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STIHL Inc. employs almost 3,000 people nationwide, with over 2,700 employed at its manufacturing facility in Virginia Beach. STIHL Inc. manufactures approximately 80 models of handheld tools using U.S. and global materials.
Stihl (/stiːl/ ( listen), German: [ʃtiːl]) is a German manufacturer of chainsaws and other handheld power equipment including trimmers and blowers. Their headquarters are in Waiblingen, Baden-Württemberg, near Stuttgart, Germany.
Asia. The plant in Qingdao, China, is the second largest production site within the STIHL Group and covers a wide range of products: In addition to chainsaws, the plant manufacturers brush cutters and hedge trimmers for the global market.
Stihl only sells its products through authorized dealers who are trained and certified to provide service and support for Stihl customers. Stihl believes that this way of selling ensures customer satisfaction and loyalty, as well as protects its brand reputation and quality standards.
As mentioned previously, Husqvarna chainsaws typically have larger fuel tanks than Stihl chainsaws, so a Husqvarna saw is the right choice if you want to get through the job quickly without worrying about refueling, but a Stihl saw is better for smaller properties and users who don't mind stopping to refill the tank.
Over 75% of STIHL outdoor power equipment sold in the United States is manufactured in the United States in our Virginia Beach facility of foreign and domestic components.
Husqvarna and Stihl both make high-quality residential and homeowner models as well as industrial and commercial-grade products. They also have electric and fuel consumption chainsaws, otherwise referred to as gas-powered.
The Husqvarna Group (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈhʉ̂ːsˌkvɑːɳa ˈɡruːp]) is a Swedish manufacturer of outdoor power products including robotic lawn mowers, chainsaws, trimmers, brushcutters, cultivators, and garden tractors.
Noun. Stihl. A type of large industrial saw, usually cordless with a petrol motor and a large circular cutting blade.
Founded in 1926 by Andreas Stihl, with world headquarters in Waiblingen, Baden-Württemberg, near Stuttgart, Germany, Stihl is a manufacturer of chainsaws and other handheld power equipment made in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
So, where are Husqvarna chainsaws made? The company has manufacturing facilities in Southern Sweden and other Scandinavian countries. But the 390 XP and 395 XP are manufactured in Brazil. This is also an American-originated brand, with a manufacturing plant in Arkansas and South America, producing the brand's saws.
The majority of ECHO products are built in the United States from foreign and domestic parts and components. In 1994, ECHO began its relationship with Home Depot as a provider of professional-quality hand-held outdoor power equipment for the consumer homeowner market.
Echo, a Japanese company, has been on the market since 1963 while Stihl, a German company, got its start in 1926. This has allowed for many more years of study and advancement. As with most chainsaws on the market today, both Stihl and Echo feature automatic chain oiling on the bar and chains.
Husqvarna Corporation, a Swedish organization, is currently manufacturing Poulan chainsaws. It has several production facilities across North America and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. Husqvarna has been producing outdoor power products since the 20th century.
Stihl and Husqvarna have an equally excellent reputation for quality and durability, but the heavier construction and larger engines of Husqvarna chainsaws typically means they're priced a bit higher than a Stihl chainsaw.
STIHL's competitors and similar companies include MTD Products, DOLMAR, Schiller Grounds Care and WOLF-Garten.
Professional loggers use chainsaws that are lightweight but have lots of power behind them. The Husqvarna 455 Rancher is a popular choice by professional loggers. This chainsaw features low-kickback chains and an inertia safety chain break. It is a safe, powerful chainsaw, great for professional use.
STIHL produces chainsaws, brushcutters and hedge trimmers in China for the Asian and international markets. The 5 millionth product produced by STIHL in Qingdao will come off the assembly line only one day after the inauguration ceremony.
Made in America*
From our factory in Virginia Beach to thousands of dealers across the nation, many of our battery- and gas-powered tools are made and sold right here in America. *A majority of STIHL products sold in America are made in America of U.S. and global materials.
The Virginia Beach facility also produces all of the trimmer line for the world, and this portion of the plant runs 24 hours a day. Every year Stihl produces enough trimmer line to reach the moon and come halfway back to Earth. Test cells run units at various rpms before the products are shipped out.
Within the STIHL Group VIKING is the strong green brand for the garden. Anyone using our garden tools can look forward to outstanding results, whether for mowing the lawn, composting garden waste or tilling the soil.
Echo chainsaws are lighter and have a more extended warranty compared to Stihl. While Stihl products such as the powerful MS440 may come with fancy features such as an air filter, the ergonomic design of an Echo saw and the lighter body makes Echo chainsaws the better choice for cutting firewood and tree.
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Today, McCulloch offers a complete line of garden products: powerful chainsaws, sturdy trimmers, lawnmowers, garden tractors and hedge trimmers.