20 to 24 on 372xp

[pro94lt]

I'm fixing to get a 24 inch bar for my 372, since I have a 346 with a 18 the 20 on the 372 is not the best choice for my needs, My question is how much if any of a difference will i feel whith power, and weight???? The 20 on the 372 just seems like it always wants more and never strains...

 

[HUSKYMAN]

You only notice it when the whole bar is buried. Look at the bright side you wont have to bend over quite as far when bucking.

 

[o8f150]

mine pulled the 24 easly but it was a bit nose heavy so i am running a 20 on it now,, it balances out good + it dropped some weight off

 

[komatsuvarna]

24" is about perfect on a 372 IMO.

 

[w8ye]

My 372 has a 24" bar.

Acts like it wants more.

 

[smilin possum]

You won't have any trouble with a 24" bar. I'm gonna stick a 36" on mine just to see if it'll pull it.

 

[SawTroll]

My 372 has a 24" bar.

Acts like it wants more.

Power is not the issue, but the front heavy balance may matter, as it is a very notisable difference. I use both 20 and 24" on mine, but prefere the 20" because of balance. A 16" makes the saw rear heavy (I never cut with it), and 18" probably is most common in Scandinavia.......

 

[Scandy14]

Power is not the issue, but the front heavy balance may matter, as it is a very notisable difference. I use both 20 and 24" on mine, but prefere the 20" because of balance. A 16" makes the saw rear heavy (I never cut with it), and 18" probably is most common in Scandinavia.......

Dang Troll, thats a big 'ole bar for you! The West Coast guys will be impressed......lol

 

[HittinSteel]

I just switched to a 24" and it pulls it well. With the dogs, and a 20" bar, it was like running an 18".

 

[blsnelling]

A 24" bar balances nicely on a 372, as does a 28" Techite. That's what I run on mine. IMHO, a little bit of weight at the nose makes the best balanced saw. How often are you cutting with the tip above the handle on a bucking saw? This isn't a trim saw.

 

[Hank Chinaski]

24" is perfect for the 372...