Husky 575XP Problems???

[NWnewguy]

I am new to the site. In fact this is my first post, so I apologize if this has already been beat to death. I am seriously considering buying a new Husky 575, but after reading some of the talk on this site about them, now I am not sure. The other saw I am looking at is the MS441. They seem to be very comparable on paper, but there is a pretty big price difference between the two, with the 575 costing about $250 less thanks to the internet. If anyone has had some presonal experience with it good or bad I would appreciate the information.

Also if anyone has had a bad experience buying a new saw over the internet that would be worth mentioning also. I already understand the importance of using your local store if possible, but when there is a $250 price disparity that is a bit much for me to overlook.
The only saw that I currently have is a MS290, and it just doesn't cut the mustard on the big rounds.

Sorry for being long winded and thanks for the help. I have already learned a lot from this site.

 

[musch]

Buy the Dolmar 7900. You will never look back.

The math tells the tale.

575 - 73.5 ccs 5.4 HP 14.9 pounds
440 - 70.7ccs 5.4 HP 13.9 pounds

Dolmar 7900 - 79ccs 6.3 HP 13.6 pounds - about $600.

opcorn:

 

[bwalker]

If your set on thsoe two models go with the 441. If your open to other models I would buy a 372, 2171 or if you have a good dealer near buy(which I doubt given your location) a 7900.

 

[musch]

If your set on thsoe two models go with the 441. If your open to other models I would buy a 372, 2171 or if you have a good dealer near buy(which I doubt given your location) a 7900.

the Jonsered 2171 is a full pound lighter than the 575, and its the same HP, not sure if it is like the 372, which is about impossible to get anymore. My understanding is that it is basically a red Husky.

I generally agree with the above statement, but the 7900 is worth the extra time tracking one down. Now that I have one, I'm getting rid of my 570, literally have no reason to pick it up anymore.

Otherwise you can go lighter (357xp - only 12.2 pounds and 4.4 hp) or heavier (385 - 15.4 pounds and 6.3hp)

Don't get me wrong, the 575 is a nice saw, good filtration, low vibe, but power to weight is not too good, and price is comparable to better saws.

Cant speak to the 441, theres a million post thread about it here, uses superior anti vibe and filtration, but kinda heavy imho. Very durable, tho.

 

[bwalker]

2171 and 372 are nearly identical. There are lots of 372's floating around and may be more on the way from what i hear.
As for "tracking down". Its not a matter of tracking down a 7900 as thats fairly easy with the internet. Its a matter of founding a dealer who will supply you with parts when you need them. Its sucks to be stuck dead in the water because you noticed you had a split fuel line just before heading to the bush and had to order a fuel line over the internet instead of strolling into your dealer and buying one that day..

 

[musch]

Thats true, thats why you need several back up saws! :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[rbtree]

Now way is a 7900 lighter than a 440, even a 440 setup with west coast side cover and dual dogs.... But it's a better saw for sure. The 441 and 575 are new technology, designed to run clean, pass EPA emissions. But they are no more powerful, and are heavier.

I have 2 044's, 3 372's and a 7900. all good saws! Stock the 7900 is in a class by itself, I hear. I never ran mine stock though. Looking to get more of each, as I like them all.

 

[musch]

all the info I posted was from manufacturers websites. the 440 and 7900 have to be awfully close.

 

[BostonBull]

Now way is a 7900 lighter than a 440, even a 440 setup with west coast side cover and dual dogs.... But it's a better saw for sure. The 441 and 575 are new technology, designed to run clean, pass EPA emissions. But they are no more powerful, and are heavier.

Really you dont think the 441 is more powerful than the 440? Hae you ran both? I think it falls perfectly between the 460 and 440. Although that power is at a weight gain.

 

[SawTroll]

all the info I posted was from manufacturers websites. the 440 and 7900 have to be awfully close.

In the real world, both the 372xp/2171 and the 7900 are a bit heavier than the 440 (and the adverticed weights), but lighter than the 575xp and the 441.

That is empty powerhead only weights, the choise of bar is equally important to the total weight........

All those saws, except the 440, were possible candidates when I settled for the 372xp a short time ago.....

...even though it cost a lot more than the 441 here.

 

[SawTroll]

Really you dont think the 441 is more powerful than the 440? Hae you ran both? I think it falls perfectly between the 460 and 440. Although that power is at a weight gain.

Nitpicking here, but the rated power of the 441 is much closer to the 440 than to the 460, while it is heavier than both......

 

[peter399]

As a reply to the original question:

I have heard many people saying many good things about the 575XP, especially on german forums. Funny how sometimes germans prefer Husky and swedes Stihl Although the opposite is maybe more common. Anyway:

What type of work do you do with your saw? If you are cutting firewood I think the 575XP might very well be even better than the 372XP thanks to a more forgiving powerband and more displacement and therefore better hear dissipation maybe (?). Also, the fuel consumption of the 575 is lower than on the traditional saws. This is of course also true for the 441. This is a factor that shouldn't be neglected. If it consumes 20% less, you have soon earned enough money to buy another saw

But if you are carrying around your saw 8 hours a day between stones and steep hills, I would definately go for the 372/2171.

If you hesitate between 575 and 441, take the 575 for the price you had. 250 bucks difference is quite much. Buying online should be no problem either.

/Peter

 

[NWnewguy]

I guess my use for the saw would be an important factor for you all to know. I really don't plan on falling too many trees and I don't make my living with a chainsaw. I do however cut about 10 cords a year of firewood. The trees here are a lot different from where I was last, and there aren't too many branches on 130' Doug Fir, so when I am cutting rounds that are pretty consistently 24" or better it is real work out for the MS290. I would basically like a saw that will cut the larger rounds faster so that I don't have to spend so much time on each cut. The MS 290 does work great on all the smaller stuff and I bought it for $250 with only one tank of gas through it. My thinking is that with the 290 for smaller stuff and limbing and a 75cc saw for bucking up the bigger stuff I should be set. Let me know if my logic seems off.

 

[bwalker]

The 7900 weighs more than a 440 or a 372. Advertised weights dont mean squatt IMO.

 

[SawTroll]

Based on my most reliable sources, the real empty powerhead weights go like this;

440, 6.2 kg
372xp/2171, 6.3 kg, maybe 6.4 kg
7300/7900, 6.4 kg
441, 6.6 kg
575xp, 6.7 kg (actually less than Husky states, but still a bit much).

 

[Bremen]

SawTroll, I don't want to hijack a thread but good info! Do you have the real world powerhead weight of a 357XP?

 

[26newtreeguy]

I have 575xp I have ran over 100 tanks of gas in it. It run great and cuts really faST. It little heavy but you get us to it. With sharp chain it cuts really fast. I have three bars for it 20, 24 , 32, I like using saw the best with the 24inch bar. I cut lot of oak 24inch run piece in less then 30second. It great by for the price. Buy it!!

 

[climb it]

had the a 372 then a 575... traded the 575 for a 441, the 575 is an awkward saw. I primarily use my saws for tree service...lots of starting and stopping, and the 575 is entirely too cold blooded, the one I had was tuned multiple times and my 441 started better off the shelf, and runs better then my 575 ever did. spend a few more bucks and buy from a local dealer, you will get much better service when you need parts and repairs. bottom line, you gotta run it and decide for yourself...everyone has thoughts on which saws are the best, but the only way you are going to be happy with a saw you buy is if you run it first and chose the right one for you.

 

[musch]

The 7900 weighs more than a 440 or a 372. Advertised weights dont mean squatt IMO.

howza bout false advertising?

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

Dolmar 7900 - 79ccs 6.3 HP 13.6 pounds - about $600.

NWguy, where are you at in "Western Washington?" I'm in Port Angeles. If you're on the Peninsula, I don't believe we've got a Dolmar dealer here. Sithl or Husky, and here, Stihl rules hands down. Drive through any town on the OP, and they've got a Stihl dealer that'll take care of you. They cater to loggers as you know, so they know what they're doing. The service you get from them is the best anywhere.

Welcome to AS.

Jeff