2171 Vs 372xp
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SawTroll
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Husky makes both saws
- the different handlebar angles is the only difference to consider, really....
There is no problem putting the HD air filter on the 2171, but you have to have the 372 top cover, it fits to the 2171 (the saw looses quite much of it good looks though). As already mentioned, the front handle angle is different. The general impression often is that the more bent handle of Husky is good for limbing (hence good for 346 etc), whereas the more straight handle on Jonsereds is good for pointing out the direction when felling (2171 beeing quite much of a felling saw). An advantage of the 2171 is that the covers let more air surround the engine so it will run a bit cooler. For max power you should buy the 2171, put the 75cc on it, port it, muffler mod it, 372 top cover and HD air filter. If you get a better deal on the 2171, there is no reason not to buy it.
Summary:
372:
+ Handle angle (if you prefer bent handle)
+ HD air filter fits without mod.
2171:
+ Many people think it looks better.
+ Better covers
+ Handle angle (if you prefer straight handle)
/Peter
You really need to pick them up and compare, it can't be done on the couch.
I have an old injury in my left arm which still makes me somewhat handicapped in certain situations: I do not have the strength I used to, I have bad circulation in the hand, and it's motions are not as predictable and precise as it once was. When I compile what is harder for me to hold or do, or how I tend to get exhausted faster, I gets pretty clear that I should benefit a lot from Husqvarnas front handle angle. My arm and hand should work better when having to grip something angeled like that.
However, when I handle them in the shop the Jonsered feels just so right for me, and there's no explanation to why that is!
Now, I'm gonna get me a Husky as well, if for nothing else to keep on comparing them... If you can't get to compare a 372 to a 2171, see if you can find and handle a 357 against a 2156, or a 359 against a 2159. It might give you a clue on what you like the best.
manual
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Yep, As long as you change the tank also.
SawTroll
Information Collector
Or just use one of the fastening points on the right side - looks pretty bad either way, imo.....:jawdrop:
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Woodie
"Cap'n Bullcrap'n"
Well said, and a whole lot to that.
Maybe this is part of it: When I'm working, I hold my saw all the way to the right of my body, so that a kickback, should it happen, will throw the saw past my shoulder rather than at my head. For that stance, the Jred fits much better to me.
I talked to a Husky rep once at an OPE show...I asked him what he knew about saws, and he said Husky had certified him to be a saw instructor. I asked about the handle angle, and he said the Husky was supposed to be more ergonomic. Trying to figure out why he thought that, I asked him to hold the saw for a bucking cut. He stood right behind it. I asked him, politely, what the hell he was doing. "Aren't you worried about where a kickback would put that bar?" He said "that's the way you're supposed to stand." After demonstrating, again politely, why he was dead flat 100% completely totally and unequivocally wrong, he just sorta stammered.
Morally of the story...given where I work with my saw, I can't get fully comfortable with the Husky bend. My wrist feels better supported for my way of working. Others may have a different preference, given the way they hold their saws in relation to their body. Nobody's necessarily right nor wrong, but for &^%@'s sake, don't stand behind your saw.
Knotdodger
ArboristSite Operative
Not trying to be smart guy but,,,
Why the husqvarna's are not rebadged jonsered's.??
The jonnys do look a whole lot better.
Freakingstang
Doctor Freakinstein
What else do you have to change other than the filter or the filter cover?
I agree it would look bad, but it is not available through Jonsered that way. I never said you couldn't put it on...
BTW, the intake is differant too.
Hey Peter, if the HD filter is so good, why don't they put it on the G models (372xpg, or 2171W?
Freakingstang
Doctor Freakinstein
Not on the 385/2186. My Jred had the grey handle on it, only because I didn't have a Jred dealer close. Husky dealer had it in stock.
It was a 100% bolt on deal, no tweaking, no missing screws, etc.
I had a 2071 and 2171, but never tried to swap handles. I'll take your word they are differant, but I highly doubt it.
huskydave
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Not trying to be smart guy but,,,
Why the husqvarna's are not rebadged jonsered's.??
The jonnys do look a whole lot better.
The husqvarna saws come out one year before the jred model as I said this is good for jred because they can cherrypick the best models redesign (rebadge) them and sell them. I like jonsered saws but I liked the bent handle for some reason so I bought the husky. The other differances I noticed are the choke knob is differant and the starter cover. I think the starter cover on the 2171 lets more air in to cool the engine imo and I do like the looks of the lower top. I would like to think with the bent handle the saw would kick back away from my face and that is another big plus for the 372xp I hope I never find out if that is true though.
Woodie
"Cap'n Bullcrap'n"
Let's hope neither one of us find out!, but my guess is that the opposite would be true...the handlebar on the Husky would pivot the bar back toward your body, while the Jred, being at a right angle, would throw it past your shoulder.
nikocker
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Not so always
Not all Jonsereds come out a year later than the Husky version. The 2153 is only a couple of months behind the NE346XP.
AL
Not all Jonsereds come out a year later than the Husky version. The 2153 is only a couple of months behind the NE346XP.
AL
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huskydave
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There are exceptions sometimes it takes less or more time depending on the model but usually about a year for the most part. I think in this case they were waiting for the new topend instead of creating a 346xp jonsered or they had lucky timing and got the larger topend by chance.
SawTroll
Information Collector
Not all Jonsereds come out a year later than the Husky version. The 2153 is only a couple of months behind the NE346XP.
AL
I got my NE346xp last september (think it was the 9th) - the first one on AS.......
nikocker
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A little later here
ST -
They became fairly avaiable here in the US in Early December some of the Mail order guys had them. Where I am - at my dealer it was the end of Decemer. So if the 2153 is now here, it's only been maybe two months. Pretty quick.
Al
ST -
They became fairly avaiable here in the US in Early December some of the Mail order guys had them. Where I am - at my dealer it was the end of Decemer. So if the 2153 is now here, it's only been maybe two months. Pretty quick.
Al
SawTroll
Information Collector
ST -
They became fairly avaiable here in the US in Early December some of the Mail order guys had them. Where I am - at my dealer it was the end of Decemer. So if the 2153 is now here, it's only been maybe two months. Pretty quick.
Al
Right!
Ray Bennett
ArboristSite Guru
Hello, You have to change the big black cover (on top of the red saw body) on the 2171, not just the small cover covering the air filter. If you want I can take a pic some day. A friend of mine runs that setup. I didn't say the HD filter is that good
It gives a liiiiittle more power. I don't use it since I think the saw becomes more bulky and the gain is so small.
