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For quite a few years stihl made a HT 131 pole saw. Then they started producing a newer version called the HT133. From what I can tell the newer model has a different style shaft and seems to be more plastic or maybe its some composite. They were roughly the same price but now the newer version is running a couple hundred dollars cheaper. I borrowed one of the older style to try on the last job and they seem like a very useful tool. Worked well for pruning next to buildings and cutting trails for the tractor. Just wondering if anyone has any experience with these ? Appreciate any insight as to use and maintenance. Thank-you.
How do you like the bike handles as opposed to the D shape for working over your head. ?
I use a manual Fiskars out on the woodlot. I can reach up a lot further, and fir branches are easy to cut. I have a 12' reach. A lot lighter to hold over your head. Plus I can leave it out there.........well the bears do find them. Those crazy monkey bears. (Image hidden from quote, click to view.)
Welcome to the FF thriceor . Is it for personal use or do you do do pruning work ? Pole saws are not that common here and there seems to be a bit of work for them. Saws and operator get about 30/hr . Any pics from your part of the world ?
Are you getting any maple regen yet?
42ish yr old maple stump in wife's friend's backyard. 3/8ths to half inch growth rings from about year 10. I dont know for sure what type but we tend toward red maple. Very dark, moist, and thick topsoil.
In my humble opinion, Stihl is missing a lot with their poor marketing, it may be on the corporate end via the sales rep, or there aren't dealers really interested making a few more dollars. The fact that most of the local (within 50 miles) dealers are Ace Hardware, Southern States Coop stores and John Deere dealers doesn't help things. Sure, they have stock on the shelves, but the sales staff should have experience with the tools they sell. Now this is Mid Atlantic Stihl territory, other areas may be better. And my years working in a saw shop that catered to loggers could have based my thinking....
SwampDonkey, I bet the Fiskars is much lighter, too! How far up will the Fiskars pruner cut, and how thick a hardwood limb can be easily cut?
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