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Evan

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throw in the 359.

its alittle cheaper but runs with and has the same features as the 357

i only have a 359 so i cant compare , im sure otheres will chime in soon.
 
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I have them both. They are similar in performance. What features are important to you? Either one will perform well it comes down to specific features you like in a saw. The 357 is a little slimmer, its more ergonomic and handles better. They are both good for anti-vibe, but the 357 is a little smoother. I also prefer the air box setup and filtration on the 357. The 357 also has a Mahle p&c. Overall if I could only have one it would be the Husqy....but in my area I found a 361 on sale brand new for 200 less than a new 357 so I got it too. I use them both interchangeably depending on my mood and they are both great saws.
 
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Ya Brad, that's what I was trying to say. The 357 is definately Mahle, the 361 maybe, maybe not. Can I find a stamping on my 361 to find out (without tearing it down?) Just curious.
 
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Don't expect a Mahle P&C on a new 361. I haven't run my 357 to compare it to my 361.
Lot's has been said of the Mahle cyl not coming on the new 361. I have a 2159 and it does not have a Mahle ( that might be the big price diff between it and the 2156? but the casting looked good on it but not as good as my 2152. I wonder what a 341 Stihl has on it and maybe Stihl to save a few bucks really went with the same Cyl on the 361 so really all the new 361s are 341s? But your still paying a 361 price. The 341 is still sold here and for about $75.00 less.
I could not really tell much diff from a 2156 and a 2159 except price I would think the two Stihl sisters would be the same?
 
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wondering if anyone has both 357 and ms 361 and how you think they compare

Holy Mackerel!!

If I knew that you were going to break your long silence and post something I wouldn't have gone on vacation. I'd have told the whole family to wait for this momentous occasion.

I wouldn't mind another week of beach-beer-babes either. I'll talk to you tomorrow. :cheers:
 
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Both good saws, I lean towards the husky for ergonomics like somone else pointed out,as far as power I find them pretty equal. In my area they are priced about the same if stihl has a sale on. I like the inboard clutch on the stihl for service better than the outboard clutch on the husky. Either way I don't think you would be upset buying one over the other.:cheers:
 
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I have them both. They are similar in performance. What features are important to you? Either one will perform well it comes down to specific features you like in a saw. The 357 is a little slimmer, its more ergonomic and handles better. They are both good for anti-vibe, but the 357 is a little smoother. I also prefer the air box setup and filtration on the 357. The 357 also has a Mahle p&c. Overall if I could only have one it would be the Husqy....but in my area I found a 361 on sale brand new for 200 less than a new 357 so I got it too. I use them both interchangeably depending on my mood and they are both great saws.

I agree and yes I have both.
 

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359 its atleast worth looking at along side the other two saws if a husky dealer has one in stock.

you might like what you find in the 359
 
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I have a Jred 2156 and the 361. If I was going to have a smaller saw along with one of these, I would keep the 361 as the "bigger" saw. If I was going to have a bigger saw along with one of these I would keep the 2156. But since my 2156 has heated grips, and a buddy of mine is waving cash in front of me for the 361, the 2156 wins.
 

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