Need a new saw

newbie · 20th December 2007, 11:52 AM

My friend and I compete with each over who has the best.
He just bought a ms290. So I am looking for a Husky that will out preform his new saw. Any advice you have to offer would be great.

windthrown · 20th December 2007, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newbie

My friend and I compete with each over who has the best.
He just bought a ms290. So I am looking for a Husky that will out preform his new saw. Any advice you have to offer would be great.

Yah, get a huStill 361. That will out cut it. And last longer. Cost a lot more though.

newbie · 20th December 2007, 12:37 PM

I would also buy a Stihl and there are a lot more Stihl dealers around here then Husky dealers.

Steve Tipton · 20th December 2007, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newbie

My friend and I compete with each over who has the best.
He just bought a ms290. So I am looking for a Husky that will out preform his new saw. Any advice you have to offer would be great.

Get a 3120, that'll do it!

newguy18 · 20th December 2007, 01:58 PM

Hell a 338 will do it.stihl is junk.Go with a 575 or if you can get one a 365.

Drouin Tree Service · 20th December 2007, 03:21 PM

488 shindaiwa will beat a 290

Eric Frei · 20th December 2007, 04:13 PM

I wouldn't worry Newbie, the 290 is the dog of all Stihl saws IMO, gutless wonder.

Here's the comparison, cc's to cc's same so not getting bigger engines.

MS 290 Chain Saw - Stihl Incorporated United States - Products - Manufacturing and Selling The World's Number One Chain Saw

Husqvarna Outdoor Power Equipment - Chain Saws - 357XP

The Husky 357XP will eat it alive.

shaggs · 20th December 2007, 08:50 PM

Mate I'm a stihl guy but have to admit the 290 is shyte. Pay the extra and go 361. She'll last longer and you wont go back.

SawTroll · 20th December 2007, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ekka

I wouldn't worry Newbie, the 290 is the dog of all Stihl saws IMO, gutless wonder.
...
The Husky 357XP will eat it alive.

Yes, and so will a MS361......

If you just want to beat the 290, and don't want a good saw - just get the MS310.....

newbie · 21st December 2007, 07:49 AM

Thanks guys. We have had a lot of storm damage here so we are trying to get our foot in the door so to speak. When we are just cutting firewood we cut a lot of Oak and Hickory. so again any advice you have in the way of tree service would be very help full.

newguy18 · 21st December 2007, 09:34 AM

[QUOTE=SawTroll;15468]Yes, and so will a MS361......

If you just want to beat the 290, and don't want a good saw - just get the MS310.....

[/QUOTE

Shhh you'll get the as clowns to come here and bash you.

newguy18 · 21st December 2007, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newbie

Thanks guys. We have had a lot of storm damage here so we are trying to get our foot in the door so to speak. When we are just cutting firewood we cut a lot of Oak and Hickory. so again any advice you have in the way of tree service would be very help full.

What would yu say is the maximum diameter wood?its hard to recomend a saw with knowing that.for a smaller saw a 359,357 are good.for a bigger one go 372,385.

newbie · 21st December 2007, 12:49 PM

36" is about the biggest we have cut. Most of it has been in the 18"-26" range. The ice here is doing a lot of damage.

newbie · 21st December 2007, 12:54 PM

I called around here for the 357xp. It is about $650 do you think that this saw will work for me or should I look at something else.

newguy18 · 21st December 2007, 01:04 PM

That saw will do anything you'll ever need.

JohN Dee · 21st December 2007, 05:09 PM

The 357 is a bloody great saw from Husky.

windthrown · 21st December 2007, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newbie

I called around here for the 357xp. It is about $650 do you think that this saw will work for me or should I look at something else.

A new Stihl MS361 with a 24 inch bar and chain would be about $600. You can dance around the 290 with it. But get it now, supposedly they are raising the prices in January.

mdvaden · 22nd December 2007, 02:56 AM

After reading replies, I realized you may have doubts about what they all wrote - even Ekka...

