[CruCon]

Hi all, i am about to purches a brand new saw, i have used the sthil ts 400 in the past and have been happy with it, the only thing i have had an issue with is the air filter on the back of the saw always getting gunked up with stone dust... I have been reading the forums and have heard a lot of good things about the partner saws, i have never used a partner saw before but am interested in purchesing one. i have researched the partner k750 and found out that it is no longer made by partner but is now made by Husqvarna. i just want to no how others feel about this company, and also how good is this saw compared to the ts400? Also how is it on the back and is it a reliable? Please let me no what u all think before i spend alot of money. thank you

Alex

[Stonehenge]

You needn't worry about the new label and color of the Partner K750. Electrolux (the vacuum cleaner company) has owned both of these companies for awhile, and Partner had the clear market advantage. They just decided to put the two together. It's about time, really. The K750 is still the K750, has all the same specs. Just has a new color. And I believe the Husqvarna models will be going away.

Construction Complete sells the new ones, and I've been happy with a couple smaller purchases there, but you may be able to get a better price locally.

I wouldn't worry about the orange color. It'll be the same saw.


As for how it is compared to the TS400, they each have their pros and cons, but in general I like the Partner. There's a thread around here somewhere that has a lot of good info on this topic. Run a search and you'll probably find it.

Oh, and I'm going to move this thread to the tools forum.

[Stonehenge]

Yup - here's the thread: Cut off saws

[cgland]

The Partners have a much better air filtration system, which means more hp to the blade and less bogging. Not only that, they are lighter and a little better balanced IMO!

Chris

[Raj Venugopal]

I bought a Husky 375K, 14" last year. The wet attachment is great, but takes practice to get the right flow. The saw itself is magnificent, smooth cutting...very powerful. Pulls away at high rpm's when off the stone, but very nice cutting. The start cord has a rough pull if you don't religiously use the decompression button on a cold start.

I've used stihls and partners...this saw in my opinion is top notch and great value for $.
Raj

[Stonehenge]

With the Husqvarna/Partner merger, they'll all be Partner saws now. But with orange plastic.

[Raj Venugopal]

Really?

Website suggests they'll be called Husqvarnas...not that it's a big deal.

Any of you guys ever use that ring saw?

Any comments (apologies if this has already been discussed).

[Stonehenge]

They will be Husqi's, but with the guts of a Partner. Husqi sticker, Husqi colors. Makes sense, as Partner owns far more market share than Husqvarna, and with both being owned by Electrolux, it seemed like the merger was a long time coming, anyway.

And nope, I've never used the ring saw. Never had a use for it. The blades are crazy expensive, as is the saw. Something to buy only if you need to cut 10" deep. That being said, I believe Partner/Husqvarna is unveiling a new line of saw that appears it will replace the ring saw, and use regular diamond blades. Saw it Here

Navigate to the cutoff saws - it's called a breaker saw.

[mdvaden]

This thread is interesting.

I'm ready to get a saw for stone later this year - a good one, that is.

For some reason, I've taken more of an interest to stone the past year.

[cutntrim]

I'm finally planning to buy a saw myself instead of continuously renting. I've only ever rented Stihl or Partner and much prefer the Partner over the Stihl. Quite honestly if I've rented a Stihl 15x, 14 of them have had issues, usually poor starting, and/or frequent stalling.

My equipment mechanic stocks Shindaiwa stuff, which I use for my 2-stroke lawn maintenance equip. I've always regarded Shindaiwa as top quality but have zero info/feedback on their cut-off saws. I think I'd be the first to buy one from him. They're pricey, but if they're as good as their other handheld stuff, it'd be worth it.

[mrusk]

I have a 2 year husky 375 that is A POS. I spend more time working on it then cutting. I have dumped over 500 bucks into it so far.

The filters are EXPENSIVE.

Its getting left in the shop this year and i am going out and buying 3 ts 400s.

[Raj Venugopal]

Really? I used the s*%t out of mine last year and it purrs like a kitten. The cord assembly is starting to feel a bit ragged, but the cutting is incredibly smooth. I have to get at it to properly clean out the filters and do some other maintenance, but it was pretty painfree for me last season.

[worlddiamond1]

The Husqvarna(Partner K750) has a few benefits over Stihl. Stihl is a good saw, don't get me wrong. We are a Husqvarna dealer as well as one of the largest suppliers of diamond tools. The K750 first off offers a full 1 year warranty where the Stihl is 90 days. We see a 5:1 over pull cords over the Stihl because of the Durastarter that is a dust sealed starter and the ring where the cord enters has less fatigue on the cord. It has a triple active filtration system. A 5 hp engine w/ very low emissions, a vibration dampening system which also makes it quieter along with a larger muffler. One more thing with a K750, you can hose off the entire saw where you try that with the Stihl your saw is going to the shop. Any member of this forum, we will give you the saws at a heavily discounted rate(plus we pay shipping and tax if you are out of the state of Florida, in Florida we can't get around the tax. Even if you need any filters or parts for your saws. We would also like to get your perishable tool business. Even if you just have questions about cutting please IM. I will be happy to answer any questions

[Raj Venugopal]

I pressure washed my saw after a messy day of cutting.

No problems.

[site]

I have tried most of them. Partner is a darn good saw- reliable, light, powerful, good water system, nice filters. We bought a Shindawa last year. That is a nice saw too. Heavier than a Partner, but it starts a little easier, and has more power. Its weakness is the on off switch. Its a metal toggle that is easy to snap off. If we are doing a lot of heavy cutting that doesn't have to be pretty I prefer the Shindawa. For finesse it's Partner. I'm all done with Stihl. Make sure to mix the gas right. Do it yourself every time. My guys have wrecked a few saws with poorly mixed gas.