I have a Stihl FS80 2 stroke and a 128LD 2 stroke and I’ve never had to get my 128LD serviced but my stihl has had to have the cylinder head rebuilt a 2 times. Everybody has a different experience with their equipment.
This is my experience with my Sthil that I spent 489$ on. Both repairs cost me $200 because ethanol ruined my trimmer even when I tried to buy ethanol free gas...there is nearly 3 gallons of cheap 87/89 octane gas in the pump and hose from the last person. This means for a 2.2 gallon can you are getting all 89 octane gas with ethanol in it while you paid premium fee for ethanol free gas. And it will ruin the gaskets and seals in the Sthil. This guy is a Sthil fan boy without looking at the facts.
I own the Husqvarna 555FX 53.5cc Straight Shaft. You need to trust me, this thing is freaking powerful, if not a bit better than a sthil. Had it for as long as i could remember, all of the malfunction you described, hasn't happened to any of my Husqvarna products.
@CoastalYardCleanup you Stihl guys are all the same. Stihl ain't that great, if it were I would buy more of it and use it exclusively. Honestly Echo is my second choice over Husqvarna
I have a 2014 husqvarna 128l and have been using it for commercial use and not have had any issues with it. So 10 years of use and heavy trimming. And still to this day runs like a champ. I have had mine so hot on a really hot day and running the crap out of it and you could not touch the plastic and I let it cool down and yet it still runs like a champ. Just saying 😌
I have had a Husqvarna 128LD for 5 years.There is not one of those things happen to mine.I use an additive in my gas.Hasn't cracked.I have used the tiller attachment in mine all day and did not catch on fire.They are cheap enough that you could buy one every three years and be better than a still.
it’s not a 4 stroke. It’s a 4-mix. Which has way more torque and is made for more tall grass. A 4-mix is essentially a 2 stroke with overhead valves. And it also still takes fuel mix 50:1. No oil fill. In 4 strokes you don’t use fuel mix. You use normal gas. How does no one know this?😅 lol
Don't know how this is a fair comparison. If you're gonna compare a stihl vs that hucky 128ld, be better off using the fs56, or use the 525 series to compare to the fs91r. Comparing a low mid grade residential trimmer to a professional trimmer isn't equal.
Bro these units cost roughly the same price. That’s why I am comparing them. Dollar for dollar STIHL wins! Hope that makes sense! FS91 R kills Husqvarna 128.
@@DiscoveringHisWay no it don't make sense. You're still comparing a residential trimmer vs a pro. The 128ld is currently going for $240 in my area, similar price to the fs56 which is going for $220. While the fs91r is going for $349 right now and the comparable husqvarna 525l is going for $339. Again in my area. Husqvarna made this trimmer to compete with the fs56 and the echo srm225 because it's a homeowner trimmer. So yes in your comparison the stihl wins, id hope so since it's a pro trimmer. If you're saying that stihl wins overall because of this review then sorry but thats a bad way of putting it.
Tell Husqvarna to send me the latest and greatest trimmer and I’ll give them a honest review again the STIHL FS 240R, let the chips fall where they may!
Don't know why you're bringing up the stihl fs240. Plus most people have no need for one that big, even professionals unless you plan on doing thick brush cutting or thick tall grass. The stihl fs91r, 111r, and 131r are the right trimmer for most people. Husqvarna has there 525 and 535 series that compete with the stihl models and echo has the 2620 and 3020 series, in normal and T models. Makes it more of a fair comparison. I've had all 3 of the big name trimmers and there all great, and of course they each have there good things and bad.
@@ianmcdermitt6295 this guys obviously very biased... and no they aren't "roughly the same price"... the 128LD is like half the price of an FS91 .. he's a moron
Well somewhat i do agree with you but the 128ld is a homeowners unit, try comparing it to the 525lx, it could have more power or equal, i ran my 128l through 6 or 12 inch tall weeds with 0.95 line, does the job well since i had it for 7 years, plus my echo srm 210 is an older unit about 18 years old, still runs great just like stihl, Keep up the great work Matt! - Steve
My Husky 128LD, Leaf Blower, and chain saw have not let me down going on six years now. I use only 100% gasoline with my fuel mix in all of my Husky lawn equipment. Leave that ethanol crap to someone else. So far, Have nothing negative to say about the Husky. You are missing the trimmer head on the Husky and the fuel tank appears to be empty???? Would rather make an honest and informed decision with a level comparison.
My husqvarna 128ld is 12 years old runs great with great power use it around the house. i also have a 130l Which is the newer version of the 128 it is a very smooth and powerfull i use it commercially never had a issue with it ether although i bought a sthil fs56 a few years ago it was already hard to start and falling apart in a few months.
2 years ago, I got a Honda plastic desk lawn mower, like a $800 unit.. beyond worth every penny..Today, I got a Stihl FS 91 R, it is a beast... I had a little issue with the bump feed but suspect the dealer did not wind it correctly. This unit has beyond power.. $335 I think worth it. I might look at other heads. I guess Stihl is the Speed Queen of trimmers... I avoid Harbor Freight Chinese shit as much as possible.
Just got myself a husqvarna 525rxt here in the UK after lots of comparing. I'll be using the machine all day long so comfort and anti vibration is super important to me. I do like Stihl but the husqvarna is so much nicer to use. Plenty of power and torque and a little quieter aswell.
Just wanted you to know that Husqvarna sucks! Doesn’t matter what part of the world you live it; Junk, garbage, equivalence to sewer rats. You have no idea what true torque and power are! But I like you even know you use junk! Buy STIHL and no one will make fun of you anymore! Don’t be cheap, spend the euros!
