treeguy347
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What are you unbiased (i know i know, that's not gonna happen 
) opinions on these two saws.
) opinions on these two saws.
036 Pro vs. 357xp
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sedanman
Just cut the piano!!
Trying to get an unbiased opinion around here is like nailing Jell-o to a tree!
036
OK, I am Pro Stihl, Know nothing about the Husky.
The 036 is a total pro saw, built with all the good stuff inside. 61.5cc, 4.42 hp. 12.5 lb powerhead. Performs nicely with a 20 inch bar and 3/8 chain in hardwood. I have none in used parts, so I have not had any failures. A very good firewood saw, with a long life. I am sure it would respond very nicely to a muffler treatment.
Over the life of these saws I have done very few major repairs.
OK, I am Pro Stihl, Know nothing about the Husky.
The 036 is a total pro saw, built with all the good stuff inside. 61.5cc, 4.42 hp. 12.5 lb powerhead. Performs nicely with a 20 inch bar and 3/8 chain in hardwood. I have none in used parts, so I have not had any failures. A very good firewood saw, with a long life. I am sure it would respond very nicely to a muffler treatment.
Over the life of these saws I have done very few major repairs.
jokers
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I don`t see where you could go wrong with either of these two models, depends on where your tastes lie. The 357 is so close to the 036 in specs, 56.5cc 4.4hp 12.1#, that you are spliting hairs trying to decide by the numbers. Both saws are great performers but the balance is different, consequently Stihl guys will prefer the 036 and Husky guys will prefer the 357. Air Injection might be the only significant difference between these two saws for a person who has no brand preference. Air Injection simply can`t be matched by the Intellicarb, but if your a Stihl person, your used to dirty air filters anyway, lol. Russ
Well, I own 2 036 Pros and a 034 Super. The 034 is lighter with same power, but discontinued. Great saws, but reasons why the 357 is better:
1: 0.5 lb lighter
2: Air injection, cleaner filter
3: Steel springs instead of rubber mounts for anti vibration
4: Runs amazingly smoothly
5: Larger performance gains when modified, supposedly.
I just bought a Solo 651 disguised as a Craftsman, on ebay for low $. It was presented as the 4 hp version, but is in reality the 3.6, I just found out. I had it modified, it still won't cut with an 036. So I'm a bit disappointed....
...and still in the market for a 357 or two after I sell an 036 or two.
Offers accepted!!
Roger
1: 0.5 lb lighter
2: Air injection, cleaner filter
3: Steel springs instead of rubber mounts for anti vibration
4: Runs amazingly smoothly
5: Larger performance gains when modified, supposedly.
I just bought a Solo 651 disguised as a Craftsman, on ebay for low $. It was presented as the 4 hp version, but is in reality the 3.6, I just found out. I had it modified, it still won't cut with an 036. So I'm a bit disappointed....
...and still in the market for a 357 or two after I sell an 036 or two.
Offers accepted!!
Roger
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036 vs. 357
I've never owned any model Husky, but to pick between the 2 that you are looking at I would take the 357. I've owned several 036's and they were both totals dogs. No low-end whatsoever !!! Rich.
I've never owned any model Husky, but to pick between the 2 that you are looking at I would take the 357. I've owned several 036's and they were both totals dogs. No low-end whatsoever !!! Rich.
treeguy347
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very happy with a new 357
On friday it was raining all morning up here. We weren't workin, so I took the checkbook out and visited the 2 good dealers in the area, I picked up the 357xp. I've only run two tanks of gas thru it since, but I love it! The first thing I noticed was how smooth it was to run. Thanks a lot for the info again. I'll keep posting thoughts on it as it gets run more.
Husky 357xp, 20" bar, 3/8" chain
On friday it was raining all morning up here. We weren't workin, so I took the checkbook out and visited the 2 good dealers in the area, I picked up the 357xp. I've only run two tanks of gas thru it since, but I love it! The first thing I noticed was how smooth it was to run. Thanks a lot for the info again. I'll keep posting thoughts on it as it gets run more.
Husky 357xp, 20" bar, 3/8" chain
I run a 357 as an mid size climbing saw (blocking down mostly) and it cuts very quickly and smoothly if you keep it in the high end rpm range.
My only warning would be regarding starting it. As it is a high performance saw it seems a little more touchy on start up being easy to flood out if you don't get the technique just right.
I have noticed this mostly on cold start up.
If you are the only one using it you should be fine but some of the crew can't seem to get it right and I end up waiting for them to get the 372 after flooding the 357.
My only warning would be regarding starting it. As it is a high performance saw it seems a little more touchy on start up being easy to flood out if you don't get the technique just right.
I have noticed this mostly on cold start up.
If you are the only one using it you should be fine but some of the crew can't seem to get it right and I end up waiting for them to get the 372 after flooding the 357.
treeguy347
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I noticed that also... what's your technique for avoiding that? Only flooded it once, when it was cold. One pull every time when it's warm.
Most saws I own or have run tell you when to take the choke off by giving a good "pop" or two usually after the 2nd or 3rd pull although each saw is a little different in this routine they usually "pop" after the same amount of pulls all things being equal.
I have noticed that the 357 not only "pops" more quietly it floods more readily if you go one or two pulls too many.
Also I find I have to let it warm longer on half throttle before blipping the trigger to come off the lock, meanwhile the chain is racing around the bar like a scalded cat, raising safety concerns( in my mind at least).
Oddly enough there is a definite change in the sound the saw is making on throttle lock when it is finally ready to be throttled down.
It is the only saw I have run that does this.
Like I said it should not be an issue if you are the only user as you will learn the starting sequence with practice and if things are kept maintained the start up should remain the same as well.
I have noticed that the 357 not only "pops" more quietly it floods more readily if you go one or two pulls too many.
Also I find I have to let it warm longer on half throttle before blipping the trigger to come off the lock, meanwhile the chain is racing around the bar like a scalded cat, raising safety concerns( in my mind at least).
Oddly enough there is a definite change in the sound the saw is making on throttle lock when it is finally ready to be throttled down.
It is the only saw I have run that does this.
Like I said it should not be an issue if you are the only user as you will learn the starting sequence with practice and if things are kept maintained the start up should remain the same as well.
