Husqvarna versus Stihl Pro Saw Comparison...You decide Who's TOP SAW!
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- Husqvarna versus Stihl Pro Saw Comparison...You decide Who's TOP SAW!
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In my (roughly) 10 years of working on chainsaws I can say for certain that I've dealt with more totalled Stihl than I have Huskys. The Husqvarna offerings have a design that's easier to work on, a preferable torque curve, and the saws last longer (Stihl tends to lose compression faster, vibrate more, the carbs need adjustment more often and are hard starting as a result.) The last few generations of Stihl are a total mother to work on as they tried to integrate the plastics around every portion of the saw. Now I haven't had to work on the newest gen Stihls yet so I'll keep an open mind. I just finished a refresh on an ms390, it takes about triple the time to get the cylinder exposed to clean the cooling vanes as opposed to comparable huskys. Just anecdotes from my experience. I am a husky guy primarily, but I came to that conclusion from working on both. I hope that helps someone.
Thank you for your input. I'm currently considering the idea of buying a pro saw from one of those two (ideally in the 70-ish cc class), many factors are pulling me apart. Firstly, anyone can buy Stihl MTronix diagnostic tools and software (but it will cost a leg) while you cannot get into the Husky Autotune system without having dealership credentials (they apparently have to log in to the mothership everytime), that's a big no-no for Autotune in my book. Secondly, Husky is still making some pro-grade saws which do not use automatic carbs (372 XP and 585), while every pro-models at Stihl (up until the 881 I believe) have the MTronix system. I am deep into embedded systems and while I fully understand how those auto-adjusting carbs work, I will never trust them, not because I do not trust electronics, but simply because I do not think they are justified, a small flat-head is all you need to adjust a working carb when you're deep into the wild, no-one in their sane mind will carry a laptop and the diagnostic tools in the back of the truck to troubleshoot a non-restarting saw.
Those thoughts led me to try out clone saws from the far east, which ended up costing a fraction of the price. Of course those are nothing like the real deal, both in power and build quality, but at least I don't have to bend over in front of a certified dealer to get a replacement part or a carb adjustment. These saws will not last forever, but they are cutting their share of wood at the moment.
In the meantime I'm looking at the new issue of the 372XP against a MS462, the old-fashioned carb is the main point pulling me towards Husky. That and the fact that it's less expensive. Considering I have both dealers very near, what would you do ?
@@hugepines3990 I'd go with the 372 xp personally. Way better anti-vibe system, power delivery and torque curve are superior (in my opinion) and auto-tune, though pretty alright technology, still seems to let me down a fair bit. I share your sentiment on a flat head over a laptop for being in the woods. I personally might have more trouble with auto-tune due to elevation (I log primarily above 8500-9000 feet), can't be certain if that's the problem though.
Also, of the 13 saws I have (4 husky, 1 homelite, 8 stihl), the only good running saws I have right now are the 4 huskies (450, 545, 562, 572). Homelite doesn't run, and only 2 of the stihl saws run okay-ish
It does help, thank you!
That's most likely because there are exponentially more Stihl saws sold than husqvarna's over the last 15 years.
I have ran and owned both. All my 4 friends who own and operate 2 cycle shops. Have and have had the same opinion of stink vs Husqvarna. All!!!! used to own and use Stihl and now all use Husky’s. I can see why. Stihl are not terrible by any means, just not as overall as good, long lasting, maintenance free, powerful, enduring or balanced as Husqvarna.
If you are debating between a 572 XP at a 562 XP. Do yourself a favor. Get the 562 XP. And if you’re tall, put on the 24 inch X-Tough “Lite” bar on it. The balance point is insane and the sword will feel 4 pounds lighter than the 572 instead of 2 pounds.
At the end of an hour and absolutely at the end of the day, you will feel the difference in weight. The power to weight ratio is absolutely perfect on the 562. It also spins a lot faster and if you understand the physics, that will translate into a smoother, faster and safer cut. But at the end of the day, you will appreciate the lighter saw, the better balance and less fatigue. My best friend has the 572. When we cut together, he always asked me to use my saw. They are both excellent, but the 562 is one of the best all around size you can get from Husqvarna.
To me no one ever has their hand on the choke/engine shut off switch while sawing, the chain break should stop the chain during kickback... so to me the one with the better chainbreak makes it safer not the saw shut off
Exactly, in a full speed kickback, the saw will be across your face way before your brain realizes what's happening...
