*Coming up on having had this saw for a year....am a casual user and bought it to cut up sections for bowl blanks. Easy to start, **Bestfor.Garden** also recommend even after storage for a couple of months. Simple chain tension adjustment. Just cut up some 20" Osage Orange, including ripping bolts in half (at an angle). Like butter!*
It seems to me that when choosing between Stihl, Husky, and Dolmar (Makita), brand doesn't matter much. It's more wise to choose whatever the local retailer carries so you have quick access to parts/accessories, and their servicemen will be very familiar with your saw.
Thanks for taking the time to do this! It's the best explanation with examples that I have found of how pro saw differ from home owners and ranch saws. Maybe in the future do Husky 550xp vs. Stihl MS261C-M in a similar manner as you did the review of the 60cc saws in another video. It seems a lot of folks have had some real bad issues with the 550xp starting warm while others like them so I'd be interested in your experience with them.
This is just the kind of presentation that I needed. My local dealer spent his time telling me how stupid I was for my choice of first chainsaws ever when I was a newbie and ignorant, and how stupid I am now to not know everything about the Stihl I'm currently interested in. The more he spoke, the less I wanted to deal with him. You gave proper information, which is what I wanted to begin with; "these are your facts, make up your mind."
Very well presented indeed ! You made fine points of both brands without leaning favoritism towards one or the other like Husqvarna or Stihl... That's the difference between a good salesman dealing with multiple brand products ! All these saws have a place in the market whether it is a homeowner using a Husqvarna 240 for cutting a minimal amount of firewood for his fireplace or a professional logger using a Husqvarna 395XP for felling timber ! I like both equally as I carry a disassembled MS170 Stihl in a backpack as a emergency saw in case the Husky gets jammed up. Hats off to you for a perfect presentation and as a great salesman too !
I bought a Stihl MS270C in Dec 2007 when a major ice storm hit NE Oklahoma. I used that saw every weekend cleaning up people's yards and then my own yard. That saw still sees occasional use and continues to impress me to this day. I rotate the bar and sharpen the chain (still the original); needless to say, I now own several additional Stihl products each of which serve me well! 😎
Very informative video. Reading for a few days, I just picked up all the info I was not finding anywhere else. I have two small Husky 440 and 450s that I use around the ranch - needing something more robust for larger timbers. Thanks for the great video. 5-stars!
Fantastic video!! Absolutely the best video about chainsaws I have ever seen!! I’ve been using the same Poulan 18” Wild Thing purple and green saw for 17 years. I purchased it at Home Depot for $99 Back in the day and I’ve replaced the spark plug once in all that time. And I’ve cleaned the sponge type air filter regularly. I cut 2-3 cords of wood per year and sometimes 15-20 rounds when camping. So IMHO maintenance is the absolute defining activity for making your saw last no matter which brand you have. If you treat your tools like crap they will perform like crap and not last very long. I’m about to retire the old wild thing and purchase a new saw and I’m considering a Stihl just so people will quit making fun of my purple and green saw lol
Sir,Excellent review and comparison of both saws. iI appreciated the factual, accurate reviews of the saws you presented in this video. Folks, this is the reason you go to a authorized dealer. They should know the products they sell and this gentleman is the example. Buy what you feel is best for you and the job you will be using it for. Good luck and be safe.
Excellent rundown on those saws. Saw this video after I bought the 391, haven't cut so much as a stick with it yet, but now thanks to you I know what I paid for. I feel like this was a unbiased look ( with the exception of the Stihl candy store you are manning ) at two popular manufacturers products that non professionals like myself are going to be considering if they are in the market to buy a saw. That's right. I don't do all my loggin' in the bar, or my drinkin' in camp. I just need to fetch some wood from time to time. Thanks.
Thank you for this video. Glad I stumbled upon it. I’ve been debating which saw to add with my ms250. My ms250 currently has an 18” bar I am going to be putting a 16” on the 250. I want a more powerful saw to run primarily an 18” bar with option to run a 20”. I was debating a 311/391 OR ms261 or ms362. After watching this the farm ranch saws are out. No question. So now I’m down to the 261 or 362. And also standard carb or Mtronic any advise????
Andrew Maas i had two 455s. ised the heck out them. when a tornado hit my property i lost 100 trees, some 40 inch across. worked those saw 4 hours a day for 4 months. i would run out of gas and swap saws while my daughter filled oil and gas. good saw. i did upgrade to a larger stihl ms441 but only after 9 years.
oswalt Edmond I have a 455 rancher and it is has always been there for me. Starts every time with tone to three pulls. I just got a 365 x torq husky for a little more power on the bigger trees.
