It’s never fun being confined to only one saw, but if I were to be, it would be a close call between my mint 044 or my 372XPW
if you could only have one saw
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Sierra_rider
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If I had to keep only one saw out of my current line up, it would either be my de-stratoed 372xt-w or my wrap-handled ms400. Both usually run a 28" bar and can either brush, chunk down, or fall trees with that set up. I'd probably err on the side of the 372, as I really love that saw and it's a little better for running bars longer than 28". Husky really nailed it on the 3-series saws IMO.
If I had to choose any saw, the 500i would be a strong contender. It's close to that "Goldielocks" do-everything saw.
If I had to choose any saw, the 500i would be a strong contender. It's close to that "Goldielocks" do-everything saw.
The Shooters Apprentice
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Another vote for the 372XP, probably with a 28" bar
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STIHL 044 10mm slant fin original
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The ULTIMATE saw would be the MS361 with a 044 P&C
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imho = Ultimate saw is MS361 with 044 P&C
Is that even possible?
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Yes, but it requires machining and customizing parts to make things work which i do not have the luxury nor the skill otherwise i would make it happen.
There most likely is a stroke difference but things can be worked around and conformed.
I have an 044 that is over 20 y/o and it still runs like a top with a 25" B&C 84 links. The power and ability to do just about anything I need is there whether it is cutting oak logs that are 40" in diameter, taking down trees or doing brush. I also have an MS200T as well which is great for in the tree when I have to be there and it is great for doing a lot of small stuff. I have never run a Husky or Husqvarna. I worked with Swedish company's for many years and they taught me the proper pronunciation of Husqvarna! I am not a tree guy/arborist/logger. I am a guy that grew up in NH and we burned over 12 cord of wood every winter in a Sam Daniels wood furnace down in the basement and another 12 cords sugaring every March. So we burned a lot of wood and I split most of it by hand as a teenager! My dad ran big McCulloch's and Homelites. I still have his Pro Mac 10-10s.
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STIHL 044 and MS200T are two of the very best saws STIHL ever made.
Along with the 1970 GTO i purchased for $700 back in 1980
Dennisthemenace
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LIke this?
I've only owned about a half dozen different saws, but my 362 seems like a pretty darn good all around saw. not too big, not too small. I don't have experience with the previous iterations 036, 360, 361, etc. so I can't compare, but this size class I think would be my vote for an all around one size does most saw.
Nah, like this lol
Bbqman
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Poulan 8500
FLINT
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Nice! that's a newer one.
Motodad369
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Believe I'll have to chose my echo Timberwolf. Mild muffler mod with the the 620 coil. But damn my 372' s are tempting. I'm getting old and worn out now so yeah, Timberwolf it is. Always cranks easy and cuts extremely well. Lighter also.
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Was the $90 for the coil upgrade worth it on the 590?
Motodad369
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Yessir it was. Easier to tune properly and gained some rpm. Lucked up and got a gently used coil from a nearby dealer for $25.00, Poor donor saw had a bad encounter with a sycamore.
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If you can locate another one for $60 or less and i'll pay for shipping - thanks
sawfarmer
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My stihl 500i light for its size , plenty of power and fast in the cut!
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SUPER FAST cutting thru your wallet
ihookem
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I do not think that I would like to have to heat my home with a saw....
The exhaust fumes alone would probably kill us.
I thought of this this today. I dont run my 034 much anymore, but if it blows up I would not even toss it. I said out loud, that saw kept my $ss warm for 30 yrs. and I will put it on a shelf when I'm too old to use it.
