Stihl vs Husqvarna - Chainsaw Comparison

Рет қаралды 124,492

Күн бұрын

Today we’re trying out 3 new Husqvarna Chainsaws to see if we want to switch back to Husqvarna from Stihl
Husqvarna Chainsaws
www.husqvarna....
www.amazon.com...
***Affiliate Link to all our favorite tools
Email us at hometownacres@outlook.com
*** Official Hometown Acres hats and pocket knives
hometown-acres...

Пікірлер: 200

@S_and_S_Farms 6 ай бұрын

I’ve ran chainsaws all my life. If I was buying a new chainsaw today it would be a Husqvarna XP chainsaw. They just run & the torque is amazing.

@Gwalker0220 Ай бұрын

You will be very happy. They start up one pull all day,,, and the speed is amazing... I have the 550xp and love it...

@chrisboyer8358 6 ай бұрын

Its plain and simple! Husqvarna is way better than a over rated Stihl! Husqvarna is the cream of the crop!

@gilesy7169 6 ай бұрын

I love my 562xp it’s a great firewood saw for me I had a576 before it but wanted a smaller saw I could take 4wding and camping so I got a short bar for it to fit in a case I carry on the roof. I like the size, weight and power of the saw. They are all great saws. Good vid👍

@mikewatson4644 6 ай бұрын

I have a Husky that I bought new 30 years ago. I don't cut much firewood anymore, but used to cut for myself and my father-in-law. Other than replacing the air filter, spark plug, bar and chains the only thing I have done is replace the carb. I hadn't used it in 2 years and when I went to use it, the carb was gummed up from sitting with fuel in it. It has been a good saw, it has always started easily and run well.

@lifeontherez 6 ай бұрын

Always a good time playing with new toys in the woodyard!

@jasonmoncrieff7067 6 ай бұрын

Adam, you ran 5 great saws in this video and any single one of these would be great to have. I am into Stihl simply because I have two dealers less than 10 miles from me. Regarding saw brands Echo, Husqvarna, Stihl etc are all quality products and I would have no issue with owning any of these.

@shanereynolds5971 6 ай бұрын

I simply prefer Husqvarna saws. How they operate, feel and cut. I've run all the Stihl Pro line also and simply prefer Husky...not that they're "better" but that I prefer them.

@njonebale7889 6 ай бұрын

Great video, comparison was on point!….when I started with chainsaws I had all stihl, the dealer was close by…they all ended up with carb problems….ended up traveling farther to the husky dealer and bought one…never had a problem with it….I think I have like 14 of them now, mostly 395’s and 372’s, they are bar none the best saws ever made, I have a couple 572’s, that’s a great saw also….but nothing for nothing you only need those 372’s and 395’s….they had that supply chain problem couple years ago and no one had the 372, once the dealer got them in and called I bought two more, still never used them yet…372 is the truly the only one saw you ever would need!

@theskunkvalleyfarmer3134 6 ай бұрын

Very fair unbiased comparison. Would have been interesting to see MSRP of each saw...all good saws, might come down to price for many people.

@MikeFerguson-yq2jh 3 ай бұрын

I like it that all had decomp buttons, for all around wood cutting, I think I would chose the huskie 462

@Powersawjunky 6 ай бұрын

Good video fella! Sharp chains, consistent wood, same cutting style across the cuts. It doesn’t get much more fair than that.

@rickjames-z5g 4 ай бұрын

I have a Husky 390xp with a 32" bar, it runs like a banshee about to be neutered. My dad even complemented it and he rarely gives those out at 72 years old.😅

@shawnwilliams7041 6 ай бұрын

How does your oiler work on the 400c I bought one a week ago and have the oiler turned all the way up and seems to only use a little over a half of tank of oil to full tank of gas is that normal

@HometownAcres 6 ай бұрын

Mine does that too. I fill up the oiler ever 2 tanks of fuel

@shawnwilliams7041 6 ай бұрын

Ok thanks for the info I was hoping it was working right

@danielwillliams9669 6 ай бұрын

Great video Adam. Short and to the point. The Husqvarna did seem and "did" cut faster - but I wonder if the weight of the saw have anything to do with it. I like having a lighter saw over heavy. Thank you also for having new chains for the comparisons - it shows just how evenly match and also - using the same fuel in all 4 saws. The only thing I wonder if the Stihl might cut faster with Stihl Fuel. I doubt it, but Just a thought. Thanks for sharing.

