661 vs 390/395xp

[WSE]

So it's happening. Some of my Husky guys are coming in having heard buzz about the new 661. I can't really tell them how they compare to the 390 or 395 because I have yet to run a 661. I don't want to lie to them but I don't want them running out and buying 661s either based on what their Stihl buddies are telling them! Anybody around here run both? Or better yet run them side by side?

 

[stihlaficionado]

I've run both. The 395 has the 372xt carb. 395 was faster but vibrated a whole lot more.

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

Me three , for a stock saw i like a 661

 

[redoakman]

A lot of guys are geting them 661 over huskys

 

[funky sawman]

Being a husqvarna guy my whole life, after the purchase of a 661RCM, I am sold on stihls new saws, by far light years ahead of the husqvarnas that size

 

[WSE]

You guys aren't giving me encouraging news!

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

You guys aren't giving me encouraging news!

Wait for the 590 xp , that might level the playing field..or maybe be ahead of a 661 ?

 

[WSE]

Wait for the 590 xp , that might level the playing field..or maybe be ahead of a 661 ?

Most likely. Maybe the engineers at Husky are feeling bad for Stihl. Gotta let them lead in one class for a while!

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

Most likely. Maybe the engineers at Husky are feeling bad for Stihl. Gotta let them lead in one class for a while!

If history repeats..im sure it will

 

[Flip D]

I've been following the 661 closely so I'd like to hear what people say. I bought a tract of land next to the farm that I'm going to need something bigger than my 372 on a regular basis. I've been a lifelong Stihl guy but right now my saws are a 372 & 346. It's nice to see Stihl put out a saw that is competitive in weight, AV, & power to other pro models.

That being said, I can buy a 390xp from one of the sponsors here, send it Tn to be ported, and back at my house almost as cheap as I can walk out of a dealership with a 661.

 

[Big_Wood]

husky have a few things that are gonna come out and surprise you all. the 661 intrigued me as well. i actually may have bought one if i didn't get to try one of the new husky's on the horizon. i ran the 661 my buddy who is a bullbucker has. IMO it is overrated here already just like the 044 and 346 just because it is the latest and greatest. even though it produces more usable power then a 660 is still feels similar to a 660 which is why i never liked the 660 in the first place. i would be a stihl guy if the stihls handled like husky's and the husky's handled like stihls. they all make good enough power for me so it's the handling and ergonomics i'm after. wait for the big autotune husky's to come out. i just really hope that the one i ran is the way all of them will be.........hesitationless

 

[Icehouse]

Being a husqvarna guy my whole life, after the purchase of a 661RCM, I am sold on stihls new saws, by far light years ahead of the husqvarnas that size

Sawman where did you get the 661 they don't have any in Priest River

 

[HuskStihl]

The 661 is a more expensive, stronger, made out of metal, 390. I'd love to own a stronger, "solider" 390, but unfortunately you have to pay for the upgrade.

 

[blsnelling]

Stihl MS661 Ported:

Husqvarna 395XP Ported:

Husqvarna 390XP Ported:

 

[Big_Wood]

Stihl MS661 Ported:

Husqvarna 395XP Ported:

Husqvarna 390XP Ported:

Way to come in here and throw everybody's head in a twist brad. What the heck were you thinking? The husky's must have had a pop up why they were so slow LOL

 

[Roll Tide]

Still loving my 395 Randy violated.

 

[Haywire Haywood]

What length bar is that Brad? I wonder if the 395 would pull away from the other two with a leaner tune and bigger wood. From what I've been reading, that's where it likes to be. The 390 seemed to be the quickest there just on casual observation (didn't actually compare the times). The only thing I've cut with my 395 is a couple 4x4s I needed shortening an hour ago. Was too far to walk in the rain to get the circular saw. LOL

 

[HuskStihl]

My big ported huskies all have serious anger management issues. I'd bet a big ported quad-port stihl should be pretty ridonkulous as well

 

[Big_Wood]

My big ported huskies all have serious anger management issues. I'd bet a big ported quad-port stihl should be pretty ridonkulous as well

Like I said, while it is cool to see said saw hand another said saw it's ass I am after something more important then power.

 

[blsnelling]

That's a 32" bar with still RS chain. That particular 395 was tuned quite rich since it was a total rebuild. I recently sold my 395 to Stihlafiando, who also has the 661 shown above. He says the 395 is faster through big wood. If I could only have one, it would be my 390. It's an animal, and is definitely my favorite saw in this class. I prefer the 661 over the 395 because it's so much more refined, smaller, and lighter.