Stihl or Husky???

Elvis · Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 2:43 am Post subject: Stihl or Husky???

I guess you can see which gets the nod from this Kiwi Very Happy

Nearly 10 cord stacked in the sheds...it may last us till spring....or I may just have to get out and enjoy cutting some more Very Happy

lesterg3 · Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 3:55 am Post subject: Re: Stihl or Husky???

Is that 10 full cords or face cords. I ask because when we were heating strictly with wood in SW Michigan we would only use about 5 full cords a year. Just curious.

Bushmaster · Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 10:25 am Post subject: Re: Stihl or Husky???

I burn 4 cords of oak a season. All cut with a Stihl 20", double bit axe, 4 lb sledge and steel wedge. Got 2 more cords to go.

Tremblay · Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 10:58 am Post subject: Re: Stihl or Husky???

Husky here.

lesterg3 · Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 11:09 am Post subject: Re: Stihl or Husky???

Stihl Wood Boss 18" love it, Poulan 18" also, not made for tough stuff. Really don't heat here much, used for land clearing. Lot's of clearing.

Elvis · Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 12:20 pm Post subject: Re: Stihl or Husky???

our trailer (in picture) measures 3.6cubic meters=1 cord deck is 8'x4' sides are about 5' high.
we have big old house with log fire going pretty much around clock and open fire going at night to heat it. snow and frosts sure keep things cool.
we've got 10 trailer loads stacked here now

Vince · Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 3:12 am Post subject: Re: Stihl or Husky???

WOW...I don't actually own a heater of any kind...unless you want to count my PIG.

Both brands are pretty good. Stihl have had a good name for years, and the Husqvarna, although fairly new to the market have well and truly proven their quality.

I have an axe and a couple of bush saws...no chainsaw though.

dhc4ever · Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 3:49 am Post subject: Re: Stihl or Husky???

Husky for me.
But I'd be happy if someone gave me a stihl Wink

gelandangan · Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 2:13 pm Post subject: Re: Stihl or Husky???

Briggs & Stratton z Embarassed

Bushmaster · Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 6:59 pm Post subject: Re: Stihl or Husky???

Good engine gelandangan, but never heard of it used in a chainsaw.

Aloysius · Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 11:29 pm Post subject: Re: Stihl or Husky???

gelandangan wrote:

Briggs & Stratton z Embarassed

I'll raise you with a Honda... starts so easy that even your wife can mow the lawn.

Here the chainsaw is a husky, the hedge is attacked by a Stihl HL100 and all the rest of non-tree-green by the Stihl FS280.
Good machinery makes all the work easy.

gelandangan · Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 11:50 pm Post subject: Re: Stihl or Husky???

Well.. you are right.. actually my chainsaw is a Mcculouch - have not started it in 10 years.. it is sitting there in the shed..
Oh well..

Elvis · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 12:51 am Post subject: Re: Stihl or Husky???

Aloy...my new Stihl has ergo start...you pull out starter cord and that coils a spring,you can pull it with 2 fingers if you like,the spring then does the cranking thingy......sometimes takes two or three but it is so darn easy its frightening.

Aloysius · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 1:06 am Post subject: Re: Stihl or Husky???

Most things coming from Sweden show quality...

on the other hand: how to beat Vince when he catches a few 'natives' and let them cut the wood with his saw for a few beers afterwards?
No gass or oil needed, no exhaust, no noise, good for employment and when it's decent beer he might also have "ergo start"...

Bushmaster · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 6:26 am Post subject: Re: Stihl or Husky???

Let me know when you have your wife mowing the lawn. I want to see that.