Chinese Chainsaw vs Stihl and Husqvarna - Holzfforma G372xp
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- Today we compare the much cheaper Holzfforma G372XP to the Husqvarna 372xp as well as the Husqvarna 455 rancher, Stihl Ms 362c and Stihl Ms 462. Let me know if you think the Holzfforma is worth it. Thanks!
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For the money? YEAH! I bought the new 3rd generation Hultzfforma G660 PRO and it rocks. They upgraded the cylinder, piston, carburetor, plug, magnesium starter cover, and now the chain tensioner is on the clutch cover side all at 1/4 the price of the Stihl MS660. One thing that China has learned from U.S. companies there is engineering. They've knocked out the Stihl part for part, so Stihl OEM parts fit perfectly.
I have one of the Stihl ms038 clone (G388). Once it was turned and broke in, it runs great. I have had it for over a year now. Worth it to me. I would have to buy three to four of them to equal the cost of the Stihl.
I’d like to see brand new chains on all of them. Watching the saw dust on some saws and chips on others. And your bucking seemed to be different with each saw. I would also like to see the holz with some time on it. Awesome video though! Editing was great!!!
Thanks!
I agree jp
Jerel Cotman thanks. I’m not knocking anything Adam is doing! Just saying to be fair.🤷🏻♂️
JP Lawns&More I agree. The chain on the Stihl ms362 was not as fresh as the rest of the pack. All the other saws had a new chain or a freshly sharpened chain. The 362 was definitely dull in addition to being a semi chisel
Hey Kaiser, you got that first part right I don’t give a flying fcuk about what you accomplished nor does anyone else.
I’d like to see the clone vs real using same bar and chain. Make cut with one change bar and chain to other make a cut. I bet they’re pretty close to the same if compared fairly.
I have a g372xp also. I had to lean it out. Out of the box it was right around 11k rpms. I have it set at 13.5k ish and it holds it's own with my real 372. Remember, a sharp chain is the cheapest way to cut fast.
Really? interesting,so you are impressed with the knock off and would recommend it for a home owner?
I got the holzfforma. I went a little nuts with it. no limit ignition 52mm cylinder with pop up piston dual port muffler and I ported the cylinder. I'll tell you if the bearings hold up I think this saw will run with any stihl short of a 660 or up but it's a great saw for $400 all in like I have.
That’s awesome. I wish I was more of a Motörhead to mod the saw more
That ms 362 needs to be sharpened and it would cut that time in half
Yeah the 362 was a last minute entry before I filmed the video. Didn’t have time to give it a fresh edge. It definitely needed a sharper chain.
Absolutely!
Wouldn’t cut it in half. I run a 362 every day. It is a nice saw, but it’s not going to keep up with the 372 and 462.
My take on the farmer tech saws is this they are worth every dime spent on them l own every one of the saws you have there .Also l have some of the brand name high dollar saws that are rediculously priced.l think it's about time we have some market challenges for the sake of the industry and the hobby guys as well.
A) Watch Steve's Small Engine Saloon for a 'how to tune a saw' tutorial.
B) Without swapping the same chain & bar over, you're into an 'apples & oranges' situation. You can't compare powerheads using your methodology. And, yes, I realize that a bar that fits a Stihl may not fit the other powerheads. At least use the same length in that scenario.
Exactly. He didn’t control for many variables. A weight at the end of the bar instead of hand pressure is more constant It’s natural to push harder if the saw slows
Thank you for A). Definitely the best carb tuning tutorial I have seen to date! Cheers
CORRECT WAY To Adjust Or Tune The Carburetor On A Chainsaw - Steve's Small Engine Saloon
Seems like the clone 372 is worth the money, not surprising that the real 372 is faster, interesting to see if the clone closes much of the time gap after it’s tuned? Love your channel keep it up.
Yeah I want to see how it does once I figure out how to maximize its power
Nice video.. the husky 372 and the last stihl saw looked like they were the only saws with sharp chains.. the others were painfully slow and looked like they were throwing saw dust not chips.
