540 vs.353?

[Luke]

Seem like pretty similar specs. I like the side chain adjustment and simplicity of the Husky construction, but I have a little 401 that is really nice to run. How do they stack up in power, speed and general use characteristics? Does anybody have a modded Husky 353? Can't recall ever reading about one.

Thanks,

Luke

 

[Andyshine77]

The 353 is going to be faster and more powerful, I would go with the 353. That's not to say the 540 a bad saw it just has older tech. Hope I helped.

 

[SawTroll]

Take a look here:http://www.arboristsite.com/search.php?searchid=208538
I think Andyshine got it right.

 

[Luke]

Sawtroll,

Thanks for the reply. The link didn't work, neither did a search for Andyshine.

Thanks

 

[Luke]

Sorry Andyshine77, I went straight to the site from email. Didn't see you were my first response.

Thanks

 

[SawTroll]

OK, Luke - it works when I click on it - so I have no idea what's up.

Anyway, use the search function yourself, and print 353*+540.

 

[Gypo Logger]

An idea might be to get the 359 and have it modded by EHP. My 359 EHP cuts at least as fast as a stock 372 and the 359 is about 1/2 the price. The 359 has a large spined clutch allowing it to accept 8 tooth sprockets.
Even though the 359 is not classifide as a professional model it is well built in every way.
John