stihlman95
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what is the difference between a 039 and a 390 chainsaw i know the age is on the 039 but what about the 390.
039 against 390
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sefh3
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non flippy caps vs flippy caps
They added a decomp along the way as well.
jeeptj19992001
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what is the difference between a 039 and a 390 chainsaw i know the age is on the 039 but what about the 390.
The 390 evidently comes with an animated emoticon.
jeeptj19992001
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what is the difference between a 039 and a 390 chainsaw i know the age is on the 039 but what about the 390.
just rearranged number, and the ever so important MS "motor saw" added
roostersgt
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Also, the MS390 came with a "compensated" carb, not the HD-5.
stihlman95
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in all your opinions, what would be the best saw. my 038 av super professional saw was kidnapped so this is my choice. cant find another one
Mastermind
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RiverRat2
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Randy's right your not gonna be happy going from a prograde saw to a mid grade home owner with less power to weight ratio advantage,,,
440 441 460,,,
great minds think alike eh????
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Mastermind
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And Stuff!
roostersgt
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Depends on his needs. The 039/MS390 has plenty of power. Just a tad under a 440 at about the same overall weight. The price is much cheaper making it much harder to justify the extra $$ for a saw that won't be used "professionally". Nothing wrong with a 039 at all. Built tough and with the same heavy duty crank bearings as the bigger Stihl saws, like the 090 etc.... Ask someone who has actually run one. Plenty of people on this site attest to their power and reliability.
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audible fart
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My 390 has been good so far. I'm not a pro, and i don't pretend to be one on arboristsite. If it weighs an extra pound, i don't notice it or care. It must run my 24" bar pretty well, because i haven't even bothered to "mod" it.
stihlman95
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thats it guys, you said it all. i am using it as a professional saw. i run a tree care bussiness and thats why i had the 038 av super professional saw. i hope the 039 can match up to it or at least better than the 038. whats your opinion guys. can it handle what the 038 super can!
roostersgt
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Can't honestly say one way or another. Some major commercial firewood guys around here have been using 029's and 039's and have told me they're very satisfied with them, especially the cost. I talk to a lot of them at a friends saw shop and they've been surprised at how well they perform. Most are cutting smallish oak under 14#. As audiblestinker stated, he pulls a 24# bar and chain with no problems. To be safe, if you're making a living off the saw, I'd seriously consider the 044/440. Only because it is a little easier to repair. Not much, but a little less time consuming.
HittinSteel
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I owned an 039 for a while. My impressions were it was rather anemic in stock form. I modded the muffler and the attitude totally changed. It pulled a 20" very nicely. That being said and to answer your question, it will not match or be better than the 038. For professional use, find a 44/46.
powerking
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...and I was just looking at a 390 for a good price on Craigslist!! I think I may hold out for a 044 now!
Rich
Rich
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If it's that good of a price and runs good in good shape then it may be a GOOD deal! Can't go wrong with a GOOD deal!
powerking
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Owners "says" its a 2007 model and has 2 chains and a case for $375...he's not sure on bar size though...