I'm a Stihl guy and this guy doesn't represent our community lmao just because one brand is good doesn't mean the other is bad that's a great trimmer man glad it's working for you
@@haydenshores9943 stopped on my lunch break after using the trimmer... funny enough. It's absolutely great, starts first pull and has had very heavy commercial use from day one 👍🏻
Matt, I couldn’t disagree with you more. I will take my Huskies over steel any day. They are tough and get the job done. Never any problem like you are suggesting.
hey matt! im a gold level stihl mechanic and i must say you are never wrong with your reviews! me and the maytag man literally have nothing to do all day but play solitare on our computers. keep up the great vids god bless!
He is wrong with this review though. Comparing a 128LD homeowner cheap Husqvarna to a commercial line Stihl trimmer. Most of this stuff he says is totally wrong just a weird Stihl fan and knocking a lower grade Husky. Stihl is top notch and so is Husqvarna. If you wanna do a more fair comparison get a 525LST and it will smoke that 91.... "Husqvarna doesn't have the technology " lol. You spent 60 dollars more because it's commercial. 525LST is around $380 91 is around the same. Such an idiot
I bought a Stihl BG 86 commercial blower and not only did the bolts rust but the whole exhaust rusted in 6 months. You should try some different grades of Husqvarna and Echo before you use their cheapest stuff and knock the 2. Stihl homeowner line isn't the greatest either.
"stihl never break down" then why is there a service center in every town? gtfo here at least be honest. My Stihl stuff breaks just as much as everything else, its just more expensive to repair. For reference I have that 128ld and I do have to replace carbs on it every couple years. Other than that its a great piece of equipment and its not $60 bucks cheaper like you said its $90.
the gear heads and this is true with any brand if ya dont grease em they will go dry and lock up so grease em every so often and you'll never have a problem out of em
If memory serves me correctly the STIHL FS91R is a 4mix not a true 4 stroke. While it does have a 4 stroke cycle it still uses 2 stroke mix gas hence the 4mix designation. Just wanted to throw that out in case some average homeowner like me assumed 4 stroke and 4 mix were the same thing. Serious engine damage would occur in short order if regular gasoline were to be fed to a 4mix machine.
Stihl is just built to last most commercial brushcutters that we get in the caribbean lasts 10-20years once it is properly taken care of and can go through literally anything since in the tropics has the toughest grasses. The gear heads never give once there is grease in it will last forever
Using a Straight Shaft Stihl atm the 56 and I can say the only thing that broke in 6 months was the plastic cover for it and that was on me not the equiptment. Only spent 16 NZD/8 USD on parts and one bottle of oil.
Hey stop busting up the Orange Polymer casing. Lol. I’ve broke mine by dropping it off a cliff one time. Ouch! Congratulations on your trimming, blessings! Matt
Was this supposed to be a comedy routine? The obvious intent was to slam Husqvarna for whatever reason. 128LD is a solid machine that has served many very well. Far better than portrayed here but that would not take much.
It’s a different sounding engine. It sure doesn’t whine. I love sthil products. The 4mix has been around a while. With all the places the tiny amount of oil mixed with the gasoline has to travel; I wish it was 40:1 mix just to be on the safe side. You also have to pay attention to letting them idle a little bit more than usual to let them cool down in very hot conditions.
I just ordered on lay-away 1 of these! I feel in love with the quality. The engine sound is nice! I love 2cycles! But, the low tone. Slow sound of this engine is yes! Fun to listen to. Yep! You sold me on something that I wasn’t sure about.
Sorry to bother. I took delivery of my FS 91 R. Everything you’ve said about this unit is very true. To be honest I wasn’t sure about the 4mix; 4 cycle engine. But, after getting it home and trying it out. It’s a sweetheart! Easy to pull the starter. Amazingly no blue smoke! It doesn’t wind up like a 2 cycle. But, it has so much torque. I am not sure. But, I think they use less fuel. They do run a little hotter than the 2cycle. So, running it hard a suddenly shutting it off. Probably isn’t a good idea. My point? Thanks for sharing and showing the public what a good product you’re getting for not that much more money. Probably saving money in terms of fuel and repairs.
I don’t think that is really fair I’m almost certain that husqvarna isn’t a commercial one or anywhere near the same cc I think a fair comparison is a 525lst vsfs91r
It’s a great machine for gay guys! I think next year’s version is coming in hot pink! A lot of sissies have had great success with that piece of garbage! STIHL for Life!!! German Engineering bro!!😎
The problem with this comparison is a light commercial Stihl versus a residential Husqvarna. In no way am I bashing you, but please do equal level equipment. I have both brands in different equipment. The power difference between them is Husqvarna wins when comparing commercial grade and Stihl wins the residential.
Oh my,,’ the STIHL FS 560 is a monster of a machine. Raw torque and power. Congratulations my friend! I need one! 110 is also a workhorse. You Rock my friend! Nice equipment! Matt
My neighbor has the 91r. I have the 128ld. But mine is tuned. We have the same vegetation on our farms. Granted mines a toy but I can weed eat all day long. He can't. His arms hurt because he says it's heavy. Mine starts in 2 to 3 cranks. His 5 or more. Both bog down but mine is a piece of crap in the power department for sure. Now compare the 525lst vs the 91. No comparison. The 525lst has way more power.
Bro the Husqvarna can be had for 199 and the Stihl 359… the Husqvarna is amazing unit for money. I am a commercial company and own 15 string trimmers and for the money the husqvarna can’t be beat period! I own 2 over 10 years old multiple users and ride on trailer all day. Still cranks and cuts and used as backup unit.
This is an annoying comparison, apples and oranges. The Stihl probably costs double. I beat the shit out of my 128ld for about 9 years. I'm going to replace it with a new 128ld. Changing out the gear head does NOT mean it accepts attachments. I swap attachments on my 128ld in about 30 seconds.
128 is a piece of trash!! Hey let’s go to the Home Depot and get a new weedeater, oh I need to get some fertilizer for my flowers as well. Where is that piece of trash made; sometimes it is China, sometimes it is Indonesia and sometimes it is the Nam. It just depends on who the cheapest bidder is for that year. Flowers, grass and weeds make fun of you behind your back. Joke!!!!!
Ballistic composite lol! You do realize that that is just fancy sales talk for plain old plastic right? It's probably the exact same plastic in both, more then likely. In 2023 all of them are made as cheap as possible in my opinion. I worked a few years ago, for a large landscaping contractor, who had contracts to cut roads and highways for the state and were cutting the property of many different business including Walmart. When I started they had all Steil products, but by the time I left they were about half Steil and half Husqvarna. The last time I saw one of their trucks go by, they had replaced all the Steil stuff with Husqvarna. Even before I left, when we pulled up to a job sight, guys would race getting out of the trucks to get first choice on weed eaters. Everyone was choosing Husqvarna over Steil and that's a fact. They all figured out that the Husqvarnas were lighter weight and more comfortable for long periods and cut just as good.
I own a husqvarna 128l and a Stihl fs91r. I like the Husqvarna way better..the Stihl burns my arm when I tip it to edge. And it cost way more. The low throttle smoothness and performance,and bump head design is way better on the Husky too..Its funny how you say "its plastic" when they both are plastic. Its obvious you are trying to make the stihl sound better,but it is not.
Stihl is #1 in USA Husqvarna #1 across globe. Also this is not an apples to apples comparison. 128 is a homeowner unit and the fs90/91 is the most popular professional unit out there .I own and sell both products and. neither make cheap stuff. Stihl trimmers are somewhat better but sometimes a lil bulkier and heavier. Husky makes the best saws IMO. unit to unit it varies tho. Both top of the line brands. Its like Honda vs Toyota kinda lol. I would never say one company is better than the other overall because its not true. I like this guys energy but I hate these kinds of videos bashing good companies and not even having the knowledge to do a proper comparison.
The 91r threw me off guard because it’s a 4 stroke but requires 50:1 gas n oil mix? There’s no separate oil reservoir for the crank so you can just put straight gas in the fuel tank?
I've had my husqvarna 329L weed eater for 2 years never had a problem with no mowing down long grass & sometimes wet. U must be a fan boy of stihl which makes great products but don't throw husqvarna under the bus because they're truly the best. Ask Google lol.
I really have a soft side and don’t like girls making fun of me when I trim out the yard, SO I don’t use husqvarna. It’s a girls weedeater, what country this month is it made in! Husqvarna is for weak sucks scared to pull out their wallet’s for the 1# Trimmer in the World and reigning champion: STIHL! Thanks for watching buddy! 💕🤣❤️😁🤡🤠🙀😹💋🦫🐿🦦🥨🍕🌮🍰🍩🍪💞💖❤️🔥
Tbh, I used one of the awhile back before my stihls and my works echos, never again, I would rather use ryobi battery unit than one of those. Other ppl swear by them, but not me. Never again
@@Bill-sp8kb STIHL FS 91 R -28.4cc 2-Stroke Engine -4-Mix Engine Technology -Simplified Starting -Supplied with Double Strap Advance Harness -Loop Handle From the Stihl printed specifications...Check it out
It's called a 4-mix engine for a reason. Another hint is the fact it has valves. It's understandable that some are confused that a 4-stroke engine runs on a gas/2 cycle oil mix, but Stihl (& others) have their reasons for this.
I use many different tools in my line of work and I've ran all brands Low and High end. As far as Weed eaters go, the Shindaiwa T272X 2 Stroke is the Best one I've ever used, after 20+ years of use the motor got damaged internally and still has 4x the power of the Husky or Stihl.
Anyone with any sense or even a slight grasp of knowledge on tools should know this video is full of misinformation and a cheap shot at Husqvarna. He's comparing a commercial grade Stihl trimmer(around $400) to a homeowner grade Husqvarna($around 200 dollars). A cheap trimmer you can get at Lowe's that's ideal for lighter use. A fair comparison would be a *commercial* grade Husqvarna to the FS91 Stihl. Some models of the Husqvarna would be a 525LST, or a 430LS... this would be a much different video if so. I run Stihl, Echo, and Husqvarna (all commercial) and 9 times out of 10 I'm grabbing Husq... so for the poster of this video and to others out there, learn the difference between tool grades when making any comparison!!!
Don't listen to any of this nonsense and go buy a COMMERCIAL Husqvarna 525LST for around the same price as a 91/94R. It's the best trimmer on the planet pound for pound. Or just keep lugging around those heavy Stihls...
I have two of those husqvarnas. And two other models. Had em for years. Never had a problem. I'm still sticking with husqvarna hands down. It's all how you treat ur equipment people. This dude is clearly paranoid. Im a mechanic I work on small engines. And I get more echos and stihl more than anything. Husqvarna very rarely
@13:45 “get used to this”! Dude, really! Prime it, choke on, pull 3x’s let idle briefly and turn choke off! Seems like maybe much of the problem is user error in this video.
Husqvarna manufacturing location in Nashville, Arkansas. It is an 874,00 square foot facility that includes manufacturing for chainsaws, trimmers, and many other Husky products. It also serves as a warehousing and storage center.
@@DiscoveringHisWay Husqvarna is actually out of Sweden.. with a lot of their stuff being made here in the US and some units are made in Japan. Again, another ignorant comment. Quit misleading people....
@@dancefelode Yup, you will not be disappointed with it, I have a Stihl fs94r and an Echo srm280t, they are both very powerful and way better than any 4 stroke unit
If this guy had any more baloney, he’d be working in a slaughter house. i’ve been using the Husqvarna 223l for 15 years and so far no problems usually starts third pull if cold. The four stroke with the big gas tank has to weight quite a bit more.
