so ive always been a stihl fan, never looked at huskys. plus it helped that i had a family member who was a dealer and got everything at cost. well that option is no longer around and im looking at new saws and because i dont have any more hookups so to speak. i am looking at other options aka husky, i cant believe how much cheaper they are compared to stihl. also cant understand as to why? maybe you guys can explain. with out bashing.
why husky saws are cheaper than stihl? an honest question
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What size are you looking for?
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I cant understand it either, in some places its the other way around though, but not often.
I find the Husqvqrnqa quality very good, the bad design that lead to the 550 and 562 starting
issues was a real downer, but up untill that and since the newer models came out they are
back on target.
Stihl had issues too, so its not like your paying extra to get better.
The Stihl name may be more popular, maybe thats why people are willing to pay more,
I can only presume a very large percentage of buyers are not pros and do not get to
cross refference and compare the Stihls to other brands.
I find the Husqvqrnqa quality very good, the bad design that lead to the 550 and 562 starting
issues was a real downer, but up untill that and since the newer models came out they are
back on target.
Stihl had issues too, so its not like your paying extra to get better.
The Stihl name may be more popular, maybe thats why people are willing to pay more,
I can only presume a very large percentage of buyers are not pros and do not get to
cross refference and compare the Stihls to other brands.
cuinrearview
Red saw lover
You ever see a TV commercial with a 240 on it?
nope dont have cable
cuinrearview
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Me either. But the cafeteria at work plays it. The slo-mo MS-180 ripping through the 4" pine log on a saw buck is EPIC!
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He wants a saw, not a wannabe.You want the honest reason? How about the red and blue plastics on the non-orange versions ....
She love you long time!You want the honest reason? How about the red and blue plastics on the non-orange versions ....
Hahaha, I only answered the title.
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Just buy the 462, more cc, more hp, more torque and lighter.
i bet every suburban home owner gets a woody watching it.
Are Husqvarna saws really cheaper that Stihls? Lately the data that I have read seems otherwise. There are too many variables in my book to draw a conclusion.
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Or purchase 2 572s and run one in each hand.
I am not that skilled. Still pleased with the 500i; only 3 tanks in though. Ron
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Much cheaper. Can buy a new 372 for $720 shipped right now. A 572xpg for $800. Both PHO.
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They're nice saws. A 372 is cheaper to buy, cheaper to put parts on, has an OEM wrap handlebar available from the factory for $30, and has a proven track record. Autotune is great when it's working right, but many guys prefer a standard carb as well.
Would I like to own a 462? Sure. Would I rather own a 372 and a 346 for the same price? Yep. Every time.
I've owned saws from both, not that I'm the authority or anything. Stihls prices shot up years ago and I (like others) looked for a quality cheaper option. Husqy fit the bill. Can honestly say I'd buy either.
