55 Rancher or 359 Huskey ?

[RockyRiver]

I have a friend that has offered me a trade in deal on my old 4 year old 55 Rancher for a new in the box 55 Rancher or a new in the box 359 Husky and $75.00 boot money. I can pick either with the bar of my choice (18 inch is mine). Which one is better the 55 or the 359? I know the stats on the two and the 359 is worth more, but is the 359 better in the real world? My friend is tired of being a husky dealer and is bailing out, and is just going to stick to Hardware stuff.

 

[Mange]

Without a doubt 359.

 

[Lobo]

Without a doubt 359.

YEP

 

[Mange]

Do not get me wrong I am a big fan of the 55, but at an offer like this........

 

[canguy21]

The 359 is a very good pro saw and the 55 is a great farm/ranch/weekender. Are you going to use the saw enough to justify the extra cash?

 

[Mange]

The 359 is a very good pro saw and the 55 is a great farm/ranch/weekender. Are you going to use the saw enough to justify the extra cash?

I think he is saying it is the same prize.

 

[RockyRiver]

The 359 is a very good pro saw and the 55 is a great farm/ranch/weekender. Are you going to use the saw enough to justify the extra cash?

They are the same price, however the 359 is an e tech engine not an Xp or pro saw engine. I believe I said that right?

 

[Mange]

I think all 359 has the same cylinder.

 

[Brush Stomper]

Same price, I'd take the 359. This is not a trick question is it?

 

[RockyRiver]

Well went and got the 359 husky and it runs great. I just wish I had some logs to saw up . I'm going down in the woods next week to find a tree to try it on. It seems to be stronger than the old 55 Rancher I traded it for. Will keep you posted.

 

[trimmmed]

Good choice, aside from being stronger, the creature comforts are more up to date

 

[Lobo]

I have a friend that has offered me a trade in deal on my old 4 year old 55 Rancher for a new in the box 55 Rancher or a new in the box 359 Husky and $75.00 boot money. I can pick either with the bar of my choice (18 inch is mine). Which one is better the 55 or the 359? I know the stats on the two and the 359 is worth more, but is the 359 better in the real world? My friend is tired of being a husky dealer and is bailing out, and is just going to stick to Hardware stuff.

I think he really wanted to sell Stihl !

 

[RockyRiver]

I think he really wanted to sell Stihl !

Believe it or not his hardware is in a poor neighborhood and he makes more money selling Poulan and Homelite saws. The huskys just dont sale in poor areas.

 

[Blowdown1]

Mmmm Hmmm

Believe it or not his hardware is in a poor neighborhood and he makes more money selling Poulan and Homelite saws. The huskys just dont sale in poor areas.

Goes back to the other thread; people these days shop price.