Husqvanra 372xp vs 576xp?

[SteveG]

I've been trying to decide what chainsaw to purchase and thought I had it narrowed down to the Stihl 361 but then read a thread about the 372xp and thought that would be a better choice for what I'd like the saw to do (maybe an Alaskan III). I just got off the phone with my local Stihl/Husky dealer who had finally got the 361 in stock and asked about pricing on the 372xp (809.00). He told me he has a 576xp with a small chip by the handle that he would discount to 800.00. What to do? Is upgrading to the 576xp from the 361 worth the 200.00? Is the 576xp at 73.5 cc that much better than the 372xp. I can get a 372xp on eBay for 768.00 BIN but would have warranty issues. What to do???

 

[bigredd]

Can't go wrong with the 372xp.....great all around saw. Just grit your teeth and buy local. Try to get some extras if they are stingy on the price.

 

[barnumb]

Within 10 min someone is going to chew on you for not using the search button. The best of the bunch is the 372xp.

 

[DougNH]

576XP is a heavier new model with unproven long-term reliability

372XP is one of the best saws ever made.

What was the question?

 

[GASoline71]

Within 10 min someone is going to chew on you for not using the search button. The best of the bunch is the 372xp.

That's not always the case mang...


Anyways... the Stihl 361 doesn't even compare to a Husqvarna 372 or 576. It is only 60cc's where the Husqvarna's are 70cc's. Not even in the same class.

If you're plannin' on boltin' it to a mill nowandagain... I'd go for the 70cc saw... or maybe even something in the 80cc range like a Husqvarna 390XP or a Stihl 660.

Gary

 

[Rounder]

That's not always the case mang...


Anyways... the Stihl 361 doesn't even compare to a Husqvarna 372 or 576. It is only 60cc's where the Husqvarna's are 70cc's. Not even in the same class.

If you're plannin' on boltin' it to a mill nowandagain... I'd go for the 70cc saw... or maybe even something in the 80cc range like a Husqvarna 390XP or a Stihl 660.

Gary

372 for sure, or like Gary said, 390, 394, 395, 660 = even better - Sam
-(Don't forget the Stihl 460, pretty bulletproof saw)

 

[the westspartan]

What are you planning on milling? Softwoods - 70cc saw is great.
Hardwoods - Go bigger. I mill softwoods all day with my 441 and couldn't be happier. I spent a day milling 20" ash and was wanting a little more saw. It will do it, but it was pretty slow going. It was dead and dry ash and about 90 degrees outside but still....

 

[WoodChuck'r]

If you're looking for a sweet saw at $800 that will kick ass at milling then buy a Dolmar 7900. It's 80cc's and worth every penny.

It's the price of a 70cc saw an it runs and cuts wood like it's a 90cc saw. You can eventually upgrade the air filter with the heavy duty air filter kit for about $70 and you have the best filtration any saw can offer - which is something you'd really want for milling.

I know you limited the question to the 372 or the 576, but for what you're saying you want to do, the Dolmar 7900 (IMO) would fit your needs better.

 

[mdavlee]

I have a 372xpw and a 390xp. The 576xp felt almost the same as the 390 in weight with less power. I would get the 576 if I had too. Some have said it has more torque than a 372.

 

[Moss Man]

372xp, after it proves itself to be reliable port it and never look back.

The 385xp is just 2 pounds heavier than the 372xp and just a little more cash than the unproven 576xp.

 

[mdavlee]

I think the 576 is 14.6 or 14.8 lbs and the 385 is 15.7. I didn't feel much difference in them in the dealer.

 

[GASoline71]

372xp, after it proves itself to be reliable port it and never look back.

The 385xp is just 2 pounds heavier than the 372xp and just a little more cash than the unproven 576xp.

Oh trust me... the 372 has more than proven itself... Best saw Husqvarna ever made.

Gary

 

[Evan]

yup 372 has more then proven itself.

to put things in perspective the 372 with a oregon reduced weight 28" is the same weight as 361 with 24".

the 372 flat out kills the 60cc saws with a 20" bar and is only slightly heavier

385 is only alittle bit heavier then the 372 but with more tourque but doesnt seem to be that impressive in stock form, i think a muffler modded 372 would run right with it in most normal wood cutting. i know my ported 372 runs over a freind of mines stock 385.

id be looking for alot more of discount on the 576 before i ever bought one. specialy one that is damaged already . offer em 600

 

[SawTroll]

I think the 576 is 14.6 or 14.8 lbs and the 385 is 15.7. I didn't feel much difference in them in the dealer.

How they feel in the shop is one thing - how you feel after a day of cutting is another one.

The bar, and how the powerhead balance it, also is a factor.

 

[mdavlee]

Yeah they 390 and a 24" and 576 had a 28". It didn't make sense but the 576 seemed like a 395 to me compared to the 390. I cut all the time with 70cc to 90cc saws so the huskys are a treat to cut with all day compared to most of the stihls.

 

[B_Turner]

Depends if you are going to keep them stock.

I know it's heresy, but I think the 371/2 just doesn't have enough torque stock to suit me. Modded, that is another story.

I like the 7900 alot better than either, but if I was going to pick a husky I would get a 390.

 

[mdavlee]

I've never ran a 71cc 372. All the ones I've had and run have been the 75cc xpw or big bores. They seem to have about the same torque as a 460. I like the 390 best of all the saws I've owned.