What 32" bar for 390xp? Stihl Lightweight?

[wisconsintreeguy]

Is it worth getting stihl lightweight bar with adaptor for husky or just get a husky bar? It looks like I can get a Husqvarna branded Sugi bar for around 125 which seems like a decent deal but I believe a decent amount heavier than the stihl. Looking at 3/8 .50. Thanks

 

[Huntaholic]

Tsumura lightweight bar is what you seek. That's what I run on my 390xp and the balance is ok, a tad nose heavy, but workable. The regular bars are going to have you cutting more dirt than wood.

 

[wisconsintreeguy]

Tsumura lightweight bar is what you seek. That's what I run on my 390xp and the balance is ok, a tad nose heavy, but workable. The regular bars are going to have you cutting more dirt than wood.

Thanks. Im seeing one on eBay for 140. Not bad. Ill definitely consider it.

 

[Huntaholic]

Thanks. Im seeing one on eBay for 140. Not bad. Ill definitely consider it.

These things are TOUGH! Ive had them in some binds that would have ruined Husky/Oregon bars and after getting unhung, they sprung right back into shape. WELL worth the slightly higher price!

 

[wisconsintreeguy]

These things are TOUGH! Ive had them in some binds that would have ruined Husky/Oregon bars and after getting unhung, they sprung right back into shape. WELL worth the slightly higher price!

Thanks. Ya not much more money. Think the stihl is a decent amount more.

 

[whiplash1]

Cannon duralite! Just cause they’re sexy as hell

 

[Ketchup]

Get the Husky Light bar. Or the Tsumura.

 

[Andyshine77]

You can also use a Stihl light bar with an adapter, and a little grinding to lengthen the slot a bit. The Stihl bars are noticeably lighter than the Sugihara or Tsumura reduced weight bars, but they're less expensive, well made and they look good too.

 

[Chiefhobbs]

You might want to check out HLsupply for your order. I’ve been happy with my purchases from their online store.

 

[Maintenance supervisor]

I bought a 28" Husqvarna X-tough on the black Friday sale for 119.00 ,if you wait for a holiday sale then there's good prices to be had.
It is true that they don't feel as light as the stihl bar but still a huge difference from the regular pro bar.

 

[Huntaholic]

You can also use a Stihl light bar with an adapter, and a little grinding to lengthen the slot a bit. The Stihl bars are noticeably lighter than the Sugihara or Tsumura reduced weight bars, but they're less expensive, well made and they look good too.

I have some 20" Tsumura lightweights, some 25" Stihl lites, a 24" Oregon? Lite, and a 28" Tsumura lightweight. The Tsumuras FEEL lighter than the Stihls to me but I don't have any equal lengths to weigh. My ONLY complaint about the new 500i is that its a tad nose heavy with the stihl lite bar it came with. I was contemplating getting a Tsumura for it but now you've got me 2nd guessing that idea.