Debate War Chainsaws are bestsellers!

[M.D. Vaden]

The other night, I decided that the best advertising for Stihl and Husqvarna are the Dabate and Opinion Wars.

Advertising includes repetion.

Its to the benefit of Stihl and Husqvarna, for people to disagree over the two, compare the two, discuss the two.

Mario Vaden
Landscape designer / Arborist
Beaverton, Oregon

 

[Ryan Willock]

Stihl is better!!!

 

[mryb]

Im a Stihl kind of guy, but I sure love my power ported 372 Husky....Rick/Creep

 

[AJLOGGER]

I second that motion Ryan, just like their commercials say, "When you're through playing with toys, buy a Stihl."

 

[dbabcock]

Another neverending thread that will result in absolutely nothing. Stihl and Husky will always be neck and neck at the top of the heap. I own Huskys and Jonsereds presently, but I'm sure a Stihl or two are in the future. As Ken Dunn would say: "It really doesn't matter". Get on with life.

 

[AJLOGGER]

I agree with you Doug, I just like to argue about it, its fun!
BTW did you ever decide on an 066 or the husky equivilant?

 

[dbabcock]

Not yet, AJ. I'll probably get both the 385 and the 066 and try them out after Ken has done his thing. I can always sell one, but will probably just keep both. I'm a real packrat when it comes to things that I simply don't need, but want to have anyway. Ken's doing up my 266 presently. Once he gets that dunn, I'll make my decision. Even then, I'll still be able to get both those saws before Lambert gets his piped 346.

 

[eyolf]

I have 3 McCulloch 3-25's, one from 1949, the other two 1950-51 models. While they are not without their problems, I will pit them against anybody else's 1949-1950 models. Remember, nobody else had an all-position carb until 1951; Homelite not until 1953 or 1954. I have about a dozen 5-20, model 17 and 4-20 Homelites. In their day, 1954-1957, they were one of the best everyman saws available, and had the best <i>nationwide</i> parts, service amd sales network.

I wish I could find a Stihl 070, 090G, or 090 in my price range. Towards the end of the "50's, Andreas and Co. really had it together.

At present I also have a Jons 2149, 621, 625, & 670. Scads of Homelites, some running, some not. 268 and 395 Huskies. There's a little Dolmar in the rack, plus the no-name saws like Clinton, Dave Bradley, etc. I love 'em all.

 

[John in MA]

Eyolf, what makes you want a 070 or 090G? Just curious. I've never seen the point to owning one of those, aisde from getting some of the mojo that goes along with the real 090. Lots of other saws like the 076 and Jonsey 111 are bigger and lighter than the little two. I'm still waiting for an 090 to come along in my price range.

 

[M.D. Vaden]

To say that Husky and Stihl will always be neck and neck at the top of the heap, neglects the wisdom that can be gleaned from Dodge Ram's success in 1994.

Apparently, Dodge's advertising was right on when it claimed that the "rules have changed" when that model came out.

There are about 10 cars and trucks that have totally changed the automotive industry, and that truck was one of them. Before that, it was basically Chev and Ford.

Then, with a major change, Dodge took about a 1/3 cut of the market, and cause every other truck maker to radically change their designs and features.

That only has to happen with one chainsaw by another company.

By the way, we use both Husqvarna, and Stihl - neither brand appears to be better than the other, overall.

Except that Husky does have the most powerful factory chainsaw without paying a mechanic.

Mario Vaden
Designer / Arborist
Beaverton, Oregon

 

[Greg Carberry]

For old saws Pioneer is always my first choice. Husky for new, I'll get around to getting one one of these days.

 

[Fish]

I have a big 011"

 

[Greg Carberry]

Originally posted by Down To Earth
Yeah that Dodges are nice if you like to replace transmissions every year. Everyone I know that has put a plow on a Dodge has lost a tranny.


Dan

Don't know about the trucks but Dodges auto trannies seem to be lacking in durabilty. Never have liked them, give me a GM Turbo 400 or Ford C6 anyday over a Dodge auto.

 

[eyolf]

John in Ma:
the 090 was known as a "western" saw, but a few used the 070 in my area. As you're aware, the 090G was really the smaller 070 displacement, with the gear reduction feature. A few sawyers believed that the gear reduction was required for cutting big hardwoods; mostly habit left over from previous times when saws' engines were not well developed.

Anyway, back to the point, the series was a milestone and benchmark for Stihl. I want a 070 because it was a local icon, and I'd like to own an 090 for the same reason everyone wants one.

 

[M.D. Vaden]

Whether or not people like Dodge Ram, it is irrelevant to the fact that the 1994 was in the mere handful of vehicles in this century that altered the auto industry.

As far as trannies, heard the same about Ford, Chev.

All the vehicles are good vehicles these days. Every brand has breakdowns. That's why we but extended warranties ourselves.

 

[M.D. Vaden]

C'mon - I've got a Dodge 1997 - works great. Pulls heavy loads. Lot's of miles on it. Auto tranny.

Besides, the new ones don't have trannies inside, they have hemis inside.

Who needs trannies when you got hemis.

 

[bwalker]

give me a GM Turbo 400 or Ford C6 anyday

Neither are made any more.
I work in the auto industry and let me tell you ever since the big three went to electronic transmissions there have been problems. Even the Allison in the new checy/gmc has problems. I would say dodge has no more problems with there trannies than ford or gm. Part of the problem with the new autos is the idiot soccermoms that dont know how to drive a auto correctly.

 

[bwalker]

Except that Husky does have the most powerful factory chainsaw without paying a mechanic.

Thats largely bunk. When the same rating system is used for both saws Stihl comes out better. In a shrewd marketing move Husky uses the German dINB system of measurement while Stihl uses SAE BHP. When a husky rated at 5.4 din hp compares to a Stihl rated at 5.4 bhp the Stihl will have more power albeit by a slight amount.

 

[Dennis]

Hehehe...we are off topic but this is good....anyone seen any failures in the F250 PStroke auto trannies?? I know of 5...in one truck...my dads...lol...

I love Fords...I drive a Jeep...cause its sweet...but what I am getting at is everything has a weak point. All vehicles have sore spots...no matter the brand....same goes for saws...

Brand arguments cause awareness...sometimes its needed...

Back to chainsaws...I love Jonsered!!!

 

[bwalker]

anyone seen any failures in the F250 PStroke auto trannies?? I know of 5...in one truck...my dads...lol...

There are failures with both ford and dodge diesel trannies galore. All that torque tends to chew them up at amuch faster rate than a gasser.