Husqvarna 445 chainsaw purchased from USA. All good!

[D4D]

These guys ship to AU
http://www.treestuff.com/store/products.asp?category_id=200

[maphew_gq]

These guys ship to AU
http://www.treestuff.com/store/products.asp?category_id=200

D4D -have you dealt with these guys personally?

[D4D]

D4D -have you dealt with these guys personally?

Not yet

[Bird]

he said since taking over the department he wont be sending overseas due to Husqvarna policies

KTM motorcycles have done this too - the factory has stepped in telling US dealers they will lose their franchise if they sell to AU people, not sure how they woudl know or again why they'd care.. there was much uproar on the bike forums when this happened. But a couple of smart blokes in US have opened a business buyin parts for people in AU from US dealers and forwarding them on!
theres always a way around it.


also look in the UK for things - Koni suspension is by far cheapest from UK for Patrols.

[koshari]

D4D -have you dealt with these guys personally?

i bought some chaps and a falling wedge from them,

arboristsite memebrs get a 5% discount if they use the coupon code "ARBORIST". Iam an arboristsite member but i doubt they will check if your not.

they also threw in a pair of gloves and a few stickers gratis,

they were pretty prompt in dispatch, and supplied a tracking number very quickly, it sat in the USPS outward depot for a few days but thats not treestuffs fault.


BTW for what its worth you can likely get a makita pro ( built by dolmar) saw locally for round 7-800, rather than a 4** husky occasional use model.

for example, the following saw is comparable to a stihl ms362 or a husky 359. 60cc pro saws.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Makita-64cc-Petrol-Chainsaw-2-Stroke-DCS6401-/260818824660?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3cba036dd4

[koshari]

KTM motorcycles have done this too - the factory has stepped in telling US dealers they will lose their franchise if they sell to AU people, not sure how they woudl know or again why they'd care.. there was much uproar on the bike forums when this happened. But a couple of smart blokes in US have opened a business buyin parts for people in AU from US dealers and forwarding them on!
theres always a way around it.


also look in the UK for things - Koni suspension is by far cheapest from UK for Patrols.

little thing called a serial number gives it away, anyway its no big deal if you only want to ever rec rego a KTM, problem comes if you want Full Rego as the imports haven't gone through ADR compliance,

[Bird]

little thing called a serial number gives it away, anyway its no big deal if you only want to ever rec rego a KTM, problem comes if you want Full Rego as the imports haven't gone through ADR compliance,

Nobody is talking complete bikes, just parts. The little thing called serial # has jack sheet to do with majority of parts.. since every parts list is available anywhere so you order the part you need.

YMMV.

[koshari]

true, i was talkin complete bike as i looked into getting one landed a while back, but you will get no arguement from me regarding parts form the US,

for example i just had a procircuit works platinum pipe landed ex US for about $220 where the best local price i could get was $400.

half price is consistently the pattern i find.

would have cost about 7k to get an EXC300 landed, where they go for round 12K here.

[maphew_gq]

I didn't get around to purchasing a chainsaw, but now need to.
Does anybody know where I can purchase a Stihl from the USA?
The Treestuff website seems good but would like to compare with a stihil purchase.

Cheers

[koshari]

you wont get a store to sell you a new stihl from the US (against stihls policy so they can maintain the double pricing model in australia shafting the locals), you will need to go through a 3rd party.

[maphew_gq]

Ended up buying a Husqvarna 445 from Tree Stuff USA.

Must say the chainsaw arrived faster than most items take to arrive from Sydney.
Genuine product with all genuine documentation, accessories etc.
Used over Easter with no problems, with the exchange rate you can't buy a local chainsaw for same dollars. Would love to support my local dealer but at almost to double in some cases I couldn't.

[fuji]

I just emailed Treestuff. See what happens. I am in the market for a new saw.
Wayne

[koshari]

btw wayne dont forget to use the coupon code "ARBORIST" for your 5% discount ;-)

[Bird]

I just emailed Treestuff. See what happens. I am in the market for a new saw.
Wayne

so what did you find out?


Anyone using one of the Makita Petrol Saws?
http://www.makita.com.au/products/outdoor-power-equipment/petrol-chainsaws

They have them at the local lawnmowin place, and they look very well built as most Makita stuff is.

[Burnsy]

Anyone using one of the Makita Petrol Saws?
http://www.makita.com.au/products/outdoor-power-equipment/petrol-chainsaws

They have them at the local lawnmowin place, and they look very well built as most Makita stuff is.

I have the Dolmar 7900, they are the same saws, different colour.  Revs like a banchi and with a sharp chain loves the 28 inch bar in hardwood, need I say more.
Got it from here http://www.firstgeartrucks.com/store/chain_saws/

[fuji]

so what did you find out?


Anyone using one of the Makita Petrol Saws?
http://www.makita.com.au/products/outdoor-power-equipment/petrol-chainsaws

They have them at the local lawnmowin place, and they look very well built as most Makita stuff is.

Nothing they never replied.

[D4D]

That's strange as they have replied to me a few times. I haven't bought a saw from them yet but they would ship to AU. They can sell the 'handyman' saws to us just not the pro saws.

[fuji]

I just PM d you re saw. If you are in the market soon we could order two.
Wayne

[Bird]

I gotta get a few chains... and a spare bar... maybe one of the larger ones

[fuji]

Have you got a Husky Lost? If so we can order two saws and your bits and pieces. What size would be a good all rounder? i.e. cutting logs for Coonarra type heater.
Wayne

[Bigsteve]

Just ordered one of these from tree stuff. 1 week delivery to Melbourne according to the FedEx transit notification. Postage a bit expensive but still works out about half the price I've seen here.

[Bird]

Have you got a Husky Lost? If so we can order two saws and your bits and pieces. What size would be a good all rounder? i.e. cutting logs for Coonarra type heater.
Wayne

Not a husky sadly

Stihl Farmboss something

Did get quoted $55 for a chain at local store today!

[mayney]

i ordered a 450 husky, fiskars axe and splitter and some fiskars tree loppers for the missus from amazon...all good 580 the lot delivered.

[mayney]

HAHA, my Fiskars splitter and tree lopper for the missus just turned up!
That is a week after I ordered them from the US! Totally rapt!
I am still waiting on local stuff from Sydney!

[fuji]

i ordered a 450 husky, fiskars axe and splitter and some fiskars tree loppers for the missus from amazon...all good 580 the lot delivered.

Hey Mayney
Did you log onto Amazon and simply purchased the item? I am looking at an Echo saw from them.
Donuts
P.S. was it from Patio Lawn and Garden?