Im not mad at Husky. What these saws manufacturers face is tough. They have to keep coming up with newer, cleaner saws. We all know that. Its not easy. Look at diesel trucks for example. Ford for instance. The 7.3 International was legendary. They were faced with the challenges of providing that same power, reliability, and durability, but cleaner. It was a tough road since to get the bugs worked out in the engines that replaced that 7.3. Husky and Stihl face the same challenge. Its not as easy as making a new awesome replacement that works like the old one. Same with Stihl. Sure I know some of you all rant and rave about 441s and 261s and brand new 660's, but honestly, I think they are junk compared to the benchmark saws that Stihl once produced (044, 046, 066 etc.) I dont think that its Stihls fault. Theyre just doing the best they can.
As far as Im concerned, the days of outstanding chainsaws are over. Period. Blame each manufacturer until you are blue in the face, but its the government(s) that did this. Husky and Stihl are just scrambling to churn out great tools, with the rules they are given, and by the time they start working the bugs out of something, they're forced to make something newer and cleaner.
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