MS661 vs 390XP

[Ironworker]

Lol!! Truthfully id be in the lower half probably!!!

I've been playing with saws since 2008 and just in the last two years I can differentiate by sound and that's only because I've been doing mods and paying a little more attention to them. Next gtg I attend I think I'll bring a couple of bandanas and have the guys do a little cutting while blindfolded and see what happens.

 

[KG441c]

I've been playing with saws since 2008 and just in the last two years I can differentiate by sound and that's only because I've been doing mods and paying a little more attention to them. Next gtg I attend I think I'll bring a couple of bandanas and have the guys do a little cutting while blindfolded and see what happens.

Lol!!! That would be interesting

 

[redfin]

Next gtg I attend I think I'll bring a couple of bandanas and have the guys do a little cutting while blindfolded and see what happens.

Im guessing a trip to the hospital and a YouTube vid?

 

[o8f150]

So everyone wants to know. What's the stronger saw, the MS661 or the 390XP? I made a comparison last year and the 390 was significantly faster. I had opportunity yesterday to run them again. While the 390 still came out ahead, the 661 was much closer this time. Interesting enough, when it came time to flush cut the stump, the 661 was my choice. Bury a 36" bar on both and I think you'd see the 661 pull ahead, although it's hard to say without doing it. Both of these saws are fantastic performers. I'd give the RPM edge to the 390XP and the torque edge to the MS661, although both saws shine in both areas.

you should ashamed of yourself,, those guys in the back ground working while you are playing,,,, doesnt should fair to me

 

[Rev]

I think stihl pro saws are crappie technology,

Now they're so good they are even equipped with a fish finder too????

 

[blsnelling]

you should ashamed of yourself,, those guys in the back ground working while you are playing,,,, doesnt should fair to me

I'm fast, lol. I did my testing and got back to work

 

[o8f150]

I'm fast, lol. I did my testing and got back to work sucking down a few beers and a quart of white lightening and cramming a few burgers down my throat

fixed for truth

 

[Full Chisel]

I'm fast, lol. I did my testing and got back to work

It's because you put down the Stihl, isn't it? Don't lie!

 

[Joe Kidd]

I like em both too. I think stihl pro saws are crappie technology, but made better than a Husky. For performance Husky is it though. I don't mean to say Husky makes junk, just that Stihl saws are a bit more durable.

I just picked up one of these. The wife and daughter hate it though.

 

[Tree Sling'r]

I'm not brand particular, but every 390xp I've owned has fallen apart fairly quick, just with everyday use.
I have a pretty wild 661 that I'd put up against anything in its class, my new favorite saw.
With all this said, I've cut a lot of wood scale with a 372xpw, loved that model.

 

[Rx7man]

The video of the 661 was 5 seconds longer, so it must have been slower

 

[MustangMike]

No supprise. I have never seen a Stihl that's faster than a comparable Husky.

If both saws were stock, I'll bet the 661 would eat it alive, and I'll compare a KS jug 044 to any stock 70 cc saw. That said, many Huskys respond very well to porting.

 

[MustangMike]

I would also put my money on a 461 over a 576, and the 241 likely has no competition.

 

[bwalker]

If both saws were stock, I'll bet the 661 would eat it alive, and I'll compare a KS jug 044 to any stock 70 cc saw. That said, many Huskys respond very well to porting.

I have never seen an 044 or 440 that will run with a 372.
Can't really comment on the 661 as I haven't ran one.

 

[KG441c]

Ive never ran a 372 but my 390 is a nasty angry saw

 

[mdavlee]

576 will surprise you. They cut faster than a good running 046 when I had a new one. Ported they're very well behaved and don't sound angry like a 372. 661 will probably beat a 390 stock. Both are close to the same weight loaded. 390 held more fluids than a 660.

 

[KG441c]

Ya Ronnie was alil disappointed in my 390 the other day when he picked it up compared to his 660 and Johns 661 beside it. The 390 was full of both fluids though

 

[blsnelling]

I would also put my money on a 461 over a 576, and the 241 likely has no competition.

A 044/440 doesn't stand a chance against a 372 after both are ported.

 

[blsnelling]

the 241 likely has no competition.

It's called a 346, 550, or 261. IMHO, the 241 is simply too heavy for the power loss.

 

[KG441c]

It's called a 346, 550, or 261. IMHO, the 241 is simply too heavy for the power loss.

Ill get to run that Snellerized 346 in alil while that Laslab bought