Good morning Adam. Thanks for the comparison demo. I haven't met a STIHL I didn't love. LOL. I'll stick with my tried and true. Starts every time - in the middle of the hotest summer heat, and the coldest winter day here. Never lets me down. Thanks again - interesting results. Hey, I think this was your very first Father's Day!?! Hope you had a wonderful day!
Hey Gord, yes it was my first Father’s Day. Thank you. Happy Father’s Day to you as well!
Enjoyed the video. All b.s. aside Chinese saw don’t run bad .
Haha thanks Kevin. Once I get it tuned right I think it will close the gap on the Husky
Let it break in good as directed, triple check the bar oilier as they are known to be an issue at times, work on the tuning, sounded lean to me and while breaking it in, don't put much pressure on it, cheers! Great collection you have there, thank you for the video!
Thanks for sharing with us.
I have a Holtzforma 372 and love it. I bought mine without a chain and blade I got my 18 inch and full chisel chain from Cutters Choice. I am going for a 24 inch next.
I like it so far. I still think it needs broken in a bit more
Husqvarna saws are also made in China now, the old ones were Swedish.
372xpw is 75cc, the w stands for western. They come with a full wrap handle, and big west coast dogs. I bought a holzfforma, and before even starting it I pulled it apart. Put a 268 piston in, a full wrap, the big dogs, and broke it in. It has over 200 lbs compression. Under 300 dollars shipped. It will beat up on a stock xpw.
Yeah I was wondering what the W stood for. I had no idea it had an extra 4cc. Thanks for the info
Your experience fits my own except that i don't have the Chinese saw. I have a 28" bar on the Husky 372 and it pulls it just fine. I also have a Husky 562 which is slightly faster on the same size wood. Interesting test. Thank You!
I only have about 5 tanks of gas in the chinese saw so it is still breaking in as well. I’m hoping between break in and getting it tuned it closes the gap on the real 372xp. I’ve thought about getting the auto tune saws but it seems people like the older versions better
@@HometownAcres Some of the earlier auto-tune saws had a starting problem when hot. I would use them constantly cutting and then refuel and they wouldn't star until they had cooled off. Had to do in-warranty parts replacements. They work fine now. 550 MKII didn't have that problem MK1 Did. 562 had that problem also. Some Stihls also had problems with the Auto tune versions.
I've been a Husqvarna guy for 48 years. My original 80cc 380 runs like the day I bought it. I own four Huskies.. All run great!
I'm curious to see how the clone holds out after extended use.
I will keep you updated. Firewood season is just around the corner
They run great with a good tuning and 40:1 fuel.
@@HometownAcres tat update would be great and also as others have stated an even size bar and the same chain ideally on comparable models would be great
I have a China clone Honda generator and the main problems are with the carb. Interested to see if your clone carb holds out over time. I ended up modifying it by drilling out the holes in the emoltion tube. Runs great. I also had to tighten the bolts on the valve cover. With all Chinese clones you should check all the bolts and nuts. Keep us posted!
Sounds a little lean on low end, should not bog at all when throttle is blipped. Also, should run 40 to 1 oil mix.
Yeah I think I need a little more oil in my mix. I run 50:1 in the 455 rancher
Very interesting. I have the 455 Rancher. I like it a lot, but I only cut wood to clean up around the property. Although I did cut a tree down in my last video. It took WAY longer than it looked 😄
Yeah the 455 has served me very well and I am definitely going to keep it. But since I’ve started this firewood venture I’ve gotten into some big wood and needed some more displacement so I thought for the occasional use I’d try out this Holzfforma. I think once I get it tuned it will run much better
My grandfather used to say pay cheap you pay twice. But a great video 😊
G'day Hometown, as you asked for comments I feel obliged to give one . The one part that seems to let these clones down in my opinion is the carburettor, it's a critical precision component that can't be comprimised by price .