@OverlandUnderground 6 ай бұрын

Adam, we had a set up growing up with a table we could buck on and roll straight to the splitter so you aren’t dropping and having to pick rounds up. I have been looking for something similar to show you. I just saw something similar in a video by Back 40 firewood called “Now this is how you make firewood”. You should check it out.

@OverlandUnderground 6 ай бұрын

Also “Wood yard innovation like I’ve never seen” shows how the bucking table tilts/dumps.

@haroldanderson2781 6 ай бұрын

I ran a new 400 last week and wasn’t impressed. Not much torque but to be fair it was on its second tank of gas. I’m considering the 462 and would like to see you redo your test with it.

@springhollerfarm8668 6 ай бұрын

Great comparison, but you left out price. Most of these saws are beyond what I can talk myself into spending on a saw. I have a 14 inch Ryobi I have used for years, cut over a dozen cords of wood with it, bucking logs and climbing, wore out 2 chains and a bar and it still gets the job done. Cost me $99. I also have an 18 in Poulan Pro which I find to be lower in quality but for $179 it has definitely earned it's keep, too. I wonder how Stihl & Husky compare to these cheaper brands.

@Max_xaM 6 ай бұрын

Can anyone tell me what the cut marker is that he is using to mark the distance of his cuts?

@mikewatson4644 6 ай бұрын

Mingo firewood marker. Available on amazon

@johndaugaard6878 6 ай бұрын

I have a husky 359 and the little stihl 170 and both are great ,but that 359 is a little beast😁

@jeffpeters1014 6 ай бұрын

For me the weight is more important than the couple of seconds of cutting time. I’m not running a firewood business that the time would add up. I need an all around saw. My 024 Wood Boss is perfect for my needs. Tell Doug not to hit the rakers too hard, I usually take one pass every other time I do a hand touch up. Looks like a fun day!

@HometownAcres 6 ай бұрын

Playing with new saws is always a fun day

@richardbrowne1679 6 ай бұрын

Hi Adam: If you like the 585- give the 592XP at try. Pro series saws are not rated on the CCs, there rated on their build quality and design to be used everyday.

@patrickvennard838 6 ай бұрын

I only cut firewood that is rarely bigger than 18'' I run both Stihl and Husky. I have a ported 550XP that runs faster than my 357XP so I cut with that the most as it light. For the big stuff, I use my MS462 which I think is the best saw in its class and the same weight almost as a 562.

@tokencivilian8507 6 ай бұрын

Same chain types on all saws, right? Great comparison of the various saws out there that a pro homeowner might consider for high production firewood cutting. When I'm out on trail crew, I really like the 291 over the 462, just for the weight. When hauling a saw over 5 miles of trail, weight can be more than power / cutting speed. If I were to be cutting dozens and dozens of rounds of firewood, weight may be less an issue and raw cutting speed may be more of a consideration.

@TheWayfaringMan 6 ай бұрын

@Adam: was that MS462 ported? I saw the sticker on the back, and it didn't sound stock. Either way, you couldn't go wrong with any of those saws. I have a muxture of Husqvarna, Stihl, and Echo saws. My current favorites are my 346xp, 550xp, 562xp, and my MS462. They each have a unique personality. But having saws from 25cc - 91cc is nice when you routinely tackle a wide range of both species, and sizes of firewood. Keep your chains sharp, cut safe, and keep having fun!

@zarly59 6 ай бұрын

Interesting I’ve never used pump gas in my 362 does bog a little bit here and there but I’m pretty aggressive with my chain filing. I may have an experiment give pump gas a shot. I’ll be interested to see what happens. Just really curious. Thanks.

