Best two saws ever made

[SuperDuty04]

I have caught the bug and have dove deep into a chainsaw interest. They are such a cool tool, come in all different flavors and sizes and can be setup so many different ways, plus the modability/power tweaking is endless. I’ve got some good ideas on which ones are good saws and which ones are legendary but I’m sure there are many others that aren’t talked about much. I didn’t even know how well the 372 was favored until I bought the 365 and started researching it. That’s why I’m starting this thread is to learn more.

how about everyone listing your favorite saws. Like your favorite limbing saw, favorite midsize 50/60, and your favorite larger saw anything 70cc saw and above. And if it’s not too much to ask, maybe a brief description on what you enjoy about those particular saws.

If ya want, how about saying the saw that you would like to own or plan to buy next.

I’ve only owned a handful of saws in my life. Mostly cheap poulans and one new Husky 359, until I picked up the 261 and 365 recently.

the 261cm is my favorite I’ve ever owned because it starts so easy and runs so smooth, it is light and just cuts so dang well.

 

[Matt_Ellerbee]

You are gonna have answers all over the board!

In!

 

[SuperDuty04]

Yeah I’m sure I will and that’s ok. Hopefully, I’ll get enough repeatable answers that I can narrow down a select few to start keeping my eyes out for.

 

[mkinslow]

372xp and 346xp are my main go too saws.
372xp is muffler modded and base gasket deleted
346xp is fully ported by me

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[SuperDuty04]

I’m definitely gonna have a 346 in the stable one day!!

 

[svk]

Looking at all aspects the 346 and 372 compose probably the ultimate two saw plan. Add a larger and/or smaller saw to the arsenal as needed.

I absolutely love the 550 and 562 but others haven’t had as great of an experience. You can interchange the 550 and 346 for performance.

 

[cuinrearview]

The search function is your friend. Here's some from the first page when I typed in "best saws". Truthfully, the only opinion that matters here is your own!


https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/the-best-70cc-saws.97553/

https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/best-limbing-saws.285434/

https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/best-climbing-saws.35728/

https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/3-best-saws-to-own.153672/

https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/best-30-to-40-cc-saws.323360/

 

[cedarhollow]

261 is awesome saw outclasses the 250 or 271, but i'm not a professional tree guy just a hobbyist.

 

[lone wolf]

241C for limbing and small trees
044 or MS 461 for larger stuff

I own a Tree service 43 years.

 

[SuperDuty04]

Yeah I’ve made that search before but it’s kinda difficult to jump in old threads that you weren’t apart of and strike up new conversations. We could probably shut this forum down to new threads and just use the search function with all the information that is already here. but thank you for taking the time to link those threads.

 

[Deleted member 117362]

New or old? 262xp was and is a nice saw. 4.8hp in a light narrow package late 80's early 90's

 

[cuinrearview]

@Huskybill is the guy with all the answers on this topic.

 

[Dph1256]

After reading many similar list here is a general list of top recommended saws by size.

45cc dolmar/Makita420, Stihl 241
50cc husky 346, Stihl 261
60cc dolmar/Makita 6100, husky 357, Stihl 361
70cc dolmar/Makita 7900, husky 372, sthil 046/460/461
90cc husky 395

 

[SuperDuty04]

New, old or both. If ya wanna list your favorite three old saws and 3 new saws, go for it.

and maybe a certain saw isn’t the best in stock form but could be if xyz is done to it.

 

[Deleted member 117362]

550xp, 562xp,572xp, that's it right now. older 262xp, 372xp-oe, 390xp I may like Husky's.

 

[Skeans]

If I had to pick only two for falling everyday it’s be a 395 and a 562, good enough they both can run 32’s as well as super smooth on the hands which is important to me at the end of the day.


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[SuperDuty04]

Duce, you should throw a stihl in there somewhere just for diversity. I’m a bit surprised not to see a 346 in your lineup! I thought that was the holy grail for the Husky guys.

 

[holeycow]

Dolmar 420/421

Almost any "2" series Husky

Jonsered 590/490 Partner 5000

 

[Deleted member 117362]

Duce, you should throw a stihl in there somewhere just for diversity. I’m a bit surprised not to see a 346 in your lineup! I thought that was the holy grail for the Husky guys.

Have owned several 346's before and not really impressed. That's just my opinion and will draw a lot or heat. Oh, well. Brother owns Stihl's and I have never (repaired several) and probably never will. Stihl support in this area is bad, Husqvarna support is outstanding.

 

[Matt_Ellerbee]

Just a home gamer here, not even a firewood hack.

My most used saw is a Stihl 026 or 024S. If bigger is needed the 044 comes out, smaller the 192t handles it. Way up in a tree, the Ht101 gets it. My most hated saw is that pole saw. 10mins of cutting gives you 45mins of clean up!