Advice on 357xp, 365 or 273xp

[sawdawgz]

I am looking for a new firewood saw. I have 40 acres of trees that I cut on. Mostly go through and cut up trees that have died into firewood. I currently have a red oak that has blown down that is 40 inches or better accross. Rarely do I get into trees this big. I have white oak, hickory, red oak, walnut, and cherry trees on this stand.

I am looking for a saw that can handle this but yet not be too big that I it would only be used occasionally. I currently run a stihl 039 mostly for my wood cutting. I like the power and weight of this saw but I am looking at trying a Husky. There are a few things that I don't care for on the Stihl so I am looking for a change.

Would the 357 have power enought to get through hard wood like this? The 357 felt balanced in my hands. I have not been able to get my hands on the 372 or the 365. Everything I see on the 365 shows the weight of saw to be from 12 lbs to 14 lbs. I don't know what to believe anymore. The 372 is obviously a heavier saw. Is the 372 a saw that will wear a person down after using it for a few hours? How would a modded 357 handle large hard wood?


I must say Husky specs are all over the place but stihl seems to be consistant.

 

[Andyshine77]

The 372 is not heavier than the 365, yet it has more power, I would get the 372. I'm 6 feet 180 pounds an I can run a 372 all day.

 

[MacDaddy]

372 is a great saw you cant go wrong with it

 

[Lawn Masters]

As you can see, the 372, is a MASSIVELY popular model, and here, I have observed it has a VERY loyal following with few to no problems, and I havent seen anyone say a negative thing about one yet. if I had my choice of saws and the cash in my pocket right now, I'd go for one too, just so I could amuse myself even more than usual with my other saws.

 

[pbtree]

365 and 372 are both excellent saws. The 357 ain't bad, either, but I would stick with one of the other two...

 

[SawTroll]

The 372 is not heavier than the 365, yet it has more power, I would get the 372. I'm 6 feet 180 pounds an I can run a 372 all day.

Not that it matters much, but according to the test results from DLG/KWF the 372 (at 6.4 kg) is about .3 kg heavier than the 365, vs. the .1 kg difference stated by Husky.
.3 kg equals 2/3 of a pound.

 

[jokers]

Not that it matters much, but according to the test results from DLG/KWF the 372 (at 6.4 kg) is about .3 kg heavier than the 365, vs. the .1 kg difference stated by Husky.
.3 kg equals 2/3 of a pound.

Hi SawTroll,

You seem to be a little focused on the info that DLG/KWF posts as if it is the Gospel written in stone. I have seen several occassions where this is not true, this weight comparison for one. There is obviously some detail that slipped past the testers awareness if the weights posted were garnered by testing the two saws side by side.

That being said, the 372 is a great saw and will handle the 40" oak with ease. Both the 365 and 372 do weigh nearer 14#.

A well modified 357 would also do the job, but a modified 359 might work even better. EHP is getting phenomenal results from the 359 as several people here can attest to.

Russ

 

[SawTroll]

Hi SawTroll,

You seem to be a little focused on the info that DLG/KWF posts as if it is the Gospel written in stone. I have seen several occassions where this is not true, this weight comparison for one. There is obviously some detail that slipped past the testers awareness if the weights posted were garnered by testing the two saws side by side. ....Russ

That may be true, but the reason is quite simple - it is the only source I have found that systematically test chainsaws, and makes the results available. :Eye: :Eye:
I would love to have other sources, but the only way I have found to get "second opinions" is to post the test results on forums like this, and read the comments - like yours above.

 

[pinus]

That may be true, but the reason is quite simple - it is the only source I have found that systematically test chainsaws, and makes the results available. :Eye: :Eye:
I would love to have other sources, but the only way I have found to get "second opinions" is to post the test results on forums like this, and read the comments - like yours above.

DLG is in german, so for me it is not known how the tests are done? The single saw out from the box or more saws, and after break-in period?

 

[sawdawgz]

Thanks to all for their input. I know this question has been asked over and over. I will be ordering the 372xp over the next couple of days.

 

[SawTroll]

DLG is in german, so for me it is not known how the tests are done? The single saw out from the box or more saws, and after break-in period?

I have never found out how they do it in detail, but I understand that it is a quite time-consuming prosess. Main focus is safety.

Most of the info on the site are in English also, just look for English flags and click on them.

 

[tonka]

Good choice. You won't be dissappointed.

 

[pbtree]

Excellent choice actually!