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Offline MISDH

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War: Husky vs. Stihl
« on: April 10, 2007, 07:02:31 pm »
I have to buy a new saw to begin some semi-serious cutting (several thousand trees).  I want an 18-20" bar and just a nice starting, easy maintenance saw.  I'm not favoring either brand, but if you had to have "one saw" for the average Joe cutting, what would it be??  Be specific with the model #'s.  I'm 41, 5'9" and 175 lbs. and don't want a big saw (I have one).
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Re: War: Husky vs. Stihl
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2007, 07:29:00 pm »
Oooooooh, let me be the first to reply. Not that I am an expert by any means, but.... you can't go wrong with a Stihl MS361. Plenty of power, runs a 20" well, decompression valve and light enough that it won't kill you after a long day.
And, it's got white on it!!!! ;D
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Re: War: Husky vs. Stihl
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2007, 07:41:06 pm »
Sorry, no wars on the Forestry Forum.  :)
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Re: War: Husky vs. Stihl
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2007, 07:55:36 pm »
Quote from: Jeff B on April 10, 2007, 07:41:06 pm
Sorry, no wars on the Forestry Forum.  :)

Yup, # 1 rule on FF no wars! 8) :D :) ;D ;)
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Re: War: Husky vs. Stihl
« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2007, 08:09:13 pm »
What are you cutting? Christmas trees, red oak veneer logs, old growth conifers?
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Re: War: Husky vs. Stihl
« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2007, 08:21:06 pm »
361 and never look back! ;D
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Re: War: Husky vs. Stihl
« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2007, 08:31:10 pm »
I have a 372xp that I love, but my brother-in-law has a Stihl 034 that he has had for years and I like his saw also. Find a good dealer you like and go with him.
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Re: War: Husky vs. Stihl
« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2007, 08:33:49 pm »
+1 on what you are going to cut. I have owned both Husky and Stihl. One of my favuorite saws was my Husky 394XP, which is going to get rebuilt this summer only becuase I like it so much. Right now I am running my Stihl 036PRO(earlier version of the 361 I believe) and a Husky 66. The 66 is older technology, but it rips and is very reliable. The 036(361) is a great mid-sized saw, it will work well for both felling and limbing/bucking of mid-sized trees, say 18" or so. I do use it on bigger trees, but it is easier to go with the bigger saw. Most of the loggers in my area are running Stihl MS460s, which may be bigger than what you are looking for. I will only buy Stihls new now becuase that is what my dealers carry, they have dropped Husky due to their affiliation with the big box stores. What dealers do you have nearby? That may be more important than whether you buy Husky or Stihl.


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Re: War: Husky vs. Stihl
« Reply #8 on: April 10, 2007, 08:41:30 pm »
Just my 2 cents if you can find a good older swedish made husky there is nothing better

The new ones (big box stores) >:( huskys, just plain junk.

Again just my 2 cents
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Re: War: Husky vs. Stihl
« Reply #9 on: April 10, 2007, 09:08:11 pm »
Quote from: MISDH on April 10, 2007, 07:02:31 pm
I have to buy a new saw to begin some semi-serious cutting (several thousand trees). 

How many trees would qualify serious? :D
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Re: War: Husky vs. Stihl
« Reply #10 on: April 10, 2007, 09:25:24 pm »
Hey, Sorry about the "war" comment, It's kind of like blondes vs. brunettes (red heads?),  I thought there'd be alot of passion out there about the best saw.  I'll be cutting down about 3,500 Austrian pines, and then cherry and maple for firewood. I've got a Husky dealer nearby, and wanted the best model numbers to avoid the "cheap ones".
Keep 'em comin'.
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Re: War: Husky vs. Stihl
« Reply #11 on: April 10, 2007, 10:07:26 pm »
what type of saw is your "big saw".  you may want to stick to the same manufacturer so you may be able to swap some parts, bars, chains, etc (if possible).
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Re: War: Husky vs. Stihl
« Reply #12 on: April 10, 2007, 10:27:22 pm »
What Dave Shepherd said. Either brand will serve you very well, dealer availability and support is the key. Personally, I would go for the Husky 359 for your application but the MS361 is a decent saw too. Over to the Stihl guys. ;) :D :D :D
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Re: War: Husky vs. Stihl
« Reply #13 on: April 10, 2007, 10:46:19 pm »
Quote from: sawguy21 on April 10, 2007, 10:27:22 pm
What Dave Shepherd said. Either brand will serve you very well, dealer availability and support is the key. Personally, I would go for the Husky 359 for your application but the MS361 is a decent saw too. Over to the Stihl guys. ;) :D :D :D

