Husky 346XP
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Hired Gun
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Stan, I have 2. They are excellent saws in their intended role. They also take very well to modifications.
Hired Gun
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I can't really compare them. The 346's I have are modified and the one 5100 that is being modified has not reached my hands yet.
Ive got two of them,one EHP modded.They are great saw for their cc.The engine is really fast and snappy.
NYH1
Tacticle Chainsaw Operator.
$500 seems high to me. I was looking and comparing a Husky 353 and Stihl MS280 a month or so ago at my dealer. While I was there I also looked at a Husky 346XP and Stihl MS260 Pro briefly. I can't remember the exact price they wanted for the 346XP but I want to say $440ish with a 18 inch bar. Like I said I was more interested in the 353 ($389 w/16" bar) then the 346XP.stan_1966 said:
jefeVTtreeman
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great saw
i agree it's great for limbing and small stuff but like the rest of us soon you will want something bigger that takes a bigger bite, This is what happened to me. I love my 346xp but i love my stihl 650 more, save money in the long run and get a 441 or better 460 and have fun
i agree it's great for limbing and small stuff but like the rest of us soon you will want something bigger that takes a bigger bite, This is what happened to me. I love my 346xp but i love my stihl 650 more, save money in the long run and get a 441 or better 460 and have fun
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Engineeringnerd
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I can't say much about the 5100, but have seen a few post recently on failures and carb issues. I think any saw getting that kind of attention is going to get some bad press as well as good.
I have a 346XP and love it. I wrote a review several years ago on the "EPINIONS" website:
http://www.epinions.com/content_163040169604
I'm not a professional sawyer, but have used a number of saws and love to cut when I can. I just modified the muffler and can't wait to use it (you can search for that post also), I think it will be a real screamer. Was before I started. Unmodified I it is absolutely incredible with the 16" bar, a little slower with the 20" which is pushing it for a 46cc saw. I'm hoping it will pull the 20" bar even better with the modifications.
I decided to get a 372XP for bigger lumber before it became scarce. If I'm going to cut smaller wood, I fit the 16" on the 346 and a 20" on the 372. If I'm going to be cutting larger wood I put a 20" on the 346 and a 24" on the 372. I always switch to the 346 as soon as possible because it's really light and incredibly fast in the smaller wood (under 14" diameter).
I have a 346XP and love it. I wrote a review several years ago on the "EPINIONS" website:
http://www.epinions.com/content_163040169604
I'm not a professional sawyer, but have used a number of saws and love to cut when I can. I just modified the muffler and can't wait to use it (you can search for that post also), I think it will be a real screamer. Was before I started. Unmodified I it is absolutely incredible with the 16" bar, a little slower with the 20" which is pushing it for a 46cc saw. I'm hoping it will pull the 20" bar even better with the modifications.
I decided to get a 372XP for bigger lumber before it became scarce. If I'm going to cut smaller wood, I fit the 16" on the 346 and a 20" on the 372. If I'm going to be cutting larger wood I put a 20" on the 346 and a 24" on the 372. I always switch to the 346 as soon as possible because it's really light and incredibly fast in the smaller wood (under 14" diameter).
Engineeringnerd
ArboristSite Operative
One more thing...
Failed to mention last night that one great feature of the 5100 over the 346xp is the internal clutch. I find changing the chain out a little harder on the 346 than on my 372 (with internal clutch).
Not a big deal, but I would prefer the internal clutch, all else being equal or better.
Failed to mention last night that one great feature of the 5100 over the 346xp is the internal clutch. I find changing the chain out a little harder on the 346 than on my 372 (with internal clutch).
Not a big deal, but I would prefer the internal clutch, all else being equal or better.
SawTroll
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Imo, changing chains is not the main issue with outboard sprockets.
The main issues is that the saw clogs up real fast under the sprocket cover when ripcutting, and it is less covenient to change sprockets.
It is really a trade-off, as an outboard allows for a slimmer saw body.
All these +/- may or may not be an issue to the user in question.....
The main issues is that the saw clogs up real fast under the sprocket cover when ripcutting, and it is less covenient to change sprockets.
It is really a trade-off, as an outboard allows for a slimmer saw body.
All these +/- may or may not be an issue to the user in question.....
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SawTroll
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Be aware that the PS-5100 weights a full pound more than the 346xp, according to the best sources I have.