Yea who shuts the saw off after a kickback? You put it in the wood, flip the chain brake, and keep going.
The pics your looking for the name of is called the Dogs.
Ive got mostly Stihl stuff, but I’ve ran both in the mid range farm/ ranch category. Both were awesome saws.
Thank you for taking the time to show the difference between these saws. Take care!
I'm a husqvarna man myself for the last 30 years and I own some other sthil equipment!, but I think both saws are great it's just a matter of personal preference! As long as they start with a couple of pulls and cut fast that's all that matters to me!.
Both are great saws, and I have ran both. It takes several tanks of gas for them to wake up. The Stihl is a little lighter, and that makes a huge difference if I have it climbing in a tree. The best setup I have found for the Stihl 462 is: a muffler mod (like a bark box...welded my own from stainless runs cooler and has noticeably more power), 8 pin Stihl sprocket, turning an 84DL square ground chain (25" bar). Any longer bar than that and I feel it runs out of torque (even with 7 pin sprocket) if the bar is buried. The 572 I've run was ported, and it was a screamer, but when wearing gloves I frequently hit the downward kill switch on Husqvarna's, so I prefer the upward off switch much better.
Firstly off, thank you for taking the time to cover the topic. You are providing a real service for a community that needs good information. Happy New Year, and stay safe.
I have been using machines, and chainsaws in particular for decades, having worked as a small engine mechanic in the early part of my life. Here is my take...
1. The most important part of the decision making process is parts availability and service center relationship. The best saw in the world is worthless if you cannot get parts/service, and you will need both in the life of the machine.
2. Comfort - there are some tools that just feel better in the hand, and you have to pick them up side-by-side and get a feel for the unit. The two high end units you tested have very similar horsepower, and vibration control, making how it feels in the hand critical.
3. Try to stick with one brand for parts interchangeability and familiarities with controls. You make a good point about how the Stihl turns off with the switch down, and the Husky with the switch up. Muscle memory is what you will do when a bad thing happens, especially for a less than daily user of the saws. Inevitably, you will have a pile of spare parts, and many saw owners will have multiple saws in different vintages and sizes. It is really, really good to have that pile of parts interchangeable to some degree. At minimum, an owner should have two bars, in case bar #1 gets pinched, so that it can be unbolted and bar two used to cut it out, as one example.
Thank you again for taking the time to do your videos, you make a difference. I hope our paths cross someday.
I have owned a 272XP and a 372XP and both saws were BULLETPROOF. I never even had to adjust the carb or change a spark plug on either saw. Also the chainbrake(s) has operated flawlessly and saved my face every time. It's a "no brainer" for me: Husky 572XP.
This is an awesome comparison of two of the best brands. I have both brands each are smaller saws but they both run great
Glad you were able to show side by side comparisons. By neighbor, whom is an engineer and owns an aerial logging company designed the fuel injection system for Stihl. Boy does he have a nice house.
I struggled with this decision but I ended up buying the 462
That 1.5lbs difference does not sound like a lot, but it is. That will make a huge difference if using those saws for a while.
I can't believe the Husqvarna is so much heavier than the Stihl. I was actually hoping Josh was going to weigh them to confirm the difference in weight.
I have an old David Bradley saw. It will make a man of you. These saws are both light compared to that saw. You may think it sounds heavy but I don't have to work the saw down threw the wood. Just set it on there and the weight of the saw pulls it right threw. While a pound and a half is a difference if you cut a lot of wood you won't notice the difference as you are used to it. If you are just cutting a little wood for a fire place you probably aren't cutting enough for it to matter that much. I have run both saws and I much prefer the Husky. Its a different feel to it because of the way it has a suspension but once you are used to that its a great saw. The exhaust sound doesn't come through the best on camera but the Husky is also way more quiet and has a unique exhaust tone all its own. That said they are both a great saw and a lot is preference. I have had guys try my Husky. Some loved it. Some were on the fence. Usually it's a die hard Stihl guy that has been told they are the best and there is no convincing them otherwise.
