on my 661c and I like it. I keep a 22 on my echo 620. im not tall so I don't have to do a lot of stooping but still nimble when limbing hardwoods.

@HardRockVermont Ай бұрын

@@mattfleming86 The 661 is a fine Saw, I'm 6 ft 2, so I'm a stooper...lol

@mattfleming86 Ай бұрын

@@HardRockVermont My opinion is.. skewed.. i had to buy a used one for financial reasons and it has been a money pit LOL. Still ended up with a GREAT deal on it.. but I like the overall build qualities of my echoes better. I was able to get such a good deal on it BECAUSE of stihl's choice to use plastic caged crank bearings. Failed and plasticwent through the top end, took out oil pump, damaged the plastic shields. I was able to go back with a metal caged bearing on flywheel side but i'm locked into dealer parts on the pto side. That said, it cuts like a banshee and has a lot of power for it's weight. Handles well. It can be a hard starter at times but it still has the first edition solenoid and mtronic setup. So that will either all be replaced eventually or I may go standard carb on it. Last batch of miscellaneous parts should be in next week... Then i'll tackle that. Even in its current "cranky" state it is a monster as far as power goes. We run autotune huskies at work and about ~25% of them are just as hateful. Especially the 562s. I guess if there were "perfect" saws there would only be one brand and just a couple models.

@HardRockVermont Ай бұрын

@@mattfleming86 Ya, I hear that. I am not a fan of Auto Tune, some of the operators that I know have to keep bringing it back to the Pro Shop for tuning, which is a pain. I was a 390 XP guy for years, and it still is a fine Saw, it's just that my mechanic is very good, and he wouldn't push the X Series Echo onto me if it wasn't Pro durability and power. He knows I cut all kinds timber, dead rot, Logging, and Firewood on my family farm.

@WilsonForestLands Ай бұрын

That’s another thing I heard a lot about on the short video I made a couple years ago. A lot of people really like Echo. Because of all those comments I was thinking about trying Echo but it looked like they were a little bit heavier. Also our echo dealer said they don’t have light bars available. I could be wrong about that. If our echo dealer was not in such an out of the way place for me I might consider trying one. I might anyway at some point.

@InTheWoodyard Ай бұрын

Yup...just like a holy war. My favorite saw is the saw that has a sharp chain and runs! But some guys......want you to know they are better and smarter than you are because they have the "right and better equipment" than you have.

@WilsonForestLands Ай бұрын

Sharp chain and runs, that’s my kind of saw.

@victoryfirst2878 11 күн бұрын

Thank you for doing this video Sir. I personally use old saws which are vintage or antique. Mac, Remingtons, Homelintes.

@todosan375 Ай бұрын

I really like your viewpoint. I have watched husky vs. stihl vids for years. Time is better spent sharpening your chain and doing proper maintenance. There is no other profession that has this many experts who know so little about their profession. LOL

@donaldmatthies6026 Ай бұрын

Damn good explanation video. I have and use both the Stihl 362cm &462cm on the 362 i run a 28" bar really love the balance it gives, and on the stihl 462cm i run a 36" bar and that is my go to saw on wildland fire lines. I run the Stihl saw because of my local dealer, and the availability of parts on fires!

@paulamoore1221 Ай бұрын

I'm liking your videos more all the time. I've never worked as a faller or maintained forest lands but enjoy your sense of humor

@googleboy7 Ай бұрын

I was a Huskvarna for fifty years. I was a dealer. I never had a Husky fail me. But they are both good saws. Either saw will perform, if maintained. To tell the truth, I think the major feature of any saw is the "holder." Shalom/gw. PS. A thing that saves your back is a winner.

@johnsubem9897 Ай бұрын

I've been using Stihl saws since age 14, helping my elder brother, bought my very own 044 early 1994 and is still using it. But... now at 65 I do feel it's somewhat heavy. Husqvarna is rather rare here bcos there's no distributor and service centre. Anyway, I'm using 24" bar for felling and cutting 30" bar for ripping.

@hddoug72 Ай бұрын

Well stated points of view and informative. Thanks

@oby-1607 Ай бұрын

Wise words spoken by a man with experience. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@crashdsnowman1 22 күн бұрын

I am still running a 036 pro that I purchased around 2000. Then I was building hand crafted log homes and ran that saw 10-12 hrs a day. It was much lighter and maneuverable than any of the Huskys and most of the Stihls but still powerful enough to cut 24" logs with ease. We went through a few of them but I managed to keep this one.

@stephenoverdorf4917 Ай бұрын

Stihl is the only saw you need these days. I love a saw that starts.

