Best Husky saw combo??

[Freakingstang]

steve you have alot of saws! I remeber you said once that you had a 2145 that you converted to a 2150 but were waiting for a base gasket. What about glueing it? I thought the 351 had a closed port design but it had those tamper proof covers like on the 353? My dad has a 2149 which the twin to the 351 but I have never looked that close at it.

Have a good one

buck

Hey buck, the 2149 Jred and 351 are identical twins inside. They use the same crankcase as the 346.

The 345 turned into a 350 is done and was sold a long while ago. Don't take my word for this, but I think the 350 and 351 use the same cylinder and piston (44mm). I think the main difference between them is the mag case on the 351 and plastic on the 350. I have my 351 apart right now and it is open. I wish I still had the 350 so I could verify. On the top cover, it says 350/351 49cc. I think husky took the parts from the 350 and put them on the 346xp bottom end for a good relible -50cc saw. I really like the snap top cover over the screwed on 350 cover! I know they on;y made the 351 for a year to two. Maybe three. I don't think it sold like Husky thought it would, so it was dropped.

And I know you are probably going to ask, so i will tell you right now. I am using this 351 to make a 346 out of. it will be my small saw for the GTG's and maybe a few local races, but probably won't be used in the woods. The 5100 is a hard saw to beat in stock form. I opened the muffler and now it really screams. one of these days I might open it up a little, but for right now, I am really happy with the way this saw runs. I have never heard a 50cc saw with the bark that this thing has. It has the bite to back up the bark. lol

And yes, I really have too many saws for what I need and too little time to play with them like i would like to.


-Steve

 

[coveredinsap]

372xp is the do everything saw. If you need something lighter for limbing get the 346Xp. Forget the 357XP.

An HD is a mans machine! SAP, what are you riding......a moped!

Dude, I stopped buying and owning motorcycles almost 20 years ago....about the time I 'wised up' as to my own immortality (or lack thereof). Some folks never 'wise up'.

 

[Lakeside53]

Stihl has a "cult" following???

A lot of Pacific Northwest Loggers would tend to disagree with you!

Gary

Actually, "cults" tend to be small groups left or right of "center"... Hmmm, what brands would that be opcorn: opcorn: opcorn:

 

[GASoline71]

Andy... LMAO mate!!! :rockn:

Gary

 

[Lakeside53]

An HD is a mans machine! SAP, what are you riding......a moped!

NO NO NO... he can't own any motorcycle of any type. In his own words, you need to be able to pick it up when you take a dump on it, and at 105lbs, well...:hmm3grin2orange:

And if you can't pick your motorcycle up off the ground by yourself if you dump it then you have no business riding it, either.

 

[hornett22]

lakeside.......

i own 4 toyotas and a chevy.no motorcycle (street) at the moment.let the ribbing commence.i can handle it.the rest of you guys,it's a joke,relax.

sap,if you were wise you'd still ride or at least want to.there is nothing wrong with riding.no matter what you ride.

great saw advice from everyone.sounds like you just need to find a good dealer to work with you or maybe another board member is in your area and let you try out their saws.if you wer near me i'd gladly let you try a few of mine out.

 

[asb151]

Dude, I stopped buying and owning motorcycles almost 20 years ago....about the time I 'wised up' as to my own immortality (or lack thereof). Some folks never 'wise up'.

Do you live your life in a plastic buble?

Maybe you should consider using a hand saw rather than a chain saw. You never know, you might hurt yourself.

 

[GASoline71]

Guys, guys, guys.... please stop pickin' at the scab known as sap.:deadhorse:

There are more threads wasted on this site because no one will leave it alone.

Just let it go... it's like pourin' gas on a fire!

Gary

 

[Lakeside53]

It WAS such a nice quiet week without sap running onto my screen.

 

[computeruser]

I cut wood for firewood for myself and a few other folks, clear blowdowns and do trail maintenance in a nature preserve, and occasionally do trimming and removals. For this kind of use, I've found that I use my Dolmar 7900 and top-handle saws 90% of the time. My 026Pro only comes out occasionally, like today when I wasn't felling anything larger than 10". I can't imagine that a 60cc saw would get any more use than a 50cc one, but I do know that it weighs more than its 50cc counterpart.

If I was intent on getting a 50cc saw, I guess I'd probably go with a 372/353 combo if I was looking to go with Husqvarna saws and could still get my hands on a 372. The 353's wider powerband would be an asset in doing firewood, plus it comes at a lower price than the 346, too.

 

[Cut4fun]

I would also like to add....

