Why I'll Never Buy Another Husqvarna Chainsaw

[@davidbulich1254]

Never had an issue with a husqvarna

[@dog_guy-c8x]

Agree 100% i ONCE BOUGHT an 039 stihl saw made the mistake of not using it for about 8 months after I perchased it, it ended up being the biggest chunk of garbage I ever bought. Worst problem I could not return it, saw cost me 1000 bucks at the time. to me stihl is garbage. Been using huskies ever since and have not had a minutes trouble . I have one huskie that is over 30 years old and still runs like a top.

[@spencerh2860]

T540xp mk3 Keeps cutting out. Less than a year old

[@larrywarner9314]

This guy is a crybaby !!!

[@easyeddystrees]

Thanks for watching

[@bigd3612]

My 372XP has never let me down

[@1979utuber]

That's what I was just thinking my 576 XP from 2011 the second year of auto-tune has run so reliably hard it amazes me still. I have a 395 XP and a 572 XP new. no problems at all. you better run non-ethanol gas or else don't even talk to me

[@easyeddystrees]

@@1979utuber no ethanol has ever touched the diaphragm on any two cycle machine I own

[@alexmatthews2332]

@easyeddystrees what oil do you run? I've ran lucas at 40:1 for 10 years I've never had a saw crap out. Some of my saws look like shit and still run great lol.

[@reinholdstephen]

RS 572 XP with a 32" tough lite and a square ground skip chain starts everytime, runs great

[@1979utuber]

@@alexmatthews2332 Stihl 2-stroke oil sometimes amsoil..

[@matthewright6063]

echo saws

[@ronjonster8330]

People sleep on them because of the Box Store models but if you get one from an actual ECHO Dealer that's a pro model they are 👌

[@ernestassurvila6063]

I have 2002 Husqvarna 357xp, still working perfect

[@rufunninme]

455 Husqvarna Rancher with 24 imch bar. Excellent saw.

[@dog_guy-c8x]

Agree 100% I have 2 of them I think mine are 20 years old they never miss a beat. I cut 30 face cord a year with them. I owned a stihl once the model was an 039 cost me 1000 bucks at the time, was the biggest peace of garbage I ever owned.

[@Dylanmccutcheon747]

@@dog_guy-c8xI think it depends on the models, I have a ms260 I bought that was beat when I got it, and I’ve beat it starts every time cuts super fast with a muff mod, I love husky I have a 365 x torq and can attest for the ranchers my dads had his for close to 20 years cutting 10-15 cord a year.

[@Dylanmccutcheon747]

Ranchers are amazing,

[@timyoder2003]

Bro , I like a husky , but a dog 455 with a 24 in bar , 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣, not even close to enough power

[@dog_guy-c8x]

@@timyoder2003 Your not suppose to use it like a hand saw by forceing it into a log. Plenty of power for those of us that know how to use a chain saw.

[@steveashworth6707]

Ive been using Husqvarna saws for 35 years and they have never let me down. I started out with Stihl when homelite went out and i always had problems starting them and bogging down to much, the saws today are much better. Maybe you should try a new Sthihl out and maybe have some better luck.

[@alexmatthews2332]

Ive got a 545II, a 359, 2 372, 395, they are all my favorites.

[@alexmatthews2332]

Oh, I forgot the T540 that was an amazing climbing saw for 8 years before I got an echo 355t. Have that and a 2511tn which is amazing.

[@brunolaflamme5202]

I am surprised to hear about this! I proudly own a 445 rancher for 10 years, runs like new and recently a 460 rancher...never had a major problem. For traditional trees works on the ground I am addicted to Husqvarna for the engine and the agronomy However, I dislike the metal from their cutting chain wich I replace soon as I can by Oregon products or a Stihl cutting chain for the hardness of the steel but when it comes to brush cutters, lawn maintenance, leaf blowing and aerial pruning I prefer Stihl despite the few design defects ..

[@krazy8ball]

Sorry to hear that buddy. I wish you had better experience with service. I do love husqvarna and Been using them for 20 years. If you don’t mind GOOD aftermarket parts they are available. I’ve been in small engine repair for 30 years and most of all love working on saws.

[@chrisboyer8358]

Well looks like you need to maintain your saws better! If you don't maintain stihl they will let you down too! Sorry I'm a Stihl hater!

