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Zombiechopper
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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.
parrisw
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All good saws, go with what suits you. But I'm quite impressed with my new 357.
Don't expect a Mahle P&C on a new 361. I haven't run my 357 to compare it to my 361.
Zombiechopper
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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.
It would be cast right into the side of the jug if it is.
Austin1
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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?
I also have both...the Husky sits in the garage & the Stihl in the house.
But IMO they are so close in performance. Both are silky smooth, easy on gas, light, fast off the throttle. IMO the Stihl has a better fit & finish. I paid only $475 for the 357, brand new; $600.00 for the 361 + an extra chain.
But IMO they are so close in performance. Both are silky smooth, easy on gas, light, fast off the throttle. IMO the Stihl has a better fit & finish. I paid only $475 for the 357, brand new; $600.00 for the 361 + an extra chain.
spike60
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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.
Trigger Man
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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.
Austin1
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Now your just being cruel!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.
I agree and yes I have both.
sbhooper
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I agree, Evan. The 359 is smoother to run, but I like my 361 also.
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.
BlackCatBone
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Get the one with better pricing and dealer support in your area, both very good and fun to run.
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