I have 3 g372xp non xtoq that will out cut my 372 xtoq I think you need to break the g372xp in and adjust the carb cause that should cut alot better then it did. Just today I was out cutting with one of the g372xp with a 24 inch full chisel on a tumsura platinum bar zipping right thru 10 to 15 inch trees
I run the MS360 and MS660 farmertec kit saws made in China. They are cloning discontinued saws. Had a blast building and tuning both saws very satisfied with the performance.If you are cutting commercially this is not for you. Great topic
Thanks for chiming in John. Yeah I’m not cutting commercially. Just as a hobby firewood business so it will only see a few hours of run time a week
I always like the video before finishing. This channel deserves so much more views
Thanks Avery. Really appreciate the kind words
I’d be anxious to see how the China saw does under daily use. Good comparison video , of course bar size and type of chain changes things . Wasn’t true Apple to Apple . I’ve always run Stihl and Echo, both good saws. I guess it’s what you like and what dealer is near. Great video thanks for sharing.
Thanks Dave, yeah it still only has about 4-5 tanks of fuel through it so it still needs broken in as well. I’ll keep ya updated as I use it more and let you know if anything goes on it
You can find plenty of videos about them, if you don't get one that comes with an issue ( low but a chance) they can run quite well, years, just not really meant for professional daily use, though some have and or use for milling.
Great video. I've heard really good things about holzforma saws. The husky was awesome.
Most Stihl and Husqvarna dealers will not touch the Holzfforma saws if they need worked on. You will most likely have to do it yourself or take it to a Holzfforma dealer. More and more are popping up now around the US. So if your gonna buy a Holzfforma try to find and buy local.
I’ve got an MS 271 and it’s a straight up ripper. You better have a good hold on it and a solid footing. Couldn’t be more satisfied with the performance.
Just wondering if all the chains were equally sharp.
They all look dull
Also in response to my earlier comment. There have actually been Americans who either were in china for some other purpose or traveled there to go to the farmertec factory. They have photos and they literally just walked in the front door so it wasn't staged. This is not a sweatshop, some massive government ran facility, or unsafe cold war era factory. They literally run brand new HAAS CNCs. I don't even think they have 200 workers. which a small business in the US is anything under 800ish. Its on either the "Chainsaw repair" or Farmertec group Facebook page.
Thanks for the info
I’ve been wondering about those clones. I was thinking of getting a big one like 880 or 395 size for big stuff. But I’m kinda partial to Dolmar
(Makita). Good strong running tough saws. Good old German brand.
Yeah that’s how I was too. I figured for $200 it was worth a shot. I think once I get it tuned and fully broken in it will be just fine for what I need
Nikita is German? I just always assumed they were Japanese for some reason
@@johnscroggins5981 Makita is Japanese, Dolmar was bought buy Makita so is is Japanese now days.
Saws cut faster if you don't put the dogs in the tree, you don't get hung as often ether. Nice video good comparison!
Interesting and fun to watch. Don't know anything about the Holtzforma but they make it sold like it's not Chinese lol.
Yeah their website is pretty funny. They make it seem like it is truly a German brand even though everybody knows it’s not
I'd love to have a ms362 if it cuts like my old Ms361 did. Unfortunately I have to stick to clone saws, due to the cost.
I have a brand new Neotec Ns872 a clone of the ms381 or ms382. It's a 72cc saw. I also bought a G111 clone of the ms200t.
Cool video. 😎👍
PS. Of course the clone was worth it for that price. 😎👍
I think the clone saw needed to warm up just an extra second or two. Being a new saw I would check the chain out and touch it up on the sharpener. I wouldn’t adjust anything until I ran that saw for a while. I think it will be fine after a little use.
I babied it a bit more in the 2nd run so it didn’t box. The way it is now I can’t just bury it in the wood like I could with the 372 or the 462
Open the high throttle needle a little that will give it more fuel.
I've cut with an H359 for years, an excellent saw. I picked up a clone 372 last year and the Joncutter clone black Friday last year. They are good saws, but they need to be tuned. They also have a couple of tweaks needed. Watch the afleetcommand vids for info. Also, your cutting clearly shows why you should learn to field sharpen by hand so you can always cut with a sharp chain. Basically, the clones work well when tuned and debugged.
The only way to tell speed is to use the same bar and chain, you also need to let them all warm up first or risk cold seizure!
