Husky 359 vs. Dolmakita 6401

[TSRuff]

I currently own a Husky 359 and although I am happy with the saw I wish it could do a bit more (my next saw up is a 3120, just a little heavy for all day use). I can trade in my 359 and get a Dolmar/Makita 6401 for $100 and get a .8 HP gain, or I could spend that same money on modding my 359. I just don't have a lot of experience with how far you can take a 359 and still have it be reliable (this is my day to day saw).

Anyone care to chime in with their $.02 on the issue? And is $100-200 enough to really take the 359 where I want it to go?

 

[MillwrightChris]

Going from a 359 to a 6401 you would be gaining a bit of size and weight and almost no power.Unless you are planning a future BB kit.

 

[DMShaver]

Husky 359 - 3.9 HP, 12.1 lbs.
Dolmar 6400 - 4.8 HP, 13.6 lbs.

The Dolmar has almost 20% more power for roughly 10% more weight. It also has 4 times the warranty of the husky when used for commercial cutting. What kind of warranty are you going to get on a modded 359??

 

[Art Vandelay]

If I were to upgrade I would go with the 7901. The 6401 is nearly identical in weight but the 7901 is far superior in power.

 

[luvsaws]

I would go with the 6401,if your not happy with it you can always go with the 79 cc p&c or the BB.

 

[Jtheo]

If you go with the 6401 and then decide to do the 7900 top end which is about $200, then you are going to have a lot of power for the weight of the saw.

Nothing in it's class is going to cut like a 7900.

 

[luvsaws]

If I were to upgrade I would go with the 7901. The 6401 is nearly identical in weight but the 7901 is far superior in power.

I have been wondering about this?How do the two compare side by side,would'nt they be about the same?If not Why

 

[Mike PA]

I have been wondering about this?How do the two compare side by side,would'nt they be about the same?If not Why

The 6401 is 64 cc, the 7901 is 79 cc. Everything else is the same (crank, carb, weight). More cc's=more power. Tim Taylor would be proud.

 

[luvsaws]

I thought he was talking abouta 6401 with a 79 cc p&c,my bad!

I would think they would be the same:dunno:

 

[barton174]

I thought he was talking abouta 6401 with a 79 cc p&c,my bad!

I would think they would be the same:dunno:

He was talking about the 7900 being exactly the same saw as a 6400 with a 7900 top end... Same bottom end and rest of saw, except the 7900 has a bigger jug, 15 more cc's, and apparently quite a bit more power...

Mike

 

[sbhooper]

Just do a muffler mod on the 359 and go cut!

 

[Diesel Pro]

Just do a muffler mod on the 359 and go cut!

Agreed

 

[woodsrunner]

Cad

Keep the 359 and buy a 7900. :greenchainsaw:

359, 7900, 3120. Pretty good 3 saw plan.

Scott

 

[WoodChuck'r]

You all know what I'm gonna say!!

The answer is obvious so I don't even need to say a word!!!

 

[1970GTO]

Dump the 359

Since I have owned all three 359. 6401, 7900, I would say sell the 359 and buy a 7900 and a 5100. These two saws would cover just about anything you would encounter for your usage.

 

[jd548esco72]

i would probably go with the 6401, and port it out! if that ain't enough then go the 7900 jug & piston.

be aware though i like the 70+cc saws!:greenchainsaw:

 

[Taxmantoo]

Do the 359 and 5100S cut the same? Rated power 3.9 in both cases, but it seems like the 359 should be stronger than the 5100.

 

[1970GTO]

359 is heavy

The 359 may have a very slight increase of torque over the PS5100 but the Dolmar is much lighter and smoother of a saw, also the Dolmar is rated at 4.1HP. Husky 359 is a waste of saw to me because it is heavy for only 3.9hp. For the same weight I would not pass up a MS361.

Hey TAXMANTOO,

I have a NEW JD CS62 coming to me this week.
What am I to expect and be careful of - breakage wise - with this saw?

 

[TommySaw]

The 359 may have a very slight increase of torque over the PS5100 but the Dolmar is much lighter and smoother of a saw, also the Dolmar is rated at 4.1HP. Husky 359 is a waste of saw to me because it is heavy for only 3.9hp. For the same weight I would not pass up a MS361.

Hey TAXMANTOO,

I have a NEW JD CS62 coming to me this week.
What am I to expect and be careful of - breakage wise - with this saw?

must remember a 359 is not a pro class saw. In performance measures the 5100 and 361 are "pro" saws and would compete with the 357xp, just alittle perspective for my sake

 

[MR4WD]

I currently own a Husky 359 and although I am happy with the saw I wish it could do a bit more (my next saw up is a 3120, just a little heavy for all day use). I can trade in my 359 and get a Dolmar/Makita 6401 for $100 and get a .8 HP gain, or I could spend that same money on modding my 359. I just don't have a lot of experience with how far you can take a 359 and still have it be reliable (this is my day to day saw).

Anyone care to chime in with their $.02 on the issue? And is $100-200 enough to really take the 359 where I want it to go?

I'd buy a 372; You can share bars and chains on the 3120 and it's a really great saw.