husky01
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And I better be more polite or you'll never let me visit NZ!!!!
I don't really mean to be an a$$.
Just comes out that way.
I should say welcome.
From an Ol Phart......
Cheers
And I better be more polite or you'll never let me visit NZ!!!!
I don't really mean to be an a$$.
Just comes out that way.
I should say welcome.
From an Ol Phart......
what do you guys think would be a better all round saw 385 or a 288 husky?
Cheers
You've asked this same question in two different threads already. I made a thread in the Chainsaw section with your question.
What truck do you drive? If Ford, I'd go with the Husky. Dodge, I'd go with the Stihl. That's gonna be about the most logical answer to your question around here... I got a farm boss for Christmas last year, love it. I'm sure the Rancher is just as good. As previously stated, I'd go with whichever dealer is easier to get to/work with. Once you get one, you'll be back for more...
Not a big fan of either saw, but the 290 is a well built saw for what it is. I've also seen 455's stand up to heavy use pretty well. The filtration on the 455 is far better than the 290 as well. If you can stretch you budget check out the Husky 359, it's a pro saw at a great price point.
If the 359 is a pro level saw why did Husqvarna go with a 1 ring piston design? One of the common features of "commercial" application 2-strokes is a 2 ring design for enhanced compression, heat exchange, etc.
If the 359 is a pro level saw why did Husqvarna go with a 1 ring piston design? One of the common features of "commercial" application 2-strokes is a 2 ring design for enhanced compression, heat exchange, etc.
Drop the husky and the stihl in sub 30 degree temps... the husky case will break and the MS290 will still be kickin.. They are both fine saws for farm use. Everyone here hates the plastic cased saws. the truth is they are affordable saws that will last more years than their owners if well taken care of.
Last time I checked crank cases were made out of metal. They both use lots of composites split a 290 open it really won't be much different than the rancher. The real upside to a 290 is if it breaks down you can upgrade to a 310 or 390 with no problems.
Well Husqvarna thinks it has something to do with it as 2 ring piston configurations is one of their pro vs. landowner, etc. class distinctions.
Can the 455 Rancher be upgraded to the 460 Ran
Actually it's essentially the same saw. Same idea as the 290 to 310 swap.
Can the 455 Rancher be upgraded to the 460 Ran
Actually it's essentially the same saw. Same idea as the 290 to 310 swap.
That was my point!
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