Need a new saw

newbie · 19th December 2007, 05:52 PM

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 · 19th December 2007, 06:04 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 · 19th December 2007, 06:37 PM

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

Quintrex · 19th December 2007, 07:51 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 · 19th December 2007, 07:58 PM

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

a_lopa · 19th December 2007, 09:21 PM

488 shindaiwa will beat a 290

Ekka · 19th December 2007, 10:13 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, 02:50 AM

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, 05:00 AM

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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.
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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 · 20th December 2007, 01:49 PM

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 · 20th December 2007, 03:34 PM

[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.....

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

newguy18 · 20th December 2007, 03:36 PM

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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 · 20th December 2007, 06:49 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 · 20th December 2007, 06:54 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 · 20th December 2007, 07:04 PM

That saw will do anything you'll ever need.

JohN Dee · 20th December 2007, 11:09 PM

The 357 is a bloody great saw from Husky.

windthrown · 20th December 2007, 11:27 PM

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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 · 21st December 2007, 08:56 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.

19th December 2007, 05:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
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.

19th December 2007, 06:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
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.

19th December 2007, 07:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,629	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. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

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19th December 2007, 10:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,869	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. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

20th December 2007, 02:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 462	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.

20th December 2007, 01:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
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.

20th December 2007, 03:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,629	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. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

20th December 2007, 06:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
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.

20th December 2007, 06:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
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.

20th December 2007, 07:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,629	Re: Need a new saw That saw will do anything you'll ever need. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

20th December 2007, 11:09 PM	#16 (permalink)
JohN Dee Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 728	Re: Need a new saw The 357 is a bloody great saw from Husky. __________________ Climber with slow climbing speed, must make up with mighty chainsaw roar. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Red : Green : Blue

21st December 2007, 08:56 AM	#18 (permalink)
mdvaden Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 564	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. __________________ ____________________________________ Grove of Redwood TITANS Oregon BIGOOT trap