SawTroll
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5.9 kg for the 357xp according to test reports by KWF and DLG (my only sourse here).
The 359 is 5.8, so I suspect that 5.9 is a rounded up number.
The MS361 is 5.6 kg, as adverticed by Stihl.
Husky 575XP Problems???
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5.9 kg for the 357xp according to test reports by KWF and DLG (my only sourse here).
The 359 is 5.8, so I suspect that 5.9 is a rounded up number.
The MS361 is 5.6 kg, as adverticed by Stihl.
SawTroll
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howza bout false advertising?
False weight statements are more usual than true ones, both from Husky, Jonsered and Dolmar. Stihl also have a few false ones.
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Deerskin
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I just pulled my new 372XPW (new version 75cc saw) out of the box and weighed it. Here goes;
Powerhead only, no handle or felling spikes=13.1 lbs.
Powerhead with half-wrap handle=13.8 lbs.
Powerhead with half-wrap handle and felling spikes=14.4 lbs.
What's the deal? I thought the advertised weight was everything except bar and chain. That makes this pig a full pound (.45 kg) over! Or am I wrong in this assumption? Please set me straight.
Powerhead only, no handle or felling spikes=13.1 lbs.
Powerhead with half-wrap handle=13.8 lbs.
Powerhead with half-wrap handle and felling spikes=14.4 lbs.
What's the deal? I thought the advertised weight was everything except bar and chain. That makes this pig a full pound (.45 kg) over! Or am I wrong in this assumption? Please set me straight.
Freakingstang
Doctor Freakinstein
I like all the wieght claims...
Specs say a 440 is heavier than a 7900????????
opcorn:
I guess that is where real world use comes into play.
Put a 20" or 24" bar on all three of them and fill them up with fuel and oil....
The 440 is the lightest, followed by the 372 then the 7900.
The 7900 and 372 are real close empty, but the 7900 has bigger tanks on it and makes it a tad more heavy after it is topped off. In all reality, the 440 seems to be about a pound lighter than the 372, and the 7900 about a pound heavier than the 372. Never actually measured them. Who cares, seems you guys are the ones that have to look at the specs, but it only matters when you feel it with your hands....And the power characteristics... None of this can be "felt" going off of specs. Have to Run them to find that out. I want the 7900 to be as light as the 440, then that would be my favorite saw...
All three of them are lighter than the 575 and 441.....
Specs say a 440 is heavier than a 7900????????
opcorn: I guess that is where real world use comes into play.
Put a 20" or 24" bar on all three of them and fill them up with fuel and oil....
The 440 is the lightest, followed by the 372 then the 7900.
The 7900 and 372 are real close empty, but the 7900 has bigger tanks on it and makes it a tad more heavy after it is topped off. In all reality, the 440 seems to be about a pound lighter than the 372, and the 7900 about a pound heavier than the 372. Never actually measured them. Who cares, seems you guys are the ones that have to look at the specs, but it only matters when you feel it with your hands....And the power characteristics... None of this can be "felt" going off of specs. Have to Run them to find that out. I want the 7900 to be as light as the 440, then that would be my favorite saw...
All three of them are lighter than the 575 and 441.....
after carrying the 066 for a day they all feal lighter
Freak, having owned and put much time on the three saws in question I can say for certain that you are correct in saying the 7900 is heaviest followed by the 372, and 440. I would also say that when all are muffler modded the 7900 is the fastest, followed very closely by the 372 and the 440 being a distant 3rd.
spike60
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They really are a bit too lean out of the box. Opening up the HI 1/16 to 1/8 should solve the problem. Some guys are reluctant to do this for fear of losing a few revs, but it's the way to go.
NWnewguy
ArboristSite Operative
where from?
Fishhuntcutwood, I am over in the outskirts of Poulsbo and we have a pretty good dealer both for Stihl and Husky. I am also considering the 460 now since it only costs a little more than the 441. It is really hard to do either though when the 575 is about $250 less with a couple of extra chains. Plus no sales tax right now. That won't last long however if Queen Christine gets her way with taxing all internet sales in the state.
Fishhuntcutwood, I am over in the outskirts of Poulsbo and we have a pretty good dealer both for Stihl and Husky. I am also considering the 460 now since it only costs a little more than the 441. It is really hard to do either though when the 575 is about $250 less with a couple of extra chains. Plus no sales tax right now. That won't last long however if Queen Christine gets her way with taxing all internet sales in the state.
spike60
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We just elected Elliot the idiot.
asb151
ArboristSite Guru
I like all the wieght claims...
Specs say a 440 is heavier than a 7900????????
I guess that is where real world use comes into play.
Put a 20" or 24" bar on all three of them and fill them up with fuel and oil....
The 440 is the lightest, followed by the 372 then the 7900.
