372 xp vs 576xp

[demontang]

Been looking hard at those husqvarna saws. The 390xp and 576xp had my eye but someone told me to look at the 372xp. The 372xp looks like a nice saw by the specs but I'll be running the saw to fall trees and I cut a out 4-5 cords a season plus what ever I cut for camp wood. I like the big cc saw for the fast cutting an less bogging in hard wood and I have a stihl 031 a for small stuff.

 

[pantelis]

Been looking hard at those husqvarna saws. The 390xp and 576xp had my eye but someone told me to look at the 372xp. The 372xp looks like a nice saw by the specs but I'll be running the saw to fall trees and I cut a out 4-5 cords a season plus what ever I cut for camp wood. I like the big cc saw for the fast cutting an less bogging in hard wood and I have a stihl 031 a for small stuff.

yes the 372 is a very good saw also its very easy to service it ,

 

[Philbert]

Here are some comments to get you started:

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/husqvarna-372-or-576.244656/

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/husqvarna-372-575-576-or-365.180787/

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/husqvarna-372-and-576-saws.177896/

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/husqvarna-372xp-or-576xp.95359/

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/husqvarna-576-xpw-vs-stihl-461-r.255663/

Philbert

 

[SS Sniper]

Can't go wrong with either IMO, but the AT is really nice!

 

[pantelis]

Here are some comments to get you started:

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/husqvarna-372-or-576.244656/

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/husqvarna-372-575-576-or-365.180787/

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/husqvarna-372-and-576-saws.177896/

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/husqvarna-372xp-or-576xp.95359/

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/husqvarna-576-xpw-vs-stihl-461-r.255663/

Philbert

i just say that the 372 is a good saw, i dont say that the 576 is not

 

[Ironworker]

Go grab them and see what feels best.

 

[pantelis]

Go grab them and see what feels best.

yes thats true

 

[griffonks]

My 576xp is more powerful than my 268/272 or my 372xp. I run 20" to 32" bars on it.

 

[zogger]

I hit the lottery, the 576xpat and any other letters I can get with it, is on my bucket list.

 

[stihlaficionado]

I'd buy both & port one

 

[demontang]

Ok how about ported? Does the 372 390 respond better? I've looked at woods ported saws too?

 

[stihlaficionado]

A ported 390xp would be a hoot to run. I really enjoy running the 385xp, but it's no lightweight.
A ported 372 /576 would be a lot easier on the back.

 

[mesupra]

Having a 576 & 365 and having owned a 372 I would recommend a 576xpat if you can afford it. The anti-vibe and torque is far superior, it does give up a little in the weight department to a 372. The 372 is an awesome saw with parts everywhere for dirt cheap. With the number of great used saws around I see no need to purchase a new saw. Don't forget a 365 can be had pretty cheap comparatively new and used without giving up much performance to a 372.

 

[blsnelling]

Ok how about ported? Does the 372 390 respond better? I've looked at woods ported saws too?

Both of those models respond extremely well to porting. IMHO, you cannot buy more saw for the money than a 390XP.

 

[demontang]

I guess really I need to find someone that has those saws and try and run them. I know the weight is different but after running the 045 super like I have, i don't think the weight is a big factor to me.

 

[mesupra]

My dealer is convinced that the 390 is a better option than a 576 as you only gain a pound for much more power. I have never run a 390, I have run next to a stock 385 with my 576 and cssw no noticeable difference with a 24" bar

 

[blsnelling]

You can get a new 390XP from a site sponsor for $850 PHO + shipping. You can't beat a deal like that.

 

[demontang]

I'm sure leaning toward that. Think I'm putting my old stihl up for sale.

 

[demontang]

Well I struck out. My local shops don't have any big saws in stock to fondle. I haven't found a side cover for my 045 yet locally so looks like the 031 will have to fall a few trees this weekend

 

[demontang]

Found a place that has the 395xpw for 900 with 28" bar.