@BertsCustomCuts Ай бұрын

I like a sharp saw and dealer service. The only saw I didn't like for dropping trees is the 500I just due to throttle response when trying to slowly cutting up to the hinge.

@mervjb809 Ай бұрын

Good stuff!! I own a 462 as well, with a 28" bar. I wish I'd have gone with a 32". I'm not a professional cutter, but i cut a lot of wood. I'm 6'-3", and a longer bar really helps my 71 year old back! 😅

@Sparktrician Ай бұрын

I own both. I completely agree with you. I have a Stihl that’s been a little bit finicky. However it is a heck of a saw when it runs. Personally we have a good Stihl dealer and a great Husky dealer that’s very close to me. The dealer is over 50 percent of the equation. Everything breaks, it’s the service you receive when you’re down. Good video

@robby8958 Ай бұрын

Interesting video. I run both Husqvarna and Stihl equipment in my business. My preference depends on the type of tool & application. I do a lot of brushcutting, grass strimming, hedge trimming, lawnmowing & chainsaw work. If I had to choose, I would say any 5 series (professional) Husqvarna products have been flawless for me. For 2 stroke machinery, I find Husqvarna has a slight edge in terms of ergonomics & serviceability. Literally, just in the past week, I've invested in a Stihl professional lawnmower and have been highly impressed with it. Both companies produce quality machinery. I'm fortunate that dealer support is equally good in my area.

@bwillan Ай бұрын

When it comes down to it, the best chainsaw is the one runs good and has a sharp chain. Everything else is a matter of preference.

@WilsonForestLands Ай бұрын

Well said.

@jtrocktree5409 Ай бұрын

Huskey in my hands since 1979 , they have been my bread and butter, the oil and fuel caps on stihls is enough to run worker crazy 😅 enough said .

@goodboyringo9716 Ай бұрын

I bought a Stihl FS66 weed eater in 1985 and still have it , its never been rebuilt. Last year I bought a Husqvarna 550xp ii and this year I bought a 572xp , so far I love them.

@richardsullivan1776 Ай бұрын

I'm not a professional but a chainsaw enthusiast, hobbyist, help my neighbors and sell some hardwood if I can get my hands on it. I've only ran one professional saw. I purchased a Husqvarna 365 from my local dealer last year. I love it. Stock, full chisel 3/8" chain with a 20'' pro tip bar. For general cutting, down blow and storm debris I like my Husqvarna 455 Rancher. We have a lot of Balsam Fir in the southern Adirondacks of upstate NY. I'm happy to have a nice small 40V Husqvarna 120i. There are literally a hundred limbs on those give or take. Its nice to have that handy without having to stop the saw or keep it idling with the chain break on to create a safer work area. Sorry got off track. I love Husqvarna, they suit me well and just feel great in the hands. I have nothing against Stihl or Echo, owned both and like them. Just Husqvarna is my preference. Great quality at an affordable price.

@JS-oy6nn 14 күн бұрын

I’ve owned almost every pro saw from 70cc up. STIHL is the best for me. XS440 with a 28” bar with a 36RSLH chain is my go to. Also like the full skip (LH) chain. Planning on getting a ms400 this fall 🫰🏻and get the XS sticker on it.

@markosaarela3537 Ай бұрын

This was very informal video. I need to get longer bar and replace my 13” bar, since im 6,2’ tall. I did not realize how much bending is wasted with shorter bars. Thanks for sharing !

@paulowens6838 Ай бұрын

I've never cut with a Stihl. My first saw was a husky and when I decided to replace it for a big tree job, I bought 4 5 series XP's. Didn't even consider the Stihl because I was used to, and happy with the ergonomics and controls of the Husky. Dealer gave me tremendous service and I've never regretted it. (until this past Wednesday when I needed a couple chains for the 562 and 572. The dealer was closed, and none of the hardware stores, mower shops, big box stores.... carried chains in the .058 gauge. Stihl chains were everywhere though. Still happy with my Husky's, but perhaps I should have given the Stihl a look since it's so much easier around me to find stuff for.)

@lucassturgin8710 Ай бұрын

They make both make great saws I feel like husky dealers are hard to find and Stihl is everywhere

@sheamatheson560 Ай бұрын

Dodge guy here, i like both saws, but currently run Huski. At work we have a stihl and it had some problems, but even a guy like me figured out how to fix em. Buy what you like, but more important, you gotta like what you bought.

@pixelmaster3095 Ай бұрын

In chainsaws brand doesn't matter in speed term, for me is just the looks or so, i worked with both stihl and husqvarna brands and i like them both, but my all time favourite is the Stihl ms 440 i can do everything with this saw. I even milled logs (not that big actually). Husky's just has a little bit more engine speed but not enormous difference very little

@default9740 7 күн бұрын

Never trust a fanatic….yeah, politics, religion, brand, sports team, etc, etc. Great point!