Adam, that’s a huge difference in performance for sure !! I think I’d stick with the legit saw. It may be a lot more expensive but you have access to experienced dealers, repair technicians and spare parts. Is any of that available with the knockoff ? Do they have dealers in the US ? The reason I ask is I’ve never heard of that brand. Happy Fathers Day. I hope the little man is doing well.
Thanks William. Yes I should have mentioned that the clone saw is identical to the husky in every way. Part for part. If anything breaks you can take it to a Husqvarna dealer and you could swap out any part for an OEM part. Plus Holzfforma has been making aftermarket parts for these saws for years from what I read before I bought it. This is what made me decide to try it out.
Hometown Acres - that would certainly help if there were any parts that broke for sure. I was very surprised with the time difference between the two though. For a casual user I’d think the after market may be good enough but for someone who uses a saw on a regular basis and accounts for their time towards production costs the after market may not “cut” it. I’m curious to see what everyone else has to say.......and I may be biased as I had a Husqvarna. Take care
I'll admit it, I bought a ms 660 kit. I love to tinker and can't wait to build and modify it. It's a start and I'm replacing a lot on it with stihl parts. I'm building a cabin and already have a real ms 291 and ms 391, but will be able to get more done with a 660. I'll keep this saw fresh and know by the time it's a couple years old I will know it inside out and it will be mostly stihl parts running like new. The the money I save up front will gain me the rest of what I need to have us in our new handmade cabin by the first good snow. That's what is most important to me. I'll have a home to be proud of and a saw I feel good about since I built it.
Interesting comparison Adam, I've only used Stihl and Makita saws. The MS362 can go a lot better with a sharp chain. I have never heard of that Chinese saw before today.
Yes the 362 was rather dull. It was a last minute entry into the race and I didn’t get a chance to put a fresh edge on before the video. Thanks for watching!
I got a hnsavrqua clone of the 372 fist time to buy one one or two issues but a good bang for the buck it was 385 USD I have worked in the logwoods for 20 years so I give it the aka test it runs great but I love my 372 Husqvarna
Yeah I’m hoping the clone will start to close the gap once it’s better broken in and tuned properly
The only Chinese clone should look at is the Salem masters. This conpany and saw been around around 10yrs. Have good quality control. The 62cc costs $140 can be bought through amazon, Walmart, home depot and if want can get extended warranty. Only comes with 90 day warranty.
If want a cheaper saw look at the Walmart black max 20" 50cc. Comes with a 3 year warranty, retail $220 but regularly on sale $99-$130. Black max are same as ryobi, black and decker, homelite saws. Made with Honda engines.
to truly test this you need to use same bar and chain on all saws so that they cut the same... then you know the real power etc... all were filed slightly differently
That is the only way to compare power saw engines, otherwise you're comparing engines, bar and chain. Everything is a variable, nothing is actually compared. Hopefully already warmed saws are being tested, because there was no warm up before the cuts.
I think the g372 was lean, but I need to hear it wide open no load to be sure. Carb tuning should be done on a warm saw. A 1/16 of a turn can make big difference. The chain you are running on it may account for some of the slower cut time in comparison to the real one. Also compare the muffler outlet size to the real one. If it is smaller it needs opened up.
Thanks Roger. You are just the man I was hoping would chime in haha. I can always count on your experience
@@HometownAcres You can buy a cheap hour meter tach combo from ebay or amazon and you can use that to get your high speed adjustmentment right. That saw probably should have a max RPM of 14,000. The cheap tach and hour meter will have a slow refresh rate in comparison to an expensive tach and it won't be wireless. Once you get used to how the saw sounds, you will be able to tune by ear.
@@TractorTech I've got one of those wired tachs! Question - is it safe to just set a chainsaw at the max listed RPMs? I've been targeting 500 or so rpm under just to be on the safe side. This is with cheap Poulans.
@@cliffordfeather7101 On a Stihl I believe the max RPM is supposed to be set with no bar and chain. So if you are setting the max RPM, 500rpm low with a bar and chain on, you are about spot on. I'd rather have the saw rich than lean. A little rich won't hurt it, but lean will.
Good information. Thanks for the comparison.