VERY well presented and executed video Rod! I might suggest using a medium field of view with 720 resolution at 30 frames per second and remove the GoPro from the skeleton housing for better Audio. The content was excellent! You never skipped a beat, and that's key to a well represented review and you stayed impartial and stated just the facts. We need more videos like this! Cheers!! Zip~ Aborist, climber and collector of fine Stihl saws.
i learned a lot thanks. I am looking for a smaller top handle saw to use on my river on uneven ground.. does a pro saw offer me longer life... I am just a homeowner . doing trimming. but I have a lot of area to keep trimmed down. no firewood use.
I would ad Husqvarna 545 and 555 to this topic. They are mid range saw built on pro chassis. Husqvarna have always made their semi pro saws on magnesium crank case unlike Stihl that does it in to plastic case.
So for someone who is a buy on e cry once type of person and wants longevity in their chainsaw what would you recommend? I need it for cutting down trees on my property and bucking them into firewood
thanks for sharing sooner or later i would like to upgrade, some what say i know and some i didnt know watched the whole video. 440 or 441 maybe someday. Thank you!!
Rod thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge with us. I'm a McCulloch guy, but I decided to buy 1 "new" generation saw for the heck of it. I'm simply a firewood/emergency user. My saw is used maybe 15 days a year. I'd like a big boy, for no other reason than power and noise :-) Thanks again Rod.
VintageMotoSeattle sooooo did you buy a “big boy” saw ?.... and ohhhh my first saw I ever used. Was my dads pro Mac 610..... still have that saw and still use it from time to time .... love the manual Oiler option.... wish all saws came with em
Great video. I purchased a Husqvarna 450 five years ago and have never had a problem with it. I've cut chord after chord of firewood. I'm in the market for a chainsaw for milling trees and am torn between Stihl and Husqvarna. I've had great success w/ my Husky but would like to add a Stihl just to see what it's like.
fastrivers if uou are goung to mill trees use a 70cc saw. Like the husky 372 or stihl 441 or 461. I used a husky 455 for a tome milling with a chainsaw mill and it was slow and really rough on tbe saw.
You can buy entire replacement engines for farm and ranch saws online these days for a little over $100. They're easy to replace by loosening the bolts on the bottom and removing one of the the bar mount studs. I've ran a stihl ms310 for years and other than being ready for a carb rebuild,its good as new. They are heavy for the power they produce. You may find it interesting that echo saws all have the pro style magnesium case,metal handles,twice the warranty of stihl and husqvarna and cost less than most farm and ranch saws. A stihl ms261cm is stihls,50cc pro saw and a husqvarna 550xp is Huskies 50cc pro saw. Each cost around $650. The echo cs501p is echos 50cc pro saw and it's around $459. Just food for thought,if you're a firewood guy.
One summer in a small northern Vermont town, we were traveling from our camp to a local true value! My intention was to buy a new husqvarna just for the hell of it! Ended up buying a sthil ms 290! That was 2002 ! I don’t regret it! Saw is a little heavy and under power but has always been relatively reliable! Cut who knows how much cord wood and trimming!
Excellent video, I'm a farmer/ weekend warrior and traded a ms390 against a ms261cm solely for the weight, I've a busted shoulder, it's a ripper despite being 14cc less than the 390 and only .3hp less. I picked up a second hand ms461 a few years ago for bigger stuff so the 261 is used mostly. Loved the 390 but found the weight a problem over time. Pro saws are worth the extra money for my circumstances
Good info , just all in what you need I guess . I started with a Mac10-10 then added a 272xp and over 20 years added on 028 av , 034 av ( with 036 top end ) , 262xp , 576xp and a 395xp . I gave an 029 super and 460 rancher a shot . Just didnt meet my standards
both brands are great, ehya~~reminds me of the 60's and Ford vs Chevy~~i was and will always be that Chevy guy~~and so, i'm a husky fan all the way~~thx for the quality vid `
I like the nice comfortable trigger/handle design on the husky/jonsered saws. It gets tiresome holding that trigger up all the time and husky makes it easier. Nice that stihl went to spring antivibe. I have a stihl with the rubber shocks and there is a big difference.
Y have a old Castor cp 55 model .. old and stil very good saw is made't with strong material but is very heavy.. after a day of work with that saw you are realy tirred.. but with the Stihl ms 261 same power but is not heavy.. is a pleasure to work with that saw
Great power to weight saw. From the 80's. 2 models, 41.95 c.c.'s. And the Super at 44.24 c.c.'s. 40:1 fuel mix. look on the side cover, made in germany or virginia beach Va. Run only non ethanol gas. Ethanol will eat away at the metal fuel tank! I think it was considered a semi pro- saw, or a pro saw. Still sought after. They don't make them like that any more. Well worth repairing. Can cut all day, and it won't beat you up! I guess that's why they're so popular.
