splitshot
Head cook, Bottle washer, and Peace keeper.
Hey if you get a chance post some pics of the older ones..
Chain Saw
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It's got lots of power for it's size. As for handling, I actually prefer my 019T. It crapped out on me one day. The dealer told me that the 019T wasn't meant to run 8 hours a day. The MS200 is the prefered chainsaw for the professional arborist, and is meant to run 8 hours a day, every day. It hasn't let me down yet. Take D'Animal up on using it, I think you'll be impressed.
Just curious,do you have any climbing gear to be up in a tree with a chainsaw?
No, I don't climb, although I have tried it before and want to try it again. But yes, I have been up in trees either free climbing or with a ladder. And no, I don't recommend it, I said that earlier and I'll say it again. I mainly use my "climbing" saw for brushing, limbing a downed tree, trimming, etc. Do I know how to use it properly? Yes. Could I get hurt with it? Yes, it's a risk we all take. I find most of my "close calls" happen when I'm tired after a long day or in a rush. If I come across a tree that there's just no way I can handle, I call my climbing friends.
So is the 019 lighter and better balanced? What length of bar do you run? I find 14" is right for me.
So is the 019 lighter and better balanced? What length of bar do you run? I find 14" is right for me.[/quote]
I use a 14" bar.
D'Animal, I didn't realize you were a Stihl Rep. I'd say you should definetly know what you're talking about. That also help's explain why you have 98 chainsaws.
I use a 14" bar.
D'Animal, I didn't realize you were a Stihl Rep. I'd say you should definetly know what you're talking about. That also help's explain why you have 98 chainsaws.
A Stihl AV 034 has been my loyal friend for many years.......
The MS192 is a completely different saw than the 019T. The 019T was an entry level saw that was not that light weight.
The MS 192T at 6.6lbs with 1.7hp it is really a nice sweet little saw to run. We are coming out with the rear handle version this year.
No comparison Stihl 009L best saw EVER for around the house trimming and anything else for that matter!!
I got a smokin deal on a Husq 350 this year. I love it - so much nicer than my old saw.....
The 009 is out of production for the US market. What is in the pipeline of distribution and at dealerships is all there is going to be.
yooper
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I love my two Jonsered saws.
I suspected they were the same as Husqvarna, but my local dealer sells both brands and has a full selection of saws from both! I'll ask him about it next time I'm there.
Most of the loggers up here use Jonsered saws, so that's why I chose mine. Best saws I've ever experienced...
Yep, it says right on the plate/saw tag thingy, made by Husqvarna Sweden. They are great saws. I passed up a smokin deal on a real big Jonsered once, and regret it to this day.
Yep, it says right on the plate/saw tag thingy, made by Husqvarna Sweden. They are great saws. I passed up a smokin deal on a real big Jonsered once, and regret it to this day.
Didn't find Husqvarna's name on mine. It did say Electrolux Motor AB, made Sweden.
LukeZero
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Gus
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I've always used primarily Stihls with a couple Husqvarnas in their (I own an old Stihl 038 AV), they both make a good saw; easy to work on although none of them have really required any work, just keep them sharp, clean and fueled. Also buy the safety gear(helmet and chaps are a good start), even if you barely ever use the saw, it's cheap insurance.
As has been mentioned above, I will recommend both Husqvuarnas and Stihls. While my personal preference runs to Huskys, I use Stihls at work frequently. I personally own a Husky 372XP, but previously had a 394XP. Both are very nice. At work, I typically use a Stihl 044, 044 mag, or 066. For power to weight ratio, I'd recommend the 372, 365, and 044, but that's only if you have the need for a 28-30" bar (I don't like to bend over). 
Yep, it says right on the plate/saw tag thingy, made by Husqvarna Sweden. They are great saws. I passed up a smokin deal on a real big Jonsered once, and regret it to this day.
If you bought a Ford escort, don't think for a minute that it is related to a Jaguar.
Ford owns them as well.
039 MAGNUM STIHL....................
Love mine.
Love mine.
Not the vacuum cleaner, silly, the chainsaw
You do realize that Electrolux (yes, the vacuum sweeper company) bought out Husqvarna, Partner, Jonsered, and Pioneer back in the late '70s and Poulon in the mid '80s. My dad sold Electrolux vacuum sweepers for over 25 year's before starting up his own carpet cleaning business. He was still working until a stroke forced him to retire about 4 years ago. He say's that he sure does miss working, and that if he hadn't had that stroke, he would still be working. Oh ya, He's almost 82 now.