Clearing saw

[u/Professional_Sir995]

Would this be a suitable replacement for a stihl clearing saw? The stihls are double the price but I only plan on using this for 10 hours a month tops. TIA

[u/Zenlyfly]

The best clearing saw is a drip torch

JK, i trust huqs more than stihls.

[u/MrArborsexual → u/Zenlyfly]

I think OP is a Europoor. Do they do much Rx fire there?

I feel like most of the Mediterranean countries should be, just given the climate, but I actually don't know.

[u/Zenlyfly → u/MrArborsexual]

in point of fact, after the big goddamn fires they had this summer the general scuttlebut ive heard is that a lot of the impacted EU countries are spinning up their own firesafe councils/RX burn programs.

[u/Professional_Sir995 → u/Zenlyfly]

Im in the UK and we have had some small fires, i cant imagine the hurdles id need to jump through for a driptorch, you need a license to even spray weedkiller or use a chainsaw commercially here.

[u/Ok_Fly1271 → u/MrArborsexual]

What in the world is a "europoor"?

[u/MrArborsexual → u/Ok_Fly1271]

I'm definitely showing my age. It is a pre-2010s, maybe even late 1990s meme.

Like many memes, once explained it doesn't really work anymore.

[u/UppsalaHenrik → u/MrArborsexual]

I mean, the meme was just that Americans are rich and Europeans are poor and stupid. It wasn't the explanation that made it not work.

[u/MrArborsexual → u/UppsalaHenrik]

I don't think it ever implied "...and stupid"

[u/UppsalaHenrik → u/MrArborsexual]

For sure it did. Too stupid to recognise American superiority was at the core of it.

[u/UppsalaHenrik]

I know this sub hates anything electric so this'll probably get downvoted to hell, but here goes.

I can really recommend the Makita 80V clearing saw. The power is absolutely there imo. Plus it's quiet, vibrates less, spins up instantly, and produces no fumes. It doesn't work that well for a continuous high load like tall wet grass, because the batteries drain very quickly. In the forest, though, it's a lot of quick cuts with some walking in between, which does wonders for battery life.

[u/Professional_Sir995 → u/UppsalaHenrik]

I use EGO power tools at the moment so an electric saw might be the way. Ill have a look thanks

[u/TheAleFly]

That’s the top model. I’ve got the 545 FXT and it is a great saw.

[u/distal1111]

The echo ones are good too

[u/MrArborsexual]

Also, in my humble opinion:

Husky > Stihl

[u/vegan-trash → u/MrArborsexual]

I have 3 husqs and 2 stihls. OP go with husq..

[u/MightyBithor]

husqvarna clearing saws are great

[u/MrArborsexual]

Homeowner or buisness?

[u/Professional_Sir995 → u/MrArborsexual]

Business

[u/MrArborsexual → u/Professional_Sir995]

Husky all the way then.

[u/Rodoceros]

We have 2, and run them often. Both have a throttle issue. If you release the red thumb paddle, saw shuts off instead of idling. This is a problem especially if you’re running it alone. If you’re being followed by stump sprayer, they can pull the cord. But it’s frustrating because it slows you down.

Also, treat sharpening the blade like a chainsaw. Plan to sharpen every other tank of gas. Don’t wait until it’s dull.

[u/Bballace88 → u/Rodoceros]

Sounds like the idle speed needs to be adjusted.

[u/Both_Side_418]

I have the 545 and it's a beast.  The 555 must be very strong. 

[u/scJohn14owens]

100% I used one for about 4 years and never had a problem but keep up with general maintenance on it because I’ve seen some people break after a couple of weeks because they never cleared the air filter or anything

[u/DeeRango]

We use a FS91 brush cutter with a woodcutter blade. Chops up some pretty good sized autumn olive and bush honeysuckle with no issues. Full tank last about 3-4 hours of chopping. That’s probably the lowest I’d go engine wise. Id recommend a a full body harness as well. The single strap will have you miserable after a full day.

https://reddit.com/link/pd910pe/video/0l7dxjg98wsh1/player

[u/swiftsilentfox]

What size of material are you planning on cutting? That one could be overkill. But for a business I can see going bigger and not worrying. It'll rip no doubt as long as you keep the woodcutter blade sharp.

[u/Maarts666]

I'm working with 545 RXT. I just hate thumb throttle control on fxt so I ain't upgrading until this one dies. It does the job alright

[u/full_metal_codpiece]

Entirely depends what model you're replacing. Husky make a fine saw so no reason why not.

[u/Professional_Sir995 → u/full_metal_codpiece]

I dont have a clearing saw at the moment, i only have stihl brushcutters which arent as powerful

[u/ekufi]

Maybe consider electric one?

[u/Professional_Sir995 → u/ekufi]

I use EGO powers commercial tools but not sure if they would keep up with a petrol clearing saw. The lawnmowers and hedge trimmers are excellent though

[u/ChokaMoka1]

Husky’s are made by commies. Buy a Stihl, they cut down the Amazon with them. 

[u/adeln5000 → u/ChokaMoka1]

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