U must work for stihl lol I have stihl products their no different to me than any other brand I used cheap and expensive alike actually my stihl blower spark arrestor got clogged up with less then 2 hrs on it stihl couldnt figure out why it happened.but to me I see no difference between any brand I had a weedeater brand weedeater that was like 14 years old never replaced anything on it lol
I’m sorry man, but this comparison is laughable. I’d hope that Stihl would beat a homeowner grade Husqvarna since it costs at least $150 more. I’ve had my Husqvarna 128LD for four years now with no issues while running it pretty hard with the edger, pole saw, and mini tiller attachments I have for it. Whenever I do manage to burn it up, my next trimmer will either be a Husqvarna 535LST or an Echo SRM-2620T. Not sure where you got that it was made in China, but the 128LD is built in the US.
Stihl wins hands down over husqvarna. I have the fs94rc and I love how lightweight the machine is and compare it to husqvarna no crap that Stihl is the best and most popular brand. Stihl have the world's best german engineered technology and Is so much better compared to other brands in every way possible.
Bro, come on, dollars are dollars. They are both Around the same price point, what does not add up for you. I can get 10 X’s more machine for roughly the same price. Hello! If someone is that stupid not to pay a little extra and get commercial it’s on them. Don’t give me that commercial VS homeowner mumbo jumbo. Man Up and spend the money.
@@DiscoveringHisWay agreed the 91R is just the second level of STIHL they make so it says it’s commercial grade but honestly it’s not much more than the 70R
I have a Stihl FS80 2 stroke and a 128LD 2 stroke and I’ve never had to get my 128LD serviced but my stihl has had to have the cylinder head rebuilt a 2 times. Everybody has a different experience with their equipment.
This is my experience with my Sthil that I spent 489$ on. Both repairs cost me $200 because ethanol ruined my trimmer even when I tried to buy ethanol free gas...there is nearly 3 gallons of cheap 87/89 octane gas in the pump and hose from the last person. This means for a 2.2 gallon can you are getting all 89 octane gas with ethanol in it while you paid premium fee for ethanol free gas. And it will ruin the gaskets and seals in the Sthil. This guy is a Sthil fan boy without looking at the facts.
I have 2 128LD’s and they’ve been great, no issues. Not commercial quality but I didn’t expect that, they’re perfectly fine for homeowner use.
I own the Husqvarna 555FX 53.5cc Straight Shaft. You need to trust me, this thing is freaking powerful, if not a bit better than a sthil. Had it for as long as i could remember, all of the malfunction you described, hasn't happened to any of my Husqvarna products.
Yeah because he's using a cheap homeowner Husky to try and make Stihl look better 🙄
@@JenkinsMowing86a homeowner STIHL is still much better than a Suckavana homeowner
@CoastalYardCleanup I run commercial anyways, and run all 3 of the top brands. I would ditch Echo and Stihl in a second for Husqvarna...
@CoastalYardCleanup you Stihl guys are all the same. Stihl ain't that great, if it were I would buy more of it and use it exclusively. Honestly Echo is my second choice over Husqvarna
@@JenkinsMowing86 do the commercial and homeowner/ranch equipment have a big difference when it comes to trimmers?
I have a 2014 husqvarna 128l and have been using it for commercial use and not have had any issues with it. So 10 years of use and heavy trimming. And still to this day runs like a champ. I have had mine so hot on a really hot day and running the crap out of it and you could not touch the plastic and I let it cool down and yet it still runs like a champ. Just saying 😌
I have had a Husqvarna 128LD for 5 years.There is not one of those things happen to mine.I use an additive in my gas.Hasn't cracked.I have used the tiller attachment in mine all day and did not catch on fire.They are cheap enough that you could buy one every three years and be better than a still.
Quality also depends on the care that is taken for your equipment.
Agree!! Thanks for watching my friend, have a great weekend!
Nice to see a completely unbiased review. Refreshing really...
it’s not a 4 stroke. It’s a 4-mix. Which has way more torque and is made for more tall grass. A 4-mix is essentially a 2 stroke with overhead valves. And it also still takes fuel mix 50:1. No oil fill. In 4 strokes you don’t use fuel mix. You use normal gas. How does no one know this?😅 lol
You’re just so smart. 😆
@@DiscoveringHisWay sorry if that was offensive
@@DiscoveringHisWay I didn’t mean it to be rude or mean in anyway.
Don't know how this is a fair comparison. If you're gonna compare a stihl vs that hucky 128ld, be better off using the fs56, or use the 525 series to compare to the fs91r. Comparing a low mid grade residential trimmer to a professional trimmer isn't equal.
Bro these units cost roughly the same price. That’s why I am comparing them. Dollar for dollar STIHL wins! Hope that makes sense! FS91 R kills Husqvarna 128.
@@DiscoveringHisWay no it don't make sense. You're still comparing a residential trimmer vs a pro. The 128ld is currently going for $240 in my area, similar price to the fs56 which is going for $220. While the fs91r is going for $349 right now and the comparable husqvarna 525l is going for $339. Again in my area. Husqvarna made this trimmer to compete with the fs56 and the echo srm225 because it's a homeowner trimmer. So yes in your comparison the stihl wins, id hope so since it's a pro trimmer. If you're saying that stihl wins overall because of this review then sorry but thats a bad way of putting it.
Tell Husqvarna to send me the latest and greatest trimmer and I’ll give them a honest review again the STIHL FS 240R, let the chips fall where they may!
