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372XP vs 576XP

Started by Southside, December 04, 2014, 06:36:51 PM

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Southside

Time for a new saw and I want to stay with Husky.  I was comparing the 576XP and the 372XP and on paper they practically look the same.  I am very happy with my 575XP non-auto tune and want to find the same if not better performance in a new saw.

Any input?  Anybody run both? Pros and Cons of the two?

Thanks
Franklin buncher and skidder
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Woodmizer LT Super 70 and LT35 sawmill, KD250 kiln, BMS 250 sharpener and setter
Riehl Edger
Woodmaster 725 and 4000 planner and moulder
Enough cows to ensure there is no spare time.
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KyLogger

I loved my 575 and 576, pretty much the same saw. Till they both blew up......... the 576's seemed plagued by this. The 575 was taken apart due to a stripped spark plug hole and I saw heavy scoring in the cylinder. Not impressed at all. The 576 was less than a year and a half old, the 575 was pretty old, I will give it that. Our 372's are still running strong, with no visible signs of excessive wear. But they can't compare with the 390's ;) I will never buy another 76 again....as much as I liked the handling and power.

Tom
I only work old iron because I secretly have a love affair with my service truck!

Ed_K

 My 576xpg went in for repair yesterday, it's an 08. I didn't run it out of gas and left it all summer,now it won't run wide open(plugged hs jet). When I was talking to the mechanic about the new 372s he said their getting the bugs out but their not right yet. So if your looking for a 372 get the old model. I'm looking at one but it don't have the heated handle,but it is an old model.
The 576 will be fix by next week and it'll get run more than using it as a back up.
Do you think $550. is a good price for the 372 ? ;D
Ed K

Firewoodjoe

We run a lot of gas through them. Only 372s now. 6-12 tanks a day. None of them hold up like they use to. I have a 575 that's 9 years old. Great saw. Had another that blew up and they wanted like $500 to rebuild it. 372s are much cheaper if they do blow. Boss bought a new 575 right when they switched to 576. I cut oak grade for two weeks and dumped the piston out the plug hole. I really like the 576/575 but to expensive to rebuild if it does give up. 372 and 394 are the best two saws ever built in my book.

KyLogger

Yup................ four somethin' for a P&C, sittin in the parts pile now. I love my 390s............ seem to hold up really well. I fall for a living and don't mind rebuilding a saw when needed but I expected a little more out of an $800 plus saw.
I only work old iron because I secretly have a love affair with my service truck!

Southside

How is the fuel consumption on the 390's compared to the other two?  My 660 loves gas, and pistons / cylinders. 
Franklin buncher and skidder
JD Processor
Woodmizer LT Super 70 and LT35 sawmill, KD250 kiln, BMS 250 sharpener and setter
Riehl Edger
Woodmaster 725 and 4000 planner and moulder
Enough cows to ensure there is no spare time.
White Oak Meadows

KyLogger

Well, that's like comparing a V-8 in a 3/4 ton pickup to a 4 cylinder in a Tacoma... ;) They do like the gas, I can usually fall and top about 6-9 trees (18"-40") before I need to fill up. Course alot of that depends on the timber. I cannot say enough good things about the 390s though. Hands down my favorite saw. And this coming from an ex Stihl guy ;)
I only work old iron because I secretly have a love affair with my service truck!

millcreek40

i also have both saws.there not even close  the 372 is a powerhouse.  I use the 576 for limbing as it is much lighter.  just my 2 cents   
Two 240A Timberjacks, Mack log truck, Multitek 2040 wood processor.

Southside

Thats better than my 660 on fuel. 
Franklin buncher and skidder
JD Processor
Woodmizer LT Super 70 and LT35 sawmill, KD250 kiln, BMS 250 sharpener and setter
Riehl Edger
Woodmaster 725 and 4000 planner and moulder
Enough cows to ensure there is no spare time.
White Oak Meadows

Firewoodjoe

Mill creek. The 372 and the 575/576 should be about the same saw. I thought they came out with the 575 to replace the 372 to meet emissions. But there was to high a demand for the 372 still. I know our saw dealer has to sell so many 576s to the 372 sales.

millcreek40

my mistake  I was thinking 562 xp  that's what I limb with but not a big fan of the auto tune
Two 240A Timberjacks, Mack log truck, Multitek 2040 wood processor.

Firewoodjoe

My friend has one and loves it. (562)

LeeB

You might try this question on the chainsaw board. There are many knowledgeable guys on there that may not come to this board.
'98 LT40HDD/Lombardini, Case 580L, Cat D4C, JD 3032 tractor, JD 5410 tractor, Husky 346, 372 and 562XP's. Stihl MS180 and MS361, 1998 and 2006 3/4 Ton 5.9 Cummins 4x4's, 1989 Dodge D100 w/ 318, and a 1966 Chevy C60 w/ dump bed.

weimedog

Its a no brainer to me. Both are great saws. Both will be replaced. The 372's have been around for ever therefore has better parts options and are cheaper to fix and maintain. Partly because they have been so popular. So I put my money where I believed made the most sense ... have a 2172 and a pile of 365/372 variant's. When the model is eventually replaced, I won't have an issue with parts.
Husqvarna 365sp/372xpw Blend, Jonsered 2171 51.4mm XPW build,562xp HTSS, 560 HTSS, 272XP, 61/272XP, 555, 257, 242, 238, Homelite S-XL 925, XP-1020A, Super XL (Dad's saw); Jonsered 2094, Three 920's, CS-2172, Solo 603; 3 Huztl MS660's (2 54mm and 1 56mm)

Andyshine77

Most of the issues with the X-torque 372's comes down to improper carb setup buy the dealer, and lack of proper tuning by the owner after that. The old 372's ran 13,500rpm, the XT saws should be tuned to 13,000 or less, if not the bottom end will give out. Why is this? the XT piston has more mass than the old non strato piston. Many dealers think they should still turn 13,500 and tune them way too lean, others don't even bother setting the carb at all. 

