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- Hawaii
thanks Paul
still learning the whole stihl heirarchy of saws, that helps
jp
jp
Three saws to prune/ remove anything
- Thread starter Marc_H
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MS200, 372, 066.
Norm_Hall
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- Location
- Wauconda, (Chicago),IL,USA
Dolmar 1410 14"
Husky 346XP 18"
Dolmar 7900 24" & 32" (2 bars & chains)
Husky 346XP 18"
Dolmar 7900 24" & 32" (2 bars & chains)
- Location
- Hawaii
would the stihl ms390 be comparable to the husqy 350?
jp
jp
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MS200, 372, 066.
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Back before that was edited from MS200, 361, 066 I almost posted that I agreed "with the list above". Am glad I didn't now!
I usually get chastised for saying it, but in my opinion it's wise to run saws with which you can share bars/chain. The reasons are several and should be obvious. All the mid-sized Stihls (up to 066/MS660) have the same mounts. I believe the Husky/Jonsered and Dolmar mid-sized saws share the same (different from Stihl) bar mount pattern.
Up until the MS361 replaced the 036/MS360 (don't know about the relationship between the MS441 and 044/MS440), all the "serious" Stihl mid-sized saws shared a common clutch cover, and one or two of three different-sized fluid tank screw caps, which was always handy in a pinch. (I believe their new "twist-lock" caps are all the same now.)
I'm only singling out Stihl because that's the line I use. I'm sure some of the others have good points along those lines, too.
I think the MS390 is a 60cc saw and the Husky 350 is a 50cc. The Stihl is notably heavier but in all likelihood would need to be carried less for the same work. They really are more "apples and oranges" than not.
MS200, 372, 066.
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Back before that was edited from MS200, 361, 066 I almost posted that I agreed "with the list above". Am glad I didn't now!
I usually get chastised for saying it, but in my opinion it's wise to run saws with which you can share bars/chain. The reasons are several and should be obvious. All the mid-sized Stihls (up to 066/MS660) have the same mounts. I believe the Husky/Jonsered and Dolmar mid-sized saws share the same (different from Stihl) bar mount pattern.
Up until the MS361 replaced the 036/MS360 (don't know about the relationship between the MS441 and 044/MS440), all the "serious" Stihl mid-sized saws shared a common clutch cover, and one or two of three different-sized fluid tank screw caps, which was always handy in a pinch. (I believe their new "twist-lock" caps are all the same now.)
I'm only singling out Stihl because that's the line I use. I'm sure some of the others have good points along those lines, too.
I think the MS390 is a 60cc saw and the Husky 350 is a 50cc. The Stihl is notably heavier but in all likelihood would need to be carried less for the same work. They really are more "apples and oranges" than not.
I agree with you,
but I like the 372 better than the 361.
Besides 3X361's just crapped out at my job in the last 3 weeks. So I'm less inclined to like them right now.
I've never had a prob with my 372.
I still like the 361 just not in favour with it right now.
smiles.
but I like the 372 better than the 361.
Besides 3X361's just crapped out at my job in the last 3 weeks. So I'm less inclined to like them right now.
I've never had a prob with my 372.
I still like the 361 just not in favour with it right now.
smiles.
Treesandsurf, you have a nice avatar, live in a scenic nice place (I think), so don't take this the wrong way.
390 is JUNK! And it's little brothers, 310 and 290= MORE JUNK! Those saws are for wannabe's. But you sound like a pro so ... get the good stuff.
I'd use 200,460,660
390 is JUNK! And it's little brothers, 310 and 290= MORE JUNK! Those saws are for wannabe's. But you sound like a pro so ... get the good stuff.
I'd use 200,460,660
- Location
- sunny Madison, WI
my dad has a husky 350. I wouldn't mind it if I only used a saw every once in a while, there isn't anything special about it....
maybe the husky 359 would be a better comparison.
maybe the husky 359 would be a better comparison.
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- Hawaii
ekka, that picture was taken from bayhill rd. where I grew up surfing in northern california... best waves on the planet in my opinion, but that's a different thread...
yes, I saw that the ms390 was a mid-range saw (maybe homeowner even) I bought it used from a forestry guy and have always used husqy's for bigger saws. Did get a chance to try out a buddy of mine's 460 magnum with 32" bar on a big bull pine takedown and it was sweet! Maybe when I'm out of school and can actually make some money I'll get one
cheers
jp
yes, I saw that the ms390 was a mid-range saw (maybe homeowner even) I bought it used from a forestry guy and have always used husqy's for bigger saws. Did get a chance to try out a buddy of mine's 460 magnum with 32" bar on a big bull pine takedown and it was sweet! Maybe when I'm out of school and can actually make some money I'll get one
cheers
jp
Steve Connally
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Suffolk, Virginia
MS 200T
MS441
the 660 seems a little underpowered with the 36" bar
MS441
the 660 seems a little underpowered with the 36" bar
- Location
- victoria
i agree with MB 66 is enough.
- Location
- Washington
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MS 200T
MS441
the 660 seems a little underpowered with the 36" bar
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Run full skip and keep the chain sharp. Always cuts well with that bar for me.
MS 200T
MS441
the 660 seems a little underpowered with the 36" bar
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Run full skip and keep the chain sharp. Always cuts well with that bar for me.
Steve Connally
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Suffolk, Virginia
maybe i'll change to the full skip! Thanks
What size trees are you guys cutting? A 36" bar? My 066 came with a 28" but it's almost totally unused. I stuck a 25" on it (has better balance) and almost never come across trees larger than 48".
Before dropping cutters all the way down to full skip I'd try a loop of half skip.
Before dropping cutters all the way down to full skip I'd try a loop of half skip.
- Location
- The Great Pacific Northwest
I have an 028 with 20" bar for small stuff, and then the muffler modded 361 with 25" bar, and now I have an 044 with 28" bar, that has really become helpful during all the big trees from the PNW storms.
I run full skip on everything.
Gary
I run full skip on everything.
Gary
- Location
- The Great Pacific Northwest
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What size trees are you guys cutting? A 36" bar? My 066 came with a 28" but it's almost totally unused. I stuck a 25" on it (has better balance) and almost never come across trees larger than 48".
Before dropping cutters all the way down to full skip I'd try a loop of half skip.
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The 066/660's here in the PNW are used by loggers for the BIG stuff. 36"+ bars, with full skip chain. We're talkin trees that are over 4 foot dbh.
The 084/088/880's don't usually come out until the REALLY BIG stuff is bein' cut.
Gary
What size trees are you guys cutting? A 36" bar? My 066 came with a 28" but it's almost totally unused. I stuck a 25" on it (has better balance) and almost never come across trees larger than 48".
Before dropping cutters all the way down to full skip I'd try a loop of half skip.
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The 066/660's here in the PNW are used by loggers for the BIG stuff. 36"+ bars, with full skip chain. We're talkin trees that are over 4 foot dbh.
The 084/088/880's don't usually come out until the REALLY BIG stuff is bein' cut.
Gary
- Location
- North of Boston
Why semi skip? I like the full better, less teeth to sharpen and longer chip channels.
Sell me on the semi skip......
Sell me on the semi skip......
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