Don't know why you're bringing up the stihl fs240. Plus most people have no need for one that big, even professionals unless you plan on doing thick brush cutting or thick tall grass. The stihl fs91r, 111r, and 131r are the right trimmer for most people. Husqvarna has there 525 and 535 series that compete with the stihl models and echo has the 2620 and 3020 series, in normal and T models. Makes it more of a fair comparison. I've had all 3 of the big name trimmers and there all great, and of course they each have there good things and bad.
@@ianmcdermitt6295 this guys obviously very biased... and no they aren't "roughly the same price"... the 128LD is like half the price of an FS91 .. he's a moron
Great video. Stihl outdoes Husqvarna any day. I’ve had my 91R’s since they first came out. They have never been in the shop. Very reliable.
Well somewhat i do agree with you but the 128ld is a homeowners unit, try comparing it to the 525lx, it could have more power or equal, i ran my 128l through 6 or 12 inch tall weeds with 0.95 line, does the job well since i had it for 7 years, plus my echo srm 210 is an older unit about 18 years old, still runs great just like stihl,
Keep up the great work Matt!
- Steve
I had a husqvarna 225r for 20 odd years and it still runs fine and never had a problem with it
Junk
@@DiscoveringHisWaybiased, can’t admit it actually works 😂
My Husqvarna is 9 years old and nothing has been replaced and nothing has cracked even after mine was sitting for 8years before I got it
My Husky 128LD, Leaf Blower, and chain saw have not let me down going on six years now. I use only 100% gasoline with my fuel mix in all of my Husky lawn equipment. Leave that ethanol crap to someone else. So far, Have nothing negative to say about the Husky. You are missing the trimmer head on the Husky and the fuel tank appears to be empty???? Would rather make an honest and informed decision with a level comparison.
My husqvarna 128ld is 12 years old runs great with great power use it around the house. i also have a 130l
Which is the newer version of the 128 it is a very smooth and powerfull i use it commercially never had a issue with it ether although i bought a sthil fs56 a few years ago it was already hard to start and falling apart in a few months.
This guy drinks way to much coffee..😂
2 years ago, I got a Honda plastic desk lawn mower, like a $800 unit.. beyond worth every penny..Today, I got a Stihl FS 91 R, it is a beast... I had a little issue with the bump feed but suspect the dealer did not wind it correctly. This unit has beyond power.. $335 I think worth it. I might look at other heads. I guess Stihl is the Speed Queen of trimmers... I avoid Harbor Freight Chinese shit as much as possible.
get a speed feed 400
Just got myself a husqvarna 525rxt here in the UK after lots of comparing. I'll be using the machine all day long so comfort and anti vibration is super important to me. I do like Stihl but the husqvarna is so much nicer to use. Plenty of power and torque and a little quieter aswell.
Just wanted you to know that Husqvarna sucks! Doesn’t matter what part of the world you live it; Junk, garbage, equivalence to sewer rats. You have no idea what true torque and power are! But I like you even know you use junk! Buy STIHL and no one will make fun of you anymore! Don’t be cheap, spend the euros!
I'm a Stihl guy and this guy doesn't represent our community lmao just because one brand is good doesn't mean the other is bad that's a great trimmer man glad it's working for you
@@haydenshores9943 stopped on my lunch break after using the trimmer... funny enough. It's absolutely great, starts first pull and has had very heavy commercial use from day one 👍🏻
I got me and my dad 2 brand new stihls and both in the seconds seasons using them both broke on use.
Some people break everything they touch.
Matt, I couldn’t disagree with you more. I will take my Huskies over steel any day. They are tough and get the job done. Never any problem like you are suggesting.
me when I accidentally click on a Stihl promotion video :(
hey matt! im a gold level stihl mechanic and i must say you are never wrong with your reviews! me and the maytag man literally have nothing to do all day but play solitare on our computers. keep up the great vids god bless!
Hey, thanks! I truly appreciate you letting me know! I love Stihl!
Maytag😂worse washer and dryer I’ve ever owned..constantly giving problems…and my Husqvarna works just fine.
He is wrong with this review though. Comparing a 128LD homeowner cheap Husqvarna to a commercial line Stihl trimmer. Most of this stuff he says is totally wrong just a weird Stihl fan and knocking a lower grade Husky. Stihl is top notch and so is Husqvarna. If you wanna do a more fair comparison get a 525LST and it will smoke that 91.... "Husqvarna doesn't have the technology " lol. You spent 60 dollars more because it's commercial. 525LST is around $380 91 is around the same. Such an idiot
I bought a Stihl BG 86 commercial blower and not only did the bolts rust but the whole exhaust rusted in 6 months. You should try some different grades of Husqvarna and Echo before you use their cheapest stuff and knock the 2. Stihl homeowner line isn't the greatest either.
"stihl never break down" then why is there a service center in every town? gtfo here at least be honest. My Stihl stuff breaks just as much as everything else, its just more expensive to repair. For reference I have that 128ld and I do have to replace carbs on it every couple years. Other than that its a great piece of equipment and its not $60 bucks cheaper like you said its $90.
the gear heads and this is true with any brand if ya dont grease em they will go dry and lock up so grease em every so often and you'll never have a problem out of em
I got Sthil 4 stroke because I was filling my 2 stroke gas tank 4 times before finishing my property. My sthil does my yard and then some on 1 tank
If memory serves me correctly the STIHL FS91R is a 4mix not a true 4 stroke. While it does have a 4 stroke cycle it still uses 2 stroke mix gas hence the 4mix designation. Just wanted to throw that out in case some average homeowner like me assumed 4 stroke and 4 mix were the same thing. Serious engine damage would occur in short order if regular gasoline were to be fed to a 4mix machine.
Stihl is just built to last most commercial brushcutters that we get in the caribbean lasts 10-20years once it is properly taken care of and can go through literally anything since in the tropics has the toughest grasses. The gear heads never give once there is grease in it will last forever
Wow! Now that’s powerful!
