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[D2082]

I'm in process of putting in an outdoor wood furnace and will be cuttin a lot of wood this year.  I've got an older Husquavarna 262 and a smaller Jonsered saw (not sure what model).  I'm thinking of buying a little bigger saw for the larger trees and see a lot of discussion on here about Stihl 271 and 291 saws.  I've looked at a 362 and love the looks of it but not sure I need to drop $700+.  What are some thoughts of similar size Huskys and Echo, etc?  Lots of wild cherry, poplar, locust firewood around.  Thanks!

[slimjim]

Buy the Stihl , feel the balance of the saw.

[D2082]

Leaning toward it. Thanks.  Enjoy reading your posts on here.

[mlappin]

All depends on the user. I own both Stihl and Sachs Dolmar.

Love my 362 though. The hired man has Stihl's and a Husqvarna, he prefers the Husky while both his boys hate it and prefer the Stihl's.

[slimjim]

Thank you, some think I might be a bit over the top but I do call it like I see it, the balance and feel of the saw is great and reliability can't be beat!

[Bud Man]

The Stihl 362 is a professional saw, can be rebuilt. I have a 361 and like it.

[dukethebeagle]

NO DON`T DO IT.GO WITH THE HUSKY OR JONSERED!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hehehe i think u should go with your gut.i prefer orange and red but if u buy a saw
your not keen on you`ll always find a problem with it!!!!!

[juddspaintballs]

I've never been a Stihl guy and I slung chainsaws of all sizes professionally for 13 years.  I'm not saying it's not a good saw, I'm just stating my preference. 

I'm a big fan of Husqvarna XP series saws.  Look at the 371XP for a bigger saw.  Jonsered and Husky is the same brand. 

[dukethebeagle]

at work i run a 365.O.k saw but i find it vibrates itself to pieces.plenty of power
there are always screws loose somewhere on it.
i got a 2165 jonsered and its a sweet running saw its probably 5 years old
and i have never touched it.
although the 365 runs 4 to 5 hours a day 5 days a week

[Trint]

Can't help much now, but just went thru the process and bough a 600P Echo.  Supposed to be a professional saw and about $200 cheaper than the comparable stihl.  Only cut one tree down so far, can't comment too much neighbor has one and said it was good for him.

So far it is quieter than the stihls I have and hardly vibrates and that's about all I can say.  My stihls are an 032 and MS250.

[CountryBoyJohn]

I'm on season 3 with my Stihl 290.  Haven't had a lick of trouble with it. It's fine everything I've asked of it for what I do. I'm looking at a 441 for the future. The 290 can get through a large tree, but I want something with more muscle to chow through those 24" trees a little faster. My main saw will still be the 290, but I'll use the 441 in the big trunks.

[D2082]

I appreciate all the insight, fellas.  I'll be researching  them for a little bit and trying out my buddy's 362.  The smaller Jonsedred is the CS2150 and I like it for limbing for sure. I'm going to have it and the Husky 262 cleaned and tuned up.  They've not been used regularly for probably 3 years.  All of the suggestions are helpful, thanks!

[jerkash]

Husqvarna - 455 - I have three of these and one 460 - I left Stihl for Husqvarna

[Jwood]

Try them see what you like, any decent dealer will let you demo a saw I demo'd my saws most of the time its not a power thing because all manufacturers have a line up of saws to choose from. It's more what feels good in your hands.

[Sluggo]

See if the dealer has a used Stihl 441 you can try.  Run that and then run a 290.  The 441 will be coming home with you.  I have (2) 441's and they're all I use.  Good for cutting and limbing.