@@kennethlaw5216 I noticed the difference in exhaust tone. The husky sounds a lil meatier imho. I’ve owned Stihl products of all kinds and I probably ran a husky maybe once or twice back in my younger days. Not really knowing the difference makes me think my new saw purchase will be what I know, I may just be one of those Stihl guys 🤣
@@davidmorris5555 my brother in law is one of those Stihl guys and he has had to rebuild a couple. Not saying that it was a bad saw. Maybe a bad seal leaking gas and leaned it out. The Husky has kind of a strange whistle sound along with the exhaust tone unique to them. Nothing wrong with sticking with one brand and you know what you have. One could be a parts saw in the future. Both great saws. Over the years I'm a believer in buying a good saw. We have thrown away several McCullough and Homelites, don't make them like they used to.
@@kennethlaw5216 no they don’t they’re designed to throw away I think. Like vacuum cleaners haha.
Tough comparison. Both do a good job. The weight difference is a factor, as is the price. The distance to your local dealer could weigh in, too.
I have stihl and husky dealer about 20 miles away but I have an echo dealer about 5 miles down the road and I prefer older homelites
agreed, the stihls are more expensive, by few hundred dollars in canada
Both great, I own a Stihl that keeps on running almost 30 years of heavy use.
Both are great saws!! it's like Ford Chevy, Ram it's mostly personal preference only time will tell let's see in 2 to 5 years with general load use which one will last the longest???
I've always called the spikes "Dog's!"
Lift the bar nose up when you tighten up the chain.
I flip the bar each time I sharpen the chain. A saw guy told me to hold the bar tip up before snugging the nuts and tensioning the chain. Not sure how important that is. You do a good job!
You want upward pressure on the bar when tightening the chain.
I hold the saw in left hand, leaned on the nose slightly and tighten the adjuster locks with right. super easy
Both these Saws are awesome, it would end up being the saw with the closest parts / Service shop. If you can’t get parts neither one is good, eventually something is going to break down. Thanks for the awesome videos!
Best comment here
It makes me smile the way you call it "huskevarna" (that's what it sounds like). Also the short name Husky is very good! But being Swedish (where the saw originates from) the correct way to say it would be huskvarna without the e between k and v. But I feel that you should do you. It works!
You should hear how most Americans say “ Jonsered”.
You're right. But we yanks are used to vowels.
Listen to the Lady!
😆😆😆were just a bunch gringos over here mate! Sadly most of us Americans only speak English and we dont even do that well 😂😆😂! Great comment!
Nice overview. I have both the Husqvarna and Stihl baby brothers to these saws. 555 and MS261C-M. I’m sure there are benefits to both kill switch designs, but I feel that the “press up” design points the nose of the saw toward the ground. I prefer the “press down” on the Husqvarna because the movement lifts the nose for me.
I saw others post “dogs” but they’re also called felling spikes.
Thanks for the content,
Kirk
I've worked at both certified dealers as a mechanic and can say we saw more issues with the newer huskys than the stihls. Personally own a 661cm as my main feller and wouldn't trade it for nothing
now the tables have turned, the husqvarna 572xp lasts longer than the stihl ms 462 from what i hear from quiet a few guys who use both in their work every day and if you have ever looked inside a 572xp its not hard to see why, the thing is built like a tank.
Thank you for the detailed review! Did you notice the effect of the suspension in the Husqy? Did it create more comfort on the wrists? Of perhaps made the work less precise, because the saw had a bit of freedom of motion with the suspension range?
There is a punch down pin that allows you to open up the oiler even more on the 462. Also, get a bark box. It helps with low end torque.
Both being pro grade they'll last for decades even under pretty hard use. I have a stihl ms441c that's going on ten years old and has never given me any trouble at all. I'm sure a husqvarna would be the same. To me,dealer support sets them apart. In my area(at least) I have only one husqvarna dealer,but have 3 stihl dealers within 20 minutes from me. About anything I need for a husqvarna would have to be ordered, but I'm bound to find stihl stuff instore. I cut firewood and use an Alaskan mill with my saw and its held up great.
I timed how long it took to buck through each log. It was very close each time. The weight difference becomes a big deal after a long day of cutting.
Husqvarna 11.63 seconds
Stihl 12.40 seconds
They both are very good quality saws.
I've run both brands over the last 40 years, both are awesome. Huskies tend to be a bit heavier but also balanced better with longer bars as there is also a little more weight behind the handle bar. This can be a big deal if you do a lot of limbing, thining etc.A slightly heavier but balanced saw is less fatiging to me at the end of the day. They also build their power curves a bit different. The saw that cuts best at full bar length might not be the best in smalĺer wood. Having said all that, I lean husky because I like to run a longer bar and on most huskies the balance is better. At the end of the day, probably no difference in how much wood you cut. Choose your saw based on how you plan to use it.
