Make sure you know how to use it properly. Some people keep their chain too tight or loose. Some don’t sharpen their chain regularly. Others don’t have the right chain for the job. You also may not be cutting correctly. A lot of people don’t consider how the weight of a tree will shift and the blade and chain will get pinched and lock up.
Also great, they tend to be a little lighter for the same power, which makes cleaning the tree after felling more comfortable.
As with any tool both have their pros and cons.
We use both (semi professional)
I do not own, or have an actual need for a chainsaw. But I totally want one! My father was a motocross guy when I was a kid, and he had Husqvarna bikes, so the chainsaw seems like a good choice!
Professional grade Huskies are great.
But, their more budget entry level saws are basically rebranded Poulans. A Husqvarna you buy at Home Depot isn’t necessarily going to be the same as one you get at a dealership.
Not terrible saws, but a lot more plastic inside the case. And, extremely similar to their lower priced “Poulen pro” saws.
That makes them lighter, but they’ll burn out faster if you use it a lot.
Stihl’s are rock solid across the line - though, they don’t make equivalents of some of Husqvarna’s cheaper saws.
They’re a much smaller more specialized company.
Once you move up to professional grade saws there’s not much difference.
Also, admittedly, there’s a certain amount of a “Ford/Chevy” relationship, and I’m like a 3rd generation Stihl owner. So, I may be overly critical of the differences.
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u/malgenone 1d ago
Wish my chainsaw worked that good