any husky 372xp comments?

[techdave]

Hi, I need a saw for bucking 18-32 inch pine and oak, and for occasional milling of Coutler, Ponderosa, and Jeffrey pine up to 28 inches. I can get a new 372xp from a local dealer in Spring Valley CA for about $600. Any comments, advice, etc. Ps I am not a pro tree guy, although I do some felling and bucking as side jobs, most of my saw work is for our own firewood, and as a volunteer in a state park (using their saws most of the time).

 

[Newfie]

Perfect for your felling and bucking requirements. Underpowered for milling. I wouldn't want to mill that size stuff w/o at least 90 cc's.

 

[Tony Snyder]

I agree with Newfie, particularly on the milling. Milling is rough on the durability of a saw. You need a brute of a saw. The 70cc E-Lux is a great choice for the other work.

 

[rahtreelimbs]

You can't go wrong with a 372. I just got one myself and am very happy with it. Power is on par with any other saw in it's class!

 

[husky runner]

372 ?

Great saw for bucking , very strong saw , but for milling 394xp would be my choice although i dont own either its just my choices .

 

[techdave]

husky 372xp comments

thanks guys, I will lay off the serious milling until i can afford at least a 90 cc saw. Right now the ripping (to make benches and chairs and tables is being done by my "walkerized" LOL 42cc 20 inch craftsman/poulan. I was using a 3.7 cid poulan with a scored cylinder I got from the trash but it finally got too scored to run. Thanks for the info, Dave.