[@1979utuber]

steel I have owned a 2011 auto-tune 576 XP. I have cut probably 300 cord of firewood plus felled all of them and then I use it for my landscaping business. the only thing I've ever done is one spark plug non-ethanol gas Stihl 2-stroke mix and it still starts three pulls two to pop And then it's running. I also have a 395 XP and a 572 XP. Brand doesn't matter. it's maintenance how you use it. how you treat it and hopefully the factory didn't make it on a Friday lol.

[@dujeamizic3588]

My equipment is all stihl with standard carburetors

[@clintbliss2046]

The 5 series saws definitely has hurt husqvarnas reputation but are getting lined out now.

[@wayneanderson991]

I know that Husqvarna is very difficult to get parts from. I waited for a year and a half for just an exhaust gasket for the muffler on a 550xp Mark II. If I ran a tree service business I would most likely run Stihl because of the parts issue with Husqvarna. I'm just a hobbyist and run mainly 372xp clones. Parts are easy to come by for these so I don't have any issues keeping things going. Dealer support in your location is the most important thing when it comes to running a tree service business. Time is MONEY!

[@papageo5]

My opinion, there are 3 good brands of saws. Husqvarna, Stihl, and Echo. I have one of each. Echo may not be bleeding edge technology or screaming fast, but they are reliable. Anyway, don't buy by the brand, buy by the dealer. My stihl dealer is too expensive for repairs, and acts like they are doing you a favor. The very best dealer in my town was a Husqvarna dealer. He died. So now I have an Echo chainsaw and backpack blower. Echo prices are way better. The dealer is pretty good too. I always buy my 2 stroke mix there so we stay acquainted.

[@davidcheek3026]

I live in metro Atlanta and my 32 year old Husqvarna 50 is still the first saw I use. My MS261 Stihl has not. been used that much since I prefer the Husqvarna. However, there are no dealers that service Husqvarna. The only issue I ever had with the 50 was the oiler and that required me taking it up to my hometown in North Georgia (90 miles away) for service. All Husqvarna dealers seem to be going the way of the Dodo bird (except the cheaper versions sold at Lowes, and Northern Tool) in my area. It is a shame, but having worked for two Scandinavian telecom companies, it is par for the course when they sell products in the U.S. Once again a real shame.

[@DDoubleDDex]

I own 8 Chain saws. All jonsered. Every one of them starts and runs great. Carb kits are still available. Fully manual adjustable carbs.

[@robertanderson-yx8mo]

I'm running older husqvarnas in the UK and old is gold.also got the the little echo arborist saw and it's very impressive. Superlight

[@ronjonster8330]

Echoooooooo

[@belowfray5251]

My husky ran ok but the muffler bolts backed out and ended up melting hole in oil tank. They told me ,yeah, is a problem. Was a 350 rancher. Im telling ya. Im a fan of poulan. Had a couple of wild things and a bigger one. I think thd plastic on some saws is suseptible to swelling from fuel

[@freelanddoug]

I just bought a 435XP Husky that has the exact same problem you describe. Starts well but has to be coaxed up to full power but once warmed up it cuts just fine until I let it cool down again.

[@daveski4496]

Run 372xp, 390xp thousands of cords of wood no issues, no carpal tunnel. 4 year warrenty.

[@donnieweeks8690]

I have been a small engine repair tech for 30 years, very familiar with both brands. Sorry to hear that you have such bad luck with you dealer and lack of close by dealers. However, it does appear that your frustrations are misplaced and I can't believe you are downing one brand over the other. I'm telling you as a mechanic that has spent years and years dealing closely with Husqvarna dealer support, I am very troubled by your frustrations and negative thoughts. I have never ever had these problems you speak of. I know Husqvarna does want your business so shoot a call to customers support, I'm confident someone there can turn this situation more positive. Husqvarna and Still are both great companies and build great equipment.

[@ACURACRO]

Never had an issue with a Husqvarna , Stihl or Echo you should make sure you mixing your fuel properly 50:1 mix is better than 40:1 to much mix can cause engine to over heat that is for any 2 stroke. to much mix sometimes your engine wont start/ loss of power or carb needs tuning. do NOT run saw to lean or ANY 2 stroke. good luck with your Stihls

[@joelbabcock2952]

I run 40 to 1. Never have had any issues. In our race bikes I ran 32:1. More oil, better ring seal, better compression. Tune the engine accordingly.

[@saltymofo5870]

If more oil is better, why put any gas in at all

[@jadeolin8514]

You should watch some Richard Flagg vids. Your theory about more oil is worse has no basis in reality. The EPA is responsible for the 50:1 con.

