Brush Cutters / Clearance Saw

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I am currently in the market for six brush cutters / clearance saws to be used by a squad of lads.

These will be used hard and for prolonged periods in a harsh forestry environment.

My local authority and ground maintenance squads appear to favour Stihl, however to try and save myself a pound I'm considering buying the Husqvarna 555 RXT, which to be fair also get a decent write up.

Had I only being buying one or two I would probably just have bought Stihl, but giving the cost savings when buying six I'm keen to explore all options.

Do any of the esteemed stalking directory members use the above mentioned Husqvarna or could advise on professional grade brush cutters ?
 
The husky is a good performer...... i had the 545rx which made light work of heavy stuff...
I'm about due for another brushcutter and will be getting another 545rxt.
I used the stihl fs 360s and 460s and whilst they were excellent I found the husqvarna was more user friendly.
Thats my opinion anyway... and the husqvarna is cheaper....and comes with a cracking harness!
 
If you can find efco I have had the biggest they one they made for 12 years and its had a battering. That said I was going through the works sthil's and we have 2 over 15 years old and no husqvarna.
 
I have a Kawasaki BK45ED which I rate highly. 45cc engine and stacks of grunt for under £400.
they do a 53cc version as well.
Engines are excellent but buy husky harness.
 
monarman said:
The husky is a good performer...... i had the 545rx which made light work of heavy stuff...
I'm about due for another brushcutter and will be getting another 545rxt.
I used the stihl fs 360s and 460s and whilst they were excellent I found the husqvarna was more user friendly.
Thats my opinion anyway... and the husqvarna is cheaper....and comes with a cracking harness!
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Likewise, just picked up a Husq545RX and so far I'm mighty impressed, made light work on a large ground clearance project. This weekend I'll be putting it to use clearing thick bramble around ditch bridges, plus the harness fits me far more comfortable that my old farms Stihl 460.
 
At a quantity of six surely its worth a ring round the dealers for an all up delivered price?

In these times of austerity and hardship some dealerships are sure to be thankful of a quantity sale.
 
eldon said:
At a quantity of six surely its worth a ring round the dealers for an all up delivered price?

In these times of austerity and hardship some dealerships are sure to be thankful of a quantity sale.
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Your absolutely right, I've got every intention of doing exactly that.
 
Can you not use a flail mower towed by a quad ? I obviously dont know the terrain.
I have a stihl and agree you could get a really good deal on 6. I dont know where you are but Forest Park and Garden near Cardiff would do a good deal. Good luck.
 
I have the Husqvarna 545 rxt which I run on Aspen and it is brilliant.

Handles a variety of jobs, plenty of power and not too heavy a machine.

I run Husky saws for my firewood too.

F.R Jones have some cracking deals and would be well worthwhile speaking too about buying 6 machines, I would be surprised if anyone manages to beat them on pricing.

Notice – F.R. Jones & Son

www.frjonesandson.co.uk www.frjonesandson.co.uk
 
Cadex said:
I am currently in the market for six brush cutters / clearance saws to be used by a squad of lads.

These will be used hard and for prolonged periods in a harsh forestry environment.

My local authority and ground maintenance squads appear to favour Stihl, however to try and save myself a pound I'm considering buying the Husqvarna 555 RXT, which to be fair also get a decent write up.

Had I only being buying one or two I would probably just have bought Stihl, but giving the cost savings when buying six I'm keen to explore all options.

Do any of the esteemed stalking directory members use the above mentioned Husqvarna or could advise on professional grade brush cutters ?
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Sorry to interject but i still have a few pairs of Stihl chainsaw trousers for sale if interested
regards
 
Are husky all computerised carbs?

Only had a little xperience with husky clearing saws afore it was nicked, but I doubt I'll enver have another husky chainsaw.
New 5 series are complete rubbish.
3 series are fantastic saws wish bought a few more now.

Check the warranty too I think some by rights are meant to be 25:1 mix and the expensive 2 stroke, about 40 quid a gallon.
Heard of some dealers being picky if not using right oil.

