394,395 difference??

[parrisw]

Just wondering what the differences are between the 394 and 395, I got a 394 for a real good deal, and see some 395's for sale for way more then I paid for my 394. Whats the big diff???

Thanks

Will

 

[SawMutt]

Husqvarna changed the intake on these saws. The cylinder was redesigned for a rubber boot intake. Also Husqvarna changed the carb from Walbro WJ to Tillotson HS. Myself personally I see no difference as far as performance goes. All other parts will interchange. except for the throttle wire.

 

[GRTimberCO]

I don't know anything about the Tillotson chainsaw carbs but if they are anything like the ones they make for raicing gokarts- lookout. They can make some horsepower with one of those.

 

[PES+]

No those HSs are not like kart carbs

The 394 can vapor lock more easily in hot weather due to the non rubber boot intake. Also had crank bearing change for reasons not directly related to chainsaw use.

The early 394s also had a much smaller air filter and cover

 

[parrisw]

Thanks for the replies. I think the pro date on my 394 is 2000.

Im liking it so far.

 

[Timberhauler]

They also put a transparent tank on the 395

 

[B_Turner]

Thanks for the replies. I think the pro date on my 394 is 2000.

Im liking it so far.

That's got to be one of the last ones made as I think my 395 was made mid or late 2000.

My brother runs a 394 and they seem pretty comparable although we both thought mine was a bit louder. I may have tuned mines rpm up a bit from his, though.

I may be the only person on earth that can't really appreciate a clear gas tank. I still find myself looking into the hole to see the level as I pour.

 

[parrisw]

I will go check the excat pro date next time out to the garage, I ve never heard a 395 run so I cant say as to the noise, buy my 394 is way quiter than the ported 288 I had. But the 394 is not quite by any means. I just love the sound of the bigger saws compared to the mid to smaller ones. Tim Taylor would be proud!!:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[parrisw]

Just checked it says, 09-00

 

[SawTroll]

..... I may be the only person on earth that can't really appreciate a clear gas tank. I still find myself looking into the hole to see the level as I pour.

I believe the real point with them is that it makes it easier to check it there is ample fuel for the next cut, before you start it.

 

[aquan8tor]

I believe the real point with them is that it makes it easier to check it there is ample fuel for the next cut, before you start it.

That fact would've saved me the last 3' of a 24" black cherry that cracked when I ran out of gas halfway through.... DOH!:angry2: :censored:

 

[GRTimberCO]

I believe the real point with them is that it makes it easier to check it there is ample fuel for the next cut, before you start it.

:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[B_Turner]

I believe the real point with them is that it makes it easier to check it there is ample fuel for the next cut, before you start it.

Well I don't feel so bad, then. I thought that I was supposed to be able to see fuel levels while I fill, like certain machinery with the visible levels. When I try to use it that way, occasionally at the last minute the tank overfills.

I do use the clear tank to sort of see if there is gas in a saw, but I typically fill it before I start for the day so no biggie.

Never said I was the sharpest spoon in the shed.

 

[tek9tim]

That fact would've saved me the last 3' of a 24" black cherry that cracked when I ran out of gas halfway through.... DOH!:angry2: :censored:

So what do you think about before you cut a tree? Checking fuel is part of a good size up...

 

[aquan8tor]

I was worrying about wedging it in the right direction so I wouldn't break the top, or be able to bet out of the way. safety was first concern. gas was a novice mistake. Crack was merely superficial and didn't affect the log anyway; 6" of the middle as it turned out was rotten out to 4' up anyway. Still wont make that mistake again. Never said I was an expert.