The First Tank

[Madsaw]

Well I have not said much about it but about a month ago I worked out a deal on a new Husqvarna 385xp. I finally traded off all my new NOS bars sprockets and husky parts toward the saw. I did not boot much out of pocket for it either. To day was the first day I cut with it. JUST WHERE THE HECK WAS THIS SAW HIDING ALL THIS TIME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have ran the 066's before. The best I can say is that it will be a long time before I get rid of this saw. The 66's I was never happier to see gone. I hate house work so the fact of the constant cleaning of the air filter was a pain. 2 tanks on a 66 and change to a clean filter. I had 3 spares to take cutting. The 385 after one tank had just a hint of dust on it. I also got ti with a 32 in bar. Alot more balanced then the 66 with the same size. I switched it to a 20 for firewood duty. just as balanced. I was never impressed witht eh weight of a 66. The 385 seems lighter. I have a old model 66 in the garage I am selling for a friend, they both are going on the postal scale just to help my curosity. I just can not wait to get a few more tanks through it and then do a muffler mod on it. Its alot more saw then I needed but hen at the time no more 372's was supposed to be shipped.
I will post a pic or two in the next few days.
I know allready I will get burned for putting down the king. But, he left my garage this spring and will never return under my ownership. I also had a 28 WB too. So, my opion is just not of one saw. I like the husqvarna line. Alot cleaner running saws.
Bob

 

[SWE#Kipp]

All I can say is that you are a very clever guy :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[SawTroll]

The 385 should be a few ounces lighter than the 066, but the 066 has a better power to weight ratio.
If you don't need the extra power, there is of cource no reason not to take the lighter saw.

Have you considered the new Husky 390xp?

 

[Urbicide]

Rumor has it that the 390XP is supposed to be released to dealers sometime in October. It will be interesting to see how well it performs.opcorn:

 

[Madsaw]

The 390 would be out long after I needed to start my winter firewood supply. Ever now and then I run into a tree I need a 32 on it to safely drop it and block it up.
Weight was not a issue with me. The air filter system was the main thing. I am a dairy farm that milks cow twice aday. We use surge milkers yet that hang under the cow with a strap. The milk is collected in the bucket under them and then carried to a transfer system. So it nothing to left and carry 50 to60 pounds alot in one day.
Dose the husqvarna symbol already not have a crown on it?
Later
Bob

 

[Monkeyhanger]

Dose the husqvarna symbol already not have a crown on it?

Hi,

That is a confusing sentence ...

Anyway, the crown actually represents a rifles "iron sights" and the squarish circle with the H represents the bore, this comes from the gun making history of Husqvarna.

Bye

 

[Madsaw]

LOL, I was just trying to raise some hair with that sentence. I am familiar with their history of guns too. By chance there is one on a auction this weekend. Its a commercial grade not military. I just wish I had a few bucks to latch on to it.
Bob

 

[manual]

Good for you Madsaw,
Good to see that there are people out there that have more taste then what is in there mouth.
Seems that Husky has been around for along time. been through alot of people claiming to be the King.
From Guns, 2 Cycle motorcycles, chainsaws.ect. they still say on top.
Looks like to me they Know what they are doing.
Yes sir, Now Sthil is bowing down to Husky and changing there line to look and perform like a husky.
Yep Good for you Madsaw you not only bought a well made chainsaw you bought a piece of history that goes along way back.
Further back then any other company out there making Chainsaws.

 

[talon1189]

Hey Madsaw.........Congratulations on your new saw purchase :greenchainsaw: What are you gonna name the new monster? :blob6: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Talon

 

[Monkeyhanger]

LOL, I was just trying to raise some hair with that sentence.

Hi,

somewhere in my head it just made a "click" noise and a little light came on.

Now I understand what you meant! Looks like I didn't quite reach the wide-awake state today...

Oh well.

Bye