@killerar15 6 ай бұрын

That ms400 didn't sound like it was running fast enough, or bogged down. My old 290 would smoke it

@HuckThis1971 6 ай бұрын

How I like bucking wood. Excavator! Very appreciated at 52!😂

@jamesburt4242 6 ай бұрын

I own sthil but them husky saws are bad ass don't have a husky dealer near me 😢 unless u buy the cheap ones at the big box store

@bobsyouruncle8052 Ай бұрын

stihl 025 only firewood saw you need

@dougsmith9099 6 ай бұрын

Doug's saw sounds like he put a bark box on it. Sounds tough

@dougsmith9099 6 ай бұрын

Nice showing one eyes workman ship on the thumb, i forgot he put his mark on it . Nice saws but i will always be a Stihl guy , not a fan of the prime bulb

@PabloP169 6 ай бұрын

Sorry Adam, but chainsaw comparisons are a bit old hat and will usually reflect the users preference/bias, plus none of them are really the same, chain sharpness, chain tooth geometry, etc, etc, etc, makes a big difference.

@exotictones1054 6 ай бұрын

I've used huskies since they came n never had a bad one.just bad gas problems.

@bornr2797 4 күн бұрын

I dont like fhat gas tho...mix yourself,way better oil then pre,mix...saw last twice as long

@BruceMyersLBZ 6 ай бұрын

That 462 is dull, and isnt stock lol! Ill eventually have one, even tho i cant justify it. I already have a full stable of pro saws, somthen will have to go. Ran a well used 462 for a day, AWSOME saw!!

@HometownAcres 6 ай бұрын

The 462 is an excellent saw. But yeah the chain was biting pretty hard as the rakers were filed down too mich

@chrissheathewoodguy 6 ай бұрын

husty hands down.

@chuckwagon7171 6 ай бұрын

It's been a couple years now so they might have fixes the issue...but husky had crank bearing issues on all their 5 series saws....I warranty replaced at least 100 blown up huskys in a year. They honored the warranty and replaced the saws but at the time it was taking a few weeks to get in replacement saws, didn't even have any to sell new off the shelf because every one we got in had to go for warranty replacement. Felt bad customers had to wait weeks without their $1k chainsaw

@HometownAcres 6 ай бұрын

I believe the Husqvarna 562xp mark 1 had some kind of issue like that. They came out with the Mark II in November which is supposed to fix those issues from my understanding

@VnazT 6 ай бұрын

That’s a lot you logs man. You should consider renting a big professional processor for a couple days and getting Doug and your dad to give you a hand. That would put a dent in your log piles for sure. I just don’t want to watch a video in the next couple of years about how much logs you lost because you couldn’t process them on time.

@cprllm2012 6 ай бұрын

Haha that 585 is only $1,500! Chainsaws sure are expensive these days!

@HometownAcres 6 ай бұрын

The Stihl 500i is $1,500 too.

@JanBruunAndersen 6 ай бұрын

So size matters?

@Riverguide33 6 ай бұрын

👍

@thomasdecember3910 28 күн бұрын

I have both to me husky is better saw nit saying stihl is not i just like my husky .

@dougadams9419 6 ай бұрын

I ordered the Husqvarna 20" 450 Rancher from the largest online seller with free delivery on April 3. I can't say the name or youtube would delete my comment.

@tonysicuro3491 6 ай бұрын

It appears husky over stihl.

@cw4973 6 ай бұрын

Now use them every day and try it again in a year the Huskys will all be broke down 🤷 😂

@FuckALLauthorities 6 ай бұрын

What a terrible comparison, obviously the lowest hp saw is the slowest. The Stihl is far better because it has 5 or 6 less plastic parts.

@brianhillis3701 6 ай бұрын

The cut times were similar. I would take the lightest saw, keep the chain sharp. Have the big one as my large tree saw/ back up.

@frallinger 5 ай бұрын

Never EVER did I think that I'd watch close to half an hour of chainsawing, when I was looking for motorcycles. Husqvarna FTW.

@SpicerDesignsLLC 6 ай бұрын

Great comparison. I might be in the market for a Husqvarna now.

@Tim4111 6 ай бұрын

I have 2 Husqvarna 545 mark 2s 20 inch bars and love them

@SpicerDesignsLLC 6 ай бұрын

@@Tim4111 good to know.