Husqvarna all the way. Giddy up!
The Patriots of America have spoken!
Using a Straight Shaft Stihl atm the 56 and I can say the only thing that broke in 6 months was the plastic cover for it and that was on me not the equiptment. Only spent 16 NZD/8 USD on parts and one bottle of oil.
Hey stop busting up the Orange Polymer casing. Lol. I’ve broke mine by dropping it off a cliff one time. Ouch! Congratulations on your trimming, blessings!
Matt
The plastic cover I mean the line black casing that spins the trimmer from the bottom of the shaft lol
Was this supposed to be a comedy routine? The obvious intent was to slam Husqvarna for whatever reason. 128LD is a solid machine that has served many very well. Far better than portrayed here but that would not take much.
Why is the FS 91R considered 4 stroke and were does the oil go in besides the mix I love STIHL
Got me choking over here coughing and laughing so hard at the end of the video I’m dying over here man 😂
We are now best buds. Thanks for watching my friend!
M
I'll take husqvarna over stihl any day. My 330lk trimmer is a beast and my husqvarna saws are more reliable than stihl saws ever was.
i love stihl better
and if you get a KM91R, you can reattach the stick to whatever attachments it takes
It’s a different sounding engine. It sure doesn’t whine. I love sthil products. The 4mix has been around a while. With all the places the tiny amount of oil mixed with the gasoline has to travel; I wish it was 40:1 mix just to be on the safe side. You also have to pay attention to letting them idle a little bit more than usual to let them cool down in very hot conditions.
I just ordered on lay-away 1 of these! I feel in love with the quality. The engine sound is nice! I love 2cycles! But, the low tone. Slow sound of this engine is yes! Fun to listen to. Yep! You sold me on something that I wasn’t sure about.
Sorry to bother. I took delivery of my FS 91 R. Everything you’ve said about this unit is very true. To be honest I wasn’t sure about the 4mix; 4 cycle engine. But, after getting it home and trying it out. It’s a sweetheart! Easy to pull the starter. Amazingly no blue smoke! It doesn’t wind up like a 2 cycle. But, it has so much torque. I am not sure. But, I think they use less fuel. They do run a little hotter than the 2cycle. So, running it hard a suddenly shutting it off. Probably isn’t a good idea. My point? Thanks for sharing and showing the public what a good product you’re getting for not that much more money. Probably saving money in terms of fuel and repairs.
I don’t think that is really fair I’m almost certain that husqvarna isn’t a commercial one or anywhere near the same cc I think a fair comparison is a 525lst vsfs91r
I think this guy has a personal problem with Husqvarna… I love my 128LD had it over 5 years and never had a problem with it
It’s a great machine for gay guys! I think next year’s version is coming in hot pink! A lot of sissies have had great success with that piece of garbage! STIHL for Life!!! German Engineering bro!!😎
The problem with this comparison is a light commercial Stihl versus a residential Husqvarna. In no way am I bashing you, but please do equal level equipment. I have both brands in different equipment. The power difference between them is Husqvarna wins when comparing commercial grade and Stihl wins the residential.
Well said
Have huscavarna had it for the past 8 year use it At least once a week every summer
Never had any problems
I really like your review sthil forever
I had one lasted for about a season and a half and switch to STILH Fs 91R
Been using the Stihl FS 560 ,Stihl km 110 for five yrs,wow they have power
Oh my,,’ the STIHL FS 560 is a monster of a machine. Raw torque and power. Congratulations my friend! I need one! 110 is also a workhorse. You Rock my friend! Nice equipment!
Matt
I’d definitely get a echo before a husky.
1.Stihl
2.Echo
3.Robin (RIP) Robin
4.Redmax
5.Husky
Enjoy the vibrations!
Husqvarna owns Redmax smart guy they are virtually the same lol look at replacement part numbers 🤣
Hahahahaha did a chick selling husq reject you? You have no idea where stihl is made!
stihl is made in Germany
You’ll definitely need the 4 year warranty with the Sthl
Comparing a residential trimmer to a commercial trimmer isnt fair
My neighbor has the 91r. I have the 128ld. But mine is tuned. We have the same vegetation on our farms. Granted mines a toy but I can weed eat all day long. He can't. His arms hurt because he says it's heavy. Mine starts in 2 to 3 cranks. His 5 or more. Both bog down but mine is a piece of crap in the power department for sure. Now compare the 525lst vs the 91. No comparison. The 525lst has way more power.
Disco joke, Fantastic! “Ok, let’s pretend it started, ayyyaaaytbnhgghfsaasaaaghhggyghgaa” I lost it😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂🤣🤣
Bro the Husqvarna can be had for 199 and the Stihl 359… the Husqvarna is amazing unit for money. I am a commercial company and own 15 string trimmers and for the money the husqvarna can’t be beat period! I own 2 over 10 years old multiple users and ride on trailer all day. Still cranks and cuts and used as backup unit.
This is an annoying comparison, apples and oranges. The Stihl probably costs double. I beat the shit out of my 128ld for about 9 years. I'm going to replace it with a new 128ld. Changing out the gear head does NOT mean it accepts attachments. I swap attachments on my 128ld in about 30 seconds.
128 is a piece of trash!! Hey let’s go to the Home Depot and get a new weedeater, oh I need to get some fertilizer for my flowers as well. Where is that piece of trash made; sometimes it is China, sometimes it is Indonesia and sometimes it is the Nam. It just depends on who the cheapest bidder is for that year. Flowers, grass and weeds make fun of you behind your back. Joke!!!!!
Agreed, had mine 9 years too, trims 5 yards a week, still works fine. Paid $100 for refurbished. This guy clearly works for stihl.