I was running this saw for about 2 hours at about a 30-50% duty cycle ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 and it did a great job. I used the lever for the built in sharpener to clear chip buildup out more than to actually sharpen the chain. It managed to cut some hardwood stumps much larger than it's size without bothering the neighbors with hours of 2 stroke noise.
Again folks remember that Husqvarna & Stihl are BRANDS. Don't bash the brand....bash the specific MODEL within the brand!!! Both of these Companies make great saws & cheap saws. That said it's unfair to compare a Husky 455 rancher to a Stihl MS461
Rod Jones) Great representation of products here. It is both entertaining and frustrating to hear people talk smack. A cheap saw is intended for the person who just needs a saw for minimal cutting or emergencies. Saw prices have remained so low for so many years that it is truly amazing what you can obtain for under $500. By way of comparison an 80cc saw in the early/mid 60's was between$200 & $300. Look at the value of the dollar with inflation factored in and $1200 for a commercial grade saw that will outlast and out cut the vintage unit is a screaming deal. I collect and run vintage saws, but I do have current issue models that I use when I'm all about getting it done. My point is, just as it is with trucks, motorcycles or anything else you can buy... Everyone has made junk, just as everyone has made solid stuff. Thanks for the un-biased review. If you were local to me, I'd spend my dollars with you. Take Care.
@@broken_bones_acres Yes get a pro saw' main thing is selling it later' not to mention scene 1986 when I bought my first stihl saw an 026 for 400.00 it lasted 12 years? then another 026 another 10 years' then a MS261 and MS362 and MS201 and now a MS461 which I hope I can handle. All running great' The price was just to good' for the ms461 with 25 " bar and a 6 pack of oil mix for 962.00 out the door //
From a mechanics point, If the crankcase on a stihl brakes i can buy a side, husky you buy a short block. Also throughout the range the stihl is a complete metal engine the lower end huskys the bottom half of crankcase is a plastic unit which doesnt handle the heat of long usage as much.
I choose Stihl because we have a good local dealer. I think both are great saws. I have had one of my Stihls for 22 years, the 460, even ran it over with a tractor which buried it in the mud, but it still works fine, just got a new 362c with 18” bar, for hard woods this a great saw, lighter than my older 341which I still use for felling, the 362 I use for firewooding as its lighter. What I have noticed between the two makes is Husqvarna does probably make better anti kick chain, they invented the special guard link. Also they supply a superior felling bar which is made of cast rather than my Stihl steel bar which has welds and is in a state of rust. So who makes the better saw? I think it’s like a choice between Toyota and Volkswagen. But Husqvarna have some better accessories and while Stihl make excellent chain, Husqvarna has the better anti kick chain.
look the husqvarna and stihl are good saws, some favour husqvarna and some favour stihl. my experience with both makes is good I like both , I had a 365 special husqvarna and it lasted 11 years with serious abuse then final piston went in it, also had a small husqvarna but there's a screw at the bottom that falls out after time and it draws air and won't start, there known for this, I have a good few husqvarnas and the old husqvarna was a excellent saw , dnt know the number of it but it has a white top on it and it's a great saw. the stihl is a excellent saw I have 050 av , 041av , 028,029, ms 290 farm boss, ms 170,038,017 and many more in the shed and there all great saws never gave any trouble, the only one that gave trouble which was ms 170 the float came out and it keeps flooding, out of all them the ms 290 farm boss is the best in my opinion. if I were to choose husqvarna or stihl, I'd pick stihl that's jst me, the three best makes out there from my experience is stihl, echo, husqvarna, the old echo's were some saw I have a few vintage ones and by Jesus they still run perfect, there's one I have and it got so much abuse , trees fell of top of it and it got everyday going with it , I still use it now and again but there's no brake on it. the worst chainsaw I ever had from my experience is the old homelite chainsaw there heavy and a cunt on fuel , hated them saws, but I still have a few left in with all my other saws , I'm a chainsaw collector really I have so many saws in the shed its really outrageous how many there is.
spetsnaz army i've never had any problems with my 170 she starts up everytime and i always find my self using that saw rather than my farm boss because the 170 is so much lighter and can do most of the tasks the farm boss did but i love both saws i've had my farm boss for 6 years and i got my 170 about a year ago best purchases i've ever made
Hi love the video, and that I thought I knew what I was going to get until you pointed out that these have cheap plastic under the bars and can't handle bigger bars... I'm Handicapped from an accident, and need a saw that is "light" and can handle a 25 or 26 inch bar so I don't have to bend over as much limbing and cutting, I need a saw to last and not break down... I'm on SSD and Very low fixed income.... I need the fastest starting and the most dependable saw... I'm leaning towards a Husky but now I don't know what model... I was hoping to buy a chainsaw mill to make boards for tables and arts and crafts stuff, besides firewood... But I would need a 36 inch bar for that but I can't afford those huge saws that come with a 36" bar as well as I can't lift the 17 -24lbs saws either... So I'm kinda stuck now as I was hoping to just get one saw to do everything... So from what you said I guess I'm looking for a Pro saw, I would take either a Stihl or Husky, Which would be the best model for me of each brand... I look forward to your response... Then I can call around and hope someone gets one that's factory refurbished or an open box new one that's discounted... Thanks
Is it odd to want the more expensive metal saws vs modular even if you're just a weekend warrior? I honestly don't need a fancy pro saw...but I just like em so much more!