But this one Husky here, is the one I want, and it would eliminate any doubt...

Husqvarna 3120XP Chain Saw Includes 3 Chains Total, Hat, & T-Shirt "Most Powerful Chain Saw" - 3120XP

And for it's size, the decibels is actually quite low for a good size chainsaw.

The few extra pounds are offset by how it's weight does the work for you on the down stroke.

Steve Tipton · 22nd December 2007, 12:10 PM

That seems a bargain!!!!!!!!!

southsoundtree · 24th December 2007, 03:39 AM

are you looking for a saw that fits your needs?
Are you looking for a husky that fits your needs?
Are you looking for a husky that will out cut your friend's stihl so you can one-up him?

I agree with another reply that a MS 361 is really a good saw.

SawTroll · 26th December 2007, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newbie

I called around here for the 357xp. It is about $650 do you think that this saw will work for me or should I look at something else.

The MS361 will surely do better than the 357xp in larger wood - but this sounds like at least 372xp territory.....

...and forget your US prices, they are way lower than anywhere else, that I know of.......

bigshea13 · 27th December 2007, 01:14 AM

hey newbie. ive got a 357 xp. it rocks. ive been all over the north eastern US climbing and cutting and i have yet to come across a tree that the 357 or the 365 husky doesnt suppy the power to slice and dice with ease. they are big enough to fell with and compact enough to climb with if need be. another good saw is the 346 xp. around here its about 450 dallars but well worth the money. thats the saw i climb with. good luck what part of us are you from?

newguy18 · 27th December 2007, 02:53 AM

Try baileys for your saws.
Bailey's

SawTroll · 28th December 2007, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by newguy18

Try baileys for your saws.
Bailey's

That is a bit late, as they are not allowed to sell Huskys anymore - Husky changed their policy about internet sales......

newguy18 · 28th December 2007, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SawTroll

That is a bit late, as they are not allowed to sell Huskys anymore - Husky changed their policy about internet sales......

Bailey's site says otherwise.
Bailey's - Chainsaws > Husqvarna Chainsaws

lepper · 4th February 2008, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigshea13

hey newbie. ive got a 357 xp. it rocks. ive been all over the north eastern US climbing and cutting and i have yet to come across a tree that the 357 or the 365 husky doesnt suppy the power to slice and dice with ease. they are big enough to fell with and compact enough to climb with if need be. another good saw is the 346 xp. around here its about 450 dallars but well worth the money. thats the saw i climb with. good luck what part of us are you from?

$450/650.....damn u have cheap saws, prices of good saws in estonia are starting at least from $850

.... I beleve they are much more expensive in norway, Troll(?)

Therrin · 4th February 2008, 07:41 PM

Seeing as how Husky's might be in limbo with internet sales...

Get a 361~!!!! I got my 361 back in December and the thing is Great!! Love it so far, it just chews right through stuff. Having 25" and 18" bars is a great combo for it.

It'd certainly put a 290 to shame... not that that's hard to do, from what I understand. But besides one-up'ing... you'd have an excellent saw.

20th December 2007, 11:52 AM	#1
newbie Sappling Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: usa Posts: 5	Need a new saw My friend and I compete with each over who has the best. He just bought a ms290. So I am looking for a Husky that will out preform his new saw. Any advice you have to offer would be great.

20th December 2007, 12:37 PM	#3
newbie Sappling Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: usa Posts: 5	Re: Need a new saw I would also buy a Stihl and there are a lot more Stihl dealers around here then Husky dealers.

