Difference between the 346XP and 346XP/NE?

[windthrown]

I have been looking at the 346XP/NE I mean, the Troll and Snelling cannot both be wrong can they?

However, I have been finding a mix of older and newer models available, even at the dealers. So what is the main difference, and how can you tell them apart?

I am a :newbie: to the Dark Side...

 

[the westspartan]

The easiest thing is the silver clutch gaurd on the NE. However, if it is a used saw, I guess, someone could have swapped it out. The NE also has a primer bulb. I don't think the old one does.

I just got a 346xp ne last week, and so far it is great.

 

[nikocker]

Oh Oh. . .

I have been looking at the 346XP/NE I mean, the Troll and Snelling cannot both be wrong can they?

However, I have been finding a mix of older and newer models available, even at the dealers. So what is the main difference, and how can you tell them apart?

I am a :newbie: to the Dark Side...

Hey Thrown if you make the move to the NE346XP, what's next? Just be sure you're OK with the bent grip . . some can't "handle" it. LOL -LOL. Anyway, we are always ready to make room for more Husky fans. . . DO FOR IT!

Al

 

[XJWoody]

What is the J-red model?

Which model is the J-red version of the NE 346XP?

 

[SawTroll]

Which model is the J-red version of the NE 346XP?

2153, but a tad heavier and rated at .1kW less for some reason......

 

[SawTroll]

I have been looking at the 346XP/NE I mean, the Troll and Snelling cannot both be wrong can they?

However, I have been finding a mix of older and newer models available, even at the dealers. So what is the main difference, and how can you tell them apart?

I am a :newbie: to the Dark Side...

You sure are welcome!

The easiest thing is the silver clutch gaurd on the NE. However, if it is a used saw, I guess, someone could have swapped it out. The NE also has a primer bulb. I don't think the old one does.

I just got a 346xp ne last week, and so far it is great.

The safe sign is the primer bulb, as clutch and starter cover can be changed out.

Top cover also is slightly different in shape, but that is harder to see, and I am not sure if it happened exactly at the same time as the other changes.......

 

[davefr]

I have been looking at the 346XP/NE I mean, the Troll and Snelling cannot both be wrong can they?

A PNW member going to the dark side

 

[danrclem]

2153, but a tad heavier and rated at .1kW less for some reason......

If the specs for both saws are correct the 2153 would weigh 3.2 oz. more.

 

[woodshed]

All J-red 2153's have cat muffler and heavier handle. Otherwise same saw.

Scott

 

[SawTroll]

All J-red 2153's have cat muffler and heavier handle. Otherwise same saw.

Scott

They have the cat only if you pay extra for it over here.....:jawdrop:

 

[the westspartan]

All J-red 2153's have cat muffler and heavier handle. Otherwise same saw.

Scott

Same saw, but the Jred don't look quite as nice.

 

[woodshed]

the Jred don't look quite as nice.

:agree2:

Scott

 

[windthrown]

A PNW member going to the dark side

Only 'cause there are no Dolmar saws to be had locally and Stihl has a gap in best of class 50cc saws. I am using smaller saws more now doing a lot of tree butcher work, and doing a lot less logging/thinning of tree stands.

But do not worry! I will put a long enough monster west coast bar on it to make the Troll cringe.

 

[flashpuppy]

Can you put a 346 non cat muffler onto a 2153?

 

[Urbicide]

Can you put a 346 non cat muffler onto a 2153?

Yes.

 

[SawTroll]

Same saw, but the Jred don't look quite as nice.

Yep, but it doesn't handle as well as the Husky..

 

[2000ssm6]

Same saw, but the Jred don't look quite as nice.

The 2153 is the better looking saw imo, better handle bar also.

 

[SawTroll]

The 2153 is the better looking saw imo, better handle bar also.

Better looking, yes - better saw, absolutely not......

 

[2000ssm6]

Better looking, yes - better saw, absolutely not......

WTF? They are the same saw with different colors and handles?

If I were ever to buy one(cold day in hel*) it would be the 2153.

 

[windthrown]

Where the heck do you get a Jonny Red saw?