@leebennett3672 Ай бұрын

I have a mix of equipment,husky ground saws, climbing saw,stihl hedge cutters,pole saw,blowers .both are great just prefer husky saws .t540 starts easy ,bigger hand grip and starts faster than my bosses 201 ...i love both manufacturers.i have no affiliation to either brand .stihl 700 back blower is a beast 👍👍👍 each to their own .thanks for posting

@John.17.3 Ай бұрын

Best to use what works with your budget and need. But heavy use needs reliable equipment. Still you have to service the equipment too to maintain its health.

@andrewwhalen25 26 күн бұрын

Well said. They both make good saws. Just run what you like.

@MikeFerguson-yq2jh Күн бұрын

I just got rid of a 266xp had it for 35 years, I couldn’t pull the rope no more, I have an 034 was given to me cause the man said he had it in 3 shops and still wouldn’t start. I got it running and kept the Stihl. But i still use Huskie tools

@JT--XL365 Ай бұрын

i love both stihl and husky and my dodge lol, i got many of both saws but husky will never cut circles around a stihl.

@John-vw7wf 11 күн бұрын

I can't stress it enough, I appreciate the honest review and the shared experience with using both saws to make a compassion... BUT I just gotta say, I got pretty distracted from admiring that truck, too 😂😂

@partrickstowman8039 Ай бұрын

I admire your philosophy. That said I recently got a Stihl with the “easy pull”. I prefer the regular start. A quick logger story. Years ago I was a highway trucker and had to wait till morning to load lumber. Went into the Oregon bar and wound up arm wrestling a sawyer. Held him a while and I still remember his pals ragging him for not beating a “highway trucker “. He did win but a fun night with those guys for sure

@marktarascio4766 Ай бұрын

I like the saw that starts and runs whoever makes it !

@REDLINERUNNER Ай бұрын

This video is INCREDIBLE!! I have 3 Stihl machines. Chainsaws: MS230 and MS311 Brushcutter: FS120 LOVE THEM!!

@outdoorsinoregon Ай бұрын

Yep, I've seen the same type of comments from the many fanboys out there. If you mention that something broke or you had a bad experience with a product from their favorite brand, they treat it as a personal insult. And they get confirmation bias from the many like-minded or sponsored youtubers who only say positive things about a brand so as not to lose their sponsorship. KZfaq does not reward honesty, logic, or common sense.

@joepesci8930 18 күн бұрын

Ive been cutting old growth in the Pacific Northwest for 24 years, and I have ran both brands. I currently run stihls, but i have well over a decade of running Huskys under my belt. Husky 394s, 395s, 385s, 390s. STIHL 066, MS660, 661, 500I. ive found the people that are worried about the brand are generally more knowledgeable about the saws specs than how to use them. Local dealer is definitely a big factor in which brand to run. Unfortunately, my local dealers for both brands retired so now i have to order everything from madsens, which is ok. Running non ethanol gas, high end 2 cycle mix, cleaning your saw weekly, changing you plug and fuel filter once a month, cleaning your air filter daily, and knowing how to grind square ground chain and rakers is a far bigger factor for professional cutters than which brand. Running non ethanol gas goes a long ways in the huskys. Lots of rubber components that get deteriorated from the ethanol gas and get spongy and crack. Air leaks. Both will get the job done long as you have enough CCs.

@guitarjunkienc4875 Ай бұрын

And I agree about the long bar , to me it keeps your head and body farther away from danger of kickback and saves your back as well , look I run a saw 6 days a week and people that run a saw for a living will know and agree with what your saying and those that don’t , well I hope they listen

@galenperry4606 22 күн бұрын

I have had one Husky maybe a 372 that ran good. The best saw I believe I owned was a Sthil 361 pro. I do believe the Huskys are a little harder to start but the Husky seems to run a little faster. It really does come down to your local dealer and service.

@gunterbecker8528 21 күн бұрын

Wilson , for firewood cutting home using which saw would u recommend ? I've got a 251c Stihl and like to upgrade to a bigger one ,cause it labours a bit hard at times! Which in your opinion is a reliable and no finicky saw to buy ? I value your opinion and thank you in advance. Gunter

@jeffadams492 Ай бұрын

Very much appreciated that video. Thanks a lot.Stihl man here😜

@petersavage6211 Ай бұрын

I run an echo 310 with a 16” bar now, my second little echo in 30 years of use. Average tree is 8-10 inch fir here so small stuff and I only cut about 6 cords a year. Wish I could run a longer bar with the little saw as I injured my back long ago. I wonder what is the smallest saw and longest bar combo for 12 inch and below softwood material?