[@saltymofo5870]

I have watched some Richard Flagg vids, and I wouldn’t let him on my property, let alone close to my saws. He may be your hero, but not mine. Good luck and Merry Christmas

[@Thejohnmullen]

Regardless of brand they all break at some point. A good dealer, regardless of brand goes a long ways. Whatever brand you stick with, I hope you find a good dealer that’ll take care of you.

[@papageo5]

Absolutely! Quality and performance and price are all close enough. A good dealer means way more than a brand.

[@benjamintanner2502]

Im in the same boat, brother. I bought a 540t mark3 six months ago. It's certainly at the husqvarna dealer for the fourth time for the same problem. Its frustrating that we pay good money for their products, and they won't stand behind them.

[@DaveyBlue32]

I switched my buddies saw’s from his 50:1 and the half dozen 261cm’s turned themselves up into wonderful saw’s on my 36:1!!! Got super quiet and super smooth with the additional power and the rpm’s boosted!!! Xtorq saw’s need more oil in the mix and not less as they are a very lean burn condition in their combustion chamber by design!!!

[@metalandwood4u]

Ive worked 7 years perfecting chinese clones. 372xp and 660 and 58cc/5800s are my best saws.....as well as 440, 460, 038. Ive got 090 comming out and my 070 is damn good too. Anyone and everyone should just get my clones. Parts are easily available on line.

[@georgepruitt637]

I worked in a lawn mower shop for 10 yrs. A "Silver Certified" Stihl tech isn't worth the paper they are handed at the end of training. I worked on 4 cycle products. One day, a small stihl chainsaw came in for repair. The 2 cycle guy worked on it. Hooked up the computer to it, no change. Then he worked on the carb, installed parts. Retest, no change. He calls back the owner of the shop, they piddle with it, no change. The parts guy came back and checked it. No change. Both owner and parts guy "Stihl Silver Certified". I asked them if they pulled off the muffler and test it. They did as I asked. Ran like a brand new unit. After 3 hrs of various certified techs messing with it, original tech threw it in the garbage. But what do I know, I'm just 4 cycle and diesel certified.

[@williamwalter4882]

Clearly, this lad has fallen off the path of chainsaw righteousness

[@chadrichardson7721]

All i have husk. Never had problems

[@gencombuilding100]

592 XP ... with 5 year warranty, but, never a problem. Starts right up every day, runs like a beast. Like Stihl too, but never a prob w Husq

[@trevorjohnson7440]

If your saw won't start, I'd check the carburetor/do a rebuild on it and check the fuel impulse hoses. if your air intake has an air leak. Thatll cause a problem too.

[@KensSmallEngineRepair]

You need to have a Good Technician work on it. Most Stealerships just want to sell you a new saw. Good Factory-trained Techs will fix any issues.

[@DaveyBlue32]

You definitely need a local guy who knows how to wrench and avoid the stealer’s who tell you to just buy new every couple years!!!

[@timokobel3992]

I'm from Germany. A lot of Stihl dealer here. Husqvarna almost the same. I really love my Husky saws and i will and would never change the saws. Team Husqvarna forever! ❤ As you mentioned, better handling faster and this sound! 🫠🥰

[@thomasdecember3910]

I run both i like husky hands down

[@eddiemccomas519]

I have Husqvarna chainsaw i haven't had much trouble with the i did have to put a new carb on one after 10 years but I don't use my saws everyday i cut wood in the fall to heat with

[@belowfray5251]

Computer chainsaw???? Hellllll no

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

That is Electrolux for you. Garbage parent company eventually comes down to garbage product and garbage customer service. Kinked fuel lines and bent throttle cables are common on new Husqvarna saws sadly enough. A good dealer makes a HUGE difference though. Sadly those are few and far between these days.

[@erichaymore5902]

Ha ha I love a good rant. I have a 550xp mark 1 it's been a piece of junk from day one. I keep it around to blow off steam and piss rev the crap out of it whenever I feel like it. I sure hope Stihl works out good for you. I was tempted to get a ms261 but I've heard mixed results on it. Thanks for sharing your point of view. Good luck to you.

[@fakeusername7620]

Aftermarket parts have come a long way in recent years. I have had great success and reliability fixing my own saws and saws for my friend who is an arborist using no name chinese parts off amazon or ebay. You understandably probably dont want to waste time messing around with that kinda stuff because you have a business to run, but if you are like me, and enjoy working on saws just for the fun of it. the chinese parts are cheap and available, you can install them quickly if you know what you're doing, and in my experience, they just work.