I owned a 385 for a while. With a muffler mod, it was a good runner, but weighed a ton. I found I picked up my 066 more than the 385 due to the weight, so the 385 got sold. The 7900 weighs about the same as a 372xp. Stock for stock with a 20" bar, I could not tell a difference between the two. Now get a longer bar on them, like a 28" and the 7900 shows its muscle. it is more torquey. But power for power, I still like my woods ported 372 over the stock muffler modded 7900. Even though the domar carries more rpm out of the box, the Husky seems to carry more rpm in the cut and "seems to cut faster". The 7900 revs high, but the r's drop more in the wood. They are both great saws. If the 372 is not available anymore, I would get a 7900 over a 575xp anyday.

-Steve

Steve, you really need to try out my 6401/7901 then. I cut a 28" black oak with the 32" b+c. It didnt seem to change revs all the way through the cut. I was cutting 3-4 inch thick cookies out of the oak from 28" down to 16" on a 90 deg day for my parents. It wont out run the right modded 372's in small wood races, but I got to say its pretty strong for big wood.

 

[hornett22]

as for the 357xp and firewood.

i use it mostly for work but it's still fun screaming through some fire wood.55 rancher is more tha enough for firewood but i like variety.

 

[Freakingstang]

Steve, you really need to try out my 6401/7901 then. I cut a 28" black oak with the 32" b+c. It didnt seem to change revs all the way through the cut. I was cutting 3-4 inch thick cookies out of the oak from 28" down to 16" on a 90 deg day for my parents. It wont out run the right modded 372's in small wood races, but I got to say its pretty strong for big wood.

I was simply stating stock for stock both with muffler mods from my personal experience.

Modding is a whole lot differant! That saw of yours in one bad dude! I think it has had everything thrown at it that possibly can and still be a reliable woods saw.

Besides, a 79cc saw should wipe a 71cc saw's ass! lol

 

[coveredinsap]

sap,if you were wise you'd still ride or at least want to.there is nothing wrong with riding.no matter what you ride.

The problem is usually with the other drivers on the road, not the motorcycles themselves...although I did have one near-disaster on a sharp corner in the rain which was 100% my fault.

Do you live your life in a plastic buble?

Maybe you should consider using a hand saw rather than a chain saw. You never know, you might hurt yourself.

Nope, I don't live in a "plastic bubble". But I no longer rock climb without safety gear and ropes, either. As I said, it's called 'wising up'.

As for chain saws...I try and use safety gear as much as possible. It's grabbing the saw for "just a minute" that usually negates that, though.

Anyways, no more motorcycles for me. Too many close calls, and you can only play the odds for so long before you lose. Besides, I don't need Viagra or Harleys to make up for any shortcomings in that department....right, Paul61? Bwahhahahahahahaha!

 

[Four Paws]

Well, lots of great responses to my initial question, I really appreciate the input. Sounds like the 372XP is the sure favorite. It looks like I can get a 372XP with a 24" bar and chain, out the door for $625...what do you guys think??

I also did quite a bit of reading up on Dolmar saws. They sure seem like powerhouses - can anyone confirm or deny their horsepower claims? Their power to weight ratio appears to be VERY good! I found a local (40 miles away) dealer and spent some time chatting with them! Family owned, and great people. Told me they can get me both the 7900 and 5100s for $985.41 plus tax. That works out to $621 for the 7900, and $364.50 for the 5100s. What do you guys think?

Freakingstang, you seem to really like the 372Xp and 5100 combo. From reading and comparing a bunch of saws to the 5100s, I think I am sold on it!! Now, for the big saw - would you buy the 372XP or the 7900 since you have run them both? What size bars would you suggest. I was thinking 28" - 30" on the big saws, and a 20" on the 5100s.

 

[computeruser]

Well, lots of great responses to my initial question, I really appreciate the input. Sounds like the 372XP is the sure favorite. It looks like I can get a 372XP with a 24" bar and chain, out the door for $625...what do you guys think??

Not a bad price at all. Even online you'd be hard pressed to beat that, net of shipping.

I also did quite a bit of reading up on Dolmar saws. They sure seem like powerhouses - can anyone confirm or deny their horsepower claims? Their power to weight ratio appears to be VERY good! I found a local (40 miles away) dealer and spent some time chatting with them! Family owned, and great people. Told me they can get me both the 7900 and 5100s for $985.41 plus tax. That works out to $621 for the 7900, and $364.50 for the 5100s. What do you guys think?

Hmmm...I'd take that package! I own a 7900 and have run a 5100s and they both live up to their HP claims and their power-to-weight ratios are great.

I run a 7900 with a 20" and 28" bar. With an opened-up muffler, my 7900 pulls 28"/full comp buried in everything I've ever asked it to do. With a 20" it makes short work of pretty much anything.

