Thinking about going to husky

Banskytrees · Mar 16, 2013

I need another sthil 660 but thinking of switching to husky version what model do I need and should I just stay loyal to sthil? Ps we only have one husky dealer in the area and worried about parts etc thanks for input

jomoco · Mar 16, 2013

395XP is the comparable saw.

I have an ancient 394XP and love it long long time.

jomoco

ginkobalboa · Mar 17, 2013

I like the 395 too, but I never used a 660. I've used at least three different 395s and they were all great. It's what I'd buy if I were in the market for a saw that size.

cthompson22 · Mar 17, 2013

What size bar are you using? If using a 32 or less the 390 if longer the 395. I have a 390, 660, and had a 394. The huskys are a much better saw to run all day than the 660.

bwktreeserv · Mar 18, 2013

Husky is much less of a beast to run for long periods of time. My 395 xp's are my best friend! Awesome with a 36' and will pull a 42' on conifers no problem! Great saw, highly recommended.

Ben

jimmye · Mar 18, 2013

The 390 or 395xp or for a couple bucks more 1390. But 660 is a great saw / look around guys going out business all the time or at consignment shops ECT.

Norm_Hall · Mar 18, 2013

I've run 394XP and 395XP's with 32 and 36" bars. I like both models. Would choose either over a 660.

Ever try a Dolmar 7900? It'll handle a 32" bar no sweat.

I was never a fan of the 066/660.

tomthetreeman · Mar 18, 2013

The hassle of parts and repairs ups the ante for me. I like both Husky and Stihl, with some rants and raves about both as well. I just don't have a good local Husky shop which makes it cost-ineffective for me, so I go with Stihl mainly for the convenience and cost effectiveness.

-Tom

(PS - The Huskys in my avatar are in Cozumel, Mexico, where we were lucky to get our hands on anything halfway decent hahahaha!)

TimberJack · Mar 19, 2013

If you buy a husky invest in some lock tite and make sure you keep the screws tight they seam to rattle themselves apart alot.

Toparboring · Mar 23, 2013

Ir you can get your hands on a 385xp pulls a 32" no problem stock, little porting to it pulls 42". 395xp pulls 32"-42" stock little mods to the saws and you have a long bar saws. ourse you can go the 372xp route and port it up to run 32". Big question is this a up the tree saw or on the ground saw ? Just asking do to weight going up in the tree.

Banskytrees · Mar 24, 2013

Thank you all for the feedback I think I am going to take a try at a 395 as between saws burning /wearing out I believe it is worth a try at a new brand. This will be are first husky saw in the spring we have pre ordered two of the new husky climbing saws they seem great. i
got a chance to try it out at our dealership they seem much better than current sthil equivalent.