I'm just be careful buying internet cheapest price ur local dealer does not have to hounor and carry out any warranty work, just when u need them for work every day handy having a decent local mechanic.
That would prob be the most important thing for me now, dealer having a decent w stroke mechanic.

Try giving Davy a bell, I know he's meant to be retired but last I heard still getting some for lads.
I know the last few saws and back pack blower Davy was well cheaper than any internet price talking 80+ cheaper.

I have an efco saw not bad for the money as a throw about non oro saw, they do say the strimers are decent.
Dunno if u have any agents up ur way but John Carlton sells them at Carleton engineering, right nice fella. He's on faceache
There is another brand a lot of pros use, for the life of me can't mind name
 
When I ran my Garden Machinery business, I used to sell Portek Powerstrim 6. Coupled with DR walk behind strimmer cord they make for an awesome machine. I put it down to head speed and not having to turn all that bump head crap. Use the blue DR cord and it also lasts for ages.
 
countrryboy said:
Are husky all computerised carbs?

Only had a little xperience with husky clearing saws afore it was nicked, but I doubt I'll enver have another husky chainsaw.
New 5 series are complete rubbish.
3 series are fantastic saws wish bought a few more now.

Check the warranty too I think some by rights are meant to be 25:1 mix and the expensive 2 stroke, about 40 quid a gallon.
Heard of some dealers being picky if not using right oil.

I'm just be careful buying internet cheapest price ur local dealer does not have to hounor and carry out any warranty work, just when u need them for work every day handy having a decent local mechanic.
That would prob be the most important thing for me now, dealer having a decent w stroke mechanic.

Try giving Davy a bell, I know he's meant to be retired but last I heard still getting some for lads.
I know the last few saws and back pack blower Davy was well cheaper than any internet price talking 80+ cheaper.

I have an efco saw not bad for the money as a throw about non oro saw, they do say the strimers are decent.
Dunno if u have any agents up ur way but John Carlton sells them at Carleton engineering, right nice fella. He's on faceache
There is another brand a lot of pros use, for the life of me can't mind name
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I'm not sure whether they have the digit auto tune ECU or not. I'm guessing they probably do as that appears to be the way Husqvarna are heading now. Saying that one of my lads has the new 550 mark 2 and rates it very highly, admittedly I've only used it for 5 minutes but it was an improvement over my 550 mark 1, especially with hot starts.

And yes the 3 series saws are excellent, I must have got one of the last new 365s in the country before they were discontinued. Great saw.
 
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I have a 545 (with assorted letters after it which I forget). I haven't used it very hard but have done a good few full days on it and find it nicer to use than similar sized Stihl machines that I've used once or twice.

For heavy clearance not including trees, I always use the heavy Oregon steel head with the three down-turned blades. Unbeatable.
 

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We’ve always used Stihl Kombis. The 131r is the most powerful and we use them day in day out for commercial grass cutting and hedge cutting so are always flat out. The beauty is that you can get all types of attachments for most jobs.
 
SimpleSimon said:
I have a 545 (with assorted letters after it which I forget). I haven't used it very hard but have done a good few full days on it and find it nicer to use than similar sized Stihl machines that I've used once or twice.

For heavy clearance not including trees, I always use the heavy Oregon steel head with the three down-turned blades. Unbeatable.
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Last year I had to cut and spot spray thousands of self-seeded saplings - mostly hawthorn, oak and hazel - from from SSSI chalk grassland under an NE stewardship programme. Everything up to about 20mm thick I shredded with a Oregon three point mulching blade using a 44cc Kawasaki machine. Keep them sharp and those blades are serious munchers. I was a bit worried about straining the drive shaft and bearings but with a bit of technique you can reduce the load. Start at the top of the bush and shred the twigs then slice the stem with the outermost tip of the blade. Diving in at the base doesn't work and puts too much at once strains the machine and I smashed one safety guard when a whole sapling was flung at it. But it was so much quicker than chainsawing them all.
 
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