informative and well presented!! tis on the serious side, but your clock betrays you!! not sure if that's intentional, or?? stuck in a wavering time vortex, eh~~anyway, it afforded a chuckle along with useful info for those in need of such~~thx
Have a Husqvarna 55 Rancher that was just out of warranty, fuel line rub a hole through it, sucked too much air and seized the piston to the jug. Tractor Supply wouldn't do anything for me, being right in the middle of cutting season I bought a Husqvarna 455. Found a jug & piston kit on eBay for the 55, New jug has pressure relief on it, original did not. Was around $80 for the kit at the time. Kit worked great, still using both saws. Was wondering if my 55 Rancher is considered a modular saw that you were saying replacing the jug & piston were a thing of the past? If so, eBay has parts, wasn't that difficult to do. Thanks for the video btw.
That 55 is similar to a pro design, magnesium split case, separate bolt on cylinder. it's not a modular "clamshell" plastic case design. Your new 455 is a modular clamshell plastic case design.
*Coming up on having had this saw for a year....am a casual user and bought it to cut up sections for bowl blanks. Easy to start, **Bestfor.Garden** also recommend even after storage for a couple of months. Simple chain tension adjustment. Just cut up some 20" Osage Orange, including ripping bolts in half (at an angle). Like butter!*
It seems to me that when choosing between Stihl, Husky, and Dolmar (Makita), brand doesn't matter much. It's more wise to choose whatever the local retailer carries so you have quick access to parts/accessories, and their servicemen will be very familiar with your saw.
Or maybe get a good old saw and learn to work on it yourself. Parts are readily available and can be deliverer directly to you door step.
Have ! Buckins ! YELLA ! MAC ! TOO !!
Thanks for taking the time to do this! It's the best explanation with examples that I have found of how pro saw differ from home owners and ranch saws. Maybe in the future do Husky 550xp vs. Stihl MS261C-M in a similar manner as you did the review of the 60cc saws in another video. It seems a lot of folks have had some real bad issues with the 550xp starting warm while others like them so I'd be interested in your experience with them.
Good video. I learned more about these saws in 15 minutes then I did in hours of reading online.
Thanks!
@Jim Marcum go into your local dealer and find out what brand they support, make your decision based on that.
@@mcss317 YOU ! ONLY ! SUPPORT !! A !! BRAND !! THAT !! GIVES ! YOU !! THE !! BEST !! INCOME !! OUT !! OF !! IT !! SAD !! REALITY !! ROD !!
This is just the kind of presentation that I needed. My local dealer spent his time telling me how stupid I was for my choice of first chainsaws ever when I was a newbie and ignorant, and how stupid I am now to not know everything about the Stihl I'm currently interested in. The more he spoke, the less I wanted to deal with him. You gave proper information, which is what I wanted to begin with; "these are your facts, make up your mind."
buy a STIHL youll never REGRET IT...
An excellent rundown on these two brands of chainsaws, precise, concise and to the point.👍👍🇦🇺🦘
Most informative and balanced presentation on UA-cam. If I was close I would come to your shop without hesitation.
One piston ring laughing
Again, another great video. Love that you're impartial between brands.
this is by far the best video I have found on UA-cam breaking it down between both saws.
Just the truth, No Marketing Hype here!
GREAT comparison video! Really wish you'd do more of these comparing competing saws.
Very well presented indeed !
You made fine points of both brands without leaning favoritism towards one or the other like Husqvarna or Stihl...
That's the difference between a good salesman dealing with multiple brand products !
All these saws have a place in the market whether it is a homeowner using a Husqvarna 240 for cutting a minimal amount of firewood for his fireplace or a professional logger using a Husqvarna 395XP for felling timber !
I like both equally as I carry a disassembled MS170 Stihl in a backpack as a emergency saw in case the Husky gets jammed up.
Hats off to you for a perfect presentation and as a great salesman too !
I bought a Stihl MS270C in Dec 2007 when a major ice storm hit NE Oklahoma. I used that saw every weekend cleaning up people's yards and then my own yard. That saw still sees occasional use and continues to impress me to this day. I rotate the bar and sharpen the chain (still the original); needless to say, I now own several additional Stihl products each of which serve me well! 😎
Very informative video. Reading for a few days, I just picked up all the info I was not finding anywhere else. I have two small Husky 440 and 450s that I use around the ranch - needing something more robust for larger timbers. Thanks for the great video. 5-stars!
