Rufflehouse
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Hi guys , how is the the 365 special for a all round firewood saw? Any issues with this model or to lookout for? Is it worth doing the muffler mod too?
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The 365 is an excellent all around firewood saw. My brother and father both own one. Just did the mod on the muffler a few weeks ago on dads and he loves it. He has used his for at least 8 or 9 years now. No trouble with the exception of a stuck gas needle, not sure if thats the correct wording of the part, easily fixed by pouring a little fuel in the carb and it took right off. Remedied by one of the members here on this site.
SawTroll
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As far as I know there is nothing wrong with the 365 - but it is a bit underpowered for its weight, compared to the 372xp and MS361, and more......
...but that doesn't really matter for stationary firewood cutting.:yoyo:
...but that doesn't really matter for stationary firewood cutting.:yoyo:
NYH1
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Rufflehouse, I'm glad you asked about the 365. Last week I went to a few dealers to compare the 357XP and MS361. No one had any 357XP's. One dealer did have a 365. It's brand new but looks it's been sitting there for quite a while, a lot of dust on it. I didn't know anything about the 365 so I didn't ask about it or pick it up. The on/off switch and choke control is different from the rest of the Husky's I've seen. I got home and looked it up on-line and did a search here on it. I'm about 90% sure that I'm going to get the MS361. I have however thought of calling the dealer back that had the 365 to see if I could get a REALLY GOOD deal on it. I believe the 365 has an inboard clutch also. 
SawTroll
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.... I believe the 365 has an inboard clutch also.
Yes, it does - it is basically a 372xp with a smaller engine.
NYH1
Tacticle Chainsaw Operator.
SawTroll, from what I found the 365 weighs 13.2 lbs and makes 4.6 hp. The MS361 weighs 12.3 lbs and makes 4.4 hp. Unless I can great a super good deal on the 365 I'll get a MS361. I'll take a pound less weight over an extra .2 hp. I still want to check out the 357XP but I really like the MS361.
Rufflehouse
ArboristSite Lurker
I looked at the 357xp also but I was wondering if it would lack that torque when you buried the bar compared to the 365? At the dealer the 357xp and the 365 were the same price.Which is better for firewood?
Rufflehouse
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If you did the muffler mod, how would it wake up the saw for its weight?
sawinredneck
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Rufflehouse, I'm glad you asked about the 365. Last week I went to a few dealers to compare the 357XP and MS361. No one had any 357XP's. One dealer did have a 365. It's brand new but looks it's been sitting there for quite a while, a lot of dust on it. I didn't know anything about the 365 so I didn't ask about it or pick it up. The on/off switch and choke control is different from the rest of the Husky's I've seen. I got home and looked it up on-line and did a search here on it. I'm about 90% sure that I'm going to get the MS361. I have however thought of calling the dealer back that had the 365 to see if I could get a REALLY GOOD deal on it. I believe the 365 has an inboard clutch also.
I started my saw shopping looking for a 365 special, I thought it fit my needs and wants very well for firewood, I had been impressed with my 350 and wanted to stick with Husky. I couldn't find one!! One dealer finally told me he had to sell them below cost just to move them!! Everyone wanted the 372 or the 357, but not the 365! I would efiantly go back and talk to that dealer, he may just be tickled pink to move it, and you may get a SWEEEEEET deal on a good saw!
Pablo26
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I started out thinking that the 65cc would have been superior, but decided that I should just go by HP. Might depend on what size bars you are needing to run, seems Freak used a 28" on the 365 with satisfactory results, can't do that with a 357. With an 18" or 20" you can just lay the saw to the wood and it will eat it all on it's own, no need to get heavy on the dogging. The 357 has plenty of torque for a 20" with 3/8 chain. Cool how Husky can get impressive power from a 56.5cc engine.
As an all around firewood saw?? It's a very good choice!
SawTroll
Information Collector
The difference in weight is actually larger, as Husky are pretty optimistic regarding the weight of most of the 300-series saws - the 357xp also weight more (about 2/3 of a pound for empty powerhead only) than the 361 in real life.
German made Stihl bars are also genarally lighter than Oregon/husky ones.
There is really no comparison between the 361 and 365 for nimbleness and weight - they are totally different, unless you are King Kong......
For stationary firewood cutting, it doesn't matter much though.
...and the hp difference between the 365 and 361 is just .1 hp, as the 361 "hp" are bhp.........
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Just Mow
Don't touch my Willie !!!
You would really like the 361 as well as the many others who do on this site.
Another thing to consider is vibration and filtration. The Huskies are by far better at air filtering and the vibration system is very good too. My local Stihl dealer ran the 361 and doesn't know why there is all the hype. But it sure seems anyone on the site who owns one has been satisfied. Good luck with whichever saw you purchase.
asb151
ArboristSite Guru
I'll 2nd that. I'm 5'10 180lbs and the weight is not an issue for me. If its too heavy for some, try filling the fuel and oil tanks only half way. That should lighten it up a little...:hmm3grin2orange:
Rufflehouse
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Does the 361 have any vib damping on it?
Pablo26
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Of the 365's that I run I find them to have a very forgiving powerband.
I think a 365 would spin a 24" bar better than a Stihl 361.
Buy what you like...........that is really what it comes down to!!!
I think a 365 would spin a 24" bar better than a Stihl 361.
Buy what you like...........that is really what it comes down to!!!
Freakingstang
Doctor Freakinstein
I ran a pair of 365's specials for 6-7 years before I found this site...They are AWESOME firewood saws. They aren't as heavy as some make them out to be. I normally ran mine with 18" and 20" bars with 8T rims. I bought a 28" bar for a big removal and it was the only saw I had. I was very impressed with the way the saw cut, and at the speed it cut it. I will say that the muffler was modded, but that was it (7t rim). They also have a very forgiving powerband. They also mod really well. My last 365 has a mild woods port and will out run a 372 in moderate sized wood. It may be for sale soon....(too many saws, got to thin the fleet a little). I find the 357 and 359 a tad on the heavy side, and not enough umph to go with the extra weight. IMPO, I would take the 365 over all the saws mentioned, but I have not ran a 361 yet.....
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barkies
ArboristSite Operative
I love the 365 I have cut firewood with one for 7 years. Its seen a lot of abuse and Ive had very few problems with it. Imo its not much performance difference between it and the 372 except for in large wood you'll never tell the difference unless you run 24'' bar or larger my2cents