20th December 2007, 01:58 PM	#5
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: Need a new saw Hell a 338 will do it.stihl is junk.Go with a 575 or if you can get one a 365. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

20th December 2007, 03:21 PM	#6
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20th December 2007, 04:13 PM	#7
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: Need a new saw I wouldn't worry Newbie, the 290 is the dog of all Stihl saws IMO, gutless wonder. Here's the comparison, cc's to cc's same so not getting bigger engines. MS 290 Chain Saw - Stihl Incorporated United States - Products - Manufacturing and Selling The World's Number One Chain Saw Husqvarna Outdoor Power Equipment - Chain Saws - 357XP The Husky 357XP will eat it alive. __________________ 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

20th December 2007, 08:50 PM	#8
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 419	Re: Need a new saw Mate I'm a stihl guy but have to admit the 290 is shyte. Pay the extra and go 361. She'll last longer and you wont go back.

21st December 2007, 07:49 AM	#10
newbie Sappling Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: usa Posts: 5	Re: Need a new saw Thanks guys. We have had a lot of storm damage here so we are trying to get our foot in the door so to speak. When we are just cutting firewood we cut a lot of Oak and Hickory. so again any advice you have in the way of tree service would be very help full.

21st December 2007, 09:34 AM	#11
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: Need a new saw [QUOTE=SawTroll;15468]Yes, and so will a MS361...... If you just want to beat the 290, and don't want a good saw - just get the MS310.....[/QUOTE Shhh you'll get the as clowns to come here and bash you. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

21st December 2007, 12:49 PM	#13
newbie Sappling Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: usa Posts: 5	Re: Need a new saw 36" is about the biggest we have cut. Most of it has been in the 18"-26" range. The ice here is doing a lot of damage.

21st December 2007, 12:54 PM	#14
newbie Sappling Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: usa Posts: 5	Re: Need a new saw I called around here for the 357xp. It is about $650 do you think that this saw will work for me or should I look at something else.

21st December 2007, 01:04 PM	#15
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: Need a new saw That saw will do anything you'll ever need. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

21st December 2007, 05:09 PM	#16
JohN Dee Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Climbing around the world Posts: 848	Re: Need a new saw The 357 is a bloody great saw from Husky. __________________ We are what we repeatedly do... Excellence then, is not an act, but HABIT... Red : Green : Blue

22nd December 2007, 02:56 AM	#18
mdvaden Former Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 396	Re: Need a new saw After reading replies, I realized you may have doubts about what they all wrote - even Ekka... But this one Husky here, is the one I want, and it would eliminate any doubt... Husqvarna 3120XP Chain Saw Includes 3 Chains Total, Hat, & T-Shirt "Most Powerful Chain Saw" - 3120XP And for it's size, the decibels is actually quite low for a good size chainsaw. The few extra pounds are offset by how it's weight does the work for you on the down stroke.

22nd December 2007, 12:10 PM	#19
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 821	Re: Need a new saw That seems a bargain!!!!!!!!!

24th December 2007, 03:39 AM	#20
southsoundtree Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Olympia, WA, USA Posts: 84	Re: Need a new saw are you looking for a saw that fits your needs? Are you looking for a husky that fits your needs? Are you looking for a husky that will out cut your friend's stihl so you can one-up him? I agree with another reply that a MS 361 is really a good saw.

27th December 2007, 01:14 AM	#22
bigshea13 Former Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: super 8 motels Posts: 361	Re: Need a new saw hey newbie. ive got a 357 xp. it rocks. ive been all over the north eastern US climbing and cutting and i have yet to come across a tree that the 357 or the 365 husky doesnt suppy the power to slice and dice with ease. they are big enough to fell with and compact enough to climb with if need be. another good saw is the 346 xp. around here its about 450 dallars but well worth the money. thats the saw i climb with. good luck what part of us are you from?

27th December 2007, 02:53 AM	#23
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: Need a new saw Try baileys for your saws. Bailey's __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

4th February 2008, 07:41 PM	#27
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,497	Re: Need a new saw Seeing as how Husky's might be in limbo with internet sales... Get a 361~!!!! I got my 361 back in December and the thing is Great!! Love it so far, it just chews right through stuff. Having 25" and 18" bars is a great combo for it. It'd certainly put a 290 to shame... not that that's hard to do, from what I understand. But besides one-up'ing... you'd have an excellent saw.

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