Every saw you guys just mentioned I have been told by 2 dealers are all good saws! The saw I have noticed everybody seems to like and rant about is the 365. The only thing I have noticed it that the 365 isnt part of the XP range so I imagine isnt "classed a professinal saw. This may not be an issue to my needs anyway. One shop even recommended the 357XP over the 365...dunno.
Im going to another shop tommorow to have a look at the stihl range... Thanks for the imput so far guys...
Not a suprise. A couple of things about the 365. Its effectively a 372XP in weight with a smaller displacement (65cc vs. 72)...so power to weight isn't as good.
Over $100US bucks cheaper than similar sized "XP" models and similar spec pro saws from other brands..
A 365 Runs a little slower as well vs either a 357 or 372...but it has a very broad power band for a new saw...maybe a mild tune and porting arraingement.
Good news?
Usually $100US Cheaper....as mentioned above.
Less power and smoother ..at least mine is compared to the larger 372. Doesn't wear me out. They seem to last forever.
One more thing. My 365 isn't as sensitive to RPM's ie. I don't have to wind the crap out of it all the time as it makes (for a saw) nice mid range power along with enough peak power to cut in a hurry.
If power to weight is the issue. Go to a different model from any one of several brands.
I have a LOT of time on a 357XP and some on a 372 XP at work.
I bought a 365 for myself. Those 357's are peaky little saws and cold blooded as hell. Have to keep the RPM's way up or they just bog. 372's are kick-butt mid sized saws. No doubt. For a saw their size they make great power and things happen in a hurry...but I get worn out around hour number four or five running one. An age thing. I can run my 365 all day. Not the fastest, but fast enough. Not the lightest..but not heavy enough to tire me. Not the most power and certainly not the most RPM, but my bet is there is less stress on the saw over time. Good bang per buck for a Non-Pro who cuts a lot of wood.
Thats my humble opinion and I put my money where my opinion was.:greenchainsaw:
Looks like you did too.