A 5100s would be great wearing an 18" or 20" with .325 chain, or a 16" with 3/8 chain.

 

[Cut4fun]

I found a local (40 miles away) dealer and spent some time chatting with them! Family owned, and great people. Told me they can get me both the 7900 and 5100s for $985.41 plus tax. That works out to $621 for the 7900, and $364.50 for the 5100s. What do you guys think?

If I was in your shoes and they are a good dealer to you. I think i would say you just found the perfect pair of saws 7900+ 5100s for a great price.

 

[sawinredneck]

The problem is usually with the other drivers on the road, not the motorcycles themselves...
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I promised myself I would not reply to you anymore but you have made an excellent point here!
Andy

 

[Freakingstang]

Well, lots of great responses to my initial question, I really appreciate the input. Sounds like the 372XP is the sure favorite. It looks like I can get a 372XP with a 24" bar and chain, out the door for $625...what do you guys think??

I also did quite a bit of reading up on Dolmar saws. They sure seem like powerhouses - can anyone confirm or deny their horsepower claims? Their power to weight ratio appears to be VERY good! I found a local (40 miles away) dealer and spent some time chatting with them! Family owned, and great people. Told me they can get me both the 7900 and 5100s for $985.41 plus tax. That works out to $621 for the 7900, and $364.50 for the 5100s. What do you guys think?

Freakingstang, you seem to really like the 372Xp and 5100 combo. From reading and comparing a bunch of saws to the 5100s, I think I am sold on it!! Now, for the big saw - would you buy the 372XP or the 7900 since you have run them both? What size bars would you suggest. I was thinking 28" - 30" on the big saws, and a 20" on the 5100s.

I do like the 372 and 5100 combo. I like them, becuase I have the most time with that combo. I got a really good price on a 5100. That is why I bought it originally. I had never thought of getting one at retail price until I ran it for a while. I would buy another on tomorrow, if I had the need for it, at full retail.

First...Good Price on the pair. Around here a 5100 goes for 409 plus tax with a 18" bar. The 7900 is $689 for the powerhead and about $739 or so with a 20-24" bar. Dealer cost on the 5100 is right around the $335 mark depending on the volume they buy. So, it sounds like you found your pair of saws!

I run a 16" 3/8" on my 5100 and 20" normally on the bigger saws. I have bigger bars and will use them if needed, but it is kinda pointless to carry around a saw with a 28-32" bar in these parts. I have used the 7900's with up to 28" bars and they handled them great. I don't have that much trigger time behind them, so listen to the other folks when it comes to the 7900 advice. It is a great saw and has tons of power from my little use of them. I will say, that the muffler needs opened up on them. I have a makita 6401 which is the same as a Dolmar 6400. It is the same chassis as the 7300 and 7900. It dropped a good half second in a piece of 12x12 wood, so the power from the muffler mod was definately there.

Stock for stock, the 372 and 7900 are great saws. With a 20" bar, there is little time difference between the two. When you get into bigger wood, the 7900 really shines. It has the torque that the husky doesn't have. IMO. I still like the 372 for my needs. One of these days I will upgrade my 6400 to a 7900, until then, my 372 is my favorite saw right now.

For that price, I'd take them both, Dolmars that is. The only issue with the Dolmars that I have is the lack of parts availabilty. The saws are great, but the parts things sucks. I'm not trying to turn you away, but 1 G is a lot of cash to throw down on firewood saws. Everything i've had to order from Dolmar is/has been back ordered. There are a couple dealers on here that stock a lot of parts (cuttinscott & 166) Some of the parts i have ordered that were/are backordered: 5100 muffler, 7900 piston & cyl, 5100 muffler gaskets, 7900 base gaskets, etc. There are three dealers within a half an hour of me that don't stock any parts and don't have much more that a 510 on the shelf. i found one that is 1/2 hour away that has the big saws, but stocks no parts for them whatsoever. The guy that I go to to order parts is over an hour away from me, but he is great. He stocks a lot of parts, has every saw in the Dolmar line and is a hellavu nice guy. My problem with him, is he is not close to me. So you must take your dealer into consideration. I have a husky dealer 20 minutes away from me that stocks just about every stupid thing that I can think of. That is part of the reason I love my 372 so much, that and it has had a little woods porting done to it.

Sorry for the length of the novel I wrote tonight. Either way, the 372 or the 7900, you won't be disappointed. They are both terrific saws.

-Steve

 

[manual]

Steve that was a long winded speech.


HEY SAP "NO COMMENT YOU WOSSIE"



Buy the 372 use other saw for limbing.
The best day Sthil had was when they found out Husky was dropping the 372 from there line up of great saws.
I hear now the 372 is going in the History Books as the New King of Chainsaws.. :sword: