stihl ms361/2 ms260/1 v husky 560 and 550/ 346 xp

[fitzy1961]

which one would be the best buy?

 

[SawTroll]

The Huskys are by far the better saws, and the MS361 better than the 362.

 

[nmurph]

Answering your question would be like telling you who you should marry without knowing what you like.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Whats it going to be used for? How often will you use it? What will you cut with it?
Commercial or homeowner?....................................................

 

[D&B Mack]

stihl ms361/2 ms260/1 v husky 560 and 550/ 346 xp

which one would be the best buy?

Are you asking a 361 or 362?

Are they all new, or in same condition used?

What do you mean buy better buy? What are your end intentions?

 

[Adirondackstihl]

What do you mean buy better buy?

:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[D&B Mack]

:hmm3grin2orange:

Touche

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Touche

:sword:

 

[sunfish]

They are all different?


I'd have to get two of the ones listed. :msp_smile:

 

[fitzy1961]

husky use what I call primer button on a pro saw? I am thinking of buying a 50 and 59 cc pro saw. Husky parts if they anything like parts for ride-on mower 45 days.

 

[SawTroll]

husky use what I call primer button on a pro saw? I am thinking of buying a 50 and 59 cc pro saw. Husky parts if they anything like parts for ride-on mower 45 days.

Yep, it is very useful when the saws have been sitting for a while. The 560 is 60cc btw, not that it matters much.

 

[SawTroll]

Whats it going to be used for? How often will you use it? What will you cut with it?
Commercial or homeowner?....................................................

Looks like he already has made up his mind that he wants a 50cc saw and a 60cc saw - at least that is the way I read the question. :msp_smile:

 

[UK Rich]

Get the husky 560 with the auto tune. It'll spank other 60cc saws.

 

[Jed1124]

which one would be the best buy?

361 or 346xp. 260 can't compare to a 346xp and the 550/560/562 are not proven and need to have the bugs worked out. Let the fun begin!!!:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Anthony_Va.]

I like the 362 better than the 361. It balances so good it actually feels as light as the 361 and has quite a bit more grunt. I'd pick the 362 over any of the saws mentioned, but I havent ran a 560 so I can't comment on it.

 

[SawTroll]

I like the 362 better than the 361. It balances so good it actually feels as light as the 361 and has quite a bit more grunt. I'd pick the 362 over any of the saws mentioned, but I havent ran a 560 so I can't comment on it.

The US version of the 361 isn't the same as the Euro one he is considering - cylinder and muffler is different. The Euro one has more power, and trigger response/accelleration like a Husky xp!:msp_wink:

 

[UK Rich]

The US version of the 361 isn't the same as the Euro one he is considering - cylinder and muffler is different. The Euro one has more power, and trigger response/accelleration like a Husky xp!:msp_wink:

How is the cylinder different?

 

[SawTroll]

How is the cylinder different?

I only know that the part number is different, and the power rating lower on the US saws. It has to do with EPA.

 

[superwd6]

What is the price difference from Stihl to Husqvarna? Here in Canada I can buy the 555 Husqy for $700 vs $778 for 346 and yet US Is $509 for 346 Vs $639 for 555. May get time today to check out the Dolmar for $200 less without throwing my arse up on the counter for the 346:msp_rolleyes: