50cc pro saw that can take a whoopin- ideas?

[mortenh]

I wonder where you got that "info" from? :msp_rolleyes:
- and at least the handlebar is metal on the Husky, and the clutch cover is a lot stronger, even though it is magnesium on the Stihl as well. Also, the handguard (some mistakenly call it "footpad", but it isn't meant for that) on the rear handle is a weak point on all modern Stihls.....

Another difference is that metal crankcase of the Husky covers more of the saw, the skimpy 260 one leaves a lot more to the plastic parts.

I wouldn't let any saw ride in the load compartment of a pickup truck though, regardless what it is!

Empirical evidence, my man.

The forestry college near me have about thirty each Stihl MS 260's and Husqvarna 346 XP's. They are being hammered, and the Stihl ones just last longer. The plastics on the Husqvarna just seem to be more fragile. Whether it's caused by the construction (moulding), thickness or plastic compound, I don't know, but observation of many saws over a long period of time just seem to prove my point.

But as I pointed out earlier, I think the Husqvarna 346 XP is the better saw of the two. Better balance and faster acceleration.

 

[psuiewalsh]

Buy a Homelite SXL-AO and dont worry about it. Built like a tank and cheap.