272 or 372

[HUSKYMAN]

If you can get a 272 that looks like this for $300-400 then go 272, otherwise go 372. Parts for a 272 will always be available but 372s will always be smoother, this is from a happy 272 owner

http://www.arboristsite.com/attachments/chainsaw/215195d1325717067-downsize_2-jpg

 

[ncfarmboy]

I feel the 272 is a simpler design compared the the 372. Easier to work on and if your building a parts saw yourself, it can be done for less money. Muffler modded and a little woods porting the 272 is no slouch. I know a 372 is a more modern and more liked saw but I like the 272 and will always have at least one or three. :msp_tongue:

I'm with ricky!!!! I love this series saw and the Jreds too.
Plenty of parts for either 272 or 372. It's a Husky you will have a winner! Small wood there won't be that much diff. in the two. Probably pick up a nice 272 cheaper. Both are tried and true winners.
Shep

 

[272super]

I really like both saws but would pick the 372 for the reasons already stated. A little more power and very smooth with an excellent design. The 272 and 372 have nothing in common with their designs. Both are great designs,but the more I work on and use 372's, the more I really love this series. Not much to dislike with either saw,but the 372 is a Husky hall of fame saw.

 

[Oldsawnut]

If you include the new 372 xtorq and the original 371xp its probably the longest running saw they ever built... And for good reason.

 

[sac]

Thanks guys for all your imput. At this time I don't have a saw that I am looking at, just wanted some input between the two. I thought if the 272 was close enough that I would get it. So insted of buying a 272 then a 372 I'll just get a 372.

Scott

 

[SawTroll]

If you include the new 372 xtorq and the original 371xp its probably the longest running saw they ever built... And for good reason.

I believe that the 61 takes that price, but it isn't compareble in any other way......:msp_biggrin:

 

[SawTroll]

Thanks guys for all your imput. At this time I don't have a saw that I am looking at, just wanted some input between the two. I thought if the 272 was close enough that I would get it. So insted of buying a 272 then a 372 I'll just get a 372.

Scott

I believe the only thing the 272xp has over the 372xp is limbing with a 16" (or shorter) bar, because the outboard clutch makes it slimmer and better balanced (sideways)! :msp_biggrin:

 

[Oldsawnut]

True the 61 might beat it for now although the 372 isn't done yet. Hey Troll what were the 61 years? early 80's to mid 90's????