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Stihl MS290 Farm Boss because of... Brand

I'm looking to buy a new chainsaw and I'm trying to decide between Stihl and Husqvarna.


Maybe Husqvarna 455 Rancher versus the Stihl MS290 Farm Boss. Home & Garden » Gardening

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  • Brand
  • Cost
  • Power
  • Reliability
  • Weight
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  • richesh
     
    richesh member since Sep 21, 2008
    help for this decision...
    Best Option Pick: Stihl MS260
    Options Suggested: Stihl MS290 Farm Boss, Husqvarna 455 Rancher Stihl MS260
    Criteria Suggested: Weight, Brand
    Reasons Suggested: 22  (avg points: 0.8/5.0)
    Discussion Comments: 6
    Ratings: 26
    score: 118.0
  • JamesBla..
     
    JamesBlack member since Nov 11, 2008
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    Criteria Suggested: Power, Cost, Reliability
    Reasons Suggested: 5  (avg points: 2.3/5.0)
    Discussion Comments: 2
    Ratings: 20
    score: 54.6
  • blake
     
    blake member since Sep 21, 2008
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    Ratings: 7
    score: 7.0
  • HeatherB..
     
    HeatherByrnes member since Nov 10, 2008
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    Discussion Comments: 1
    score: 3.0
  • good002
     
    good002 member since Dec 31, 2009
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    Discussion Comments: 1
    score: 3.0

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  • 1 year, 2 months ago richesh
    rated "Fewer dealers and servicers.  Can be take longer to order replacement parts."
  • 1 year, 2 months ago richesh
    rated "Cheaper than the Stihl"
  • 1 year, 2 months ago richesh
    rated "With current pricing Stihl is about $30 more expensive."
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Discussion

  • richesh
    richesh 1 year, 2 months ago
    Do you care if its refurbished or new?
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    • richesh
      richesh 1 year, 2 months ago
      Indifferent, except that I think it can be hard to find refurbished saws.
      reply
    • richesh
      richesh 1 year, 2 months ago
      eBay and craigslist has a lot of them, you might have to account for shipping prices
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  • richesh
    richesh 1 year, 2 months ago
    Husky 455 in action http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5_MAZdDJio
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  • richesh
    richesh 1 year, 2 months ago
    Stihl 260 in action http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSmcM65ao-Q
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  • richesh
    richesh 1 year, 2 months ago
    Stihl 290 in action http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqcxKFO461k
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  • richesh
    richesh 1 year, 2 months ago
    What will you be using this saw for?
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    • richesh
      richesh 1 year, 2 months ago
      General farm use.  Cleaning up storm debris/fallen trees, and landscaping/pruning.
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  • HeatherByrnes
    HeatherByrnes 1 year, 1 month ago
    How many chainsaws do you need?
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      HeatherByrnes 1 year, 1 month ago
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  • HeatherByrnes
    HeatherByrnes 1 year, 1 month ago
    How many chainsaws do you need?
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      HeatherByrnes 1 year, 1 month ago
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