MS660 or 390XP?

Joshua Rugg · 14th April 2011, 04:08 PM

looking to get another big saw. i wanna hear everything you have to say about both saws. ready GO!

stihlman441 · 14th April 2011, 06:34 PM

Dont know much about the 390,some say its smoother than 660 but hasnt got the torque of the 660.I have been using 660s for years and its my most used saw of all of them.I have been playing with a modded one the last few weeks and there is gains to be made with a saw like that.
Some how get hold of both together and run up against each other.

Eric Frei · 14th April 2011, 08:18 PM

660

Garry Brockley · 14th April 2011, 08:46 PM

im a husky man but i bought a 660 a couple of months ago and i love it its got grunt and im wishing id bought one earlier

MrDiesel · 14th April 2011, 09:04 PM

I have a 660 and wont trade it. but i have heard that the air filter system is better on the husky than a 66.

The fuel tank on a 66 lets you see how much juice you have left which is a good idea when you are up a tree blocking down

I have seen a few huskies get hard to start when they have been worked hard on a hot day. Something about fuel evaporating in the lines. There is another post where fuel evap was mention but i cant find it at the moment.

MrDiesel · 14th April 2011, 09:06 PM

I forgot to add that it seems faster/easier to get Husky parts in Sydney than Stihl parts. generally get Husky parts in 1 day.

Treemonkee · 15th April 2011, 01:22 AM

Ms 200 and 660 no other saws needed.46 ain't gana block down a 100 foot iron bark.I run 200 12 inch.and 660 20 inch more chain speed.

Joshua Rugg · 16th April 2011, 10:48 AM

ok guys. i pulled the trigger and bought a stihl ms660. i got a deal from the shop for $900USD with a 36 inch rolamatic bar and .375 stihl RCS chain. should be here in the next week or so.

KevinE · 16th April 2011, 12:43 PM

You lucky guy!

When I priced them here last August the best I could get was $950 more than you paid ($1,850)

But hey, he was going to throw in a spare chain lol!

14th April 2011, 04:08 PM	#1
Joshua Rugg Mature tree Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: maui, hawaii Posts: 285	MS660 or 390XP? looking to get another big saw. i wanna hear everything you have to say about both saws. ready GO! __________________ Stihl MS192T 14" MS200T 16" MS261 16" MS440 25" Husqvarna 359 20" 394XP 32" Poulan P3314 14" ( new hire/groundy saw)

14th April 2011, 06:34 PM	#2
stihlman441 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia,near Geelong Vic Posts: 103	Re: MS660 or 390XP? Dont know much about the 390,some say its smoother than 660 but hasnt got the torque of the 660.I have been using 660s for years and its my most used saw of all of them.I have been playing with a modded one the last few weeks and there is gains to be made with a saw like that. Some how get hold of both together and run up against each other.

14th April 2011, 08:18 PM	#3
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: MS660 or 390XP? 660 __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

14th April 2011, 08:46 PM	#4
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,641	Re: MS660 or 390XP? im a husky man but i bought a 660 a couple of months ago and i love it its got grunt and im wishing id bought one earlier __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

14th April 2011, 09:04 PM	#5
MrDiesel Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: here Posts: 192	Re: MS660 or 390XP? I have a 660 and wont trade it. but i have heard that the air filter system is better on the husky than a 66. The fuel tank on a 66 lets you see how much juice you have left which is a good idea when you are up a tree blocking down I have seen a few huskies get hard to start when they have been worked hard on a hot day. Something about fuel evaporating in the lines. There is another post where fuel evap was mention but i cant find it at the moment.

14th April 2011, 09:06 PM	#6
MrDiesel Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: here Posts: 192	Re: MS660 or 390XP? I forgot to add that it seems faster/easier to get Husky parts in Sydney than Stihl parts. generally get Husky parts in 1 day.

15th April 2011, 01:22 AM	#7
Treemonkee Sappling Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane Posts: 40	Re: MS660 or 390XP? Ms 200 and 660 no other saws needed.46 ain't gana block down a 100 foot iron bark.I run 200 12 inch.and 660 20 inch more chain speed.

16th April 2011, 10:48 AM	#8
Joshua Rugg Mature tree Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: maui, hawaii Posts: 285	Re: MS660 or 390XP? ok guys. i pulled the trigger and bought a stihl ms660. i got a deal from the shop for $900USD with a 36 inch rolamatic bar and .375 stihl RCS chain. should be here in the next week or so. __________________ Stihl MS192T 14" MS200T 16" MS261 16" MS440 25" Husqvarna 359 20" 394XP 32" Poulan P3314 14" ( new hire/groundy saw)

16th April 2011, 12:43 PM	#9
KevinE Mature tree Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Adelaide SA Posts: 292	Re: MS660 or 390XP? You lucky guy! When I priced them here last August the best I could get was $950 more than you paid ($1,850) But hey, he was going to throw in a spare chain lol!

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