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I have been reading the posts at this site for months and have enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks for all the great information.
I am trying to settle on a good “one saw plan”- I burn wood as the primary source of heat and plan on cutting 6-8 cords / year, plus occasionally help family and friends with basic tree removal. Sizes may range from 10-30 inch diameter, but mostly under 20 inch hardwood. Lots of Oak and Maple. I want to buy a quality, powerful saw and run it until it is worn out. On old 30cc homeowner saw will be used to cut the good saw out of any pinches and cut pallets up for the fire pit, but the oiler clogs and the chain gets hot if it gets uses for any real cutting.
Everything I have read says that a 60cc saw is the best for all around firewood cutting, such as the MS361/MS362, and Husky 357XP as the prime candidates. While I think a 12-13lb saw is no problem for bucking, it seems that for all around, including limbing, the extra weight might not be so great to hold high up to get the branches. My Back and shoulders have seen better days, but I know I could handle a 60cc saw if that is what really makes sense.
The question is, can a Husky 346XP do the job of cutting up trees for firewood or is it just good for limbing? It seems that I lighter saw would be a lot easier to do the overall job.
How much longer would it take to buck a 60’ tree with a Husky 346XP vs an MS362? If it is only going to save 3 minutes, I would rather go for the lighter saw. If it is going to bog unless a feather touch is used, then I guess I would have my answer and go with a 60cc.
A local dealer told me that the 346XP lacks the torque for bucking and it is really made for limbing, but many on the posters here think it is a screamer with lots of power. I wish I could try these saws out, but I will have to rely on others experience.
If I could buy an MS361 new, I probably would, as the weight is at the limit I am happy with, but all the dealers around here are sold out, so I am looking at the heavier MS362. The 357XP feels pretty good, but the 346XP is really nice and light.
So, bottom line, is the 346XP good as an overall saw or is 60cc needed?
I will have to wait at least 2 years before I get another saw, so this is a big decision
Thank you for any feedback
I am trying to settle on a good “one saw plan”- I burn wood as the primary source of heat and plan on cutting 6-8 cords / year, plus occasionally help family and friends with basic tree removal. Sizes may range from 10-30 inch diameter, but mostly under 20 inch hardwood. Lots of Oak and Maple. I want to buy a quality, powerful saw and run it until it is worn out. On old 30cc homeowner saw will be used to cut the good saw out of any pinches and cut pallets up for the fire pit, but the oiler clogs and the chain gets hot if it gets uses for any real cutting.
Everything I have read says that a 60cc saw is the best for all around firewood cutting, such as the MS361/MS362, and Husky 357XP as the prime candidates. While I think a 12-13lb saw is no problem for bucking, it seems that for all around, including limbing, the extra weight might not be so great to hold high up to get the branches. My Back and shoulders have seen better days, but I know I could handle a 60cc saw if that is what really makes sense.
The question is, can a Husky 346XP do the job of cutting up trees for firewood or is it just good for limbing? It seems that I lighter saw would be a lot easier to do the overall job.
How much longer would it take to buck a 60’ tree with a Husky 346XP vs an MS362? If it is only going to save 3 minutes, I would rather go for the lighter saw. If it is going to bog unless a feather touch is used, then I guess I would have my answer and go with a 60cc.
A local dealer told me that the 346XP lacks the torque for bucking and it is really made for limbing, but many on the posters here think it is a screamer with lots of power. I wish I could try these saws out, but I will have to rely on others experience.
If I could buy an MS361 new, I probably would, as the weight is at the limit I am happy with, but all the dealers around here are sold out, so I am looking at the heavier MS362. The 357XP feels pretty good, but the 346XP is really nice and light.
So, bottom line, is the 346XP good as an overall saw or is 60cc needed?
I will have to wait at least 2 years before I get another saw, so this is a big decision
Thank you for any feedback