Zackman1801
ArboristSite Guru
deffinatly the 359, ive seen some 455s and im not that impressed with them. The 357xp is also a good saw, ive got one of those and it keeps up well with my 365, but its lighter and can be used for smaller jobs.
The case is the same, plastic covers and handlebar is different.......:greenchainsaw:
Mahle - as in the 357xp.
The true power to weight of the 359 isn't pro class, and the engine is a cheaper one.
Best price I have for the 359 is $479.99.
Get the 359. You might want to look at a 357XP.
I got very lucky I got mine for $400 2 years ago from a dealer who was not carying husky anymore.
Ever since husky started selling thier saws in the box stores the husky reps have not been around the the local dealerships.
The dealers that still carry husky will only have 2 or 3 saws in stock and those are usualy not pro saws. Sithl is by far the most popular saw here. I stihl like husky better though for the simple fact of the husky air injection, it keeps the air cleaner much cleaner.
Chainsaw gurus: Do you think I should go the extra money and get the 357XP over the 359? I want this to be my last saw, and I only put up 4-5 cords of firewood a year. However, I may take down some fairly large oaks at some point.
The 359 will cost me $524.62 w/extra chain including sales tax, while the 357XP will cost me $665.86 w/extra chain including sales tax.
I know that I was starting from the price point of a Rancher 455 ($428.31 w/extra chain and sales tax), but I've decided against going there.
Would appreciate your input. Money is an issue, but when it comes to tools, if I'm going to spend over $500, I'm wondering if going the extra $141.24 and getting a higher quality engine/build would be a wise decision. I'm never going - at least I don't think I'm ever going - to put the saw through heavy day-to-day use, but when your forking over big bucks, sometimes it might be wiser to go the extra. Do you think I'm wasting my money jumping from the 359 to the 357XP?
It is really hard to have just 1 saw. The 359 has cut down wverything I have asked it to so far. I think for the money the 359 is a good saw. It could be the last one you ever buy. If you do not want to cut down trees larger than a 20" bar can handel. I have seen people use a 24" bar on a 359 only when they need it and then go back to the 20". I could not bring myself to spen the xtra on the 357. It would not be a waste of money the 357xp is a better saw. It is faster has more power and I think it is lighter.
I use the 359 for felling and bucking the biger stuff and my 345 and 026 for buchking and limbing the smaller stuff.
Spend that extra money!
The 359 is pro quality except for the engine - the 455 is nowhere close.....
Chainsaw gurus: Do you think I should go the extra money and get the 357XP over the 359? I want this to be my last saw, and I only put up 4-5 cords of firewood a year. However, I may take down some fairly large oaks at some point.
The 359 will cost me $524.62 w/extra chain including sales tax, while the 357XP will cost me $665.86 w/extra chain including sales tax.
I know that I was starting from the price point of a Rancher 455 ($428.31 w/extra chain and sales tax), but I've decided against going there.
Would appreciate your input. Money is an issue, but when it comes to tools, if I'm going to spend over $500, I'm wondering if going the extra $141.24 and getting a higher quality engine/build would be a wise decision. I'm never going - at least I don't think I'm ever going - to put the saw through heavy day-to-day use, but when your forking over big bucks, sometimes it might be wiser to go the extra. Do you think I'm wasting my money jumping from the 359 to the 357XP?
SawTroll,
I'd appreciate your opinion on my decision between the 359 and the 357XP.
I prefere the Euro MS361 to both, as I want an inboard clutch in that size of saw for versatility - but the 357xp is much zippier (and closer in power) than the 359.
So far, "60cc" is the only class where I chose a Stihl over a Husky. :jawdrop:
SawTroll,
What are the advantages of an inboard clutch? And, what is an inboard clutch?
Also, do you rate the USA MS 361 C-B which has the toolless chain adjustment a better choice than either the 359 or the 357xp? Again, given my intended use of the saw (firewood 4-5 cords/yr, downing some oaks possibly), what would you choose?
Chainsaw gurus:
The 359 will cost me $524.62 w/extra chain including sales tax, while the 357XP will cost me $665.86 w/extra chain including sales tax.
Looks like you put yourself right into the MS361 price range!!
If you don't want to spend that much, then you might as well compare the 359 to the MS310 and MS390.
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