What do you think Husqvarna's best saw is?

[ropensaddle]

I don't reach for the 372 until you're hurt or have small wood under 22" on average. The 390 XP is such a good saw that can do so much more than a 372 with not much extra weight and is so well balanced. In proffesional cutting applications it's hard to pick up a 372 after running a 390, you come to rely on that power.

Keep rubbing it in I know I should of bought a 390 instead of the 395<a href="http://www.sweetim.com/s.asp?im=gen&lpver=3&ref=11" target="_blank"><img src="http://content.sweetim.com/sim/cpie/emoticons/0002041D.gif" border="0" title="Click to get more." ></a>

 

[385XP]

I don't reach for the 372 until you're hurt or have small wood under 22" on average. The 390 XP is such a good saw that can do so much more than a 372 with not much extra weight and is so well balanced. In proffesional cutting applications it's hard to pick up a 372 after running a 390, you come to rely on that power.

I agree .I always thought they should make the 372 in pink becase its kind of a girl saw.lol

 

[Burvol]

Keep rubbing it in I know I should of bought a 390 instead of the 395<a href="http://www.sweetim.com/s.asp?im=gen&lpver=3&ref=11" target="_blank"><img src="http://content.sweetim.com/sim/cpie/emoticons/0002041D.gif" border="0" title="Click to get more." ></a>

No, it's a killer saw. I'm buying one this spring. Go get a 390 and have it built when your up on coin. then...you'll have "the" set.

 

[CentaurG2]

I have had good luck with all of my huskys even the little homeowner 350s have been great saws. I don’t think I could pick out just one. I really like the OE346xp for limbing, the 372xp for bucking and the 395xp is just excellent for felling and flushing. The 395xp is also great for bucking if you put a 24” bar on it and I used to limb a lot with a 371xp. I don’t own a 390xp…yet.

 

[ropensaddle]

I agree .I always thought they should make the 372 in pink becase its kind of a girl saw.lol

Lol if you ran my ported one you may think different it beats my 395 all day long in 30" stuff!

 

[2000ssm6]

Keep rubbing it in I know I should of bought a 390 instead of the 395<a href="http://www.sweetim.com/s.asp?im=gen&lpver=3&ref=11" target="_blank"><img src="http://content.sweetim.com/sim/cpie/emoticons/0002041D.gif" border="0" title="Click to get more." ></a>

Rope, is your 395 ported?

 

[Billy Jack]

This is why I LOVE this site. I get to hear from the pros, and make good decisions as a novice....without having to learn the hard way.

 

[ticat928]

Husky International Web site - good info

My first pro saw choice a while back was a 372XP, however the Craig's list deal fell through

Attached I have some of the data I had pulled from the international site while researching my saw purchases.

Please note the 390Xp was tested with 404 chain (more vibration).

It appears the 288xp and 281xp and 365 are still in production and available outside of the US.

I understand for someone putting 8-hrs a day of time in with a saw the 365, 372, 576, 288, 390 would be preferable due to low vibe as part of the fatigue / comfort equation.

395, 3120 would not be the best constant use saws based on comfort, milling is another consideration

 

[belgian]

that pdf file says 2007.....

 

[ticat928]

that pdf file says 2007.....

Yes I noticed that as well, I generated that PDF from printing my screen.

Each page including the home page has that date, perhaps a copyright date for the web design / layout.


http://international.husqvarna.com/node1816.aspx?nid=68101

 

[Gypo Logger]

They have to wait for their hands to stop tingling from the vibes before they can write about their 026 and 066 saws.

Lol, ya I shouldn't really be mouthing off about the 3120, because I only used one once with a 16" bar to cut 80 cords, but it rattled apart on me, but that was in the 80's and I think every saw rattled apart on me to in those days. Lol
Here's the only other time I used the 3120.
Gypo

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[Freehand]

Is that a pipe on that thing I see?Sounds wicked....

 

[Gypo Logger]

Is that a pipe on that thing I see?Sounds wicked....

Ya, it was a balls to the walls nitro saw with pipe. Just about threw me out of the cut! lol
Gypo

 

[pwoller]

Ya, it was a balls to the walls nitro saw with pipe. Just about threw me out of the cut! lol
Gypo

I'm guessing the rev limiter was changed out, that thing is fast.

 

[SawTroll]

Maybe not the most spectacular statement, but I still think that the NE346xp is the one that stands out the most, above the competition!

 

[Gypo Logger]

I'm guessing the rev limiter was changed out, that thing is fast.

Ya, I believe the coil was replaced by one out of a 272.
Gypo

 

[pdqdl]

I like my 3120 better than all my other husq'ies, including the recently stolen 372XP. [bummer] I can't say that I liked the 372 any better than my 365, either.

Nobody has mentioned the delightful little 357xp. Not a big saw, but what a champ for light, reliable power.

 

[Burvol]

Maybe not the most spectacular statement, but I still think that the NE346xp is the one that stands out the most, above the competition!

I know. I want to get one for Lindsey, she needs a new saw and also I can play with it too

 

[ropensaddle]

Rope, is your 395 ported?

No the 372 is.
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I was not quite dialed in here first tank and a half used up chain!

 

[2000ssm6]

No the 372 is.
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I was not quite dialed in here first tank and a half used up chain!

Looks great and also seems she could pull a 32"/8-pin well. I think you should have the 395 ported and see how ya like it. For big wood a ported 390 won't hang when compared. All depends on what ya want though. For felling with a 32", I love my 70cc Stihls. The powerhead's weight and a 32" RW bar just can't be beat for a combo imo. From running a ported 390, 395, and 660, the 660 was my favorite with the 395 coming in 2nd. Even though the 395 is heavy, she makes up for it in brute power. All of those saws were ported by different guys too, I can't pry the 660 off the owner though.