Stihl cut off saws

[Hampton]

I’m looking to buy a petrol saw to cut concrete etc around the farm and wondered what the best brand was?
Everyone seems to refer to them as stihl saws and I thought the 420 might be a possibility, however, builder mate has 3 stihls and a Husky and says Husky is more reliable.
Seen a Milwaukee and a makita too which are good brands.
Is it just a case of buying any of the above or is their any I should avoid.
Will be used often, but obviously not daily like it would be on a site.
Cheers

 

[spark plug]

I like Stihl for most small petrol powered things not just cut off saws, but I always though the TS410 was much weaker than the trusty old TS400.

I you could find a good TS400 that would be my recommendation.

 

[Fraserb]

We have a makita and any time I have to use a stihl it doesnt feel anywhere as good as the makita.

 

[Lincs Lass]

Had a husqvarna K760 for 5 years ,,bit heavier than the stihl but then im not using it daily

 

[bobk]

Nothing wrong with makita

 

[Tractor Tim]

We have a civils side to the company had Stihl for years probably get about five years out of them almost daily use changed to husky about three years ago and they seem to run rings around them bit heavier but easier to start never really had many problems with the Stihl though

 

[Hampton]

No, I’ve heard they are all pretty good, and I think for my level of use I’d get away with any of them. Would prefer a lighter weight saw, and I will also check the offers.

 

[Hampton]

Thanks for the replies

 

[Classichay]

I’ve a trusty old partner k650 I got given years ago as a non runner. Sorted it out and is relegated to cutting old tractor tyres up and concrete and just plays at it

 

[br jones]

you wont be upset using any of them ,i have a stihl 400 ,great saw never let me down as long as you keep the air filter clean ,but any of the ones you mentioned would do just fine

 

[BlueBrick81]

I have a Mikita. got it second hand a round 5 years ago, been used and abused since and other than a couple of carb cleans its been faultless.

 

[Hampton]

I’ve bought the Husqvarna 770 in the end.
Been using it to cut sandstone for a wall. Great saw, loads of power and comes with a decent blade too.
Pleased with it so far, time will tell.

thanks for all the comments and advice

 

[Lincs Lass]

I’ve bought the Husqvarna 770 in the end.
Been using it to cut sandstone for a wall. Great saw, loads of power and comes with a decent blade too.
Pleased with it so far, time will tell.

thanks for all the comments and advice

May I suggest using a non segmented blade,,I found the segmented type bounce too much on sandstone.
I use Spectrum ZX15 blades ,they are for extra hard material and will cut re bar rods like butter,,just not cheap but they will out last the cheaper ones