The 7900 and 372 are real close empty, but the 7900 has bigger tanks on it and makes it a tad more heavy after it is topped off. In all reality, the 440 seems to be about a pound lighter than the 372, and the 7900 about a pound heavier than the 372. Never actually measured them. Who cares, seems you guys are the ones that have to look at the specs, but it only matters when you feel it with your hands....And the power characteristics... None of this can be "felt" going off of specs. Have to Run them to find that out. I want the 7900 to be as light as the 440, then that would be my favorite saw...
All three of them are lighter than the 575 and 441.....
Good post Freak! When 2 or more saws are compared or discussed here, the only comments I am interested in hearing are from people who own them, or people who run them on a regular basis.
Not interested in spec sheets, speculation, or 2nd hand knowledge.
ktoom
ArboristSite Guru
U must be another Pataki-follower???J/K. May the rich get richer and poor get poorer.........NOT NO MORE
NWnewguy
ArboristSite Operative
Well, politics aside, I decided to try out the 575XP. It should be getting it by Friday and I have a bunch of 24" plus rounds waiting to be cut from the blowdowns of the last few storms. I will repost when I have used it a few times to let you all know my impressions. The only real knock I could find on the saw was the weight and being that I grew up using a 20lb Remington saw and I'm also 6'4" and 235, I don't think that the weight will be much of an issue for me. Especially since I won't be using it all day every day. Thanks for all the help that you guys have provided.
SawTroll
Information Collector
That is of course all true,
except that the weight differenses is quite a bit less than you indicate.
Choise of bar and dawgs, and the amount of fluids, can easily turn the weight list upside down......
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1953greg
ArboristSite Guru
nwnewguy
"I'm also 6'4" and 235, I don't think that the weight will be much of an issue for me. Especially since I won't be using it all day every day. Thanks for all the help that you guys have provided."
and according to your profile, 28 years old!!!!!!
just a workout for ya, right?????
u really shudda got a modded 066/660 or 395!!!!!!!!!
and cut w/ a smile!!!!
"I'm also 6'4" and 235, I don't think that the weight will be much of an issue for me. Especially since I won't be using it all day every day. Thanks for all the help that you guys have provided."
and according to your profile, 28 years old!!!!!!
just a workout for ya, right?????
u really shudda got a modded 066/660 or 395!!!!!!!!!
and cut w/ a smile!!!!
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NWnewguy
ArboristSite Operative
u really shudda got a modded 066/660 or 395!!!!!!!!!
That may be the next one. These things are more addictive than crack. I was already looking at the MS460 today at the store.
That may be the next one. These things are more addictive than crack. I was already looking at the MS460 today at the store.
Hired Gun
ArboristSite Operative
The weight seems to be only a factor for the bench racing crowd...
I run the 575 many days 8-12 hours logging. It balances well and makes a great saw when I am cutting by the hour. The fuel savings is nice. You should be happy with yours. They do run a bit cold blooded so give them a few minutes to warm up before you start cutting.
Good luck
I run the 575 many days 8-12 hours logging. It balances well and makes a great saw when I am cutting by the hour. The fuel savings is nice. You should be happy with yours. They do run a bit cold blooded so give them a few minutes to warm up before you start cutting.Good luck
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NWnewguy
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Thanks for the info HiredGun. I have a friend that really wants a 575 as well, so if I decide for some odd reason that I don't like the saw. I figure that I could buy a 441 or 460 and then sell the 575 to him. I actually really think that I will like the Husky, however it is my first power anything in this brand. Most of my other power stuff is Stihl. The dealer for Stihl around here though thinks his stuff is the best Stihl ever made, or at least he priced it that way.
By the way I saw that you are a firearms fan, like myself, so I thought it would interest you that 2 days before buying the 575xp I bought a Barrett
M99 in 50BMG. I have a 45x Leopold scope on it, and it's bore sited but I still haven't gotten to shoot it yet. Only ranges around here are 200yds max.
By the way I saw that you are a firearms fan, like myself, so I thought it would interest you that 2 days before buying the 575xp I bought a Barrett
M99 in 50BMG. I have a 45x Leopold scope on it, and it's bore sited but I still haven't gotten to shoot it yet. Only ranges around here are 200yds max.
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sachsmo
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The weight seems to be only a factor for the bench racing crowd...
Good luck
Hired Gun,
If you could pick just one 75 to 80 cc saw which one would chose?
Mo out!
Hired Gun
ArboristSite Operative
I can't that is why I own so many of the daggum things! Are we talking stock/modified/what length bars, and what the heck are we cutting?
oh ya and what about dealers, are there any close by???
oh ya and what about dealers, are there any close by???
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Hired Gun
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NWnewguy, that is one heck of a boomstick you got there. My prize is a FA MP5. I like to keep things tidy around the house. .png "Love :heart:")
Run that 575 and see what you think. That is going to be your best bet. If I believed everything I read about them I never would have purchased one. Too bad you didn't live closer we could go cut some tree's and blow **** up. I love America!
Run that 575 and see what you think. That is going to be your best bet. If I believed everything I read about them I never would have purchased one. Too bad you didn't live closer we could go cut some tree's and blow **** up. I love America!