I'm a husqvarna guy I have 455, 460 and 372xp. They all run very well and I like them. I also run VP racing fuel at 50 :1 premixed from VP. I've had my 455 for 8 yrs and only put one new spark plug in 8 years. I attribute that to the high quality fuel.
Great video thanks for taking the time
Great video and thank you for providing the comparison on both chainsaws.
I have 041 I bought back in 70s. Still runs great. Also a 241 and 461 love and use all
My Stihl 261C was mild running when new, She woke up and got nasty (in a good way) after a few tanks through it.
Open up the exhaust a bit, then she'll really get going.
great comparison, thanks for sharing . which has the best brake? Ive used huskys and owned a 046 magnum, which was a beast. I had a birch firewood business 10 yrs ago and it never let me down. 40 chords wood in 2 years . For pure bucking i ground the rakes off one of the chains, and went 1 tooth smaller drive sprocket it would pull itself through the wood spitting out 3/8" x 1/4" chunks and never got dull because it was always ripping through cold wood. The brake on it was perfection, instantly stall the chain. cant say enough good things about that saw. Now Im looking for a new one similar to replace it
I like the still the best. But then I've been using still for years. Never herd any thing bad on either one. Great video.
In the High Cascades, the Pacific Coast Loggers all run Huskys.....
.....except for the one's who run Stihl's.
I'll take either one. It's a Coin Flip !!!
I'm going to sit on the fence with Josh on this one! Both are awesome saws.
I have used both of them. I think the Husky is a happier saw, more aggressive and funnier to run....but the 462 is the one I use today, only because its lighter.
Great review. I own a 462 and love it. Both great saws.
ive olny run sthils for years now. good power to weight and not to bad on the vibration. there more a pain to work on but hell no different than say newer vehicles. ive never burn up a sthil saw either. maney maney hrs of sawing and milling an still runs strong. tho the reason my saws last maybe in part from removing the spark arresters so can flow a little better. use 91 none ehnal gas mix a little heavier on the oil. and uses a semi synth oil. and reqular use. siting around along time with untreated fuel seems to kill sthil saw fast.
great video! this was exatly what was looking for.
I have both brands of saws. We also own an old David Bradley saw. That old saw has a slower chain speed and is much heavier. I just lay the old saw on the log and let the saw weight do the work. The new saws you actually have to work the saw threw the log. I guess at 50 years old its hard to change your ways, but I much I prefer cutting big logs with the old saw. The new saws I would say the Husky is my favorite. Once you get used to the suspension its a great saw. The exhaust on the Husky doesn't come through on camera but they are way more quiet then any other saw and have this unique tone all there own. Everybody who has ran my saw always comments on the sound. These are both a great quality saw and alot of it is all up to the user to decide the features they like. The guys that have been brainwashed to believe Stihl is the greatest saw ever won't admit they like it. The average user has to make up there own mind. Like you said they are both a great saw.
Both saws are great, but I prefer the "feel" of the Husqvarna. I find that the angle on the top bar puts less pressure on my wrist and is more comfortable to work with. I currently have both kinds of saws, Stihl MS170, and the Husky 550Xp, 555 and 562 Xp. I cut between 5 to 7 bush cords per year.
Real men have strong wrists and a Stihl chainsaw! :)
I've run both for years, and both will do a great job. The Husky will just do it without all the drama. Stihl's are notoriously hard to start if not done perfectly, and their toolless caps will spray gasoline everywhere if not opened with extreme care. The newer ones may have addressed this as there were several legal issues related to them. If I were considering one of these saws the dealer would be my number one deciding factor. Luckily I have both in my area that are very good. Not everyone has that luxury.
WELL SAID! Underrated comment IMHO
Is it common for dealers in the US to only sell one brand of saws? Here in Sweden most dealers I have visited sell both Husqvarna and Stihl.
@MyGFIsMaria In Miami, my dealer sells Stihl, Husk, Echo, can't make up my mind either. It would only be used after Hurricanes.
I've always liked the STIHL over any other
We might share the same name, but our opinion is vastly different haha.
Got the combo can. Love it.
