HUSQVARNA 540 XP® Mark III vs Stihl 194T

[donlelel]

Hi,

I saw many comparisons in-between 540XP and MS201 or t435 and MS194T but I wonder about these two, given that the price diff from 194T to 540XP is just around $100. Probably yes, I'd prefer the MS201 but it's so much more expensive.

Would you rather buy 540 XP® Mark III or Stihl 194T for in-tree trimming/cutting?

Thanks,

 

[Wood Doctor]

I suggest that you try the 540 XP Mark III. The Stihl MS 201 is a very good saw but way overpriced. Stihl must think that climbers are over paid. Just MHO.

 

[donlelel]

Right, I agree, but I was asking 540 XP Mark III or Stihl 194T, please. I'm tempted to get the Husky, more power, bc it's just about $100 more expensive.

 

[ballisticdoughnut]

T540 MkIII is a good running saw but not in the same league as a 201 (IMO) but certainly better than the 194. Few issues I’ve seen with the 540 is the chain adjuster is very coarse feeling. I’ve consistently found tensioning the chain to be a bit difficult. I’ve also repaired a few broken rear lower AV mounts due to the saw being dropped.

 

[Tobystihl]

T540 MkIII is a good running saw but not in the same league as a 201 (IMO) but certainly better than the 194. Few issues I’ve seen with the 540 is the chain adjuster is very coarse feeling. I’ve consistently found tensioning the chain to be a bit difficult. I’ve also repaired a few broken rear lower AV mounts due to the saw being dropped.
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Mk3 has a strap to reinforce this weak point.

 

[ballisticdoughnut]

Mk3 has a strap to reinforce this weak point.

Since when? The pic I posted is of a new saw in my showroom. T540 XP MkIII.

 

[ballisticdoughnut]

Here’s another one new in box. No strap on REAR lower AV mount.