(quoted from post at 13:21:43 09/16/15)
(quoted from post at 11:04:12 09/15/15) I have Stihl 025 that I've had for years and it's been great for firewood. Getting a bigger saw this year but don't want to spend $600. Looking at a Husqvarna 450 50cc w/ 20 inch bar. Are the new Husky's as good as they used to be? Are they made in you know where?
There have been many replies so here is my side by side comparison.
I am a member of a volunteer disaster relief team that does almost exclusively chainsaw work. We have on our trailer both the Husky and Stihl branded saws. We have found that the Husky's always start easier, use less fuel and will out cut the the same size CC Stihl with same length bars. Also have found all of the Stihl's are more difficult to start we call them "Finicky" on their best days. The Stihl's are also louder requiring better hearing protection.
We also found that the new Stihl's have a funky warranty. If you have fuel in the tank that is more than 1 month old (they use a litmus paper to test) any fuel related issues will not be covered under warranty. Cost us $85 for a new carb.
Have had to take a Huysy back in also no hassle on warranty work.
Have had one of the husky's in for Warranty vs 2 of the Stihl's and all were new at the same time.
Both will extend warranty to 2 years if you buy a 6 pack of the synth 2 cycle oil when you buy the saw.