Husqvarna 550xp mark 2 or Stihl ms261

[RCW]

Good choice. Only spoken from a 40+ year Stihl loyalist.

I think you'll be happy with it.

Mtronic concerns me also. As you say, they've had them years now....

Looks like @Yotekiller is very well-versed in saws of the class.

Work safe!

 

[Yotekiller]

Typically a pro sa

I'm not much help but certainly agree with the professional-saw sentiment.

I've mostly run pro saws for over 40 years. It hurts to buy them, but I think it's $$ well spent. I've had homeowner saws too and still have one. Works great most of the time as I get older.

I have almost zero experience with "computerized" saws. A friend bought a new Husky 572(?) saw with electronics. Couple days in, saw wouldn't fire. Took it back to dealer, who tried to fix it. Ended up handing him a new saw because they couldn't make the other work......

Not picking on Husky, at that time I was looking seriously at a Stihl 361 or 362 with electronics....I left it on the shelf because of electronics and my friend's experience with them.

I'm sure they've gotten more reliable over the years. If I were to buy another tomorrow, it would likely be the MS362.

As far as Stihl vs. Husky, I think that's like a Ford vs. Chevy loyalty discussion. I think both make good saws.

One of the very best saws Stihl makes today is the MS400. They're gonna go away soon so better get one while you can. Probably the best 70cc class saw on the market today that punches way above it's class.

Don't let the auto-tune scare ya. I own several computer controlled saws and have not had a single issue in years of use and I cut hundreds of cords a year.

 

[Mitjam]

Good choice. Only spoken from a 40+ year Stihl loyalist.

I think you'll be happy with it.

Mtronic concerns me also. As you say, they've had them years now....

Looks like @Yotekiller is very well-versed in saws of the class.

Work safe!

Thank you. Time will tell

 

[Mitjam]

Typically a pro sa



One of the very best saws Stihl makes today is the MS400. They're gonna go away soon so better get one while you can. Probably the best 70cc class saw on the market today that punches way above it's class.

Don't let the auto-tune scare ya. I own several computer controlled saws and have not had a single issue in years of use and I cut hundreds of cords a year.

That is very reassuring I have read many post where guys use these day in and out. And love them. Of course your gonna read stories good and bad about everything

 

[RCW]

Typically a pro sa



One of the very best saws Stihl makes today is the MS400. They're gonna go away soon so better get one while you can. Probably the best 70cc class saw on the market today that punches way above it's class.

Don't let the auto-tune scare ya. I own several computer controlled saws and have not had a single issue in years of use and I cut hundreds of cords a year.

Never had one in my hand, but have heard great things about the MS400 and MS500.

Like I said earlier, a friend bought a 572 (?) Husky, and electronics didn't work after a couple days. Dealer gave him another, and no issue with the replacement. Seemed like a good saw.

I was looking at a MS362 at the time. I have an older 046 Magnum, which is more than I need most times.

Don't think I'd be shy with the electronics after these years have passed.