372xpw
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CountryBoy72
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That 390 is just stock ? Looking at a Walkerized 372xpw an a stock 390xpw , right now. Like the difference in weight , I can handle the 390. Do I really want to carry the an work with the extra weight. Would there be much difference between an modded 372 an a stock 390 ?
What's stock mean?
I don't do stock, lol.
I don't do stock, lol.
parrisw
Tree Freak
If you are on Vancouver Island, come down to Victoria, there is a dealer here that has them in stock, well, last time I was there they had a couple.
Trx250r180
Saw polisher
if you want a fast saw id say my xpw is fast ,if you want a tourque saw for 32 inch bar ,may look at the new 461 ,i can lean on the 461 more than my xpw with a longer bar
CountryBoy72
ArboristSite Operative
Here's a question. A new, fully modded 372xpw vs a new 390xpw(stock)which one will perform the best falling/bucking ? Both using a 24" B/C cutting 14"-28" trees .
Trx250r180
Saw polisher
CountryBoy72
ArboristSite Operative
32" is usually the shortest you will see here Cutting them down is one thing, bucking an loading them is a whole different story. Try to stay away from the really big trees, there are definitely some very large firs an cedars around, on this rock .
Cutting them down is one thing, bucking an loading them is a whole different story. Try to stay away from the really big trees, there are definitely some very large firs an cedars around, on this rock .
Why compare to a stock 390? The price isn't much different. Unless they've gone up recently, a 390 is $875.
CountryBoy72
ArboristSite Operative
The 390 is a little more expensive up here $1100 . Fully modded 372 is $1400. That is with 24" B/C, on both saws.
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I can send you a fully modded 390 for $1400! How many do you want, lol?
Wait a minute. That Stihl doesn't add up! What are they charging to mod that 372?
CountryBoy72
ArboristSite Operative
Different dealer,but for a stock 372xpw they want $1040. So if the shop that does the modifying is charging the same price , then $360 to fully modify. The full wrap handle bumps the price up for a stock saw , too.
Wow! They're taking you to the cleaners on both the saw and the mods! Here, it's $875 for a 390, PHO, $40 for an unlimited coil, and $250 for the mods. That's only $1165. What do they do with their mods?
CountryBoy72
ArboristSite Operative
The mod pricing isn't the kicker by the looks of your pricing, it's the cost of the actual saw. That price of $875 is that for just the 390xpw power head unit , no bar an chain ?
CountryBoy72
ArboristSite Operative
$230 to Walkerize my 365.
372
Get a new 372.
You don't need a 390 with a 24" bar in our area. Lots o' extra weight that you will feel after hours of bucking. I doubt the 390 would be any quicker with such a short bar in small wood. The 372 is perfect with a 24-28" bar. Give it a muffler mod, retune, and off you go.
Now, if you just want a big, bad saw then you have come to the right place for encouragement! Get the 390 or even a 395. Heck, just get one of each:cool2:
i didnt know they used bars that short on vancuver island
Get a new 372.
You don't need a 390 with a 24" bar in our area. Lots o' extra weight that you will feel after hours of bucking. I doubt the 390 would be any quicker with such a short bar in small wood. The 372 is perfect with a 24-28" bar. Give it a muffler mod, retune, and off you go.
Now, if you just want a big, bad saw then you have come to the right place for encouragement! Get the 390 or even a 395. Heck, just get one of each:cool2:
Sorry to say but from what I know you paid $230 for pretty much just a muffler mod
opcorn: If you want a good running 372 have one of the builder here do the work.
Sorry to say but from what I know you paid $230 for pretty much just a muffler mod
If you want a good running 372 have one of the builder here do the work.
Or, better yet, talk Andre into doing one for you