Thanks for watching Richard!
The real Husqvarna and the big Stihl kicked em all to the curb...I have a 20" 52cc Chinese saw , it runs pretty good and a Efco mth4200 which is Chinese made also....use to be Italian by oleo Mac but no more.....nice bunch of saws, they're all good, really, the build quality on the Chinese is like all there other stuff its just ok.....thanks
Yeah. The only way I was gonna buy one was if it was significantly cheaper so it worked out
I’ve been thinking of buying one of the Holtzforma 660 parts kit and building one from scratch. Kind of like a puzzle for blokes out in their sheds. I was surprised by the ms362. To me it seems something’s not right with that saw. Should cut a lot faster than that. Happy Father’s Day Adam
Also checkout Steve’s small engine saloon. He has a good video on tuning saws 👍🏻
Yeah the chain on the 362 was probably a little dull. That was a last minute entry my neighbor had me throw into the mix. Didn’t get a chance to sharpen it before the video. On top of it only being a semi chisel tooth rather than a full chisel
Please never ever promote ANYTHING from China!! Love all your other videos, thank you keep'em coming
I wasn’t really promoting just demonstrating. And I completely understand the whole anti China thing but it’s almost impossible to get away from anymore. Probably 90% of items in everybodys house has come from China.
@@HometownAcres i understand, however for example, Husqvarna as is Stihl are made all over the world including France & Germany but those countries don't steal/infringe patten rights and clone the exact product they're building for the manufacturer! We should all make a conscious effort Not to buy "made in China" thanks again i enjoy your videos!
@@briangraziano6938 Expect neither is this. The patents are dead, also one of Stihl major factories is in china has been for a decade. Better stop buying stihl products. "Made in" is only place of final assembly.
Hum! Always surprised at the fact how so many out there have absolutely no clue of what's going on in the real world. China is the fabrication land, they control 52% of whatever lands in all of our countries, whether you like it or not. They have a population of 1,350 billion to feed and educate finally give some kind of futur. What's your solution, drop a bomb on them and try and forget about it?
Solid comparisons
Thanks Corey!
MS462 is a monster in the wood. As for saw tuning you need to learn how to tune in the wood and get a tach to double check your high end. Good video and nice saws.
Thank you for the comparison by the way good video
Thanks Harold!
Apparently you people didnt hear what he said about the 372XP clone it needs to be tuned up that wasnt fair give the saw a little more fuel i think its the low speed jet the needle closes to the cylinder
Adam...See if you can talk your neighbor in to buying an Echo CS-7310 for you to play with. Put about fifteen full tanks of fuel through it. Then watch it smoke those other 70cc saws with a 24/25" bar. It has a fully adjustable carb which means you can adjust it and don't have to rely on the manufacturer/dealer like the Stihls and Huskys with Mtronic/Autotune to set it the way you like. And its filtration is second to none. If I wasn't having a 461 (manual carb) built for work I'd be getting a 7310 brought to work saw tune.
I think you need to do the same cutting technique for all to make the times more accurate .
Good test to show ,subbed!
Thanks for the sub!
Nice review... Thanks
Great video Adam! Very interesting commets Lol ! Hows about sharpening that 362 saw Lol 👍
Yeah the 362 was dull. It was a last minute decision to include it in the video and didn’t get a chance to put a fresh edge on
I have a 72cc chinasaw and was recently running through some wood and after a sharpen, fuel up and air cleaner change the aircleaner cover was being a fair bitch to get back on so as I only had a few more blocks to go I left the cover off. The saw turned into an absolute beast with the cover off which makes me think that the whole time for the last 5 years or so the saw has been struggling for air.
