Who thinks Stihl is the best??

[Ric]

I own the Stihl BR 550 / Blower and Stihl BR 380 / Blower
Stihl HS-45 / Hedge Trimmer
Stihl HT-75 Pro Series / Pole saw... Stihl FS -75 Pro Series / Edger... and a Stihl FS 110 / Trimmer
Stihl, is the only way to go :thumbsup:

 

[cubby]

I've owned Stihl products for over 20 yrs, I have a chain saw, weed wacker and a back pack
blower.

With very little maintenance they have not given me any problems at all.

I do use their oil for the fuel mix and they start every time.

They got my vote their the best!.....cubby

 

[ILENGINE]

From a repair center standpoint that works on all brands Stihl for me is on about the same repair percentage compared to all other brands. Meaning that the number of Stihls I work on are about the same as other brands when compared to units sold, the main issue I see with Stihl (cracks above the fuel tank were it bends), poulan,husqvarna, and echo is fuel line and carb problems. Poulan has a problem with oil pumps from people running summer bar oil in the winter. Shindaiwa fuel lines can't handle ethanol nor can poulan fuel caps.

 

[173abn]

I cut with a sthil chainsaw and have a sthil weed wacker.both are good machines.the only thing I don't like is the oil and gas caps. the last time I was at the dealer I saw a tiller which for me was a new item.I just glanced at it as I was in a hurry. russ

 

[KennyV]

Hard to beat Stihl, if your working it hard... :smile:KennyV

 

[Tractor John]

Can't beat Stihl chain saws. The rest of the line not so great.

 

[grnspot110]

I've used Stihl for years, 029 saw, FS76 trimmer, don't remember the # of my blower. I'm changing over to Husqvarna, not because of the quality of the product, but because our dealer lost his repairman a year ago (health reasons) & the dealerships time is limited (again health reasons). This dealer is a very good man & has always treated his customers well, but with his age & the unlikelyhood of anybody buying the business, it doesn't look like we'll have a Stihl dealer too many more years.

Bottom line; dealers play a big part in any product! ~~ grnspot

 

[Bison]

I used to have a stihl chainsaw for 20 yrs,was always a b'tch to start. i was glad when it blew up. :tongue:
got a husky now for 10 yrs,much better saw all around. :thumbsup:

Parts for both brands are idiotly expensive

I had a stihl weed eater as well,I gave the useless contraption to my brother.:thumbdown:

I prefer to use the old scyte, faster and no noise.It can't blow the engine or run out of gas either:wink:

 

[RTSB]

I am glad all you guys are happy with you Stihl chainsaw. Mine was junk from the day I got it. I paid $578.00 because I wanted one that would last awhile longer than my old one did. After 6 trips to the dealer to be fixed and they never really got it fixed. It would not stay running longer than 15 minutes.
Finally when they said it's a lemon they got Stihl to give me my money back. Stihl is still what I think as a good one but I will not buy another on, I bought a Husky yesterday and cut 2 tanks of gas with it so far so good. I hope it last a few years.

 

[Two-Stroke]

I am glad all you guys are happy with you Stihl chainsaw. Mine was junk from the day I got it. I paid $578.00 because I wanted one that would last awhile longer than my old one did. After 6 trips to the dealer to be fixed and they never really got it fixed. It would not stay running longer than 15 minutes.
Finally when they said it's a lemon they got Stihl to give me my money back. Stihl is still what I think as a good one but I will not buy another on, I bought a Husky yesterday and cut 2 tanks of gas with it so far so good. I hope it last a few years.

I think that's an unusual case -- I would give the dealer credit for admitting that there's a serious problem and giving you a refund.