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**DFB FGXR6** · 03-04-2021, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by John 13

Husqvarna OR Stihl.?
Looking to acquire a better (not difficult when current one is a Ryobi) domestic quality whipper snipper. Preferably straight shaft with a full crank. Have looked at similarly priced ones from both labels. Not likely to splash out on the 4 stroke Honda, but think that would be the RR.

Husqvarna 322L would be my recommendation.

https://www.husqvarna.com/au/product...22l/967175201/

More powerful and lighter than the Stihl FS 55 RC-E.

I have a Husqvarna 522L (same power unit as the 322L) and it has been faultless.

danzvtil · 04-04-2021, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

Husqvarna 322L would be my recommendation.

https://www.husqvarna.com/au/product...22l/967175201/

More powerful and lighter than the Stihl FS 55 RC-E.

I have a Husqvarna 522L (same power unit as the 322L) and it has been faultless.

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^^^^^^^^ what he said!

**DFB FGXR6** · 14-04-2021, 08:21 PM

Got an email from Stihl today about their new chainsaws.

I have no use for a MS 881 Magnum, but I mean who wouldn't want one of these 121cc beasts in the shed just in case.

https://www.stihl.com.au/STIHL-Produ...tm_source=STNL

Citroënbender · 14-04-2021, 08:42 PM

That’s massive! Who wouldn’t have “bar envy” after seeing that?

I had an old-school (non safety) Pro Mac from back when men were men and it was “only” 62cc!

**Rallye Sport** · 14-04-2021, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

Got an email from Stihl today about their new chainsaws.

I have no use for a MS 881 Magnum, but I mean who wouldn't want one of these 121cc beasts in the shed just in case.

https://www.stihl.com.au/STIHL-Produ...tm_source=STNL

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They're a pleasure to use, they sound angry, throw 6ft rooster tails of chips and scare apprentices' and bystanders.

On the other end of the scale these little one handers aren't to be under underestimated. Fantastic power and balance, they're like an extension of your hand.
I need to write up a case to replace our clumsy farm boss with one at change over time.

https://www.stihl.com.au/STIHL-Produ...-201-TC-M.aspx

Citroënbender · 14-04-2021, 09:08 PM

Is that the one most arborists use? Grunty as!

**Rallye Sport** · 14-04-2021, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Citroënbender

Is that the one most arborists use? Grunty as!

Yeah, we used to use them doing power line clearance.
Alot of the little hydraladder pickers also have hydraulic saws built in but these would out perform them all day long. You can cut with one hand and push/throw branches the other.

**FTE217** · 15-04-2021, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

Got an email from Stihl today about their new chainsaws.

I have no use for a MS 881 Magnum, but I mean who wouldn't want one of these 121cc beasts in the shed just in case.

https://www.stihl.com.au/STIHL-Produ...tm_source=STNL

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They are the ducks guts of chainsaw brands for me.
Used to have one similar long ago with extended bar for I used to work with loppers in my 20's.
My only gripe was sharpening - those little electric/or battery grinder ones just didn't cut it compared to the good ol round files.
I love using chainsaws, maybe its the sound/power and rooster tails as Rallye mentions

**DFB FGXR6** · 15-04-2021, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by FTE217

I love using chainsaws, maybe its the sound/power and rooster tails as Rallye mentions

Me too, there something so satisfing about the sound of an angry chainsaw.

Strangely for some reason, I'm more than happy to use a chainsaw but an angle grinder scares me.

.:4:. · 16-04-2021, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

Me too, there something so satisfing about the sound of an angry chainsaw.

Strangely for some reason, I'm more than happy to use a chainsaw but an angle grinder scares me.

Im the same, happy to use a chainsaw, but not a grinder. I think it has something to do with the amount of grinder related injuries ive seen on site due to both exploding disks and stupidity.