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I posed this same question on here a while ago and the best advice that anyone gave was: (1) go with Stihl, and (2) get the commercial grade saw...more expensive, but as an average user, you will never wear it out.

The one advantage of the Husk in the commercial series of saws is that it runs at a higher rpm from what I have been told and read. It cuts faster, but it is also heavier, so I suppose the two may cancel each other out.

Most importantly, get a saw that you can handle. Fatigue is the reason most folks get cut. They get tired and sloppy and end up in the OR. I have an ortho buddy that has told me chainsaw injuries to bone are amongst the worst types of injuries because they do away with so much bone. Chuckle can probably elaborate on that.

I have seen people with small willy syndrome walk around with a 28" bar saw and end up with bads results, or at best a really sore set of arms, shoulders and backs.

great advise. i really don't think the avg person should have more than a 20 in bar. i have a 18, a 20, and a 24"

Buckwabit wrote:The pro series saws are bad to the bone but you get no warranty with them..

You get a 2 yr warranty if you buy it as a homeowner, and 90 day if you buy as a commercial cutter.

90 Day is all I was given the option for. Never for two years on the Pro Series..NEVER

Both are great saws. My dad is a stihl dealer so I have a preference for them, but you will be happy with either one. As others mentioned, just makes sure you don't get a longer bar than the saw can handle.

I went with the Sthil 290 Farm Boss 20"

Have you watched Ax Men? I don't think i've seen anything but Stihls being used on there.

I think most logging company's from what I have seen and been told use nothing but Stihl

Now...don't cut your leg off with it....

ducman77 wrote:I went with the Sthil 290 Farm Boss 20"

good choice - I have the farm boss & it will not disappoint.

Buckwabit wrote:Now...don't cut your leg off with it....

Not yet!!!

Have used both and if I had to buy one today I'd go with the Stihl. I think you made a good choice. The big Husky we have at work will slap wear you out after a while, but it'll go through some big stuff.

This Stihl sho-nuff cuts through some stuff. Thanks for all the great advice. I would recommend the 290 farm boss 20" to anyone that just cuts trees around the house, hunting club, or farm.

A Stihl will last a lifetime.