661 or 395?

[Dustin4185]

I know this has been hashed out, but I am new to this forum and need some help.

We are looking at buying a 90cc saw for work on a wildlife management area in TN. We hear our shop and checking station with wood and my house that is on the WMA. We burn about 4 chords/year on a good year.

I can get a 661 on contract for pretty cheap! Not wanting to post it in case Stihl gets mad! I can get a 395xp from a good dealer with 24" bar for around $1100. It is about $150 more than the Stihl. The problem with contract equipment is you aren't dealing with a local dealer, therefore if you have a problem, the local dealer is t as likely to help you out since you did t buy from them. My local dealer is about an hour away and deals with both companies.

What are some recommendations for a big saw for us? I am currently wearing out my personal 440 on these bigger jobs!

 

[HuskStihl]

661. 394/395's are milling/long bar kings, but they are not pleasant to carry around for very long.

 

[barton174]

I'm looking at getting a 90cc class saw, as well, but like HS said above, I don't mill or need crazy long bars (midwest), so my decision is actually between 390 vs 661.

Mike

 

[Dustin4185]

The only thing that worries me is the Mtronic on the Stihl. If it had screws for adjustments, I would like it better! A 390 is also an option, dealer just didn't have one.

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[crotchclimber]

The only thing that worries me is the Mtronic on the Stihl. If it had screws for adjustments, I would like it better! A 390 is also an option, dealer just didn't have one.

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Valid concern. Our company's 661 worked great for six months and then didn't. Unknown mtronic issue. It's been at the dealer for a while. I'd probably prefer a 390xp with what I know now.

 

[tlandrum]

im a dealer here in east tn and have all the pro line up at a lower price than what you quoted. i would recommend the 390xp for what you are doing.

 

[Dustin4185]

im a dealer here in east tn and have all the pro line up at a lower price than what you quoted. i would recommend the 390xp for what you are doing.

I saw your website. Are you based in Wartburg? The problem I am running into know is skating the "contract"! I have almost decided on a Husky due to the Stihl having the "Smart Carb". A saw shouldn't have a mind of its own on a pro saw in my opinion. I may come by to talk to you about it or give you a call. I may also need some porting work on my 440! I used to work up that way but now I am about 1 1/2 hours away. Do you do a lot of work for the loggers up that way? Most of them around here run 461s. James Madison was always a husky fan! Maggards cutters run Stihls. I will give you a call.

 

[HuskStihl]

im a dealer here in east tn and have all the pro line up at a lower price than what you quoted. i would recommend the 390xp for what you are doing.

I saw your website. Are you based in Wartburg? The problem I am running into know is skating the "contract"! I have almost decided on a Husky due to the Stihl having the "Smart Carb". A saw shouldn't have a mind of its own on a pro saw in my opinion. I may come by to talk to you about it or give you a call. I may also need some porting work on my 440! I used to work up that way but now I am about 1 1/2 hours away. Do you do a lot of work for the loggers up that way? Most of them around here run 461s. James Madison was always a husky fan! Maggards cutters run Stihls. I will give you a call.

Terry's a first class guy. Try one of his ported 390's and you'll never look back

 

[Dustin4185]

Not sure we need a ported saws for work, but you never know!

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[HuskStihl]

Not sure we need a ported saws for work, but you never know!

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Maybe not, but husky leaves a ton of power just sitting there for a porter to take advantage of on the 390

 

[tlandrum]

I saw your website. Are you based in Wartburg? The problem I am running into know is skating the "contract"! I have almost decided on a Husky due to the Stihl having the "Smart Carb". A saw shouldn't have a mind of its own on a pro saw in my opinion. I may come by to talk to you about it or give you a call. I may also need some porting work on my 440! I used to work up that way but now I am about 1 1/2 hours away. Do you do a lot of work for the loggers up that way? Most of them around here run 461s. James Madison was always a husky fan! Maggards cutters run Stihls. I will give you a call.

i sell to about every legit outfit around here and they all run husqvarna 372 or 390 in the woods and 395 for landing saws

 

[pro94lt]

390xp