your thoughts please

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Originally Posted by Barra1

Bought a Stihl in 1990 - the only heating we had in the house was an open fireplace (and we live in Albury) so the Stihl earned it's keep over the next ten years. Never once did it miss a beat - they tried to convince me I needed a little buzz-box of a thing - I'm glad I opted for the larger model.

The chainsaw now lives in my shed - not used - only because the new house has gas-heating. Must start it up and give the neighbors a rev.:D

A mate who worked on the City Council said the council workers abused chainsaws and the only make that stood the test of time was Stihl.

He also said: "I reckon everything you look at, you will find yourself asking "is it as good as a Stihl". So just get it."

He was right.

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Working in the golf course industry for the last 11 years I have seen pretty much most major brands of saws and even though we run Stihl at my work it is more because of the dealer that is near us gives us great deals and carrys plenty of spares.

It isnt about what is as good as a stihl, as there is a lot about the latest stihl product that I dont like in comparison to a Husky that I think is a step above the Stihl product in reliability and servicability when used in commertial applications but it all comes at a cost.

It doesnt matter what brand out of the 3 that you buy, if you dont look after it then it will be unreliable but if you look after it it could last a lifetime.

Ok to be serious ...can't go wrong with a Stihl I reckon.... parts readily available and dealers all over the place ( unlike LandRover ). I've had a Stihl saw and brushcutter for 15 years never given me any trouble.

Another vote for Stihl. I've got 3 of them for farm use and they have been bullet-proof. If they still sell a "Farm-Boss" model, go for that one. One of mine is 20 years old and you can still get parts for it.

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Originally Posted by spudboy

Another vote for Stihl. I've got 3 of them for farm use and they have been bullet-proof. If they still sell a "Farm-Boss" model, go for that one. One of mine is 20 years old and you can still get parts for it.

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They do still sell a Farm Boss, It's pretty much just the MS310 and MS 410 with a different aircleaner and case plus farm boss stickers.

The old 056 and 061 saws were brilliant and powerful, we've got 1 each of them at the farm as well, the 061 is set up with the post hole drill (for boring the holes for the wire) but they are a bit scarey to use when you look at all the safety features on the new saws and they are damn heavy.

All 3 have parts easilly available, Stihl can be a bit of a pain when it comes to things like carbi diaphrams and the like.

I must have the smaller one then - it is an 044 with a 20" blade (I think). This is the type that hire places rent out. They are almost idiot proof.

thanks heaps guys :D:D:D


now back to this :wallbash::wallbash:

I have a Stihl farmboss.. bloody great... highly recommended..

( Actually to be honest...Dad had one.. I borrowed it...and Mum begged me not to return it as he is getting on and it's really too big and heavy for him.... Mum's happy.... I'm happy..... and I think he's forgotten about it:twisted:....)

Buy the Stihl Ray.

Mark

I used to work for the forestry and they only used stihl,the 038 with 18" bar is good for quick clearing of larger tree's,standard form good for cleanup,i realy like the the 036 light and powerfull,the only trouble we have had is the right full mix and good bar oil and keep bar oil jernals clean,stihl dont seem to like getting to hot.

Greg


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Mines a Stihl 009, ( Farmboss) no probs a great saw, have flogged it numerous times and it still goes great, easy to maintain,
most of the other properties around here use them too,
they have a great reputation in the circles i sometimes talk in, for reliability and ease of use.

I'd buy another if I needed one.

john

Got to go stihl farm boss .... best by far and easy to get parts anywhere.... very reliable :)