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| munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558  
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Husqvarna were always a good make
I find any 2 stroke with a fuel pump bulb in them seem to start better after sitting for a while I had a stihl chainsaw it was fews years old but not used that much and I gave up with it after it ran out of petrol and the bl@@dy thing wouldn't start again after refilling , I beat it to death on the concrete went out and brought a cheap plastic thing and it's been really good , give the bulb a few pumps and it start really easy , ok not as powerful as proper make but I can't knock it for the money |
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10th Mar 2014 10:21pm |
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| RustyM Member Since: 28 Oct 2013 Location: Africa/The Med Posts: 222 
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Husqvarna every time
 I have one just for the very same thing, almost 10 years old now  I have used a lot commercially also and always end up going back to Husqvarna  It must be the Swedish in me coming out  90 & Wolf
110 XS Previously owned SI SII SIIa SIII & Light weight (air portable) |
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10th Mar 2014 11:30pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5692 
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Stihl for me due to the ease of repair, and cost of parts. A lot of the husq repairs involve splitting the crankcase wich is a colmplete PITA.
But would only buy husq or stihl for petrol saws. Andy |
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11th Mar 2014 6:30am |
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| MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border) Posts: 2665  
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Stihl 171 for me. Had it around 4 years, done some big jobs (trunks where I had to cut both sides because the blade is too short).
The main reason I went for Stihl over Husky was because there's a local Stihl agent nearby, so I was sure of good post-sales support Had it been a good Husky dealer nearby, it would probably have been a Husky... Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's) |
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11th Mar 2014 7:07am |
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| Buzz Member Since: 11 Oct 2011 Location: Inverness Posts: 235 
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MS260, it'll do everything you want and last for ever. The smaller saws bog down something shocking when logging up.
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11th Mar 2014 8:34am |
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| williamthedog Member Since: 29 Dec 2012 Location: south wales Posts: 3441 
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Agree with Buzz,
Had my ms260 for 8 years now Its cut hundreds of trees down now and i havent had a single problem with it. |
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11th Mar 2014 8:40am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17367 
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Stihl and Husqvarna have roughly equal followings amongst the pros and for a very good reason, both firms make some exceptionally good saws (and some very disappointing ones too).
Personally I have always favoured Husky over Stihl (personal preference) except for top handle saws, when Stihl used to have the edge but now don't, however since you won't be wanting a topper this isn't a factor. Be aware that Stihl recently extended its face-to-face-only sales policy from just saws and machinery to everything, so now in theory you cannot buy any Stihl materials, tools, or spare parts except by visiting a dealer - internet sales from Stihl dealers are prohibited by their contracts with Stihl unless you are personally know to the dealer. This has resulted in a significant move from Stihl to Husky and others in the arborist and forestry industries. You can of course still buy Stihl parts from non-approved suppliers via the internet. In the case of both makes the professional saws are much better made than the "home user" saws. As is so often the case, you get what you pay for. |
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11th Mar 2014 9:27am |
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| RobKeay Member Since: 19 Jul 2009 Location: Stafford Posts: 1579 
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I agree ms260 fantastic. But they don't make them anymore, it's ms 261 which are rubbish. We are buying secondhand 260 because they are good strong saws.
Ms261 had a sprocket problem which ruins the crank. The 260 was a £550. The husq for £170 will be a good domestic saw. Just make sure you cut clean timber. |
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11th Mar 2014 9:35am |
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| Phil VM2.5 Member Since: 28 Mar 2012 Location: Limelette Posts: 196  
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hi, I am using a Stihl 026 , must have more than 20 years , I think it was a good choice ! only, replaced the ignition some month ago. to be honest, it do not start immediately first time of the day, but well after Philippe current : defender 110 sw 2.2 puma 2012 and 230.000km today and again my Range Rover VM2.5 engine from 1992 and 528.000km today. One ten 1988 to 1992 1987 BMW GS80 One Ten from 1984 to 1987 One Ten from 1983 to 1984 Serie 3 109 from 1980 to 1983 from 1974 Jeep CJ3B and CJ6 |
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11th Mar 2014 11:14am |
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| Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265 
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Either Canon or Nikon I think both are very good. If you use Canons you love Canons if you use a Nikon you'll probably love that as well. Like I say both are the best at what they do.
Avoid Olympus, Sony, Pentax. Harder to get lenses accessories servicing etc. |
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11th Mar 2014 12:31pm |
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| Buzz Member Since: 11 Oct 2011 Location: Inverness Posts: 235
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I forgot the change... old school tree surgeon me  |
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11th Mar 2014 12:38pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347 
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All Good Points- Though I suspect Tiger may have got his wires crossed?
Definitely sold on the idea of a Husqvarna, I don't know of any Stihl dealers near me and the last thing I want to do when ordering parts is drive for half a hour to pick them up! I reckon the 236 will probably do me though maybe looking at "the next model up" as some of the logs can be a bit on the thick side. So Husky 435 or Husky 236? |
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11th Mar 2014 1:37pm |
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| Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265
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Maybe a bit facetious |
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11th Mar 2014 2:11pm |
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| Beanie Member Since: 15 Jan 2014 Location: Stafford Posts: 102 
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My Stihl 039 Farmboss died this week, the crank seals failed allowing air in and the piston ran too hot, not seized but badly scored
My second Stihl saw, first being an 051 died in a similar piston failure some years ago I have replaced it with a Husky 435, is not as powerful as either Stihl I've had, but I don't often fell treas these days and it's ideal for domestic logging needs, lighter and cheaper than a replacement ms390 power unit for the Stihl
Husqvana seem to have a good name, so we'll see |
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11th Mar 2014 3:58pm |
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