The other issue is fuel quality. If you leave a saw sit for 6 months with fuel in it, you'll be very lucky if it starts. Fuel related issues is the number one cause of problems with all makes and models of OPE.   

The 575 and 576 are good saws, but they lived in the shadow of the lighter and more simple 372. Like the 390xp the 575 and 576 benefit from a little extra oil in the fuel mix, say 40:1 or even 32:1
Andre.

weimedog

ditto what Andyshine77 said.... with one exception. ALL saws can benefit from a little more of the right kind of oil (qualifier is "right kind").... mixtures in the 32:1 to 40:1 have no down side other that cost of extra oil, but have a variety of up sides that will make up the difference over the life of a saw. My humble opinion.

I've experienced another anomaly that I think is a CNY exclusive.... guys adding a little "Marvel Mystery Oil" to the brew. Had a new saw come in with the gum like crap on the piston and in the exhaust... had not seen that since the 1980's! So... I had to ask as this was the second saw from the same place I had seen that. Well.... his special brew was as I started the paragraph..... Asked him to PLEASE use something like Husqvarna's synthetic.... 32:1 or of he's pinching penny's at least 40:1. We will see this summer.... when I tune his saws again. They run 6 days a week years around.

Husqvarna 365sp/372xpw Blend, Jonsered 2171 51.4mm XPW build,562xp HTSS, 560 HTSS, 272XP, 61/272XP, 555, 257, 242, 238, Homelite S-XL 925, XP-1020A, Super XL (Dad's saw); Jonsered 2094, Three 920's, CS-2172, Solo 603; 3 Huztl MS660's (2 54mm and 1 56mm)

HolmenTree

I've run 40:1 in my saws all my working life and have had good luck with it.

Lot's of choices for the 70cc class saw, enough to make ones head spin. We're talking at the  moment of 372XP vs 576XP while in the meantime a new 572?XP proto is being field tested.
Stihl are testing their's too, but are being  a little more secretive after that MS201 field test fiasco a few years back.
I got a brand new 1993 Husqvarna 272XP with only a few tanks run through it sitting in my workshop.... which will last me for the rest of my working days.
I'm excited about running that 272XP as a matter of fact, seeing I missed out on it back in the day when l I was running my 044AV Stihl.
Making a living with a saw since age 16.

Southside

I agree on the extra oil, I usually mix mine to somewhere between 32:1 and 40:1, and my Husky loves it, but is messes up my Stihl carb.  So I have two fuel cans, which is one reason why the new saw will be Husky and the 660 will just be for when I need a 36" + bar. 
Franklin buncher and skidder
JD Processor
Woodmizer LT Super 70 and LT35 sawmill, KD250 kiln, BMS 250 sharpener and setter
Riehl Edger
Woodmaster 725 and 4000 planner and moulder
Enough cows to ensure there is no spare time.
White Oak Meadows

Ed_K

576xpg update; had water inside of carb which ruined it. So it'll cost me a new carb for leaving the gas in it while not using it  :( . I run my mix at 40-1 and often wondered if it was to much as the saws smoked a little,guess i'm ok on that.I also put the green stabil in the 5 gal jug.
Ed K

Southside

Was that ethanol gas or aero gas?
Franklin buncher and skidder
JD Processor
Woodmizer LT Super 70 and LT35 sawmill, KD250 kiln, BMS 250 sharpener and setter
Riehl Edger
Woodmaster 725 and 4000 planner and moulder
Enough cows to ensure there is no spare time.
White Oak Meadows

JohnW

Yes sir, Ed_K, $550 is way less than I paid

Southside

Well, was picking up a clutch for my 575XP today and broke down and bought a Husqvarna hat, they threw in a 372XP, so I will let you know how happy I am with it.  Sure is some pretty riding in the bed of the truck next to the 575XP, almost makes me want to keep the thing waxed.   :D
Franklin buncher and skidder
JD Processor
Woodmizer LT Super 70 and LT35 sawmill, KD250 kiln, BMS 250 sharpener and setter
Riehl Edger
Woodmaster 725 and 4000 planner and moulder
Enough cows to ensure there is no spare time.
White Oak Meadows

LeeB

So, how much did the hat cost?   :D
'98 LT40HDD/Lombardini, Case 580L, Cat D4C, JD 3032 tractor, JD 5410 tractor, Husky 346, 372 and 562XP's. Stihl MS180 and MS361, 1998 and 2006 3/4 Ton 5.9 Cummins 4x4's, 1989 Dodge D100 w/ 318, and a 1966 Chevy C60 w/ dump bed.

Southside

$759 and it does not even have any endangered species feathers hanging off of it.
Franklin buncher and skidder
JD Processor
Woodmizer LT Super 70 and LT35 sawmill, KD250 kiln, BMS 250 sharpener and setter
Riehl Edger
Woodmaster 725 and 4000 planner and moulder
Enough cows to ensure there is no spare time.
White Oak Meadows

LeeB

That's not too much more than what I paid for one 10 years ago.
'98 LT40HDD/Lombardini, Case 580L, Cat D4C, JD 3032 tractor, JD 5410 tractor, Husky 346, 372 and 562XP's. Stihl MS180 and MS361, 1998 and 2006 3/4 Ton 5.9 Cummins 4x4's, 1989 Dodge D100 w/ 318, and a 1966 Chevy C60 w/ dump bed.

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