@motto55cm228 6 ай бұрын

I had a 562xp and really liked it. Good power for its size and more durable that the 357xp it replaced. Then I left it sitting on a a tailgate and drove off. Lost the saw but found my hard hat and smashed oil jug. Someone found themselves a nice saw. We got a 572xp to replace it. Needed more power and a replacement for dad’s old 288xp. Love the 572 as well.

@mastojira6561 5 ай бұрын

You're not alone. My tailgate wasn't latched all the way. Music was loud so I never heard it fall during commute. Brand new Ms-461..... Gone

@justloggit22 6 ай бұрын

550 xp is plenty enough saw for me. Never seen a need to carry around extra weight all day in the woods

@Gwalker0220 Ай бұрын

That's what I have, but I wonder the weight difference in the 562 is not alot.... But I love my 550xp

@alexmail123 6 ай бұрын

Husqvarna seems to have ⅓ more power !!

@RobAllround 6 ай бұрын

I have a 592 XP-G and this is a beast. In one of my last videos i cut about 10 cords of poplar with diameters between 24 and 36 inch with a 36"-bar alone in one day. I cut the wood to about 10 inches, this is a standard length here in germany. I love this saw very much...😃

@jasonmoncrieff7067 6 ай бұрын

Hi RobAllroud, I also cut wood at 10" in the UK, it's easier to split and besides our fireplace won't take much longer 😅

@mikemccormick3764 6 ай бұрын

10 Full cords in 1 day 🤷🏼‍♂️? Good for you if typed right.

@danielnestorick9942 6 ай бұрын

Great video Adam! I have a 562 and love it. It’s a nice balance in my opinion. Has some snot but not super heavy. I truly believe it comes down to which dealer is closer to you if you own a husky or a stihl. Both great brands. It’s like the Chevy/Ford rivalry.

@nmancini 6 ай бұрын

It’s nice to see husky getting some love on the KZbins. Not everyone needs a 500i and it’s a hell of a saw, but for my use the 562 works for me. Comfortable in the hands, good power, reliable, and not overly heavy.

@TheGuyFromDenmark95 6 ай бұрын

To me there is a couple more important factors than speed and weight. Another important one is vibration, with heavy saws or any kind of hand power tools. If you carry a tool around a lot of vibration will cause just as much fatigue and soreness as weight. Another kinda important thing is how far away is the closets dealer, being able to get parts more or less when you need them, is a big help when you are in the middle of something and something breaks or needs changing. Having to delay to next day or longer can be a big pain in the a**. That 572 though on just power and weight, seems to be a pretty good ballance between power and weight. It definitely cut fast. I wouldnt carry the extra weight of the 585 unless I REEEEEALY had too

@BertsCustomCuts 6 ай бұрын

A true test for time is to let the weight of the saw do the cutting. A good saw is a sharp saw.

@willdavidsonakawd3062 6 ай бұрын

What do you use to sharpen your saws?

@tombeyer375 6 ай бұрын

A really fair time test right there! That, and sharp chains added to it!

@IndyFarmLife 6 ай бұрын

Next time you are here you can run the 390XP. 88cc. Absolute beast! Have always loved Husky saws.

@joesixpack8305 6 ай бұрын

I've been using a chainsaw since 1974. Not for a living but on and off as needed. I've used every sharpening gadget known to man. I tossed them all and strictly hand file now... no guides, no gadgets. And I follow Buckin' Billy's "Get the Gullet" method. It is far and away the best sharpening method there is. So if you want to go back to sharpening school check out Buckin's videos on how to "Get the Gullet". Probably has a dozen videos. Worth watching at least several of them. Buckin' kinda drives me nuts but the man can flat out sharpen a saw.

@MicheleDeVita-kl8wj 6 ай бұрын

@ProductiveRecreation 6 ай бұрын

They’re all nice saws. Cutting gear makes a difference. Having a local dealer is important when you need something. I just do my own firewood and property work; I have a Stihl MS261c and run an 18” bar and it does all I need it to very well. Huge step up over the 455 Rancher I had before. I haven’t felt the need for a larger saw. I definitely like a lighter weight saw for operator fatigue though.

