Users' questions

Which is best Stihl or Husqvarna?

Which is best Stihl or Husqvarna?

Side-by-side, Husqvarna edges out Stihl. Their safety features and anti-vibration technology allow for easier and safer use. And although Stihl chainsaw engines can have more power, Husqvarna chainsaws tend to be more efficient and better at cutting. As far as value goes, Husqvarna is also a top pick.

Are Stihl chainsaws best?

With reliable performance, easy-starting technology, dependable design, and simple maintenance it’s no wonder STIHL chainsaws are considered the best in the world. Not only is STIHL the best-selling chainsaw brand, but they’re also the largest and oldest chainsaw producer in the world.


Is Stihl owned by Husqvarna?

Although both manufacturers have factories in the USA, Brazil, and China, Stihl is still headquartered in Germany, and Husqvarna in Sweden. Our pick for this category: Stihl.

Are Husqvarna chainsaws any good?

Husqvarna and Stihl are widely regarded as the two best manufacturers of chainsaws in the world. Either brand is likely to provide superior performance to nearly any other consumer brand on the market.

Why was the Stihl ms290 discontinued?

Stihl’s #1 selling chainsaw for years running, the MS 290 Farm Boss, is being discontinued. They stopped production on the Farm Boss nearly a year ago and supply is becoming scarce.

What is the best professional chainsaw on the market?

5 Best Professional Chainsaw Comparisons

MODEL FEATURES
Husqvarna 460 24-Inch Rancher Weight: 21 lbs Bar Length: 24 inch Warranty: Up to 4 years
Echo CS-590 20″ Timber Wolf Weight: 17 lbs Bar Length: 20 inches Warranty: 5-year consumer
TIMBERPRO Professional Series Weight: 13 lbs Bar Length: 20 inches Warranty: 2-year consumer

Which is better Husqvarna 240 or Stihl ms170 saw?

The Husqvarna 240 saw, and the Stihl ms170 saw both present excellent options for the chainsaw market. However, one model outperforms the other in categories that are critical to determining which power tool to purchase.

What’s the difference between a Stihl and Husqvarna chainsaw?

To use two comparably-sized and -weighted models (both weighing 12.3lbs with 59cc engines) as a stock example, the Stihl MS 362 delivers up to 4.69 horsepower and supports a bar of up to 25 inches, whereas the Husqvarna 555 delivers only 4.3 horsepower and only supports a 20-inch bar.

What’s the difference between Stihl MS 362 and Husqvarna 555?

To use two comparably-sized and -weighted models (both weighing 12.3lbs with 59cc engines) as a stock example, the Stihl MS 362 delivers up to 4.69 horsepower and supports a bar of up to 25 inches, whereas the Husqvarna 555 delivers only 4.3 horsepower and only supports a 20-inch bar. Our pick for this category: Stihl.

What can you do with a Husqvarna chainsaw?

A chainsaw is a standard power tool that cuts through wood with a set of teeth attached to a rotating chain. Similar to a mechanical saw, the portable chainsaw is ideal for pruning, felling trees, harvesting firewood, and completing tasks around the yard. Husqvarna and Stihl both share a long history of manufacturing quality power tools.