372xp or 576xp?

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RANDY10

I"m in the market for a new Husky and I'm wondering if I should get another 372xp or go one step up and get the 576xp? Anybody have some experienced advise about these saws? Thanx!
 
I've used em both, granted the 372 for much longer. I found the extra 1.15 pounds on the 576 very noticeable in the tree. Both had 24" bars. While using the 576 in the tree and after 3 16-22" cuts, I asked for the 372 back. I really didn't notice any extra power on the 576.
NOTE: the 372 had semi skip chain (Oregon 72CK) and the 576 had a full comp chain (Oregon 72LG).
 
We run a 576xpw and granted it's slightly heavy but the wrap handlebar gives you options that are worth the weight. It blazes with a 32" bar and really flies with the 24" (most common bar to be on it as we have the 385 with the 32" bar). 372xpw was my other choice just happened to be when our dealer ran out of the previous model year and I couldn't wait for the 2011 model. All and all, we're happy with the 576xpw.
 
You will find that very little tuning and adjusting the epa 1 372 is a great saw I have 2 both with 24" bars and do very well 32". As for this stihl and hsky thing 372 and 440 where the best of both dealers. Find either one of these sawa in the epa 1 and you have a cutting saw.
 
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I run a 357xp with a 24" bar. The power to weight ratio is very good.

I tend to go with the lightest saw that will get the job done.

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I agree with zebhaney, I run a narrow kerf 20" on a 346xp.
kinda funny how when you get to the big part of the tree it is towards the end where you are most tired.
 
So I'm debating a bigger saw. My local Husky dealer switched to Stihl so he has to sell off the last few Huskies. He says I can have either saw for $825 w/ 28" bar. Any thoughts now that they have out a while. Not sure I will pull the trigger but I woild appreciate some feed back. Thanks.
 
We've had some computer problems (including piston melting) with our 576's, and I never thought they offered anything more than the 372's. The 372's just keep running, and running, and running...
 
Thanks Jeff. I had them both in my hands today and didn't notice a lot of difference. I know the 372xp has a good following. I've also read that the 576 needs a 32" bar to feel anything near balanced in your hands.
 
The 372 is solid!! The 576 is like most of the newer saws that run great if you can get them to run consistently.
 
Our 576 lasted a year and a few days.
The bill was $576 no joke...jug was over $300 alone.
That "fixed" one lasted Not one tank.
They still had me pay labor this round, they ate that jug.
They never fixed the cause of the failure the first time.
I clearly did not tell them, to figure out what was actually wrong, as opposed to what I did say which was "fix it please."
Some seal in the bottom end that was easy to find.
Problem is the jugs (were only available from factory.
Check out the after market for the 72.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BIGBORE-52M...hash=item51caa87463:m:mpR5fdYWQD1e1-f7MMVMJCg
We have several 372's...why would I want a different saw?
 
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I used to use my 372xp with a 24inch bar for climbing, then I switched to a 562xp with a 24 inch bar for climbing and kept the 372 for more of a ground saw. I'd rather have a lighter saw at the end of a big climb when I am tired. I found the 562 to feel much lighter, ergonomic, and have plenty of power up aloft. However, I have never used the 576 so maybe I have been no help!
 
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