sithl 660 or husky 395

[cornraker]

im looking to add a saw that will be used primarily for bucking logs. have a firewood business and i get whole logs delivered to the site and i need a big saw that will be used for bucking mostly. i've looked at these two models and i have no experience with them. just want to know if anybody owns one and what they think

 

[funky sawman]

395 has more torque but vibrates more and the 066 has a crappy filter system but runs smothily compaired to the 395. I'd lean towards the 066 as it is way easer to mod!!

 

[Stihl 041S]

Buy both, compare, mod both, compare, sell one, report back

 

[taplinhill]

:deadhorse: :deadhorse: :deadhorse:

 

[2000ssm6]

660


I didn't know there were other saws in that catagory.

 

[funky sawman]

I've owned and sawed timber with 4 394's and 395's all were very reliable but heavy as a pig and look like a humpback whale!!!. The 5 066's i've owned were also cutten fools and light weight for their size.

 

[Longwood]

Do a search and you'll find enough to read for hours, thats what I did before I bought my 395xp. Here is a decent thread from someone who owns and runs both 395's and 660's.

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=45206&highlight=395

 

[Banshee]

I have a feeling that you just opened up a can of worms that's going to be more based on brand loyalty than which one is the better choice.
When it really comes down to it either one is a good choice. Each has it's weakness and strengths. Both will serve you well. Just chose the one with the best dealer support in your area.

I have a 395xp and an 066. I love both saws, but I would pick the 395xp over the 066. But this is a personal preference and both are good saws.

 

[funky sawman]

I would find a jonnyred 2095 as it is much mor saw than the 395 better balance also with the oil and fuel tank at the rear of the saw.

 

[04ultra]

I have owned both and my choice is the 660 .................






still have some 395 parts to unload

 

[BIGBORE577]

I have owned both and my choice is the 660 .................

There you go with your opinions again................

 

[Tzed250]

I really like my MS660...

 

[kyle1!]

I don't own either but I have to :agree2: with Ultra.

He doesn't own enough 660s yet

 

[2000ssm6]

I don't own either but I have to :agree2: with Ultra.

He doesn't own enough 660s yet

LOL, what happened to all your saws?

 

[SawTroll]

I have a feeling that you just opened up a can of worms that's going to be more based on brand loyalty than which one is the better choice.
When it really comes down to it either one is a good choice. Each has it's weakness and strengths. Both will serve you well. Just chose the one with the best dealer support in your area.

I have a 395xp and an 066. I love both saws, but I would pick the 395xp over the 066. But this is a personal preference and both are good saws.

:agree2:

I have never used either, and is far from sure which one I would pick if I needed a 90cc saw, as both obviously have their weaknesses - most agree that the 395 is smoother in the cut though, despite what someone said here - but then there is the weight and the outboard clutch........

 

[funky sawman]

:agree2:

I have never used either, and is far from sure which one I would pick if I needed a 90cc saw, as both obviously have their weaknesses - most agree that the 395 is smoother in the cut though, despite what someone said here - but then there is the weight and the outboard clutch........

In the cut, yes the 395 is smoother but when limbing it is much rougher than the dolmar 9010 or the stihl 066!!!

 

[2000ssm6]

In the cut, yes the 395 is smoother but when limbing it is much rougher than the dolmar 9010 or the stihl 066!!!

"Rougher" as in that extra pound of weight?

 

[funky sawman]

"Rougher" as in that extra pound of weight?

Well, the dolmar 9010 weighs a pound more than either of those saws

 

[matty f]

Have owned both personally i think the 395 has better anti vibe ...both are very equal in the cut but being loyal to husky the 395 is my choice... my 66 was a damn good saw before it was stolen ,one of the only saws apart from the 46 from the stihl stable ive enjoyed working with..

 

[chad3]

Is the 372 the only one in the Husky stable that was smart enough to come with the inboard clutch? That is one thing that I feel is a pain with some of the huskies. Don't have the comparison between these, but that would send me towards the Stihl.