@samsdoinstuff 6 ай бұрын

Good comparisons 👍 I would have liked to see how a 500i would stack up. IMO, it's the most powerful saw for its size. Great video Adam 🤠👍

@1944chevytruck 6 ай бұрын

Adam trust me add a 28" bar and thank me later..... no more stooping forward and down

@oldguyfirewood 6 ай бұрын

Great comparison Adam. I’m all about the lightest, fastest saw with least vibration that will get the job done. I have a 572xp for the larger logs, but for 90% of what I cut I use a 550xp mk2. I wish you had one to include in your test.

@HometownAcres 6 ай бұрын

I’d like to get my hands on a 550xp

@FuckALLauthorities 6 ай бұрын

@@HometownAcres worst comparison I've ever seen. Shameful promotion of HUSKY which has 5 or 6 more plastic parts. Smallest is slowest dummy.

@Gwalker0220 Ай бұрын

@FuckALLauthorities Husqvarna out cuts, starts and runs better then stihl... I've got a 550xp that's cut hundreds of cords of wood and been used hard and rough... Always starts one pull all day after the first start... I have never seen a stihl that could do that....

@DDL2728 6 ай бұрын

Whoop whoop, Hometown Acres 🎶🎵 🥰 You really did a great job comparing these saws - such patience - perfect editing!! I hope your friend gives you one of them! 😉👍 God bless you and your family! ♥️ 🙏

@markbutler154 6 ай бұрын

Doug is 100% right.The Stihl 2 in 1 sharpener will take the depth gauge too much for the tooth. Tell Doug to remove the raker file and file the teeth as usual and file the rakers down by hand separately. He will have a much better cutting chain. And by the way i returned one of the Stihl sharpner because of that same reason and got another one. Both sharpeners were the same. I have had both Stihl and Husky saws, and both are great saws. I'm currently running a MS261 and I love it. Nice job on the video.

@earlzathome 6 ай бұрын

So strange....the 2 in one is all I ever use on my 562xp and I have never experienced the raker issue... Cuts like butter after a touch up with it. Zero chatter...

@jimstewart8927 6 ай бұрын

At 77 I pick up the lightest that starts the easiest and let the sons handle the rest! As you being novice (don't be insulted but proud) I'm so impressed you understand the absolute need to move the excavator tracks with your feet! People that don't operate with their feet are only using about a third of the machine--now that's a shame! Thanks for great videos!

@902hand7 6 ай бұрын

From your line up there I'd choose the 572 for a firewood saw 👍👍

@darryyllklarkey3964 6 ай бұрын

I had a dream last week of the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Toronto Maple Leafs in the playoffs. There was a fight and Adam was the referee. During the timeout the crowd, players, and the announcers all sat down for 20 minutes and listened to Adam on the loudspeaker break down the truthful facts and risks of the situation. I need to stay away from my chocolates. 😂

@brianhoffstaetter1897 6 ай бұрын

Good video. Two questions. What kind of chains were you using? Pro chain or a home owner chain? An how could it be fair with all saws if you cut into a log with the diameter going down. When you started you measured but at the end you did not.

@KAMP8505 6 ай бұрын

While cutting could you notice the difference in weight between the MS400 and 562XP?

@rickeyman2215 6 ай бұрын

Good test Adam. While I'm a "Husky" user from long ago, the Stihl is a close second!

@JCarterCancerFund 6 ай бұрын

I'm a diehard Husqvarna fan and still running 372xp.

@ironmayhew 6 ай бұрын

I will run whatever. But I tend to lean to husky. Great comparison video. Those husky saws seemed to have started better in the video. They looked very smooth running down through the logs.

@lyleharkness-rv5vf 6 ай бұрын

Nice side by side comparison 👍 I think both brands are great, just each person's preferences determines which one you like best 🤷

@JeffGeorgalas 6 ай бұрын

LOL, somehow I just figured Doug would end up in this video! Shoot, I'd be there too if I was your neighbor. It's fun trying out new equipment! It's also nice to have somebody run the camera.

