Husky 357

[2Steep4Me]

i been lookin closely at the Husky 357,low weight and 14,400 rpms,seems pretty hard to beat.Hows this saw compare to the 036pro as far as cuttin speed?Im leanin twards the Husky,but the Stihls 50 bucks cheaper.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Originally posted by RockyJSquirrel
your post seemed perfectly reasonable until the last 6 words.

Couldn't have said it any better myself!

 

[Toneman]

The 357 is a great saw! You will not be dissapointed. You may also want to try summit - tools in BC. They have great prices and service
http://www.burnslake.net/summit.html

 

[Rotax Robert]

Try GypoLogger, I got mine for FREE through him and he threw in two extra chains and had it Greffardized. Also as a added bonus he drove out to deliver the darn thing...now thats service.

 

[Jacob J.]

Howdy- according to one of our resident saw wrenches, Dozerdan, the 357 picks up modifications very well. Moreso than the 036 which is Stihl's comparable model. Even stock it is hard to compare the two saws because with air injection the Husky will have slightly more chain speed and top end even after considerable wear and tear.

 

[dozerdan]

357

Hi
The 357s take to mods exceptionally well.I just finished up two of them last week.I am sure you will hear about them in the very near future.
Later
Dan

 

[dozerdan]

I forgot to mention about Husky's new automatic decompression valve.It automatically turns on when the engine is off and it closes when the engine starts.
This is the first time that I have seen one.

http://www.sunlink.net/~dozerdan/357comp.jpg

http://www.sunlink.net/~dozerdan/357comp2.jpg

Later
Dan

 

[glens]

Jacob,

Could you please point me to some kind of technical analysis which shows the "air injection" provides any power gain?  I understand that if it keeps the filter clean it will, over the long run, prevent the power robbing that a dirty filter does, but I'm talking about the actual gains you seem to be implying it provides with a clean filter, as if it were pressurizing the crankcase or something.

For a while, Husky provided the 357/359 manual for download in PDF and, as I recall, it instructed to clean the filter daily anyway.

Thanks.

I thoroughly believe that the 357 takes to mods better than the 036 - there's no question in my mind, but how about an answer to the original question?  Has anybody timed both saws, stock, in the same wood and with comparable chains?  The Husky makes the same power on paper as the Stihl, but since it's smaller if all else is equal it has to be due to higher RPM.  How do they actually compare in a real log if/when the RPM isn't necessarily kept optimal?

Real interesting pics of the automatic valve, Dan; thanks.  While clicking around on the Emak.it site yesterday I thought I saw something about an "automatic starter" but just assumed it was an awkward translation from Italian to English.  Reckon Husky picked up some more outside technology?

Glen

 

[MasterBlaster]

Automatic decompression valve? Thats pretty freaking cool!

But, ya can't trick the newbies any more.....

 

[rbtree]

Everyone has hit the nail on the head re the sweet 357, but missed two points. It weighs 1/2 lb less than a 360, plus is has steel springs...less vibration.

I have had two 036's, nice saws though, have yet to own a 357.

My next saw that size will be an Efco 962C, same weight as the 357, but rates 4.7 hp versus 4.4 for the 357 and 360....those are book specs, no one I know has run them side by side. It also is much cheaper...and a soldily built full pro saw. But when I get it, it won't stay stock for long!!!

 

[Jacob J.]

Glens- I can't provide you with a strictly technical analysis of air injected saws over non air injected saws. I have however, run Stihls, Jonsereds, Husqvarnas, and Poulans in the brush myself full time for the last 14 years. What I can provide is this: Air injection doesn't offer a real significant power gain in itself, but when combined with the difference in piston shape and weight, single ring, port timing and shape, and intake channel shape the whole package provides a different power range than a saw without those features.
For instance: A Husky 288, develops a powerband at rpm levels significantly higher than a Stihl 066, which is the equivalent sized non air injected saw. The Huskies in the same size classes seem more tuned for chain speed and horsepower, whereas the Stihl saws are tuned for torque and low end, hence "stump power".

 

[Marky Mark]

So Dan what your telling me is "The saw is finished" Boy that was quick, I am still waiting for the Jonsered 2186 from Dennis, That Fire in Clearwater has claimed my saw I guess. Dennis has been playing phone tag with me for weeks now since they only get power there for a few hours a day.

When we meet I hope the 2 2100's are finished also. The more I look at that Mall I think I want it. Here Take a look at this baby.

 

[Marky Mark]

I will also have the 288 and the 3120 for a check up.

 

[2Steep4Me]

thanks for all the replies,seems a couple folks thot i was jokin about the stihl bein 50 bucks cheaper,let me explain.Our local dealer sells stihl and husqvarna,but i guess stihl must pay him more so he will always try to sell stihl products,and always offers better deals.I own stihls and husqvarnas,poulan pros,homelites,and a couple old rems.i was truly dissapointed with my last husky,a 365 special,my old wore out 268 would cut circles around it.anyhow,out of all the saws i have,none is a really good all around saw,so i hope the 357 is all its cracked up to be,im buyin 1 this weekend

 

[dozerdan]

rbtree
I have ported a few of the Efco 962s and they do work out well.They are a strong running saws and are of good quality.In stock form they will out cut the 357.If you have both of them ported,the 357 takes over.
Mark
Yes, one of the 357s that I built was yours.No you cant have the one with the new decomp valve.I have one junk 2100 running for you but I haven't had time to look at the second one yet.If I don't get my Mall,you will never see this 357 and the 2100s.LOL
Did he include all of that oil and the flowers behind the saw?
Brian
I do get behind sometimes,these last two weeks are a prime example.I think that I spent more time on the phone then working.If any of you tried to call me and couldn't get through to me.It was because I actually took the phone off of the hook so I could get some work done.
That is the scratcher type chain on the old Mall.I had the opportunity to run a two man Mall,with the scratcher chain on my last visit to the House O Saws.It did cut better then I ever expected.OK Larry,I need some help on this one.What model Mall did I get?
While at the HOS,Woodsjunkie and I also ran an old two man Mac with a monster bow bar.Larry,we didn't set the saw down,with the chain still turning and hit the concrete with the chain.Honest we didn't,it wasn't us.When are you coming in this way?

 

[victorytea]

357xp

You can get the 357 at the following address for $479 total-delivered.http://www.southwestfastener.com/productsHusqChainsaw.htm

 

[River Hill]

I see you guys think highly of the 357XP. Do you think it would be worth the extra money to go with the 372XP? I am not planning on any mods at this time, but waht are your thoughts. Dozer Dan I know you work with these saws alot, so what are your thoughts.