[@willtricks9432]

555 Husky had it 2 years but has been a hard saw to start from the beginning. My first saw was a Husky 61 made in 1979 in Sweden, I bought it used and it started easy every time, you could leave it for 6 months and it would start first time. I have run so many Stihl saws which have been good but the quality went down when the Berlin wall came down and turned to trash when production went to China. I have a big old Echo which starts first pull every time, I have been given a 1980 Sachs Dolmar saw a real big one not used for 5 years. new plug and fresh fuel it starts second pull every time. the Husky 555 can take 25 pulls and splutters for a while but fine when it finally goes. Cheers

[@D-B-Cooper]

I don’t see how a 362 can vibrate, it is well mounted. I don’t like a skip chain because it jars when not at full rev. Auto tune is great if you keep your saw clean. The 500i is the one that is connected.

[@Boost_Addict]

Husqvarna for life!

[@cutlets2118]

A casual user and a professional are two diffent things. What confounds the Husky is heat build up when used all day. Electronics and chip boards do not belong in a chainsaw. I now use the Echos 620 and 7300’s

[@xforce708]

So you love the Husky pole saw and the Stihl is junk and you’ll keep running Stihl? You’ve got one banging Husky that just won’t die and it’s everything a Stihl isn’t? Sounds like you just need a good Husky dealer to come to town, or become one. 😳

[@easyeddystrees]

If a good dealer came to town and offered rental then I'd do some experimentation for sure.

[@xforce708]

@@easyeddystrees I’m not into professional landscaping or tree work, but I do maintain about ten acres that’s wooded and lawn. Hurricane Helene has left me working on about fifty trees here as well as helping family and friends. And for decades I’ve had a lot of the major brands like Stihl, Echo and Husqvarna. I had a Stihl weedeater that left me working on it almost as much as with it. Shit canned it and bought something else. I do have a RedMax weed whacker that I put a saw blade on and it’s a beast once running. It’s a beast to start too. There’s two saws there my dad bought when I was a child that are Homelites and they get it done still today. Shoot, with China on the scene I’ve got friends buying these Holzfarmma saws and running the piss out of em. Chunk and replace.

[@shaun8256]

I have two husqvarna's, first things first, if it's a newer saw replace the carb with a non auto adjust carb! Second I love my older one and has never had issues aside from the normal fuel line and primer rotting out! But those are going to happen no matter the brand! Sounds more like you have maintenance issues! Another thing I've seen when a saw fails is usually the owner has it modified, that will alway cut the life expectancy in half!

[@JS-oy6nn]

Husqvarna air filters are terrible, I’ve had 3-550’s 2-562’s and 1-572 I do all my own repairs and builds with the exception of porting. Husqvarna 500 series saws are also heavier, and all of the 300 series parts have been discontinued. Now with autotune and MTronic a laptop interface is necessary for repairs, which (knock on wood) I haven’t needed yet.

[@ohio1970]

I have cut with my husky for years and it started on the second pull this year.

[@markw2266]

I don't have a favorite brand. I like chainsaws. That being said, I have noticed the auto tunes are bad to start if you run them out of gas. Maybe that's some of your issues. No question that echoes are heavier, but once you get the low side a little richer, they usually start really well. Even with carburetor saws, if they are too lean on the low side, they always start harder. The other plus for an echo is its easier to take the saw being pinched or run over. Not so expensive. You do have to get the x series for commercial work.

[@geoffgibb8485]

1995 257, countless cords of firewood cut and going strong

[@SpaceExplorer31]

My 550XP M2 when running it RIPPED. But it would constantly stall, hard to restart and bogging. After multiple resets and no luck sold it. It’s too bad cause when it ran it was a little monster. So I bought the Stihl MS261CM and no issues as of yet. Time will tell

[@joelbabcock2952]

Get a Stihl 462 with a 28” bar. You will be a very happy man.

[@larryweinberg1191]

having run husky’s for decades i did not read manual when i bought the 550. missed flicking on/off switch between shutoffs. it is good saw. own 11 huskies. from old to new. hard to beat the 372 for weight and power. many old school saw shops are gone. had shop here that had 3 shop mechanics mosey in at 1pm for folks making a living with their saw. unless you crushed ur saw it was usually done quickly. that was then and this is now. hard to find good cater to pro shops. the nut behind trigger matters.