Being a logger I've used both, but I prefer the stihl, more power and also a lot more rugged, but I also run the 661c. I will say the huskys definitely will chew through some wood though!!
now the tables have turned, the husqvarna 572xp lasts longer than the stihl ms 462 from what i hear from quiet a few guys who use both in their work every day and if you have ever looked inside a 572xp its not hard to see why, the thing is built like a tank.
Good review Josh, they seem pretty similar so it's really anybodys preference on which to buy. I've only owed Stihl but my brother loves his Husky. Enjoyed it!!
Man tree work is therapeutic for me. Nothing like getting out and cutting some wood in the woods right. Good stuff homie. Thank you for the video. We can't ever know to much about cutting trees. Id love to come up and cut some trees with you
Both saws are very similar in performance. I have both makes, but not the same models you’re running here. As someone else mentioned, weight does count in the fatigue factor too.
Me myself i have a Stihl MS500i and i don't want any other!Happy tree year!
Best saw I ever had....MS500i
Thank you for the video
Great comparison. Husky for me. But they are both great saws.
Happy New Year
Great video- i just bought a 562xp- i love it!....and It’s “caliber” not “caliper”😜
I got that fuel can and got two minor complaints about it. It only holds 5 liter of fuel, exactly the same as the standard aspen can, so I always end up with a tiny hit left when I fill it up. Also the lid on the oil can be difficult to grip properly when opening/closing.
Thank you for taking the time to explain in detail the specs of each chainsaw.. I’m in the process of buying one and is the reason why I watched your video.. Husqvarna is what I will buy.!
The combo oil and gas tank is out of stock at Amazon. No date on when it will be back in stock.
Love the tune at the end
Love the video and suggest you show sharpening the blades next.
Chain not blade
Since I'm not using one all day I'd going for the Husky but I know that after a days work that 1.5lbs would make a man a lot more tired.
Hi..... Thank you 🎥👍👍👍
You asked for advice or constructive criticism, I apply upwards pressure to the bar, or i rest the bar on a stick or something to push it up as you tighten the nuts, and that's because you can notice a difference in the chain tension if the bar is sagging downwards when semi tight or pulled up, and as one is sawing the bar will vibrate and creep up and loosen a little bit.
At least that's my experience with my regular Stihl 026, the 260 pro and my 066 magnum.
I like the clutch in the body of my Stihl chainsaws, but Husqvarna are serious saws also.
I’m going with the stilh.
4:18 they're called dogs
Dawgs
As always an awesome video thank you
Always been a Stihl guy but I recently bought a Husqvarna and it has not disappointed one bit. I do believe it has become my preference. You really can't got wrong with either in my opinion.
Back in the day I cut Hoop pine professionally. I used Husqvarna saws 266,268 372, 372xp. My work mate used Stihl 44’s . When we got bored we would swap saws for half a day every now and then. When we swapped back we would both say what a wonderful say the other had. Husqvarna had a better air filtration system and easy access. Stihl back then had a thicker handle that was really comfortable. If either had a good feature the other had it pretty soon. They even run out of fuel at the same time almost to the minute .
I was strictly Husky until they started putting the stupid primer bulb on every saw. Those things will dry rot and crack then you’re dead in the water. Have a 55 rancher, 371, 372 and a 3120. All amazing saws without primer bulbs. I’ve pretty much switched to Stihl now and have a 170, 391 and 661. Love all the saws mentioned.
I'm not partial to either, I have 3 of each and like them all
Winter tab is used only when it's so cold you have problem starting the saw. But if you leave it in winter mode above 0°C you're gonna blow up the engine due to overheating..
I have a husky 445 rancher and it is awesome
Try packing an older 066 with a 42 inch bar,these two saws won’t feel heavy anymore ☺️
Like both saws
Nice comparison I am a husky guy myself. Not sure what to think of the auto tune saws. Run a 395 xp and a 372 xp
Would love to see a Stihl backpack blower review or comparison. Thanks for the videos
Like the Stihl 462c. That's my opinion.
I'm partial to Stihl since I've had very reliable performance and service from my Stihl products.b However, Husqvarna has been around for quite a while. Thanks for the comparison.
I'm pretty new to chainsaws, and work at a local hardware store that is a Stihl dealer. The Lowe's just down the road has Husqvarna saws, and holding both brands i feel the Stihl has a much nicer fit and finish for the plastic on the handle and body. Just because of work i know more about Stihl but the first time I held a Husky i felt disappointed with the handle/trigger and choke lever, especially since theyre about the same price. However, I do like the Husqvarna simplicity of mantainence more, as I've seen firsthand how expensive and hard working on Stihl stuff can be!