Comparing those two is like comparing a husky 440 to a 500i.😂
sthil make in america?
I’ve had Stihl and Husqavarna but Echo wins every time in reliability and outlast both of those trimmers.
Ballistic composite lol! You do realize that that is just fancy sales talk for plain old plastic right? It's probably the exact same plastic in both, more then likely. In 2023 all of them are made as cheap as possible in my opinion. I worked a few years ago, for a large landscaping contractor, who had contracts to cut roads and highways for the state and were cutting the property of many different business including Walmart. When I started they had all Steil products, but by the time I left they were about half Steil and half Husqvarna. The last time I saw one of their trucks go by, they had replaced all the Steil stuff with Husqvarna. Even before I left, when we pulled up to a job sight, guys would race getting out of the trucks to get first choice on weed eaters. Everyone was choosing Husqvarna over Steil and that's a fact. They all figured out that the Husqvarnas were lighter weight and more comfortable for long periods and cut just as good.
I own a husqvarna 128l and a Stihl fs91r. I like the Husqvarna way better..the Stihl burns my arm when I tip it to edge. And it cost way more. The low throttle smoothness and performance,and bump head design is way better on the Husky too..Its funny how you say "its plastic" when they both are plastic. Its obvious you are trying to make the stihl sound better,but it is not.
Stihl is #1 in USA Husqvarna #1 across globe. Also this is not an apples to apples comparison. 128 is a homeowner unit and the fs90/91 is the most popular professional unit out there .I own and sell both products and. neither make cheap stuff. Stihl trimmers are somewhat better but sometimes a lil bulkier and heavier. Husky makes the best saws IMO. unit to unit it varies tho. Both top of the line brands. Its like Honda vs Toyota kinda lol. I would never say one company is better than the other overall because its not true. I like this guys energy but I hate these kinds of videos bashing good companies and not even having the knowledge to do a proper comparison.
The 91r threw me off guard because it’s a 4 stroke but requires 50:1 gas n oil mix? There’s no separate oil reservoir for the crank so you can just put straight gas in the fuel tank?
I've had my husqvarna 329L weed eater for 2 years never had a problem with no mowing down long grass & sometimes wet. U must be a fan boy of stihl which makes great products but don't throw husqvarna under the bus because they're truly the best. Ask Google lol.
I really have a soft side and don’t like girls making fun of me when I trim out the yard, SO I don’t use husqvarna. It’s a girls weedeater, what country this month is it made in! Husqvarna is for weak sucks scared to pull out their wallet’s for the 1# Trimmer in the World and reigning champion: STIHL!
Thanks for watching buddy! 💕🤣❤️😁🤡🤠🙀😹💋🦫🐿🦦🥨🍕🌮🍰🍩🍪💞💖❤️🔥
@@DiscoveringHisWay 🤣
Crazy huswarna best
Husqvarna is made in Sweden.
They are designed in Sweden, but most are made in China. Some higher-end models are made in the US.
Your information is clearly biased..... The Husky is not made in China...
Similar but it was on my Husqvarna 350bt but my dad fixed it
Tbh, I used one of the awhile back before my stihls and my works echos, never again, I would rather use ryobi battery unit than one of those. Other ppl swear by them, but not me. Never again
Them*
an uninhibited discussion about shafts and blown heads, you really can't ask for anything more!
The Stihl 91r is a 2 stroke as well my friend...
Then I guess a Detroit Diesel is four stroke. Not!
The Stihl is a four stroke; suck, squeeze, bang, and blow.
@@Bill-sp8kb
STIHL FS 91 R
-28.4cc 2-Stroke Engine
-4-Mix Engine Technology
-Simplified Starting
-Supplied with Double Strap Advance Harness
-Loop Handle
From the Stihl printed specifications...Check it out
However in doing some online searching it appears it's also listed in multiple areas as a 4-Stroke engine that takes 2-Stroke mix??? Beats me...
@@llkj2121 I've owned an FS 90R, 94 R. I must say that I prefer the two-stroke 94R, hands down.
It's called a 4-mix engine for a reason. Another hint is the fact it has valves. It's understandable that some are confused that a 4-stroke engine runs on a gas/2 cycle oil mix, but Stihl (& others) have their reasons for this.
I love stihl
How you gonna compare a 128ld to a Stihl 91r? That's like comparing it to a echo 225 which i have btw 😂
But stihl can't tell me which shafts are 28mm and I need to know
28mm are the 28mm
@@DiscoveringHisWay that doesen't help
I use many different tools in my line of work and I've ran all brands Low and High end. As far as Weed eaters go, the Shindaiwa T272X 2 Stroke is the Best one I've ever used, after 20+ years of use the motor got damaged internally and still has 4x the power of the Husky or Stihl.
Thanks for watching my friend!! Have a great weekend! M
Anyone with any sense or even a slight grasp of knowledge on tools should know this video is full of misinformation and a cheap shot at Husqvarna. He's comparing a commercial grade Stihl trimmer(around $400) to a homeowner grade Husqvarna($around 200 dollars). A cheap trimmer you can get at Lowe's that's ideal for lighter use. A fair comparison would be a *commercial* grade Husqvarna to the FS91 Stihl. Some models of the Husqvarna would be a 525LST, or a 430LS... this would be a much different video if so. I run Stihl, Echo, and Husqvarna (all commercial) and 9 times out of 10 I'm grabbing Husq... so for the poster of this video and to others out there, learn the difference between tool grades when making any comparison!!!
Don't listen to any of this nonsense and go buy a COMMERCIAL Husqvarna 525LST for around the same price as a 91/94R. It's the best trimmer on the planet pound for pound. Or just keep lugging around those heavy Stihls...
