Husky saws

[Greg Perryman]

Everyone already knows Stihl is the most awesome...But the Op is asking about Husqvarna saw???

Yea your right Im sorry, Ill keep my opinions to myself next time.

 

[Greg Perryman]

What kind of problems did you have with your 029? I had one for many years and never had a problem. It always started on 2-3 pulls and cut all my wood for many years. It's a bit heavy... and plasticy, but it cut lots of wood without issue, even at 50:1 on pump gas.

Hard to start when hot all the time. Multiple shops couldn't figure it out, so I gave up and sold it.

 

[1Alpha1]

if you will take off the Stihl blinders you will find that you get more for your money with Husq than Stihl. I love both brands. As my Cad and Pad (had 29 saws ported now) has evolved, Ive come to the realization that the model # is more important than the name of the manufacturer. There are desirable models from both Husq and Stihl. If you stick to the models... you wont go wrong.

I'm not sure my blinders will come off.

I'm pretty sure I was born with them on.

 

[1Alpha1]

Stihls are superior for running in garages though. It's been proven.

Don't make me come up there and let you buy me lunch.

 

[MrGiggles]

You'll probably see a lot of Husqvarna's homeowner models floating around, at least in this area.. I see 455's, 450's. 440's etc. pretty often. They are good for their intended purpose.

One thing that I like about Husky is that they have a couple saws that are built like the XP models, but don't carry the badge or the heavy price tag. Examples are the 545, 555, 55, 257, and several others that I don't recall.

With Stihl, you get either a plastic clamshell, or a professional saw..

 

[kz1000]

And the professional saw is all plastic, I love the older Huskies and Stihls, I hate this clam shell batch of bull shell that we are being sold as quality. I want a saw with four bolts that pull the jug and a cylinder that doesn't require the last friggin bolt on the saw to be removed in order to freshen it up! When are we going to start bitshing about what we are paying for?

 

[MrGiggles]

And the professional saw is all plastic, I love the older Huskies and Stihls, I hate this clam shell batch of bull shell that we are being sold as quality. I want a saw with four bolts that pull the jug and a cylinder that doesn't require the last friggin bolt on the saw to be removed in order to freshen it up! When are we going to start bitshing about what we are paying for?

Not sure what saws you're referring to here, but both Husqvarna and Stihl haven't changed their basic saw architecture in the past 25 years or so.. My brand new 545 is laid out just like my 1989 50 Special.. You pull the carb and muffler, and there's 4 bolts holding the cylinder on.

It sounds like you're describing the plastic clamshell saws, which aren't technically considered Professional models.

 

[kz1000]

Sorry, not a pro saw and a long way from quality. I pulled apart some clam shell Huskies and some Stihls lately that have my dander up. You are right, most have held some quality.

 

[procarbine2k1]

you will find that you get more for your money with Husq than Stihl.

Well said. Love my Stihls, but cant argue with this. There are some exceptions (past and present), but more often than not you cant beat a Husky or a Dolmar for the money!

 

[SawTroll]

If you meant as investment, pretty much have to stick with Stihl. There are guys who will pay good money for a pristine 288xp, but you can sell farm bosses for the same price as a used 372xp. If you meant for use/value, keep u'r eyes open for 394xp. Typically sub-500 in perfect condition. Get it ported, and you will very likely never pick up a stronger saw in u'r life

That does of course happen only in the US, because of the mythology Stihl has managed to create there.

Anyway, I don't care about the resale value when I buy a saw - I buy what I want. I have never sold a single chainsaw, and don't intend to.

 

[Gypo Logger]

Stihls are superior for running in garages though. It's been proven.

Would that be death from asphicshation or death from kickback off the ceiling?

 

[Termite]

That does of course happen only in the US, because of the mythology Stihl has managed to create there.

I think marketing is what Stihl does best. To me they play up the big macho man with his all powerful power tools. It works well for them.
It saddens me when a guy doesn't do his homework and buys a homeowner Stihl or Husqvarna and thinks he got a top of the line product. It maybe all he needs but all there advertising and hype is very misleading. When the fact is in the small cheap saws Dolmar and Echo have better products.

 

[bryanr2]

Steven, is that thing running .325 chain?

both are.

 

[cory@owen]

Don't forget the Husky 261. Only a piston/muffler mod away from being a 262xp. I don't even look for 262xp ' s anymore.