thoughts on these saws

[pike40]

Trying to decide which saw to get. Husky 350/55r/353 I would like to run a 20 inch bar and am cutting wood 2 foot or less. Expect to use the saw hard at times but not as a professional. I like the price of the 350 and the low vibs but I am wondering if it is a little light for a 20 inch bar. Also the 55 comes with a 3/8 pitch chain which I am more familiar with. I would appreciate any insight you folks would be willing to share.

Pike

 

[MasterBlaster]

My only advice is to not let the price influence your decision.
Buy the best you can afford. It WILL be worth it in the long run.

 

[Typhoon]

I have a 350 and it screams. I personally like the 95vp narrow kerf chain too. Cuts real fast! I have an 18" bar on mine, and I do everything from cutting firewood to cutting medium size trees down. I cannot see needing anything bigger for what I do unless I decide to cut some monsters down. Im not sure how it would run with a 20" bar. I havent tried it yet. Jeff Sikkema hooked me up with an 18" GB Pro-top bar for it and I couldnt be happier. Good luck in your choice!

 

[rhamm17]

I have a 353 with a 16" bar. Took off the horribly restrictive muffler and replaced it with a Walker $30 non-restrictive muffler. Dremeled off the carb screw limiter stops, adjusted the carb. Saw really screams and keeps up with my Homelite SXL 925 in wood up to 12"-15" or so. Couldn't be happier. The 350 has a plastic crankcase and chain cover and is not a durable as the 353 with is all magnesium and stronger, slightly bigger engine, higher reving. 353 is same as Jons 2152 which is sold as a pro saw.

 

[rhamm17]

I have a 353 with a 16" bar. Took off the horribly restrictive muffler and replaced it with a Walker $30 non-restrictive muffler. Dremeled off the carb screw limiter stops, adjusted the carb. Saw really screams and keeps up with my Homelite SXL 925 in wood up to 12"-15" or so. Couldn't be happier. The 350 has a plastic crankcase and chain cover and is not a durable as the 353 with is all magnesium and stronger, slightly bigger engine, higher reving. 353 is same as Jons 2152 which is sold as a pro saw.