[@alisaproctor7725]

I have a lot of saws, but don't make a living with them. So, if ones not working, I can switch to another. My oldest saw is a Husky 346xp and it's my favorite. I've never had to repair anything on it, and it always start from cold in 3 or less pulls. I guess the newer ones aren't as good. Too bad!

[@goon1863]

Thoughts on Echo saws? I just bought a Cs-590 as my first saw

[@jdp8944]

It's a great saw, even stock. I personally run a 24-inch bar on mine, and it's been good. I had it for about 5 years. She'll start within 6 pulls easily. I don't necessarily use the decompression button, I just pull the choke out and pull on it until it wants to start, then kick the choke back in. starts everytime

[@edhodge1000]

You should of bought the 550 mk2 version and 562 mk2. The mk1 versions you had are known not to be reliable. Mk2 versions are great

[@easyeddystrees]

Now I'm very nervous about it though

[@jamesbrooks5442]

The larger saws. Are better in any brand i had all my saws broke down went online bought a no name china saw 80cc delivered to my door 160 bucks no case but extra chain it will keep up with any large saw but feels like a 30cc machine used hard for 3 years no problems 😊

[@danielpadgett2831]

All my small engine equipment is stihl

[@douglasdonegan9372]

Im liking the echo 2511 ripsaw and echo cs590 for small wood... ms440 still rips

[@iraagans3144]

There's a reason saws like the 562 and 550 are on their 3rd version, with constant software updates. Get a 500i and never look back.

[@Nudnik1]

He is a Stihl dealer 😂

[@easyeddystrees]

I'm a tree service owner

[@Nudnik1]

@easyeddystrees joking.. I have all brands I hear good bad about Stihl and Husqvarna. I recently got a few Echoes. Start easy no issues. Peace ✌️ out

[@tjgrossman]

This guy is a buffoon, let your Stihl vibrate until you get carpal tunnel syndrome…better buy an Echo.

[@tedneitzel]

Yep because Echo vibrate even worse! Will be good for him!

[@artt9504]

I got a husqavarna 572xp with 400 hours and is still cutting like new

[@belowfray5251]

Husqy...... you listening

[@frederickshipp8013]

Stihl gas and oil caps SUCK !!! Inboard clutch 👍👍 Chain tensioner 👍👍

[@easyeddystrees]

everything you just said, absolutely

[@d.jay8o]

Running Husky 450 for years.. cords after cords of wood.. 🪵

[@benmeyer3962]

It all comes down to your dealer iv ran both stihl and husky. Had shit from both over the last 20 years

[@markhowes126]

Local dealer sold both husky and sthi. Quit selling husky. Owner told me they couldn't keep up with husky warrenty work, 90% of warranty work was on husky, but husky was only 50% of their sales.

[@Browningbpr]

Junksvarna classic

[@alexmatthews2332]

I gota say, where are you keeping your saws? Mine are from 2014 get worked at least a few days a week and are not anywhere near that faded. Are you leaving them outside or something? I had a dealer tell me the number one reason tree guys have issues is leaving them in the back of a truck. Either bring them in or get a big chip truck with lockers on it.

[@billjames1127]

My 562xp lasted 30 hours junk from the factory 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@easyeddystrees]

That's basically the worse version of what happened to me. As it turns out I bought two of the worst saws ever made by Husqvarna. But I don't feel like the risk is worth it.

[@bumpkinrocks]

Husqvarnas Achilles heal is their junky 5 series. Autotune crap and ridiculously poor nylon bearings that don't last. Parts back up here in England are also slow and back ordered.

[@scottsouthwell4968]

Try Echo

[@larrywarner9314]

They run fine when you take care of ypu equipment not run them in the ground !!

[@willtricks9432]

Some saws are made bad or put together wrong. Happened to me when I bought a MS 260 after the production was moved to East Germany. Got worse when it went to China and has not improved.

[@victormarinelli5660]

Regardless of the company, you can't maintain a level of performance with subpar parts.

[@skeets6060]

I had an old Husky and it was a beast until it gave up the ghost, and I bought a NEW one,, what a POS,,I gave it away. Soo I went and bought a Stihl and boys I aint impressed with it either

[@saltymofo5870]

Stay away from Husqvarna, you won’t regret it man

[@capecodarbortech]

Brand new husky 550 xp and 562 xp less than 20 running hours both saws stoped working. They had air leaks my mechanic said , they had warranties and husky never did anything to fix this issue .. very frustrating and disappointing.. my father and I have used husky for 30 years .. although I have a 20 year old 359 husky that runs every day .. bullshit 😢😮😢

[@easyeddystrees]

It's what mine boiled down to. I was replacing parts like there's no tomorrow, was into both saws for several hundred each. Compression was good and components all tested good. Replaced coils, carburetors, got carbs "updated" at the Husky dealer, and still they failed tests for air intrusion around the carburetor. There was nothing else to replace so I gave up.

