Question about a Husky 365?

NYH1 · Feb 27, 2007

I've been seeing some pretty good prices on the Husky 365 and Jonsered 2165 on the Internet lately (in the $509 to $559 range). A month or so ago I was at a local Husky dealer who had one 365 in stock. I did ask about the 365 on this site for no other reason then to see what others thought of it. After seeing the Internet prices I figured I'd call my dealer and see how much they wanted for it. It has a 20 inch bar and chain and they want $537 plus tax so $579 out the door! I really don't need a saw as big as the 365, but to me that seems like a lot of saw for money. MS361 or 357XP in my area start at $589 plus tax ($636 out the door).

I'll be buying in a month or so.......tax return you know! :laugh:

I was going to get a MS260/MS280/353/2152 size saw. Then maybe get a MS361/357XP/2156 size saw next year. Do you guys think a 365 w/ 20 b&c from a full servicing and stocking dealer for $579 out the door is a good deal? Is there a reason why these saw are selling at these prices? Are they good saws? It seems like a great deal to me. What do you think? Thanks!

NYH1 · Feb 27, 2007

Anyone?

sawinredneck · Feb 27, 2007

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=38048&highlight=365

Just coverd a bit ago, I think it's a damn fine size, most others think for it's weight you should get a 372 instead. I myself went out of my way trieng to find one a couple years ago.

NORMZILLA44 · Feb 28, 2007

I agree on 372

It depends what you need to do. But their on some pretty god prices out their for the 372 while they last. I have used the 365 great saw, so is the 357. I would go with the 372 though close in price but you could do bigger jobs if ever needed.

NYH1 · Feb 28, 2007

sawinredneck, thanks. The search function isn't working for me today. I don't need anymore saw then this. The dealer doesn't have any 372's. Even if they did they'd want a lot more money then $537 ($579 out the door). I think the price makes this an even better deal. Did you ever get a 365? If so what do you think of it? Like I said I'm going to get a MS260/MS280/353/2152 size saw, which I'll use about 75% of the time. Maybe I'd be better off skipping the MS361/357XP size saw and get the 365 instead. What do you think?

sawinredneck · Feb 28, 2007

I never got one, bought an ms 390 instead, it was great until I bought a 262xp, I have neither now, I run an 046BB fo the big stuff and a 346/350 combo for the small stuff:hmm3grin2orange:
I am a firm believer in buying one size bigger than you need, it just gives you options. It's easy to put a smaller bar on, but a smaller saw wont always run the bigger bar if you need it. But you have been on AS long enough now I doubt you have just one saw:hmm3grin2orange: Then you also have to consider the weight, if you want to run it all day the smaller saws are nice! I could run my 390 all day, but I don't care for running the 046 all day, dropp it, block it and get a smaller saw to finnish the job.
Just a lot of factors you need to weigh in. Ask away and we will try and help as best we can! But for that price, I won't try and talk you out of it!

SawTroll · Feb 28, 2007

Personally, I would much prefer the MS361, as it is over a pound lighter, much more nimble, and have about the same power (actually the same here, a tiny difference in the US).

The max torque is also the same, and at about the same rpms.

The 361 is just a more versatile saw.......:rockn: :rockn:

NYH1 · Feb 28, 2007

SawTroll said:
Personally, I would much prefer the MS361, as it is over a pound lighter, much more nimble, and have about the same power (actually the same here, a tiny difference in the US).

The 361 is just a more versatile saw.......:rockn: :rockn:

Troll I know you really like your MS361. They do seem like a nice saw. I still can't get the search function to work so I've been going though some old post looking for 365 info. It seems like the 365 has a really wide power band with lots of torque, more so then a MS361/357XP/2156. I'm interested in that, and the price. I'm not concerned weight. I'm not going to use this saw as much as I'll use a 50cc class saw. I'll use it for felling larger (16 to 20 inch trees) and blocking then up. Basically it will replace my 029, which I only use on larger wood.........this ought to be a major set up over the 029, probably won't weigh anymore then the 029 either! This seems like a pretty good deal. I don't want to let it go if it is. I'm still about a month or so away money wise. I wish I could go buy it today! :hmm3grin2orange:

spike60 · Feb 28, 2007

SawTroll said:
The 361 is just a more versatile saw

While I agree that the 361 is more versatile, I think that point would be more valid if it was going to be your only saw.

In your case, considering the saws you already own, the 365 would be the better choice, and a more logical step up the ladder. And that I think is a point that often gets overlooked in these "which saw is better" discussions. You can't just look at the two saws in question; you have to consider how it will compliment the saws you already have.

The 365 will have more grunt in the bigger hardwoods you are going to encounter here in upstate NY. Particularly when the 20" bar is taking a full bite. And for the price, you just can't get much more saw than that.

CUCV · Feb 28, 2007

I think the price is decent on the 365. With the info you have given I would go after the 365. If I had to work on a saw, it would be a Husky. If I had to work on a 365 or 357 it would be the 365. The fact that the 365 shares so many parts with the 372 is a bonus as well as the inboard clutch.

NYH1 · Feb 28, 2007

I stopped at the dealer today. The saw is a 365 Special. They have two left. It feels close to my 029 in weight, but over all it feels better. It definitely balances A LOT better with the 20" b&c then my 029 with a 20" b&c. The dealer doesn't stock a lot of saws just the 137, 142, 340, 55 Rancher (one left), 455 Rancher, 365 Special (two left) and 575XP, but can get any Husky available. He also stocks the most common parts for the saws he stocks and can get parts for the ones he doesn't stock. He sells and services Husky's (and a lot of other power equipment) for the county.