@Anders_HeymSR30 6 ай бұрын

Husqvarna 572 XP owner here, great saw - the Stihl 462 is quite a bit lighter though

@Gwalker0220 Ай бұрын

I suggested to Mike Morgan he should try a 550xp! Now I see you trying real saws, I mean Husqvarna saws! I'm in poor health so it's important they start with one pull all day long... The Husky pro saws start one pull all day, and three maybe four the first start of the day... Embarrassing for your Stihl saws! All the bs aside, from 1978 until today I've seen Stihl and Husqvarna go head to head... for a couple years, one will be better then the other, then it changes... I'm not sure Husqvarna can get much better now... My Stihls had to go, I got tired of pulling on them... Great Video... See if Mike will do a rematch with you!!! Tell him his #1 fan in AK suggested it! 😅😅😅

@dougadams9419 6 ай бұрын

You convinced me to buy a Husqvarna, my 16" electric chainsaw can't handle some wood. Now to look for a reasonably priced Husqvarna at the big box stores.

@aedenjohnson6103 6 ай бұрын

Whatever the brand, find a good dealer.

@mikehigby7897 2 ай бұрын

I'd stick with the stihl. Ever since Husqvarna started being sold at big box stores the quality on their consumer grade and professional grade models declined. Still have to go to a stihl dealer to buy ANY of their products and that keeps their quality and standards up. Same thing happened to Echo that happened to Husqvarna

@tomweber3529 6 ай бұрын

Adam what is the price range of the saws you tested.

@Gwalker0220 Ай бұрын

The 550xp is around $900... then they go up to I believe $1800...

@gunterbecker8528 Ай бұрын

Thinking of buying a 400 stihl ,what's u opinion on running a 22 , 24inch bar oiling wise, does it deliver enough oil to the bar ?? Please advise Gunter

@jessiehodges1513 6 ай бұрын

Get a 592xp and change out the factory 7pin rim sprocket for an 8pin sprocket and get a 20-24 inch bar and take your rakers down to 0.25-0.30 and you'll be amazed how fast it will eat firewood

@done-hw4cz Ай бұрын

Husqvarna all the way, boy it's chewing those logs like nobody's business 😂, stihl needs to go back to the drawing board, they suck.

@dougadams9419 5 ай бұрын

I got the Husqvarna Chain Saw today. I got the 455 Rancher instead of the 450 Rancher I ordered. Sort of a free upgrade? It is 20".

@rogerwiley7269 6 ай бұрын

What pitch chain is the Stihl running? I assume the Huskies are all running a 3/8 chain. The Pro saws may be taking a bigger bite because of the extra power available. Great videos.

@trent5ace 6 ай бұрын

If you can buck standing up all the time like you do I would stick with the larger saw, 585XP, so much quicker and less fatigue as the saw does the cutting for you when standing up so weight isn't as much of an issue.

@tedmorris1934 2 ай бұрын

Seems like Doug couldn't handle the competition. First you used the biggest log. Then the chain was an issue so his results weren't posted.

@davidskyba3404 Ай бұрын

Ucel's video, which is biased and the winner was predetermined. Husqvarna was given in advance, like a knight. Paid!

@charlesburns6601 6 ай бұрын

I don't know why everybody wants to cheat Stihl chainsaws and run her mouth about still my Stihl chainsaw would blow everyone of them husqvarna's out of the water

@eliinthewolverinestate6729 5 ай бұрын

I burnt up a 65 cc chainsaw milling a dry white pine post. Trying to choose between husqvarna vs stihl.

@johnwoody4905 5 ай бұрын

good video i have a 28 super and a 46sthil the bigger saws will saw way more fire wood in a day if you are young and strong thats the way to go when i was young i could run the 46 all day. take care be safe and well.

@QuercusAlba01 6 ай бұрын

Who taught you how to start up an engine? immediately pulsing the throttle? let it warm up.... youtubers man...

@garthneild1879 6 ай бұрын

Your time test is flawed. You used the smallest saw at the largest part of the tree, so as the saw's got bigger your log was smaller., of course they'll go threw the log faster. I demand a redo :)