[@gratefultrucker7781]

9/10 your issue is the fuel and oil that you use.

[@easyeddystrees]

This comment proves you didn't watch the video bud

[@timyoder2003]

Husky won't start 😂😂😂, you must have Stihl and husky switched around

[@henrykurish]

Run the old school stuff.

[@easyeddystrees]

Those are the best ones.

[@henrykurish]

@ get you a non x torq 372 it will be one of the best saws you ever own mine has yet to let me down and it’s from 2008

[@henrykurish]

@ my recommendation is to not get stihl auto tune saws because they have them tuned too lean so they eventually blow up. Also get better air filters because the stihl ones let a ton of stuff through. I’ve had foam vs filters with piles of stuff on them and nothing will get through.

[@jessefarrington6029]

Keep on poulan! Lol. Poulan and poulan on that saw and it won't start.

[@jackbrown8769]

You self must know a Chain saw Stihl is good,Homelite, and Husqvarna also ,but you must know a two stroke motor

[@MotorSagla-k5f]

You are talking about saws that are no longer produced. I ported my 500i. I've never seen such a bad machined poorly deburred piston in a saw like this.

[@doncox8966]

Dude, do you store your stuff on the sun? Obviously you store your stuff outside.You ever heard of condensation?I'm surprised any of your stuff runs!

[@jessefarrington6029]

And yes they are the Ford of saws. Garbage made by poulan. Still is far superior. Only husky I had that was decent was an old 288.

[@Jasha333]

Try the new echo big saw. Its a great saw.

[@jackfrosty79ify]

My stilh seat on shalf.

[@jessefarrington6029]

Or you could say hoosk varna like chickanic. Ha. Ha.

[@easyeddystrees]

That's actually the correct pronunciation the way she says it

[@jackfrosty79ify]

Can't beat the crap out of it .

[@e954rr2]

Sounds like a you problem

[@laurieredfern8045]

It is hard to take notice of someone who cannot pronounce the name of the product Husqvarna not Husq a varna

[@willtricks9432]

That is a small mind that picks on a persons speech, Are you 12?

[@valeriofrego5817]

Premetto che NON sono un patito di un particolare marchio , ho in casa diverse motoseghe, alpina efco stihl Echo bla bla bla... non ho ancora un' Husqvarna, il prossimo anno mando in pensione una 60 cc e sto aspettando di vedere la 400.1 c , se non mi convince sarà la volta che porto a casa un husky, dici che (se ho capito bene) ci sono circa 10 venditori stihl e zero husky? Se è così fattene una ragione, anche perché io lavoro a stretto contatto con amici che usano Husqvarna ma sta differenza di prestazioni non so dove stia , parlo di pari cilindrata ovviamente e di mezzi SOLO professionali , comunque il problema è evidente, senza un assistenza alle spalle non puoi lavorare, ti auguro buona fortuna spero tu possa trovare il giusto compromesso per il tuo lavoro 👋

[@AverageHouseHusband]

I would rather run a Chinese Stihl clone than a Husqvarna...

[@jeffbalog5161]

I’ve run my cheap 455 for 12 years no issues and I have used it a lot, also bought a 576xp a little heavy but no issues.

[@2stroketime348]

buy 3 series problem solved stihl is all m ironic junk now can't adjust or work on them juat like husqvarna 5 series

[@IndianaDoug]

576 is one of Husky’s worst pro models. Every machine made will eventually have an issue. I’ve had crap Stihl, Husqvarna, Echo, Etc. It’s you, not the machine. Educate yourself on how to fix things or get a repair man. Much like a vehicle. It’s like Chevy vs Ford nonsense.

[@douglasdonegan9372]

Ported echo cs620

[@samh803]

Hahaha the husky fanboys will go on the defense. I have worked for tree service companies and by far sthil saws have a longer service life. The Husqvarna stuff is smooth and powerful, but ive never really been satisfied in all weather conditions with them. Very finicky. Echo is a really good company. Heavy and not fast, but cheap and damned reliable

[@johndurant8687]

Stihl rules now! You also need to get a Milwaukee battery powered pole saw!