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What Saw(s) Should I Get?
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My foreman had to buy one to replace a dead 441 up in PA, and they're not there. Stihl isn't in Kentucky either. I really don't think the 461 is going anywhere any time soon. Stihl uses that motor on the MS461/R, MS461 Rescue, and the GS461 concrete saw. It meets all the emissions standards and is now the standard 28-32" puller in the PNW, and the top seller as a groundie saw on the east coast.
It's the same reason the 460 stayed around so long-Stihl uses the engine for so many things. They used that engine for the 460 rescue saw (waste of space on a truck, by the way), the 460 and the TS460 concrete saw.
The 461 should be around for a very long time.
I didn't say the 461 was going any where, but I think 441 s are still N/A, so they can offer discounts on the 461.
They don't have to, it's the dealer's decision, and the objective of the business is to turn as much profit as possible. I don't think many dealers are going to turn down a better chance to make some scratch.
Haven't heard from him since he came over to the 661 oil threadtho old,,YEAH,,just ask whitespidey!!!!!!and just wih has he been?????
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Double no. This thing was pretty scratched up. I'm curious what very little use means to them. I can get a new non G model for less than this....
zogger
Tree Freak
Surprised they had 441s in stock, do you know if it is a new saw, or has been there a while? I know there was a production problem for a while, and speculation it was being replaced.
I don't really cut much in winter and when I do I never get cold hands. So I'd take one if it came along but wouldn't search out a G model.
nnero
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My only request is to try a 7910 or 7900 out whether you get one or not.
Different dealer across town.
Same price on the 441
The Huskys are priced a little better but not as good as the fair AS sponsors
461 is available by order (3-4 day turnaround) for $1029
Same price on the 441
The Huskys are priced a little better but not as good as the fair AS sponsors
461 is available by order (3-4 day turnaround) for $1029
Trx250r180
Saw polisher
461's are ugly ( brand new never fueled ,got sent for porting same day was bought )
Attention Husky guys. Please compare/contrast 385/390/395 saws. I've heard varying things about these saws. Seems that there are a lot more of these priced to move than the 70 cc crowd.
The 385 was a decent saw. They're pretty much only good up to 32" bar size. The 390 is my second favorite chainsaw ever made-and is by far and away the best timber felling saw ever built. It runs and feels like a bigger 372-it winds up quickly, and holds revs like a maniac. It's happiest with a 32" bar, but could be stretched to 36".
The 394/395XP are the top dog in the 6 cube class. They run more like a 100cc saw. In all seriousness, these are the top dog. But, they're heavier than the 385 or 390 and have an outboard clutch that makes servicing the machine a little but harder.
Justsaws
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385/390 same saw different displacements. My opinion is they are a big bore version of the 365/372 saws, if you like the 365/372 then for a little more weight you will like the 385/390. The 390 is the most friendly 90cc saw on the market, it is a very nice saw. Had a long run of new saw issues that seem to have been worked out a while ago.
16"-36" bars are a good fit. Very fun 24" saw.
The 395 is a stand alone saw in the Husq line up, bigger, heavier and over all more than the 390. Soon people will come in a rave about the 390 and how it does what a 395 does, it does not. 16"-48" bars are a good fit, oils the 48" bar with room to spare. Very heavy feeling 24" saw but still a blast to run.
I own 394/395s some day I will pick up a few 390s but they are sparse around here.
For a general purpose 90cc saw the 390 is a good choice. If you ever think you will mill or rip trunks better choice is the 395.
As CatBuster mention the clutch setup is different between the 385/390 and the 395, as is the chain tensioner. Both those items make the 395 more tedious to use some times, mounted to a mill for instance but a not a no go issue for me.
My general purpose 90cc saw is a 660 Stihl, very common easy to find in my area, typically much less expensive in the used market than the 390 or 395s. The 660 vibrates more than the 390 but power wise similar, others can argue about that. The 660 like the 390 is not a 395 when it comes to power.
Just like the 365/372s I really suggest running 32:1 in the 385/390s.
I can tell you those new 661s are sweet, but likely a lot more saw than you need, but it will definitely get it done.
Thanks Mike. I'd be looking used. Can get a used 390 for well less than a new 576.