Most excellent presentation, Honesty, not miss-placed here. Thank you Sir.
Fantastic video!! Absolutely the best video about chainsaws I have ever seen!! I’ve been using the same Poulan 18” Wild Thing purple and green saw for 17 years. I purchased it at Home Depot for $99 Back in the day and I’ve replaced the spark plug once in all that time. And I’ve cleaned the sponge type air filter regularly. I cut 2-3 cords of wood per year and sometimes 15-20 rounds when camping. So IMHO maintenance is the absolute defining activity for making your saw last no matter which brand you have. If you treat your tools like crap they will perform like crap and not last very long. I’m about to retire the old wild thing and purchase a new saw and I’m considering a Stihl just so people will quit making fun of my purple and green saw lol
Prepperjon you can get a Makita (formerly Dolmar) and wow them with the gumby green!
Sir,Excellent review and comparison of both saws. iI appreciated the factual, accurate reviews of the saws you presented in this video. Folks, this is the reason you go to a authorized dealer. They should know the products they sell and this gentleman is the example. Buy what you feel is best for you and the job you will be using it for. Good luck and be safe.
I love my Stihl MS251 wood boss. Always fires up and cuts like a dream. I use mine all the time for cutting and carving.
keverc , I just picked up the MS 250.( different carb) works fantastic.
Nicely done. Great explanation of the Ford,Chevy,Dodge between the two brands. No personal opinions,straight facts
Excellent breakdown about the farm and ranch saws
Awesome! Excellent comparison for a first time buyer. Better than all the online written reviews.
Great concise break down. Thank you.
Very well explained. And informative. And to the point. Thanks for this video.
Excellent rundown on those saws. Saw this video after I bought the 391, haven't cut so much as a stick with it yet, but now
thanks to you I know what I paid for. I feel like this was a unbiased look ( with the exception of the Stihl candy store you are manning )
at two popular manufacturers products that non professionals like myself are going to be considering if they are in the market to buy a saw. That's right. I don't do all my loggin' in the bar, or my drinkin' in camp. I just need to fetch some wood from time to time. Thanks.
362 is more powerful than the 391 and better on fuel also it’s a professional
Grade saw whereas the 391 isn’t
@@X737_ PRICE !! ???
Great video! Super informative and you did a great job going through the use case for the saws in question.
Thank you for this video. Glad I stumbled upon it. I’ve been debating which saw to add with my ms250. My ms250 currently has an 18” bar I am going to be putting a 16” on the 250. I want a more powerful saw to run primarily an 18” bar with option to run a 20”. I was debating a 311/391 OR ms261 or ms362. After watching this the farm ranch saws are out. No question. So now I’m down to the 261 or 362. And also standard carb or Mtronic any advise????
I have a 455 rancher built in 05 and it's a beast I love it it starts Everytime on the second pull
Andrew Maas i had two 455s. ised the heck out them. when a tornado hit my property i lost 100 trees, some 40 inch across. worked those saw 4 hours a day for 4 months. i would run out of gas and swap saws while my daughter filled oil and gas. good saw. i did upgrade to a larger stihl ms441 but only after 9 years.
oswalt Edmond I have a 455 rancher and it is has always been there for me. Starts every time with tone to three pulls. I just got a 365 x torq husky for a little more power on the bigger trees.
VERY well presented and executed video Rod! I might suggest using a medium field of view with 720 resolution at 30 frames per second and remove the GoPro from the skeleton housing for better Audio. The content was excellent! You never skipped a beat, and that's key to a well represented review and you stayed impartial and stated just the facts. We need more videos like this! Cheers!! Zip~ Aborist, climber and collector of fine Stihl saws.
Ditch the go pro and just use a decent cell phone camera.
This video gave me a migraine....
That was an excellent presentation , myself for my use i own both makes and have been very happy .. My pro saw is a Jonsered 2065, love that saw..
Great video. Highly recommended for chainsaw newbies.
Great Video. Cleared up a lot of questions from the research that I was doing.
Mill creek this maybe the best video on tbese saw i had ever seen. I own both stihl and husky.
Very well done! Thank you.
Thank you for your very informative video.
i learned a lot thanks. I am looking for a smaller top handle saw to use on my river on uneven ground.. does a pro saw offer me longer life... I am just a homeowner . doing trimming. but I have a lot of area to keep trimmed down. no firewood use.
Great information that is still timely today.