Stihl ms462 and ms261 are the best two saws to own for just about anything. IMO
I would take either one. 👍
I've found that Husqvarna runs better when your fuel gets a little age on it compared to Stihl.
That’s good to know for someone who only
Occasionally uses their saws. The husky is less temperamental with questionable fuel.
Just skip running questionable fuel in a saw. If it's going to sit; use the canned Alkalite fuel for your last tank before you store it. I find it's pricey for everyday use, but it's great for storage.
I run Ethanol free fuel in all my saws and try to keep the octane rating around 100. That seems to be the sweet spot for the best power output on my saws with my tunes for my area.
I'm now 72 after using 13 lb chainsaws 1976 roper 3.7 cu in engine a few bars and many chains later it bit the dust. My saw dealer sells Echo and Stihl saws. I told him I wanted a lighter saw they had saws that I could try at the store Stihl 180, 9+ lbs and Echo 352,8+ lbs the Echo had better vibration control but the Stihl cut faster both had 16 inch bars it was a toss up on which was better. Echo came with a 5 year warrantee I bought the Echo have been using it for 2 years really like it
Both are breaking new ground. I will be curious to see which of the two ends up being more robust and lasting longer.
I've run both. Leaning towards Husqvarna these days
Grandpapy always called em rakers but I cant remember for sure, my body was hurtin from hauling wood all day as a kid.
Question for you: we have a small TH-cam channel here in Maine about our farm. How do you get used to inviting the world into your living room do to speak? Are you ever worried about showing off your tools and machinery to potential thieves? We live in a good area, but the world is crazy. I love your videos and listening to you.
Thieves smart enough to track him down are smart enough to steal bigger things than chainsaws.
I want both!
Stoney farmer it looks funny to see u this week with the monster saw and last week that tiny trim saw which was also awesome
Love your powersaw reviews sir! Alot of fun! I'm not a modern saw guy per say but I like the Swedish saw over the German one any day of the year lol you should try and get your hands on an old McCulloch you will be in powersaw heaven!
According to Simeon at the Swedish Homestead it’s pronounced with a long ū and three syllables like Hoosk var na but most people I know in the US also pronounce it like Husk a var na with a short u and four syllables.
As far as the sound I think the Husky has a beefier low end sound but the Stihl has a stronger high end sound.
I honestly think you couldn’t go wrong with either either saw, it comes down to convenience and personal preference.
Enjoy your videos!
I use husky saws every day, run them 5 to 6 hours bucking firewood. Use a 576xp and a 572xp, the 576 is a better saw hands down. The 572 rattles apart and gets hot quick, had the spark plug pop out a few times on me. Otherwise it cuts quick with a 28" bar on it.
The Husky started cold better than the Stihl, both of them are great saws though, TJ
I have a stihl concrete saw that is a real pain in the rear end to start and a 20yo husky chainsaw that pretty much starts all the time no matter what
I always remove the dogs when I use my (smaller, max 50cc/15" sword) saw for everyday use on normal trees, ie felling, delimbing and bucking trees with a max dbb around 25-30". For bigger trees I might use a max 20" sword or a big saw like these. My experience is that dogs are a problem during delimbing as I glide the saw on the log for top- and side cuts and only carry it for undercuts (but ofc, I normally log softwood species with even and small limbs, so for hardwoods with uneven branching, a bigger saw/sword might be better, but still without dogs)
Happy new year Josh.
Just a heads up to Josh, you can buy different chains for those commercial (pro) saws as well. People need to be more skilled in cutting to use those chains though so if anyone out there is reading this and don't really know much about cutting id stick to the regular chain.
Great video Josh, I see you like the gas chainsaw with a passion, how about comparing a big battery chainsaw, see how they preform
Both are nice saws, dealer service is the key for me. In my area Husqvarna has better dealer service than Stihl. So I run Husqvarna XP saws.
I like both of them, they are the best saws that someone can or could have, I got an MS 500i and a 592 XP. I love them a lot, they perform great when choppin' down some trees or cutting trunks. They burn through wood like butter.
Husky sounded and cut better with less cc but next time throw in an echo 7310p and then it will be a competition.
You should try the Stijl 500 fuel injected saw. The out Door with the Morgan’s did a review of the 500. Sounds like a great saw.
For 1500$ it better be