I'll vote for that.  What gets dealer support in your area.  Looks like I'm losing my Husky dealer, but gaining a Stihl dealer to replace the crappy one I don't go to anymore (50-100% mark-up over retail on parts, wanted me to pay shipping but had to wait for their regular order to come in...that went over well with me)

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Re: War: Husky vs. Stihl
« Reply #14 on: April 10, 2007, 10:51:36 pm »
MISDH, there certainly is a lot of passion for a particular brand of saw, but everything must be viewed objectively. I love the 066, but I wouldn't use it for brush. Oh, wait, I do use it for brush. Hmm, I love the 066 but I wouldn't recommend it to prune a rose bush. I think we need to know what your big saw is to recommend a smaller sized one. I personally would use at least an MS 460 if I was cutting everyday, but that is me, I can run a big saw all day.


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Re: War: Husky vs. Stihl
« Reply #15 on: April 10, 2007, 11:03:11 pm »
Quote from: MISDH on April 10, 2007, 09:25:24 pm
Hey, Sorry about the "war" comment, It's kind of like blondes vs. brunettes (red heads?),  I thought there'd be alot of passion out there about the best saw.  I'll be cutting down about 3,500 Austrian pines, and then cherry and maple for firewood. I've got a Husky dealer nearby, and wanted the best model numbers to avoid the "cheap ones".
Keep 'em comin'.
Thanks

That's alright, I was just messin' with ya. :D  For the lightness and power I would get a Stihl 440 or Husky 372.  They should be the best for your application. :) ;) ;D 8)   
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Re: War: Husky vs. Stihl
« Reply #16 on: April 11, 2007, 07:55:37 am »
Quote from: Dave Shepard on April 10, 2007, 08:33:49 pm
+1 on what you are going to cut. I have owned both Husky and Stihl. One of my favuorite saws was my Husky 394XP, which is going to get rebuilt this summer only becuase I like it so much. Right now I am running my Stihl 036PRO(earlier version of the 361 I believe) ..... 

That isn't quite right, the 361 is a newer and in several ways better design. The only thing it has in common with the 036/360 is the place in the model lineup.
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Re: War: Husky vs. Stihl
« Reply #17 on: April 11, 2007, 08:01:43 am »
Quote from: sawguy21 on April 10, 2007, 10:27:22 pm
What Dave Shepherd said. Either brand will serve you very well, dealer availability and support is the key. Personally, I would go for the Husky 359 for your application but the MS361 is a decent saw too. Over to the Stihl guys. ;) :D :D :D

I would stay away from the 359, as it is the "weaker brother" of the 357xp.

If they are large enough, i would prefere the MS361 to the 357xp for allound use, mostly because the 357 has an outboard sprocket, but for felling only, it doesn't really matter.......

The Husky 372xp is the next step, if you need something larger.
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Re: War: Husky vs. Stihl
« Reply #18 on: April 11, 2007, 09:33:39 am »
Excuse my interuption, but what's the issue with an outboard sproket?  Just wondering?
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Re: War: Husky vs. Stihl
« Reply #19 on: April 11, 2007, 01:05:01 pm »
I have an 036 Stihl and love it.
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