I've never looked at this size saw in the past because I figured they'd cost a lot more then they do. Heck a MS361 and 357XP in my area cost $590 plus. I think I'd be better off with a 365 and a 353 (or something similar), then a 357XP and a 353 (or something similar). What do you think?

spike60 · Feb 28, 2007

NYH1 said:
I think I'd be better off with a 365 and a 353 (or something similar), then a 357XP and a 353 (or something similar). What do you think?

That's pretty much just what I said in my previous post. 365/353 would make the better combo.

sawinredneck · Feb 28, 2007

Near as I can tell, the weight is supposed tpo be the same, but nearly a full hp more than you're 029! 4.6hp at 13.2lbs. (the 361 is 4.4hp at 12.3lbs) BUT....... the price difference is HUGE and I thinkit's a fine saw if it feels good to you, and you think it will fit you're needs. It doesn't fit in to my plan well, a little more than a pound lighter than my 046, it's not worth putting it down

Now I am going to make you think a bit! You said a 346/353/260 size saw will do what you need, right? The 346 hasn't sold me just yet, I think the 353 would be a fine saw, but have never had the chance to run one. But for a hundred less than the 365 you could look at the 5100s, it's a lot more saw than the other three mentioned, but not as big as the 365, and wont weigh you down so bad? I have never run one, but eveyone keeps threatening to send me one so I can be as impressed as they are :laugh:

I know everbody is shoving something down you're throat, and I wont talk you out of the 365, I think it's a good saw, but a hundred bucks is a hundred bucks! Just some food for thought!
I think the 346/353 and 365 would make a very nice setup, and gives you a lot of versitility with the two saws. Anything from 12" to 28" bars with two saws. Nothing wrong with that IMO!

farmermike · Feb 28, 2007

Picked up a 365 special with 24 inch bar for 550 plus tax. Bought a 346xp last fall and while the saw is awesome it just didn't have enough grunt for the big stuff. 365 seems well balanced with 24 inch bar. Only one tank of gas through it, but I am very happy with it. It is very torquey. It's not the screamer that the 346 is, cuts very well. It's going to take a while to get used to the 24 inch bar though. I'm only going to use it for blocking big wood. The 346 is so light and handy that it will still be my primary. I'm sure it's not as fast as a 372, but for the money an excellant saw. Two new saws in a three months is my limit. Hard to believe I managed with my 029 for all those years, but that was before I started looking at this site.

NYH1 · Mar 1, 2007

sawinredneck said:
Near as I can tell, the weight is supposed tpo be the same, but nearly a full hp more than you're 029! 4.6hp at 13.2lbs. (the 361 is 4.4hp at 12.3lbs) BUT....... the price difference is HUGE and I thinkit's a fine saw if it feels good to you, and you think it will fit you're needs. It doesn't fit in to my plan well, a little more than a pound lighter than my 046, it's not worth putting it down

To me the 365 feels quite a bit lighter then my 029. I know they're both over 13 lbs. I came home and picked the 029 up right after I left the dealer. Husky's and Johnny Red's have always felt lighter to me then the same class Stihl's, I don't know why this is. The 353/346XP/2152 feels lighter to me then the MS260 (which I like). Just like the 359/2156 feels lighter to me then the MS361. Everyone keeps talking about how light the MS361 is. To me it doesn't feel that light at all. Maybe the front handle bar and rear handle on the Stihl's just weren't meant for me.

sawinredneck said:
Now I am going to make you think a bit! You said a 346/353/260 size saw will do what you need, right? The 346 hasn't sold me just yet, I think the 353 would be a fine saw, but have never had the chance to run one. But for a hundred less than the 365 you could look at the 5100s, it's a lot more saw than the other three mentioned, but not as big as the 365, and wont weigh you down so bad? I have never run one, but eveyone keeps threatening to send me one so I can be as impressed as they are I know everbody is shoving something down you're throat, and I wont talk you out of the 365, I think it's a good saw, but a hundred bucks is a hundred bucks! Just some food for thought!

It has to be a Husky, Johnny Red or Stihl. Dolmar's not an option. I have one Dolmar dealer in my area and he doesn't even have a 5100 in stock. Dolmar dealers come and go to fast around here. I've heard the same great things about the 5100, but I'm not even going to bother.

sawinredneck said:
I think the 346/353 and 365 would make a very nice setup, and gives you a lot of versitility with the two saws. Anything from 12" to 28" bars with two saws. Nothing wrong with that IMO!

I'm thinking the same thing. Thanks!

sawinredneck · Mar 1, 2007

And the first paragraph nails it!!! "It feels lighter to me"

This is THE MOST IMPORTANT THING if it doesn't feel right, you wont use it, no matter what it weighs! I say if it feels good, you think it will do what you want, and are happy with the price, you have made a decision!!
I'm not buying it, I don't have to run it, nobody else here has to run it, just you!! Keep that in mind!
I wish Freakingstang would poke in sometime, he is one of the few on here I know has run it. He could give an honest opinion, and I think has, if the search function cooperates with you.

NYH1 · Mar 1, 2007

sawinredneck said:
He could give an honest opinion, and I think has, if the search function cooperates with you.

It hasn't in two days. I don't know if it's the site or my computer!

pbtree · Mar 1, 2007

365 - I have been running one for years, and it rocks!

kallaste · Mar 1, 2007

372 prices

I just purchased a new 372xp w/ a 20 bar and chain for $540.00 plus tax!!!!

sawinredneck · Mar 1, 2007

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