Learned a lot. Thanks man
When mentioning plastic pieces, i meant to say how the brake lever mates to the brake. Spring/band etc
I would ad Husqvarna 545 and 555 to this topic. They are mid range saw built on pro chassis. Husqvarna have always made their semi pro saws on magnesium crank case unlike Stihl that does it in to plastic case.
Saw this Video on "Chainsaw Junkies" on facebook, Grate Video and full of info ! Big Like !
Thanks. Nice report.
Thanks for your time on the video. Rod, Do the machines differ in how they oil the chain? Thanks
thanks good video lots of useful information
All of my Stihl saws are as old as me, or older ( 056 and 045's ), and they still all run strong for being 35-40 years old.
yeah had a 031 for years n years Couldant kill it!
Really good review!!! Thanx.
Excellent review!
Thank you for this!!
Great info. Awesome explanation/comparison. Didn’t like the type of lens nor the distance the video was shot from. Thank you so much though
excellent video learned way more in 15 minutes watching this then 2 hours of reading.
So for someone who is a buy on e cry once type of person and wants longevity in their chainsaw what would you recommend? I need it for cutting down trees on my property and bucking them into firewood
Great video .
That clock in the background is killing me lol
think of it as a metronome ok for slamming the saws back down on the counter lol :)
thanks for sharing sooner or later i would like to upgrade, some what say i know and some i didnt know watched the whole video. 440 or 441 maybe someday. Thank you!!
The rear bar stud on the Stihl threads into the engine block.
Rod thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge with us. I'm a McCulloch guy, but I decided to buy 1 "new" generation saw for the heck of it. I'm simply a firewood/emergency user. My saw is used maybe 15 days a year. I'd like a big boy, for no other reason than power and noise :-) Thanks again Rod.
VintageMotoSeattle sooooo did you buy a “big boy” saw ?.... and ohhhh my first saw I ever used. Was my dads pro Mac 610..... still have that saw and still use it from time to time .... love the manual Oiler option.... wish all saws came with em
Great video. I purchased a Husqvarna 450 five years ago and have never had a problem with it. I've cut chord after chord of firewood. I'm in the market for a chainsaw for milling trees and am torn between Stihl and Husqvarna. I've had great success w/ my Husky but would like to add a Stihl just to see what it's like.
fastrivers if uou are goung to mill trees use a 70cc saw. Like the husky 372 or stihl 441 or 461. I used a husky 455 for a tome milling with a chainsaw mill and it was slow and really rough on tbe saw.
I miss my McCulloch it started no problem even with leftover gas from last season, my Husqvarna is a finicky little fuck.
MrFakit hahahahaha
MrFakit maybe because with have ethanol in our fuel now?
MrFakit Ye the McCullough is a good little saw had one for years as a backup and to cut light timber.
MrFakit pussy boy's video. My saws are GERMAN made. so They work cold hot weather. We cutin.
Stihl 028 , maintenance engine rebuilt including cylinder , and "Stihl" an AWESOME SAW !!
Excellent video for me the non pro!!! Thanks.
Great overview.
This was the best video I have found on the internet trying to make a decision between Husqvarna and stihl
Thanks.
You can buy entire replacement engines for farm and ranch saws online these days for a little over $100. They're easy to replace by loosening the bolts on the bottom and removing one of the the bar mount studs. I've ran a stihl ms310 for years and other than being ready for a carb rebuild,its good as new. They are heavy for the power they produce. You may find it interesting that echo saws all have the pro style magnesium case,metal handles,twice the warranty of stihl and husqvarna and cost less than most farm and ranch saws. A stihl ms261cm is stihls,50cc pro saw and a husqvarna 550xp is Huskies 50cc pro saw. Each cost around $650. The echo cs501p is echos 50cc pro saw and it's around $459. Just food for thought,if you're a firewood guy.
One summer in a small northern Vermont town, we were traveling from our camp to a local true value! My intention was to buy a new husqvarna just for the hell of it! Ended up buying a sthil ms 290! That was 2002 ! I don’t regret it! Saw is a little heavy and under power but has always been relatively reliable! Cut who knows how much cord wood and trimming!
Excellent video, I'm a farmer/ weekend warrior and traded a ms390 against a ms261cm solely for the weight, I've a busted shoulder, it's a ripper despite being 14cc less than the 390 and only .3hp less. I picked up a second hand ms461 a few years ago for bigger stuff so the 261 is used mostly. Loved the 390 but found the weight a problem over time. Pro saws are worth the extra money for my circumstances
Great video!
Good info , just all in what you need I guess . I started with a Mac10-10 then added a 272xp and over 20 years added on 028 av , 034 av ( with 036 top end ) , 262xp , 576xp and a 395xp . I gave an 029 super and 460 rancher a shot . Just didnt meet my standards
Great video
both brands are great, ehya~~reminds me of the 60's and Ford vs Chevy~~i was and will always be that Chevy guy~~and so, i'm a husky fan all the way~~thx for the quality vid
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I just picked up a like new 2019 Husky 455 for $250.00. So far so good. Excellent video btw.
