Husqvarna Chainsaws

[CAM]

Thinking about model 362xp . Anybody out there using this model ? Good or bad





Mike

 

[Bigsaint]

I can't comment on that particular model, but I don't think you can wrong with any Husky saw. I have an old Husky Rancher, purchased in 1981. I have probably cut well over 100 cords of wood with this saw, never has let me down. It was tuned once, maybe 10 years ago. The only thing I had to replace was the fuel line in the tank, 2 years ago. Other than the typical replacement of worn out chains and bars, nothing else has ever been done to the saw.



Scott W.

 

['956Wheel]

Stihl= #1..... Husqvarna=#2



McCullough, Poulan,Homelite=Throw aways... IMO



Mike

 

[The patriot]

I dont think Husky, Stihl, or Jonsurend(sp?) builds any junk.

Eric

 

[LSMITH]

I have used a lot of Husky saws over the years and they are great! If they are even somewhat taken care of they last forever and cut well. I could say the same for Stihl, personally I would buy the cheaper of the two between Husky and Stihl, I really don't think there is enough difference in them to worry about it.

 

[Koa Man]

Originally posted by '956Wheel

Stihl= #1..... Husqvarna=#2



McCullough, Poulan,Homelite=Throw aways... IMO



Mike

I concur. I have 1 each of the Stihl 084, 066, 039, 034, 028, 024, and 009. I have 2 of the 020T. Can't leave home (for work) without 'um.



Forgot to address question at hand. The Husky 362 is a very good saw and I don't think you will be disappointed. I just prefer Stihls. I have the Stihl Tech CD and can order parts by number instead of trying to describe what I need. I get my parts from an Amish saw shop in Ohio. (my borther lives nearby) If the guy does not have the parts in stock, he will take it off a new saw and then order the replacement for it. Talk about service. Imagine the Dodge dealer taking off a taillight or other part from a new truck so you can have it right away.

 

[TPCDrafting]

I bought a Poulan 1. 5 years ago. It's not great and I wouldn't go into the woods with it. At the time I only had $100 to spend on a saw. Next time I will do it right with STihl or Husky.

My uncle told me Poulan carry their name cuz you have to keep poullin on it and poullin on it and poullin on it... .

 

[lschultz]

Had Echo for about 18 yrs. nothing wrong with it but the normal things. Finally sold it to a freind that had Echo,he was going to use it for parts cause he had the same saw,parts were getting hard to get for that model. Bought Husky several years ago and no problems. Son bought him a Stihl couple years ago and no problems.

 

[The patriot]

Anyone here ever hear of "Solo" ?

I saw a few solo saws, and a gas leaf blower at the local Costco.

Looks like good quality, and made in Germany, but I never heard of them?

I'd bet it would be fun to get parts for... .

Eric

http://www.solo-germany.com/english/frames/frame_motorsaegen2.html

 

[wyosteve]

I've had a McCulloch 610 for over 15 years and not one problem. Probably cut 4-6 cords a year with it. If I had the money though I'd probably go with Husky. Used a Stihl at the neighbors last year and was not impressed.

 

[illflem]

Originally posted by The patriot



I'd bet it would be fun to get parts for... .

Eric, you are exactly right. We have a couple of Solo sprayers at work, parts are a hassle, one month minimum. They are very high quality but just aren't imported into the US much.

 

[RJ2]

Stihls have been flawless for me. I had one lose a

electronic module after it fell out of the truck doing 40 mph back in the 80's

When I am building the treehouses , up on those 40 footers I like to use the Makita electrics for notching girders. Because of the fact that if you drop one, from that height , it would be history I use to use the Craftsman electric ( that throw away mentality) and they would last 1/2 a house, and would take it back and say Grandma was having trouble with it . I found that if you use a nice piece of equipment there is no worry of dropping it.

 

[The patriot]

Bill, if you follow through the link, I think I saw some place in N. Carolina that is the US P. O. C.

If theyre that good, I hope they become more popular. The price on the saw I seen was real reasonable. I really dont need a saw right now, but I was tempted to get it.

Eric

 

[DarrellB]

I have 2 Huskys, a 257 and a 367 (just bought this one) I was going to buy the 362 XP but the 367 has more cc's and a little more torque. The 367 was cheaper to. I just cut fire wood so I didn't need the extra rpm's of the XP.



You can't go wrong with a Husky.



Darrell

 

[RedRam1]

CAM,



Can't go wrong with the 363XP. I had a 262XP - identical saw, all they changed was the model designation. I burned mine up in a brush fire (do a search on chainsaws, and you should be able to find my take of woe, in addition to lot's more reading on saws).

I replaced mine with a Stihl 044, I went with Stihl simply because I got a better deal. The Stihl is a 72cc machine, the 262XP seems like was 62cc, but maybe was a little bigger, I can't remember. Physically, both saws are nearly identical size/weight wise. The Stihl cuts great, but not a bit better than the Husky, both are hot saws.

I has the Husky for ~6 years and used the h@ll out if it with no trouble. If you can get a good deal on a 362XP, go for it.

 

[RedRam1]

Noticed a typo in the preceding post: Frist sentence, 363XP should be 362XP.

 

[Koa Man]

Stihls have that nice side chain adjuster that I like. Don't know if Husky has that or not, but makes it very easy. Like was mentioned before, both are good saws, but for the same or little more money for the same size saw, I would go with Stihl. You can check on Ebay for some good deals on Stihls. Buy only new, you don't know how much use the used ones have had. I bought a new 039 for $100 less that the dealer here wanted.

 

[RedRam1]

KoaMan is right about the side chain adjuster. That is one thing I like better on the Stihl. Don't know if the new Husky's have this feature or not.

 

[CAM]

Thanks for all your input,i knew somehow you all would be a help.



Thanks Mike

 

[FFutch]

Stihl or Husky...

... Are the way to go. Dad has an old McCullough Mac10-10 that's 20 years old and still cuts like a champ,but the new ones are junk. We have a Stihl metal/concrete saw thats 15 yrs. old and has been run with straight gas til it locked up(Dad let a "buddy"borrow it ). I dumped the straight gas out and mixed a strong 2 cycle batch of gas. Pulled the plug and got it freed up and running. It's still running today(2yrs. later)but not as much compression . If I were to buy a new saw it would be a husky or a stihl... . Doug