thoughts on new saw purchase

[micah5634]

Gonig tommorrow to buy a new saw i had a 361 and would like something a little bigger i have narrowed it done to 3.
husky 372xp 769.00
stihl 441 769.00
stihl 460 799.00 any thought on any of these would be great..

 

[gafirefighter]

You can not go wrong with the 372. I love mine. All of those are great saws though. Find what fits you best in the cc engine you are looking for.

Adam

 

[blsnelling]

You cannot leave out the Dolmar 7900. I'm a Stihl guy, but..........that's a lot of saw for the money.

 

[Former Saw Builder]

Gonig tommorrow to buy a new saw i had a 361 and would like something a little bigger i have narrowed it done to 3.
husky 372xp 769.00
stihl 441 769.00
stihl 460 799.00 any thought on any of these would be great..

If you can swing it get the 460

 

[forestryworks]

i'd say 460 or the 7900 like brad said...

 

[cjnspecial]

My vote's for the 460. More power and just a few bucks more.

 

[micah5634]

going to handle them all 1 more time the 372 seems lighter than the 441 and 460.I thik the 441 is out 30 more bucks and i can buy the 460 with the same weight as the 460 so it's between the 372 and 460 i'm just cutting firewood so either one is plenty big enough.

 

[441_Stihl]

id sell you a good only slightly used 441 for 625.00

 

[blsnelling]

I've never run a 372 stock so I can't comment on that one. I do love my 460 but it's not stock either. The 460 is about the same weight as the 441 and has more power. The 460 also responds better to mods.

 

[mile9socounty]

372, sorry. I might own a lot of Stihl's. But they are the only thing people are selling around here besides Mac's. Each to his own though. Thats my opinion.

 

[WACutter]

TBH Out of those I'd go for the 372. In my opinion, it has the best handling and comfort of the bunch, and has about the same power as the 441. The 441 feels a bit chunky and ungainly to me, but is a quality saw. The 460 will have more juice, especially with a dual port muffler, but vibrates quite a bit more than the other two. You will notice this after a few hours, trust me. The vibes bother some, while others don't mind.

I have a 372, and have owned and ran the 460 a lot and the 441 some.

372 pluses = Good power, best anti vibe, best handing (IMHO)
441 pluses = Good anti vibe, uses the least gas
460 pluses = Most power, handles almost as well as the 372

They are all great saws. Put them down side by side if possible, and see which one is the most comfortable to you. Try to test drive them if you can. It might boil down to which dealer is better and closer, too.

Good luck!

 

[Four Paws]

I wouldn't even considered the fat bottomed 441.

For only $30 more than the 372 Husky, you will get twice the saw in the 460. Huskies are usually priced less than Stihl for a reason...you get what you pay for.

If I were you, I would order a 681 Solo from Bailey's. OR, buy the 460 Stihl from your local dealer.

 

[Brushwacker]

Gonig tommorrow to buy a new saw i had a 361 and would like something a little bigger i have narrowed it done to 3.
husky 372xp 769.00
stihl 441 769.00
stihl 460 799.00 any thought on any of these would be great..

At them prices the 460 looks like the best investment. I think you will get more in return and it would have the best resale value if you ever get to that.

 

[441_Stihl]

he could buy my 441 and save close 150 dollars and is a heck of a saw

 

[parrisw]

372xp gets my vote.

 

[pbtree]

460 is gonna vibe too much, and for cutting firewood there is no reason to put up with it...

I prefer the 372, but the 441 is not a bad unit...

 

[Taxmantoo]

460 is gonna vibe too much, and for cutting firewood there is no reason to put up with it...

Is the 7900 smoother?

Fleabay DCS-6401 = $400
7900 piston, ring, cylinder, gasket = $200
Total = $600.

And you've got a brand new spare 64cc cylinder kit for it.

 

[wanab]

going to handle them all 1 more time the 372 seems lighter than the 441 and 460.

it is.

 

[haoleboy99]

Same dilema as you but opted for the 372 for the price. $699 with 24in bar and chain including shipping from Wise's, he also lists on ebay but just called in the order directly. I wanted to buy at the local shop but he's a new startup and couldn't get me a 372. Received it the other evening and will see how she runs today. Have to get it dirty before my wife sees it. "I've always had that saw, just didn't use it much" will have to be used on her. :chainsawguy:

 

[hornett224]

372xp all the way.

second choice is the ms460.

look on ebay.the one that is on there the least is the one you should get.