greenlantern412
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I recently found a Stihl dealer not too far away. What would Stihl's version of a Husky 359 be? Dollar for dollar, weight to power, who makes a better mid-class saw. 18-20" bar, cutting up firewood. Thanks
The Stihl MS310 is a 59cc saw as is the Husky 359. Both are classified as "home owner" saws. Prices are comparible too. There is the Stihl MS361 but that is a pro saw and about $200 more than the other 2 mentioned. For firewood cutting, either the 359 or 310 should work fine for you.
True, both are classified as a homeowner saw but the 359 is far from one, it's basically the same as the Husky 357xp which is a pro saw. The 359 has a magnesium case (same as pro saws) easily rebuidable (same as a pro saw), and the parts to rebuild one are priced right.
The Stihl MS310 is a clam shell design (like most homeowner saws are) is not easily rebuildable (like most home owner saws are), and the parts to rebuild the saw cost nearly as much as the saw itself does. (like most home owners saws do).
So, while the 359 and the Stihl 310 might both be labeled as a home owner saw, you will clearly see that the 359 is far from your typical home owner saw. It has all the same features as any pro saw does and should be compared to the Stihl MS361 instead of the MS310. And with a little modding the 359 will keep up with a MS 361 with no problem.
I will be replacing my cat muffler with a non cat muffler (and then modding it) in the next week so I should notice a huge gain.
The $200 you would pay for the MS361 over the 359 would be a terrible waste of money....
Don't let the Saw Troll hear you say thatThe $200 you would pay for the MS361 over the 359 would be a terrible waste of money....
It's the MS341 only available in Canada or some places in Europe.
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The $200 you would pay for the MS361 over the 359 would be a terrible waste of money....
Husky 460 is likely a closer one to compare to the Stihl 310 and the 55 likely is closer to the 290.
SawTroll, Why is that?
How much do each cost over there in US $$?
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