Husky 346XP v Jonsered ???

[JDeere]

Can anyone tell me the Jonsered equivalent to the Husky 346XP? Thanks!

[Ohio_Bill]

Sorry don't know. But I have a 346xp and it's my favorite saw.

[Ohio_Bill]

I just looked on there website and I would think it would be the CS2153C

[Spike60]

2153 is correct.

And the 2152 corresponds to the 353.

[JDeere]

Thanks, reason I ask is that I just bought a 2152C and the shop owner told me it was the sister to the 346XP and I questioned that.

[JDeere]

Ohio_Bill & Spike60, Thank you for the info. I just researched what you told me on the Husky & Jonsered websites and called the dealer back. I reminded him he represented it as the equivalent to the 346XP. He is going to take the 2152C back and get me the 2153C for a small price difference.

[beenthere]

Thanks, reason I ask is that I just bought a 2152C and the shop owner told me it was the sister to the 346XP and I questioned that.

Sisters can be sisters and not be alike...big/small, fat/skinny, light skin/ dark skin, same father, different father............. ;D 
He didn't say they were twins or from the same litter. ;)

[weimedog]

Thanks, reason I ask is that I just bought a 2152C and the shop owner told me it was the sister to the 346XP and I questioned that.

Its a red 353 and it has the metal cases vs. the 350 based 2150. But it has the 353 top end vs. the 346 top end. Similar, but not the same.

[Ohio_Bill]

I think you will really like that saw. For its weight the power is amazing. I find myself using it to fell trees that I should be using my 70 cc saw for.  I have a Stihl MS260 which is about the same size, but I much prefer the 346.

[Cut4fun]

Spike or others. OE 346xp 45ccc equivalent Jonsered was? I'm having a memory laps moment.

[hamish]

2147!

[oldbones]

I have a 346xp and it's my favorite saw.

Can you explain why?

I've got a 357 and a 372. The 57 is balky, and I'm temped to dump it. I was thinking about the new 562, but also am thinking of going smaller and using the new saw mostly for limbing and felling smaller stems. My kid tells me I'm nuts. "That's dinky," he says. But I like the idea of not having to lug quite as much saw around, as long as it will do the work.

[JDeere]

Old Bones, Go with the 562 XP. I have a 372, 346, 455, 240 and the new 562XP. I have only used it for a few days logging but I can already tell you it is my favorite saw. Last year I did most of the felling in the woods with the 372 and kept the 346 on the skidder for limbing and the smaller trees. Since I got the 562XP the only reason I carry another saw is in case I get one stuck or it breaks down. You can carry the 562 all day and not be as fatigued as you would be hauling a 372 around. There is not much difference in weight over the 346 but the cutting power, balance and overall feel is the best I have ever had. FYI, we are cutting mostly hardwoods in the 12"-24" size.

[oldbones]

thanks, JD. That's helpful.

What length bar do you have on it?

[John Mc]

The 346XP is one of the best saws in the 50cc range. Light weight, nice balance, nice power for it's size, pro construction. If you are in the market for a lighter saw, it's tough to beat

The 562 XP is also a very nice saw, from what I've heard. I would have to differ with Jdeere's statement that there is not much difference in weight for the 562 over the 346. The specs for weight: 562 = 12.57#, the 346 = 11.0#. I consider almost 1.6# to be a significant difference... almost double the difference between a 562 and a 372.

I'd guess the deciding factor is how much of a difference the lighter weight makes to you, and how much power are you willing to give up to get it? If you are cutting 12-24" hardwoods as Jdeere is, you're probably not going to be happy using the 346. If you're cutting smaller trees or limbing, and carrying extra weight around is starting to get to you, you really ought to take a good look at the 346.

[JDeere]

Oldbones, I have a 20" bar on it. John Mc is correct I am sure on the weight difference. What I meant to imply was that the saw does not feel like a heavy saw at all, whereas the 372 gets to be a bear when you carry it all day, especially in 2' of snow.

[John Mc]

From all accounts, both the 346XP and the 562XP are great saws, but they have very different capabilities. Which is best for you depends on what you want to do with them, and what you are cutting.

I have old neck and back injuries form college wrestling, so I tend towards the lightest saw that will do the job, even if it means I occasionally have to be a bit more patient than I would with a larger saw. (I'm also not making a living at this - firewood and small scale logging is part of my fitness, recreation, and social program.) The trade off for carrying around less weight is worth it for me.

BTW, Jdeere, I hope my comment did not come across as an attack on you or your opinions. I do understand what you are saying about the 372 vs 562 (that's part of why the 357XP is currently the largest saw I own... the other part is that there just aren't that many trees that I'm cutting that are a problem to handle with a 16" bar. I have a 20", but rarely take the trouble to swap it out with my 16"). The 372 is big for an all-day job, especially if you are not in shape for it (which I am certainly not - weekend warrior syndrome here).

John Mc

[John Mc]

Might also be worth a look at the Husky 555. A bit lighter than the 562, and lighter on the wallet as well -- to the tune of about $100, if I recall. Still pro-type construction.

[oldbones]

I'm also a part-timer, although at 65, a half day of cutting feels like full-time.

I've got a 372, which has been great for felling some big stuff we sent to the mill. My kid, lived in OR for a while, and he put a 24-inch bar on it. The set-up has made easy work of felling stems 18 inches and larger.

I'm thinking of a saw to go with the 372 both for felling smaller trees and limbing. The 357 does that work  well. The saw hasn't been running great, though. So I'm wondering what would make sense as a second saw. I figure anything from 346 to 562 would work fine. I'm just curious about the relative merits of different models.

thanx for al the thoughtful comments.

[JDeere]

BTW, Jdeere, I hope my comment did not come across as an attack on you or your opinions. I do understand what you are saying about the 372 vs 562 (that's part of why the 357XP is currently the largest saw I own... John Mc

John Mc, Not at all. You gave Oldbones the facts and my post was based more on my personal impression of the saw. Based on the above posts he should be able to make a better decision for his needs.

[Ohio_Bill]

J Deere , Did you get your 2153C  and how do you like it ?

[JDeere]

Ohio_Bill, I am embarrassed to say I have not even started it since I got it. I have been logging 5-6 days a week from dawn til dusk and have been doing all my cutting with the Husky 562XP. If it is similar to the 346XP then I am sure I will love it. I have to say that dollar for dollar the 562XP is the best saw I have ever used.

[Ohio_Bill]

That is good to here about the 562XP. One thing that really impressed me about the 346 was the power to weight ratio.  Sounds like the 562 has that also. The older I get the more I appreciate a lighter saw.