Husky 372 or 575xp?

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Mike_Neihart said:
I currently own a new 575 XP and I love it. Best saw I have ever owned. A friend has a new 372XP and i was not impressed with the way it cut or the way it handled. I much prefer my 575XP
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I'm glad you like it. From the posts I've read here, you are in the minority. I've never run one, but the consensus from the folk that have is that it's a heavy underpowered turd which is why Husky is releasing a redesigned 375xp (calling it a 376xp) so soon with more power and less weight than the original.

Ian
 
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Haywire Haywood said:
I'm glad you like it. From the posts I've read here, you are in the minority. I've never run one, but the consensus from the folk that have is that it's a heavy underpowered turd which is why Husky is releasing a redesigned 375xp (calling it a 376xp) so soon with more power and less weight than the original.

Ian
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I Didnt know that about the 376XP. See im a pretty small guy. Im 6' but weigh about 140. I wonder if thats why i like the 575. Maybe it has something to do with the weight dispersement ratio or something like that lol.
 
Mike_Neihart said:
I Didnt know that about the 376XP. See im a pretty small guy. Im 6' but weigh about 140. I wonder if thats why i like the 575. Maybe it has something to do with the weight dispersement ratio or something like that lol.
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576XP...


I wouldnt go rusing to get a 576xp yet, id hang out for about 9 months.
 
I like my 575 just fine and its going on 3 years old. Not one problem with it.

Yes its cold blooded for a few minutes when first started but thats it.

Its not a turd for power either, it pulls a 28" with full comp just as well as a 20" on it.

Seems there were a few problems with the first ones from the sound of it, but most here that are bashing it have never seen one, let alone run one.

From what I have read here, most that do own one like em just fine. Seems its biggest problem is trying to replace a legend.

You all can bash it all you want, don't hurt my feelings any at all, to each there own.
 
Modifiedmark said:
I like my 575 just fine and its going on 3 years old. Not one problem with it.

Yes its cold blooded for a few minutes when first started but thats it.

Its not a turd for power either, it pulls a 28" with full comp just as well as a 20" on it.

Seems there were a few problems with the first ones from the sound of it, but most here that are bashing it have never seen one, let alone run one.

From what I have read here, most that do own one like em just fine. Seems its biggest problem is trying to replace a legend.

You all can bash it all you want, don't hurt my feelings any at all, to each there own.
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A guy at my fire station runs a 575 and likes it. I have considered it, but I will say it is hard to think about getting one with everything negative that I read. Since I more or less gave my older 372 to my father-in-law, I am in the market for another 70 cc saw. I will more than likely pick up a new 372 before they are gone. Or maybe I will wait for the 576.

Only time will tell.

Good luck with you decision, I don't think you can really go wrong either way.

Adam
 
To be honest, I bought mine before I found this site and I might not have bought it if I had heard all this stuff either.

But that said, just look at whos talking them down if you know what I mean.

All said I'm glad I bought mine.
 
Yep, I've never run one and it's true that I'm just regurgitating what I've read here. Guilty as charged. I read it on the internet, it must be true right? :greenchainsaw:

Ian
 
I ran a 575 for a few minutes. It had good power, it started easy, and it was very very smooth. I also think the build quality of the 575 is better than the 372. The only thing I didn't like was the weight, it's a brick, not as bad as the 455, but still to heavy for it's size and power.:cheers:
 
Modifiedmark said:
To be honest, I bought mine before I found this site and I might not have bought it if I had heard all this stuff either.

But that said, just look at whos talking them down if you know what I mean.

All said I'm glad I bought mine.
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LOL, I was in that same boat. I bought a brand spankin new MS290 before I got into this site and thought i had the sweetest saw made. Im not bashing the 290, but I had a lot to learn. I also believe a lot of people buying pro saws dont need that style of saw, but buy them because they read info like we post here. I dont need most the saws I have, but I am an aficiando of quality tools and equipment. Maybe thats part of it...
 
stevethekiwi said:
lol hi 2000.....hows your husky 361 runnin?



nothing wrong with the 575's!
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Ha! Don't have a husky 361, whatever that is.........My Stihl 361 is running good. I never said the 575 was bad, I believe the few bearing failures gave them a terrible name. I also think it is "talked" about by bench racers just as the 441, which is a great saw. Another few months and ya'll will be stuck with a 575/576xp, might want start liking them.:biggrinbounce2:
 
2000ssm6 said:
Ha! Don't have a husky 361, whatever that is.........My Stihl 361 is running good. I never said the 575 was bad, I believe the few bearing failures gave them a terrible name. I also think it is "talked" about by bench racers just as the 441, which is a great saw. Another few months and ya'll will be stuck with a 575/576xp, might want start liking them.:biggrinbounce2:
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The MS361 is a Husky in Stihl dress........:cheers:
 
I haven't been able to get a price yet, but is the Dolmar 7900 in the same price range and the husky 372? ($700-$750) Is it comparable in quality? And is the 7900 considered a professional saw?
 
rsscully said:
I haven't been able to get a price yet, but is the Dolmar 7900 in the same price range and the husky 372? ($700-$750) Is it comparable in quality? And is the 7900 considered a professional saw?
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Amick's (site sponsor) sells the 7900 for $680 (but I don't believe they can be shipped).

I'd consider it a pro saw.
There are usually a few new in box 6400s made for Makita on eBay for $400 or less and some of our sponsors will sell you a 7900 cylinder kit for about $200. So if you don't mind that your PS-7900 is blue and silver, and says "Makita DCS-6401" on it, you can have one for $600 with a spare new 64cc piston and cylinder.
 
taxmantoo said:
Amick's (site sponsor) sells the 7900 for $680 (but I don't believe they can be shipped).

I'd consider it a pro saw.
There are usually a few new in box 6400s made for Makita on eBay for $400 or less and some of our sponsors will sell you a 7900 cylinder kit for about $200. So if you don't mind that your PS-7900 is blue and silver, and says "Makita DCS-6401" on it, you can have one for $600 with a spare new 64cc piston and cylinder.
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Makita used to sell the 79 cc version. They were competing with their Dolmar dealers so they quit selling it. You can order the appropriate replacement stickers through Makita if you want.
 
2000ssm6 said:
Ha! Don't have a husky 361, whatever that is.........My Stihl 361 is running good. I never said the 575 was bad, I believe the few bearing failures gave them a terrible name. I also think it is "talked" about by bench racers just as the 441, which is a great saw. Another few months and ya'll will be stuck with a 575/576xp, might want start liking them.:biggrinbounce2:
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lol, no bearing problems at all. they use a common bearing used on a tonne of husky saws already. different part number due to a small taper on the inner race to allow for the shape of the crank. the only 575 problems are bad tuning problems (human error), thats why the AT is being introduced...
 

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