Damnnnn. Nice score !!!
This guy knows his product lines!
I like the nice comfortable trigger/handle design on the husky/jonsered saws. It gets tiresome holding that trigger up all the time and husky makes it easier. Nice that stihl went to spring antivibe. I have a stihl with the rubber shocks and there is a big difference.
Y have a old Castor cp 55 model .. old and stil very good saw is made't with strong material but is very heavy.. after a day of work with that saw you are realy tirred.. but with the Stihl ms 261 same power but is not heavy.. is a pleasure to work with that saw
I picked up a husky 1997 257 is this pro grade saw?
great 👍 video thanks
great video
Very good information.
30 years running stihl
I have owned and like Stihl and Husky. I currently own an 8 year old Husky 350 that I bought new and it has been great.
Whah do i need to do when i adjust the chainsaw chain all bar is all the way out but the chain is not tight
Take a link out of the chain.
what saws are these I have an 024 sthil Woodboss and the chain case cover is metal so it the recoil handle
Great power to weight saw. From the 80's. 2 models, 41.95 c.c.'s. And the Super at 44.24 c.c.'s. 40:1 fuel mix. look on the side cover, made in germany or virginia beach Va. Run only non ethanol gas. Ethanol will eat away at the metal fuel tank! I think it was considered a semi pro- saw, or a pro saw. Still sought after. They don't make them like that any more. Well worth repairing. Can cut all day, and it won't beat you up! I guess that's why they're so popular.
informative .... thank you
very thorough!
I was running this saw for about 2 hours at about a 30-50% duty cycle ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 and it did a great job. I used the lever for the built in sharpener to clear chip buildup out more than to actually sharpen the chain. It managed to cut some hardwood stumps much larger than it's size without bothering the neighbors with hours of 2 stroke noise.
Again folks remember that Husqvarna & Stihl are BRANDS. Don't bash the brand....bash the specific MODEL within the brand!!!
Both of these Companies make great saws & cheap saws. That said it's unfair to compare a Husky 455 rancher to a Stihl MS461
Rod Jones) Great representation of products here. It is both entertaining and frustrating to hear people talk smack. A cheap saw is intended for the person who just needs a saw for minimal cutting or emergencies.
Saw prices have remained so low for so many years that it is truly amazing what you can obtain for under $500. By way of comparison an 80cc saw in the early/mid 60's was between$200 & $300. Look at the value of the dollar with inflation factored in and $1200 for a commercial grade saw that will outlast and out cut the vintage unit is a screaming deal.
I collect and run vintage saws, but I do have current issue models that I use when I'm all about getting it done. My point is, just as it is with trucks, motorcycles or anything else you can buy... Everyone has made junk, just as everyone has made solid stuff.
Thanks for the un-biased review. If you were local to me, I'd spend my dollars with you.
Take Care.
Rod Jones true
I plan on cutting a lot of fire wood so should u get a pro saw? I want a stihl that is going to last year's
@@broken_bones_acres Yes get a pro saw' main thing is selling it later' not to mention scene 1986 when I bought my first stihl saw an 026 for 400.00 it lasted 12 years? then another 026 another 10 years' then a MS261 and MS362 and MS201 and now a MS461 which I hope I can handle. All running great' The price was just to good' for the ms461 with 25 " bar and a 6 pack of oil mix for 962.00 out the door //
Ms 461 is a bad ass.
Para você qual é melhor Stihl MS261 ou husqvarna 550 Xp
Ms 311 or husqvarna 460 which one better
From a mechanics point, If the crankcase on a stihl brakes i can buy a side, husky you buy a short block. Also throughout the range the stihl is a complete metal engine the lower end huskys the bottom half of crankcase is a plastic unit which doesnt handle the heat of long usage as much.
Not sure how I was watching comedy and ended up on this chainsaw channel now I want a chainsaw 😂😂😎
I choose Stihl because we have a good local dealer. I think both are great saws. I have had one of my Stihls for 22 years, the 460, even ran it over with a tractor which buried it in the mud, but it still works fine, just got a new 362c with 18” bar, for hard woods this a great saw, lighter than my older 341which I still use for felling, the 362 I use for firewooding as its lighter.
What I have noticed between the two makes is Husqvarna does probably make better anti kick chain, they invented the special guard link. Also they supply a superior felling bar which is made of cast rather than my Stihl steel bar which has welds and is in a state of rust.
So who makes the better saw? I think it’s like a choice between Toyota and Volkswagen. But Husqvarna have some better accessories and while Stihl make excellent chain, Husqvarna has the better anti kick chain.
