What makes the Husqvarna 365 'Special'

What makes the 365 'special' ??? Got my eye on one and have just done a search and read that the special is better than the normal 365 but i can't find out why?

It's a 2009 model.

Also how does it compare to the makita 6401?

I heard about that few months ago...but I also dont know why the "special" is better than "normal"? Maybe someone knows?

The Main Difference between the two is the Special has a side chain adjuster while the regular one did not. Also the Newer Specials (like yours) usually have a Walbro carb, and not the Zama which means it has the extra capacity so you can put on a 72cc jug and piston if you want, Then you got yourself the same thing as a 372xp minus the HD filter.

http://arboristsite.com/chainsaw/25152.htm

I have both the Husky 365 Special and the Makita 6401, and have done repair work on both. If you're someone who puts a lot of hours on your saw (such as a logger or tree guy) Stick with the Husky- they break less often, and hold up better to abuse. If you just want a toy to hop up to the max, and don't care about long term reliability- then the 6401 is the better candidate, you can either put a 84cc BB kit on it, (like I have) or a 79cc OEM jug and you got yourself a saw with one of the best power to weight ratios in existence.

As skippy said, I believe the only change that happend when the "special" designation appeared is the side chain tensioner. There has been other changes through production as well, like the carb and the cylinder, but but I don't think they are directly connected to the "special" designation, but to the time-line and market...

I've read on here the special has closed ports. I think it's that way. Can't remember. One has open ports the other has closed. Someone will straighten me out.opcorn:

Thanks for the replies. It has the walbro carb. What are closed and open ports?

Junkrunner said:

I've read on here the special has closed ports. I think it's that way. Can't remember. One has open ports the other has closed. Someone will straighten me out.opcorn:

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I have read that several times, but I am still not sure that the change happened exactly at the time they started using the "special" designation. It may even be EPA-related, and vary with the market.....

SawTroll said:

I have read that several times, but I am still not sure that the change happened exactly at the time they started using the "special" designation. It may even be EPA-related, and vary with the market.....

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The squashed 365 special I have here had the open port cyl which is also the bolt on carb/manifold (Zama), large mount.

AUSSIE1 said:

The squashed 365 special I have here had the open port cyl which is also the bolt on carb/manifold (Zama), large mount.

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my "regular" 365 has open port, zama carb, and ordinary chain tensioner. it´s a 1998

AUSSIE1 said:

The squashed 365 special I have here had the open port cyl which is also the bolt on carb/manifold (Zama), large mount.

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That supports what I suggested, I believe.

I also believe all 365s have the large bar mount - never heard of one with the small one.

You can put a BB kit on it!

So what is open and closed ports? Whats the advantage and disadvantages of both?

Also, is the P&C the only difference between the 365 and 372? If so then why does the 372 get the XP designation?

Being able to buy a brand new one for $499 a year ago made it "special" to me. Should have bought 3 of them.
REJ2

Closed ports are real channels in the side off the cylinder. Open ports only have 3 sides, and the piston is the fourth side of the transfer channel. The closed ussually have more top end.

Yes, only diff between 365 and 372 xp is P/C (and maybe Carb, Zama Vs. Walbro).
The 372 is called XP, because of the X-tra Power in the same chassis as the 365.

Boskaerm said:

Closed ports are real channels in the side off the cylinder. Open ports only have 3 sides, and the piston is the fourth side of the transfer channel. The closed ussually have more top end.

Yes, only diff between 365 and 372 xp is P/C (and maybe Carb, Zama Vs. Walbro).
The 372 is called XP, because of the X-tra Power in the same chassis as the 365.

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Thanks for that. Not really sure what the first part means, but understand the xtra power bit. Cheers. Might consider it then if its still available on Friday.

How do they compare to the 357's?

minnnt said:

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How do they compare to the 357's?

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They are larger saws with more power and inboard clutches.

minnnt said:

Thanks for that. Not really sure what the first part means, but understand the xtra power bit. Cheers. Might consider it then if its still available on Friday.

How do they compare to the 357's?

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The 357's have less power,.2hp less, they weigh about a pound less also, but are costlier. I would guess the 357's rev a little higher. When i had and made my choice i went with the 365 and would do it again. For the price difference you can turn a 365 into a 372, cant do that to a 357. And as Sawtroll points out, the 365's have an inboard clutch. They also accept the large bar mount. REJ2

Sounds like a nice saw then. It does look immaculate!! Everything seems basically as new on it other than the bar and chain, which is no bother to me.

What size bat are they comfortable with? Are they torquier than a 357 then? Would probably only upgrade the p&c if it ever got scored...

At home best with a 20" in my experience, but many swear a 24" is no problem even full time. REJ2

minnnt said:

Sounds like a nice saw then. It does look immaculate!! Everything seems basically as new on it other than the bar and chain, which is no bother to me.

What size bat are they comfortable with? Are they torquier than a 357 then? Would probably only upgrade the p&c if it ever got scored...

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Sure the 365 is torquier, and the weigh difference is less than the specs say, but the larger saw body will mean something regarding handling as well as weight-