@spencerh2860 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the video Michael much respect from the uk

@Danny-hy9mh Ай бұрын

I started with a Mac 10-10. Then a husky 2100. Now I have a Stihl 034, 044 and a 461. I was in the logging industry for 20 years and for the most part the Stihl saws would hold up better. Husky saws had a problem with the screws coming loose and stripping.

@Smokey66s 7 күн бұрын

It seems like the few kick backs I experienced, the longer bar allows for more time to react, and the couple of people I know that were face slapped were using short bars. Shorter bars cause you to bend down to the wood bringing you closer to the bar? Win win, long bars keep me from constantly bending down and at a safer distance from those rakers/depth gauges/stops etc

@jayrobert5917 Ай бұрын

I have 2ms 180s a 034, and a ms460, all good saws, aShindaiwa 488, and a husky clone 288,

@carlchambers617 26 күн бұрын

I love that even though you wore out the Stihl MS 362 four years ago, you still keep it around. It’s hard to get rid of tools that you love, even when they no longer work.

@howard5755 3 күн бұрын

It's like... I have a Stihl 044 that belonged to my pops. It may not run that good, but I'll keep it in case I find another 044 for parts. I'll Ship of Theseus that saw back to running proper because of my attachment to it.

@hayesrutherford9415 Ай бұрын

The last Dodge I bought was because of the 12v Cummins and Dana rears. Had no control over the Dodge truck wrapped around it. Occasionally buy used Stihl's when I see a screaming deal and have enough for the rest of my days. I bought a Husky Rancher 55 for cheap and it works fine. It practically lives in the back of my truck and I don't worry if it gets stolen.

@studnad52 16 күн бұрын

Its also about your feeling with the saw. When I was buying first saw for professional logging , I tried both. I knew right away Im going to buy 462. Just felt in hand like i was using it years. Husky 572 felt too long and heavy. Even tho 572 in my opinion is better balanced and has better suspension. My 462 in everyday work, never cleaned properly, just air compressor once in a while and shes running 3rd year with no problem, no tuning nothing.. still starting on 2nd sometimes 3rd when cold Last year i bought 261 for small work and that thing is a beast. Now a use both, switching them on site. No fanatic a use most of gear like helmet/trousers from husky, they are just better. You made me laugh about dodge thing, :D Thanks for video

@danstevens2204 Ай бұрын

Nice video mate. First time I’ve seen you 👍🏻

@user-vb1vr2sy3n 20 күн бұрын

Hello! I've several saws from Husky, Stihl and Dolmar. I prefere the Dolmars. They are well built solid saws. The Stihl airfilter system is much bader than Huskys have. Regards from Austria!

@poteb Ай бұрын

Your last comments in the video are golden 😄

@burnnc10454 Ай бұрын

Thats a beautiful old ferd. I am a Stihl guy but also like my Huskys, echos, and good old mccullochs too they all have there issues.

@DM-rp7ps Ай бұрын

In my humble opinion owning both of these and a couple others: They're all good when they run and are all junk when they don't!

@dartmoordave 7 күн бұрын

In the UK stihl is everywhere but there seems to be a quality issue over the years with Electrolux.

@aaronwendt-smith5910 Ай бұрын

I own two stihl and two makita. I use a husky that’s on our fire appliance. They all go great

@88TRUNKBACK Ай бұрын

Our Boy Scout Camp is having a yard sale later this year to get rid of everything except the Stihl saws, we have a couple Huskies and a bunch of echos that just don’t get used, the 044 I grab the most has 10/99 written on it, 25 years and going strong but I’d bet these saws only see 25 days and 100 hours a year on average so it’ll probably last for another 25 as they are professionally maintained each winter

@user-rk2mz3fw5r Ай бұрын

I've ran both for a long time I've got a 046 mag that is my go to and a husky 372 for me just depends on what im working on that day

@StephenZimmer-xl8ux Ай бұрын

I'm just a weekend warrior, cut and split my 4 cords of firewood each year. I never used anything but Stihl - I purchased that commercial 462 Stihl last year and love it - it's an animal.

@criscoscorner3791 2 күн бұрын

I've only bought 2 new saws in my life... 30 years ago a 55cc McCulloch and 4 years ago a 550 Husqvarna mark 2... the covid thing really impacted the availability of saws.. The Other saw I would have taken was a Stihl 261 but that saw was not available till months later...I've always liked Husqvarna but would have gotten the Stihl and if my 550 blows up I will likely buy a stihl... not that my experience with Husqvarna has been bad but to try something different... I have several saws and a couple are smaller stihls and I'll say my little MS 170 has been great and I only paid 130 bucks for it used