parrisw
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Now your talking, get that 372 and don't look back.
Old 346xp and New Husky questions
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sunfish
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Close, but the kW rating was 2.5.......
You are the man! It's KW and 2.5.... My mistake. Very good to know it's 3.4hp.
OK, I already know I don't need a 70cc, but I do need a 2nd saw. I really like the idea of a souped up 346xp. Maybe soup up the old 346xp and get a new 346xp. This might work and be fun also
SawTroll
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.... I really like the idea of a souped up 346xp. Maybe soup up the old 346xp and get a new 346xp. This might work and be fun also
I would do it the other way around!
sunfish
Fish Head
Yep, the 357 is out of the picture. Lookin hard at the 372. No Dolmar dealer around here.
sunfish
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sunfish
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My vote would be a 357XP or the 359. Our local tractor supply stores are selling the 359's for $499.
Well, my local dealer the 357xp is $200 more than the 346xp. I just get the feeling that it's not worth $200 more?
346xp here is $499. The 359 is $539, plus a new muff.
sunfish
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My thoughts exactly. Good lookin saw though! And the 357 is close to same price as the 372...
I feel a 346xp is all the saw I need for firewood. Actually it is the only saw I've used the last 9 years
opcorn:I guess the big question is; is the 357xp worth $200 more than the 346xp? Is it that much more saw?
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SawTroll
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Well, it is a bit heavier and have more cc - so why not let it have the most power as well?
Also, I'd say it is a bad idea to use a lot of money on having an old engine modded!
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bowtechmadman
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There is a difference btw your OE 346 and the NE 346 but to me it isn't enough difference to have one of each. Good choice on the 372 that will make a good pair w/ your 346.
Anthony_Va.
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My thoughts exactly. Good lookin saw though! And the 357 is close to same price as the 372...
I feel a 346xp is all the saw I need for firewood. Actually it is the only saw I've used the last 9 years
I guess the big question is; is the 357xp worth $200 more than the 346xp? Is it that much more saw?
In a word....NO!
I would buy a 372 any day before buying a 357. I would also buy a 361 over a 357.
Farmertim
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The 357xp has noticeably more power than the 346xp--it really is a great firewood saw or all-rounder. I ended up with the 372xp/ 346xp combo because of advice on this site and I really like the smaller saw for a lot of clean-up we do on the farm, then the 372 can get rid of the large fencerow trees. However, the 357xp kind of falls between the cracks as a tweener saw but it has all the characteristics of its more popular xp brothers--lightning acceleration, great anti-vibes, good air filtration and good handling--it also makes plenty more power than the 346xp (I am talking stock saws). The only draw back of the 357xp for me is the price tag. In my opinion you cannot go wrong with any of these choices, but if it were me I wouldn't buy the 346xpne if you already have the old addition.
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The 357xp has noticeably more power than the 346xp--it really is a great firewood saw or all-rounder. I ended up with the 372xp/ 346xp combo because of advice on this site and I really like the smaller saw for a lot of clean-up we do on the farm, then the 372 can get rid of the large fencerow trees. However, the 357xp kind of falls between the cracks as a tweener saw but it has all the characteristics of its more popular xp brothers--lightning acceleration, great anti-vibes, good air filtration and good handling--it also makes plenty more power than the 346xp (I am talking stock saws). The only draw back of the 357xp for me is the price tag. In my opinion you cannot go wrong with any of these choices, but if it were me I wouldn't buy the 346xpne if you already have the old addition.
Tim
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The 346/372 combo is one of if not the best pair of firewood saws out there.
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sunfish
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I just read a bunch of Brad's posts about moding the 346xp. I might be in trouble
Lots to think about. I'll get up to the dealer for some more lookin...
Thanks guys!
Lots to think about. I'll get up to the dealer for some more lookin...
Thanks guys!
Anthony_Va.
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I keep reading over your original post, and to me it seems that a 346 NE would be all that you need. But I would get it, then keep the other one for backup. 20" wood is'nt going to slow it down any.
Then, later on I would maybe think about a 372 if you think you need it then.
But you could talk someone like Brad Snelling into modding that new 346 NE and it would then be the only saw you would need IMO.
Now that said, I think you would be better suited with a ms361 but since I cant talk you into that one, I will stick with the 346 NE for my choice!
Then, later on I would maybe think about a 372 if you think you need it then.
But you could talk someone like Brad Snelling into modding that new 346 NE and it would then be the only saw you would need IMO.
Now that said, I think you would be better suited with a ms361 but since I cant talk you into that one, I will stick with the 346 NE for my choice!
parrisw
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To me it just seems crazy if your going to only have 2 saws to have 2 346's????????????? Am I missing something here? I don't care that the NE is great, but it can't be that much greater then the old 346 to have them both as a 2 saw plan.
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Wiggs the 026/044 combo is what 3rd best? Just no love for Stihl in this thread I don't think.
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