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MAXUM · 08-15-2018, 08:50 PM

I have a Stihl MS361 (pro grade) and MS170 (homeowner grade) - both are awesome and neither have given me any trouble since the day I bought them new. Stihl makes a great saw, would not own anything else. There is a noticeable difference in performance and build quality in the pro saws though, but they are significantly more $$.

That said I have seen as many guys in the tree business with either Husky's or Stihls so that pretty much says a lot.

I had a jonsered 3050 which was considered a semi pro saw - was not happy with it and sold it. Did not have enough power, bogged down a lot. Build quality left a lot to be desired as well.

08-15-2018, 08:50 PM	#40
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 246 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	I have a Stihl MS361 (pro grade) and MS170 (homeowner grade) - both are awesome and neither have given me any trouble since the day I bought them new. Stihl makes a great saw, would not own anything else. There is a noticeable difference in performance and build quality in the pro saws though, but they are significantly more $$. That said I have seen as many guys in the tree business with either Husky's or Stihls so that pretty much says a lot. I had a jonsered 3050 which was considered a semi pro saw - was not happy with it and sold it. Did not have enough power, bogged down a lot. Build quality left a lot to be desired as well.