Hi Adam. This link is a fair reference on tuning that G372xp. : www.manualslib.com/manual/605309/Husqvarna-365-372xp.html?page=31 2700rpm idle, 3500rpm wot. I think you are off to a good start and close on the tune. The G372 sounds leaner than the Husky. The Husky has a good medium pitch 4 stroke to it, and the Huztl sounds like it has a higher pitch 4 stroke. You can use the husky for a tuning pitch reference if both mufflers are stock. It appears that your low responds quick .You did not mention using a tach, so if you are tuning by ear (or with a tach) when the saw goes in the wood is when you finish tuning. . The way it drops rpm so quickly and falls completely out of the power band suggests it is to lean. But I can hear 4 stroking before you hit the wood. From the computer it is difficult to tell if it is heavy 4 stroking (to rich) or very light 4 stroking (to lean). Either way once you think you have the high side, go back and do the low then high again until you think you have it and by always finishing with the high in the wood. So weather you are using a tach or ears, finish the tune for power in the wood. That saw should be running fairly close to the real Husky. By the way, your Husky did a good job giving the larger stihl 462 a great run for the money. Great Video.
Great info on tuning by ear. I do not have a tach so that’s what I’m doing. Thanks for sharing!
Good video bud
For me it’s about being reliable/dependable because one of the last things I want to deal with when I’m in my cutblock an hour away from town is have a saw that isn’t. I run Husqvarna 390’s with a 32” bar. I think those Chinese saws would be better suited for someone just starting off who maybe can’t afford a husky or stihl.
I’ll always take a real husky out in the woods with me for that reason. Even though my woods are just out back
All saws have problems at times(especially Stihls of late). Should always have at least two saws if going that far out, but with the cost of the nock offs you could buy three for the price of one real one.
Definitely wouldn't say they nock offs have the same level of reliability, but certainly useful to have as a spare.
Or for a back up saw
Interesting
i i have the holzfforma 372 and my saw does the same thing when its cold; once it warms up it doesnt bog
I am a Stihl and Husq all day long. Local shops can tune them up and fix them in a heart beat. If, they need to be fixed. Granted, my saws are older and I only cut wood for myself.
Seems like tuning might skew a bit the results here, the genuine husky sounds very good, and if the 462 has Mtronix it might adapt in the following cuts to get faster, but good point anyway ! You might want to give that rancher a tune though !
Stuff the chainsaws, I like the tractor! Nice looking chaps but I'd be wearing steel-cap boots rather than sneakers; saved my right toes/foot back in 1993 while logging on the Newnes Plateau (thanks Dave Clutterham for your advice back in 1978!)
Gotta love doing full throttle just started cold maple pulls on 1tank fresh saw 😂
Crazy results, if you cut a tree every now and then the cheap one will be enough, but nothing beats the actual quality of professional line Husqvarna and Stihl! :D
I bought a chain saw from China x bull brand should be here this Friday, but I own husky 345e ,and a bushranger red model saw from Japan it works very well cuts nice big logs up ,both saws work well
How is selling a clone chainsaw legal in America? Avoiding patent rights is against the law....
I believe Holzfforma has been making aftermarket parts for all these saws for years and a while ago decided to start selling the whole power head already assembled. As far as legality I’m no patent attorney. All I know is I ordered it and it showed up
Once the patent runs out and Stihl and Husqvarna discontinue the model, the design is fair game. Any company can use the designs. Nothing is being stolen.
Out of patent, l believe a lot of the new environmental protection laws(like in CA and Australia) around 2 stroke engines were an attempt to block these sorts of products as the new Stihl and husky saws meet the standards but the old ones don't. Mind u the old ones generally had more power than the new ones due to all the efficiency and emissions standards they had to meet. In theory a well made clone of an older model should cut better than the newer versions.
@@CutterCH The patents are still current, the designs ARE being stolen. Patents take 20 years to expire.
@@Comp670 No they are not. Once discontinued, it's anybody's. I happen to be friends with the owner of FarmerTec. Plus it's been well known that nobody has stolen anything. STIHL fans are butthurt because their popular models have been discontinued and another company now has the rights to produce them.
don't think that husky was a 372xp, looks more like a 395xp because of how big the cover is raised up
I think it was a 372xpw is what it said on the side. Not sure what the w means
@@HometownAcres the 372xpw has heated grip and more power than the 372xp. 75cc engine vs 71cc engine. They are really really nice saws.
How sharp was each chain? If they were not all new chains not much of a test.