I have two of those husqvarnas. And two other models. Had em for years. Never had a problem. I'm still sticking with husqvarna hands down. It's all how you treat ur equipment people. This dude is clearly paranoid. Im a mechanic I work on small engines. And I get more echos and stihl more than anything. Husqvarna very rarely
"Husqvarna very rarely" probably has a lot to do with Stihl and Echos having a much larger market share amount pro users.
How tall is this guy 4’10😂
128ld is junk i have one it might run but it sounds and feels like a pos
I agree buddy !! Sthil always wins !! Sthil strong brother . I love my Sthil Fs 131 !
i didint know bas rutten was into trimmers
??????
Husqvarna 128ld is not good for tall weeds but it has serious torque when you use it for a hedge trimmer
@13:45 “get used to this”! Dude, really! Prime it, choke on, pull 3x’s let idle briefly and turn choke off! Seems like maybe much of the problem is user error in this video.
Boom!
ExAcTly!! my Husqvarna 555FX 53.5cc starts like you would not believe. Even the sthils can be hard to start
You lost all credibility from the very beginning. All Husqvarna lawn equipment is made in U.S.A.
Everything you say is completely wrong.
Husqvarna is stamped made in China!
Husqvarna manufacturing location in Nashville, Arkansas.
It is an 874,00 square foot facility that includes manufacturing for chainsaws, trimmers, and many other Husky products. It also serves as a warehousing and storage center.
@@DiscoveringHisWay Husqvarna is actually out of Sweden.. with a lot of their stuff being made here in the US and some units are made in Japan. Again, another ignorant comment. Quit misleading people....
This is satire right?
This is just my opinion but I personally hate 4 strokes
I don’t like em either…won’t rev like those 2 strokes
Just tell us why am planing to buy one
@@dancefelodeTo me they don’t seem to run as good as the 2 strokes and plus the way they sound is just cringe Imo
@@mkfan6167 so should I just opt to 2 stroke
@@dancefelode Yup, you will not be disappointed with it, I have a Stihl fs94r and an Echo srm280t, they are both very powerful and way better than any 4 stroke unit
If this guy had any more baloney, he’d be working in a slaughter house. i’ve been using the Husqvarna 223l for 15 years and so far no problems usually starts third pull if cold. The four stroke with the big gas tank has to weight quite a bit more.
Thanks for watching, have a great day with your garbage weedeater.
U must work for stihl lol I have stihl products their no different to me than any other brand I used cheap and expensive alike actually my stihl blower spark arrestor got clogged up with less then 2 hrs on it stihl couldnt figure out why it happened.but to me I see no difference between any brand I had a weedeater brand weedeater that was like 14 years old never replaced anything on it lol
A lot of things you’re just buying name recognition…
Let me tell you I have a husqvarna 128 and a still 90 and the husqvarna is a lot better machine u are miss leading people
Best 7 Attachments for Husqvarna 128LD ruclips.net/video/FBH_u1a37As/видео.html
Not a 4 strok😂
I’m sorry man, but this comparison is laughable. I’d hope that Stihl would beat a homeowner grade Husqvarna since it costs at least $150 more. I’ve had my Husqvarna 128LD for four years now with no issues while running it pretty hard with the edger, pole saw, and mini tiller attachments I have for it. Whenever I do manage to burn it up, my next trimmer will either be a Husqvarna 535LST or an Echo SRM-2620T. Not sure where you got that it was made in China, but the 128LD is built in the US.
Husqvarna is for broke girls, enough said.
@@DiscoveringHisWay Love it!!😂🤣😂
@@DiscoveringHisWay id think a sthil owner would be more broke paying shop bills all the time to keep their equipment running
Stihl wins hands down over husqvarna. I have the fs94rc and I love how lightweight the machine is and compare it to husqvarna no crap that Stihl is the best and most popular brand. Stihl have the world's best german engineered technology and Is so much better compared to other brands in every way possible.
The FS94R, is a superb machine! I own one!
Dude is FOS…….
Enjoy Your Battery operated trimmer.
Sthl Is German guy
What gas you use for the 4 Stroke stihl
50.1
50:1 is a two stroke fuel mixture a four stroke takes no oil in the fuel but the sthil is a two stroke you can also run 40:1
Hey, where is the oil dipstick? Oh wait it doesn’t have one. 😂
Get a job so you can get one. Dipstick
why are u comparing apples and bananas?
WHY ARE YOU SHOUTING? DO YOU ALWAYS SHOUT? DO YOU EVER TALK IN A NORMAL TONE AND VOLUME?
DO YOU ALWAYS TYPE IN CAPS?
Yeah you're trying to compare homeowner grade versus commercial it doesn't add up
Bro, come on, dollars are dollars. They are both Around the same price point, what does not add up for you. I can get 10 X’s more machine for roughly the same price. Hello! If someone is that stupid not to pay a little extra and get commercial it’s on them. Don’t give me that commercial VS homeowner mumbo jumbo. Man Up and spend the money.
@@DiscoveringHisWay agreed the 91R is just the second level of STIHL they make so it says it’s commercial grade but honestly it’s not much more than the 70R
@@DiscoveringHisWay the 91 is almost double the price of the 128 😄 🤣 😂 😆
@@DiscoveringHisWay you do realize that Husqvarna makes trimmers that cost $400-$500 right. Every comment I see from you makes me cringe...
I switched the handle on my husqvarna 128ld to a echo handle so it matches my echo pas 225
Great info! Thanks for watching and posting
I will have to say this two-stroke engines have always had more torque
You are right, totally agree! M
💯Stihl all the way,
What do you expect. You get what you pay for. So if one costs more than the other, it suppose to be better 🤔 🙃 🙂 😌 😕
Great review! Love it
they are the same company
Go STIHL!