Export thread

Stihl ms 170 or husqvarna 240?

#1

metz12

metz12

So I have decided that I want a 16"bar for my new chainsaw. I am stuck between 2. the stihl ms 170 (30cc) for $180 or the husqvarna 240 (38cc) not sure what one if i should pay the extra 30 bucks for the husqvarna for the extra 8cc's or just get the stihl.


#2

R

Rivets

That's a no brainer. Stihl. You will never notice the difference in HP and Stihl is a better saw anyway.


#3

metz12

metz12

Rivets said:
That's a no brainer. Stihl. You will never notice the difference in HP and Stihl is a better saw anyway.
Click to expand...

thanks for the response. i figured alot of people would say the stihl is a better saw.


#4

lawn mower fanatic

lawn mower fanatic

Here is a picture and the website for the two chainsaws to help people:

stihl.jpg STIHL MS170.png.....MS 170 Chain Saw - Occasional Use Chain Saw | STIHL USA Mobile
husqvarna.jpgHUSQVARNA 240.jpg......HUSQVARNA 240 - Chainsaws


#5

S

STAN MI

I think they are both supposed to be pretty good saws. Might want to think about the selling dealer, is one closer or is one better to work with. Never know when you might need service.

Don't think you can go wrong with either one.

JMT's


#6

metz12

metz12

STAN MI said:
I think they are both supposed to be pretty good saws. Might want to think about the selling dealer, is one closer or is one better to work with. Never know when you might need service.

Don't think you can go wrong with either one.

JMT's
Click to expand...

well this ace is very good with having parts for everything they have in stock but they wont work on the unit for free. i can get my local dealer to just work on the husqvarna for free. all i have to do is pay for parts. i have known the guy all my life, he was my basketball coach at one time, and i went to school with his daughter. i had a husqvarna 345 but a buddy of mine dropped a tree on it. it was a great saw. i have ran stihls before but never the ms170. thanks for the feedback.


#7

wjjones

wjjones

Stihl, or Echo sorry I know Echo wasnt one of the options but I have had pretty good service with them, and their warranty is better 5 years parts, and labor.


#8

metz12

metz12

wjjones said:
Stihl, or Echo sorry I know Echo wasnt one of the options but I have had pretty good service with them, and their warranty is better 5 years parts, and labor.
Click to expand...

i'm not sure now. i want to go the poulan/craftsman route with like 42cc's and an 18" bar. i really cannot make up my mind!


#9

Kodie's Lawn Service

Kodie's Lawn Service

Look at the Roms that were the speed comes from that will help your desion and a sthil Ms 180 is good. As well :thumbsup:


#10

Kodie's Lawn Service

Kodie's Lawn Service

Also if you would like I can take a video of my sthil running and u said a something about pouland I got the 18 bar I can do a comperson of the two in a video this weekend :thumbsup:


#11

metz12

metz12

K-Pro-Mowing said:
Also if you would like I can take a video of my sthil running and u said a something about pouland I got the 18 bar I can do a comperson of the two in a video this weekend :thumbsup:
Click to expand...

that would be cool. and if you could actually show cutting some wood? if you cant then its no big deal.


#12

Kodie's Lawn Service

Kodie's Lawn Service

metz12 said:
that would be cool. and[SUP][/SUP] if you could actually show cutting some wood? if you cant then its no big deal.
Click to expand...

I have some small logs I will some time soon :thumbsup:?


#13

Band-aid Kid

Band-aid Kid

I've got the 240. Less than a year old and the oil pump gear striped out. Haven't tried the other one. I still like this one.


#14

metz12

metz12

Band-aid Kid said:
I've got the 240. Less than a year old and the oil pump gear striped out. Haven't tried the other one. I still like this one.
Click to expand...

i really dont like the automatic oiler. they just break all the time. but thanks for the feedback.


#15

B

Blueflippy

Both brands have gone through countless reorganizations to stay "alive" in the business world. Just because the Stihl brand excels in the pro saws, you cannot say it is so within basic wood cutters for the homeowner. All these baby saws are engineered for the occasional user, synonomous with cheap, and made in China. I own the MS170 and my neighbor owns the Husqvarna. I think the Stihl is smoother and a bit quieter, and seems to restart easier after its been running hard and shut down.


#16

066

066

Blueflippy said:
Both brands have gone through countless reorganizations to stay "alive" in the business world. Just because the Stihl brand excels in the pro saws, you cannot say it is so within basic wood cutters for the homeowner. All these baby saws are engineered for the occasional user, synonomous with cheap, and made in China. I own the MS170 and my neighbor owns the Husqvarna. I think the Stihl is smoother and a bit quieter, and seems to restart easier after its been running hard and shut down.
Click to expand...

As a dealer that sells both Stihl & Husqvarna i would agree with Blueflippy, both are consumer saws but i sell more MS 170 & MS180 over 236 & 240 Husqvarnas , NZ$499 for a Husqvarna 240 - autumn /winter special till the end of July here in N.Z.


#17

B

bullfrog

Hi metz12, That Husqvarna saw has a cheap plastic drive gear for the oil pump. That gear gives people alot of trouble. That Stihl is a good saw. Hope this helps.

Good Luck,
Bullfrog


Footer Links 1

Top