Help choosing a 70 cc saw

[Termite]

This could cause as much debate as an oil thread. Give a new 365 some serious consideration. Best 70cc per dollar saw out there IMO.

I agree on what a bargain a 365 can be from Spike, TK or Tlandrum. I bought one myself.
I have been thinking of starting an oil thread.

 

[WSE]

I agree on what a bargain a 365 can be from Spike, TK or Tlandrum. I bought one myself.
I have been thinking of starting an oil thread.

I also offer good pricing on 365s for what it's worth.

 

[sawfun]

I like my Mac 700, but use my 044 and 372 for real work. The Mac will do anything the others will, but slower, louder, and with a few more vibes. The 460, 461, and 7900 are also good choices with more power and will run a longer bar easier. The 576 is not popular around these parts.

 

[blsnelling]

MS461

 

[The Muskrat Man]

I wasn't aware of the 365 before this thread. Both it and the 6400 are looking appealing as far as new saws go.

 

[MillerModSaws]

I wasn't aware of the 365 before this thread. Both it and the 6400 are looking appealing as far as new saws go.

Choices choices choices. Lol

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Jeez, just looking at the weight/power specs of the 6400 and 365, it's hard to ignore a good ol' 357xp. I know they are now discontinued but claimed power is in the same ballpark and 2lbs lighter. I notice the weight difference, especially after a couple tanks of fuel or so.

Might not be a bad idea to hunt up a 357. It's going to be pretty close in power to the 6400 and 365.

Check it out: http://www.husqvarna.com/us/forest/products/xp-saws/357-xp/#specifications

My 357 with a 20" bar is my go-to saw most of the time.

And I would add that while I have not used a 365, I HAVE spent some time with a 6400. The 6400 is a good working saw for sure. But if I'm going to use a heavier saw, I want more power. This is where the 372 comes in.

IMHO, if you are going to go with 70cc weight, get 70cc power. Make it worth the trade-off.

 

[Onan18]

buy a 365 X-Torq, remove the transfer caps, grind out the baffle, re-install the caps and just like magic it's a 372. OR you could buy a really nice 272 XP and have enough money left over for a new case, a couple of nice new bars, (i.e. Tsumura or Sugi Hara, well, maybe just one new one if you buy a lightweight version) and a few new loops of RS.

Joe

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

A new 555 comes to mind as well for something worth looking into.

http://www.husqvarna.com/us/products/professional-chainsaws/555/

Just to point out that there are some mid 50's cc class saws out there with close to the same power as some of the mid 60's cc class saws you are looking at.

 

[The Muskrat Man]

Part of the appeal of those to saws was being able to turn the 365 into a 372 or turn the 6400 into a 7900 down the road if I desired

 

[sunfish]

I wasn't aware of the 365 before this thread. Both it and the 6400 are looking appealing as far as new saws go.

Just in case it hasn't been mention, a new 365 is 71cc, same as a new 372xp.

And as Ride-Red mention a 357xp is a hell of a saw! I prefer a strong 55-60cc saw over a 64-79cc any day of the week...

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Part of the appeal of those to saws was being able to turn the 365 into a 372 or turn the 6400 into a 7900 down the road if I desired

I totally get that.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Like everyone is sating, they all will cut. Personally, since you have dealers close I would go for a Stihl 044/440 or 046/460. These can be found in your price range and have good power. I love a good 460

If you can find one.

 

[bryanr2]

Nate (FordF150) has the BEST price on a 7910 that I have seen.

 

[Brianlol]

Stihl 046 (76.5cc). Great saw with a 25" bar

 

[MustangMike]

My personal favorite, in unported form, is the 10 mm 044. With filter & muff mods you can do yourself it will generally beat the others, and run right with the 460s (but with less wt).

Ported, the 372s and 460s get very strong. Used 441 s and 7900 s are also good choices.

If you are looking for new, 461s have been on sale recently due to a production problem with 441s. A place in CT is advertising new 461s with 28" B&C for $899, not a bad deal for a new saw with a warranty!

 

[catbuster]

You have a 550XP? Buy a 372XP. Want a Stihl? Get a 441. Your hands will thank you for the spring anti vibe handle mounts.

 

[The Muskrat Man]

Just in case it hasn't been mention, a new 365 is 71cc, same as a new 372xp.

buy a 365 X-Torq, remove the transfer caps, grind out the baffle, re-install the caps and just like magic it's a 372. OR you could buy a really nice 272 XP and have enough money left over for a new case, a couple of nice new bars, (i.e. Tsumura or Sugi Hara, well, maybe just one new one if you buy a lightweight version) and a few new loops of RS.

Joe

Are there any other differences between the two saws? Seems like I might have seen somewhere that the air filters were different.

Is there a good thread about modding the 365? I couldn't turn much up with a search.

 

[rattler362]

Maybe something like this

 

[Roll Tide]

You can get a 372 with the low top (same as the 365) or high top and hd type filter.