Angus Robertson never used safety chain .... never will
Good stuff!
Rod, what would you class my Stihl MS361 as. They call it a pro saw but I think it is modular and plastic like you said of the others.
Randy C shouldn’t be .... the recoil cover and clutch cover should be metal
Finally a decent objective review of what normally starts a war topic, Stihl vs Husqvarna.
Thank you for saying "nitch". There are still a few of us out there that know how to pronounce it.
look the husqvarna and stihl are good saws, some favour husqvarna and some favour stihl. my experience with both makes is good I like both , I had a 365 special husqvarna and it lasted 11 years with serious abuse then final piston went in it, also had a small husqvarna but there's a screw at the bottom that falls out after time and it draws air and won't start, there known for this, I have a good few husqvarnas and the old husqvarna was a excellent saw , dnt know the number of it but it has a white top on it and it's a great saw. the stihl is a excellent saw I have 050 av , 041av , 028,029, ms 290 farm boss, ms 170,038,017 and many more in the shed and there all great saws never gave any trouble, the only one that gave trouble which was ms 170 the float came out and it keeps flooding, out of all them the ms 290 farm boss is the best in my opinion. if I were to choose husqvarna or stihl, I'd pick stihl that's jst me, the three best makes out there from my experience is stihl, echo, husqvarna, the old echo's were some saw I have a few vintage ones and by Jesus they still run perfect, there's one I have and it got so much abuse , trees fell of top of it and it got everyday going with it , I still use it now and again but there's no brake on it. the worst chainsaw I ever had from my experience is the old homelite chainsaw there heavy and a cunt on fuel , hated them saws, but I still have a few left in with all my other saws , I'm a chainsaw collector really I have so many saws in the shed its really outrageous how many there is.
spetsnaz army i've never had any problems with my 170 she starts up everytime and i always find my self using that saw rather than my farm boss because the 170 is so much lighter and can do most of the tasks the farm boss did but i love both saws i've had my farm boss for 6 years and i got my 170 about a year ago best purchases i've ever made
is STIHL MS 261 C-M good saw?If i am not mistaken it is pro line saw but allso works fairly well for farm usage ?
Yes
is the 550xp a good saw?
Hi love the video, and that I thought I knew what I was going to get until you pointed out that these have cheap plastic under the bars and can't handle bigger bars... I'm Handicapped from an accident, and need a saw that is "light" and can handle a 25 or 26 inch bar so I don't have to bend over as much limbing and cutting, I need a saw to last and not break down... I'm on SSD and Very low fixed income.... I need the fastest starting and the most dependable saw... I'm leaning towards a Husky but now I don't know what model... I was hoping to buy a chainsaw mill to make boards for tables and arts and crafts stuff, besides firewood... But I would need a 36 inch bar for that but I can't afford those huge saws that come with a 36" bar as well as I can't lift the 17 -24lbs saws either... So I'm kinda stuck now as I was hoping to just get one saw to do everything... So from what you said I guess I'm looking for a Pro saw, I would take either a Stihl or Husky, Which would be the best model for me of each brand... I look forward to your response... Then I can call around and hope someone gets one that's factory refurbished or an open box new one that's discounted... Thanks
Is it odd to want the more expensive metal saws vs modular even if you're just a weekend warrior? I honestly don't need a fancy pro saw...but I just like em so much more!
vim_usr I’m with ya. I like to buy quality stuff that last vs replacing cheap shit.
My Toro string trimmer called for 32:1 fuel and it's working for 30+ years. Is it a good idea to run a Stihl chainsaw on 32:1?
Motor 2 stroke oil is a lot better than it used to be. Lot of 32:1 stuff can run 50:1 now.
informative and well presented!! tis on the serious side, but your clock betrays you!! not sure if that's intentional, or?? stuck in a wavering time vortex, eh~~anyway, it afforded a chuckle along with useful info for those in need of such~~thx
Have a Husqvarna 55 Rancher that was just out of warranty, fuel line rub a hole through it, sucked too much air and seized the piston to the jug. Tractor Supply wouldn't do anything for me, being right in the middle of cutting season I bought a Husqvarna 455. Found a jug & piston kit on eBay for the 55, New jug has pressure relief on it, original did not. Was around $80 for the kit at the time. Kit worked great, still using both saws. Was wondering if my 55 Rancher is considered a modular saw that you were saying replacing the jug & piston were a thing of the past? If so, eBay has parts, wasn't that difficult to do.
Thanks for the video btw.
That 55 is similar to a pro design, magnesium split case, separate bolt on cylinder. it's not a modular "clamshell" plastic case design. Your new 455 is a modular clamshell plastic case design.
the 455 is is the model number but it means something it has a 55 cc motor and the 460 has a 60 cc motor.