Compare the bigger 2Kw 82V chainsaw by Greenworks Commercial to a gasolinechainsaw. The gasoline equivalent is 4.47hp.
lololol!!! husky husky husky!!!!!!!!! husky all the way buddy, as for the saws adjustment, i dont have a clue about that, but wow the 372 rocks!! but the clone sounded exactly the same, great job, great video as always
I’ve seen a couple of different TH-cam channels use these. They did have to adjust them. I recently purchased a Coocheer. I don’t know what the directions said on yours. Mine actually says to use about half the 2 cycle oil that you would normally use. So I think that is why they failed
Never heard f the Chinese model. Chain and sharpness makes a difference
Sharpness and depth-gauge setting- a big difference, IME.
Thank you better do some chain sharpening because I have a 251 Stihl Wood Boss that would smoke them when you do a test have them all running warmed up and then do the test sorry that just my opinion
i always cut firewood on the hottest day . lol Love cutting anytime. you are great, thanks for the channel
Just wondering how the Chinese saw would go after 12 months?
I would look for a four stroke chain saw. Two strokes burn the out over time.
I'd really love to see a full review on the Holzforma over a season. I would be concerned that the harder it's tuned the quicker it would die.
Would it be worth putting an 18 or 20 inch bar on it and seeing how many cords it will cut before it suffers a failure?
Forgetting the engine capacity, will a 250 buck Chinese saw last half as long as a 500 dollar Husky (I'm guessing that's what the little 55cc would roughly cost)?
Must of Chinese clones are 52cc
And sell for about 100 bucks, if you're a bit of a DIY guy, it should last.
Did you break it in before the test?
Tune the clone. It is way off. That's why it has a lean stumble . Then maybe it will be legit
Husqvarna for the win!!!!! 😃
Despite being warm out, were the saws already un for at least a minute or so, before you started them on camera? juss curious?? Thumbs up and stay safe and Healthy! ✌
I have many saws and I got the 365 I'm the Chinese saw and I have run and adjusted the carb a lot and I still have the low end bog. I think it's the exhaust has to much flow
Great sharing.
was the Holzfforma broken in?
Stihl, Stihl, Stihl, or a Stihl.
Sthil all the way 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Junk,Junk,Junk or Junk.
@@brentgraber591 guess you have not operated many chainsaws for years at a time. Stihl chainsaws last and actually start!
@@meehd01 I have homelites makes your stihl look like shit.
@@brentgraber591 and I have a bridge in NYC to sell you to....lol
I have a holtzforma 660 its been bored and stroked and it is a beast 5 seconds on that tree easy
Nice comparison.
I'm no expert either, but I've heard during break-in period...first 5 hours or something... you shouldn't run it wide-open with no load. Meaning, no full throttle with it out of the wood, which it seemed like you did right before you made the cut with the 462. Just looking out. Good video.
Yeah, got to not do apples and oranges. Same pitch, same style chain, all new is only way to compare power heads. China has lots of trees. Not bad for the money. I've bought Big Boy Stilhs that lasted 8 hours before they burned up due to faulty carb attachment. Would never buy another Stilh. Just bought a $106 Chinese 18", 62 cc on Amazon- "Garwinner". I'm sure it's better that a Stihl.
In order for everything to be equal the saws would all have to have new chain. And in my opinion your saw warmup time is kind of short
To carry out such test for fairness. Chains must equal in type and sharpness, saws all perfectly tunes (obviously the chinese clone not ready...)
But my observation, in summer, 17"dia of maple, all the saws must be brought up to good equal hot running temp. We do not see that, maybe you preheated all of the engine s, if not, this is the best way to seize a piston.
Where did you buy this saw at for $200 ?
Well you were running it how did it feel did it seem like you had to hold it back to keep it from bogging down or did it once it got warmed up it seemed to go okay the price is amazing and I really need it saw that size but I just can't afford $1,000 which do you prefer the Husqvarna or the still
I felt like I had to baby it a bit so it wouldn’t bog down. I think once I get it tuned properly it won’t do that anymore. Hopefully. I preferred the Husqvarna 372 to the Stihl. It just seems to have more torque to power through the wood
Thank you I appreciate the input