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Help Me Buy My Last Saw

Started by jaustin, March 08, 2004, 10:30:58 AM

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oldsaw-addict

I'm intrigured, a replacement for the ever popular 372? It sounds almost like a lie, but it may be so, if it is so I would like to see or hear about one and how it compares to the 372.
Let there be saws for all mankind!

Oregon_Rob

Some of the guys/dealers at another site have no knowledge of a replacement for the 372. The only reason i could think of for Husqvarna to replace the 372, would be to try to get something out there with a higher price. At $560 or so, it's a lot of saw for the money.
I ran my 801 last night until I broke my new chain, then switched to the 372 and I have to say, the 372 is an awesome saw! I dropped and completely took apart an old apple, a pare and did some substantial damage to a walnut overhanging the driveway in very short order. And best of all, I wasn't even tired when done.
I am in the process of making some changes to my saw line up and had considered selling the 372, but no way that's gunna happen!
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Corley5

Only way I'll replace my 372 is with another 372 or the model that replaces it 8)  Gonna be pretty hard to improve on it though
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oldsaw-addict

The 372 is popular, what more is there to say besides if Husky ever stops making it they will lose a LOT of business to stihl. I like my 266 a lot too, its almost as much saw as a 372 with the mods done to it. Just make sure they keep makin the 372 or we will be an angry mob at their front door one day :D
Let there be saws for all mankind!

tony_marks

 this thing of power to rate can in my opinion be the wrong way to look at the needs of an firewood saw. i got an 026 and its plenty powerful but in this use the exstra 2 bls would be an advantage in
 cutting firewood pieces . to me the 026excels for an arborist.
  my fire wood saw is an 962 efco at 12.5 lbs. its like having an 028 with 13 more cc.of course i could have gone with my 036 with the same results but 6 one half dozen the other.then theres always to 372power ported,and truth is it would probably be the easiest saw to get the job done with. its good problem to have to choose lol.

SasquatchMan

I wouldn't be surprised if Husky tried to replace the 372... after all, they've been phasing out the 55 rancher for what, about 12 years now? :D :D :D
Senior Member?  That's funny.

jokers

QuoteI wouldn't be surprised if Husky tried to replace the 372... after all, they've been phasing out the 55 rancher for what, about 12 years now? :D :D :D

Naw, more like 3-4 yrs. But why wouldn`t Husky continue to make 55s as long as they continue to sell and they meet the emissions standards? They`ve sold so many that their R&D and tooling costs must have been paid back many times over. Seems like a good way to do business for a change.

Russ

SasquatchMan

Russ, absolutely Husky should continue to make the 55r - it's the best selling saw around here for sure.  I just find it kind of humorous when companies introduce a "new and improved" and nobody cares.  Everyone loves the 372 - never hear a bad word about that saw, so predictably, the manufacturer will introduce a "better" one!  Time will tell, my friend. :)
Senior Member?  That's funny.

maine_firewood

Hay I just bought the 361 up at Wallingfords they are by far the lowest priced around. Paid $480 with a 18" bar which is about $45 cheaper than anyone down here around Portland they were even cheaper than Osgoods in Fryeburg which was a big suprise. Good luck

Larry

I bought my 272XP about a year before the 372 replaced it.  Think there was a cult following on the 272.  I was offered a brand-new 372 for my year old 272 but figured the guy knew something I didn't so passed.  Won't pass this time so if you want to trade let me know. ;D ;D  A new 372 sells for less money now than what I paid for the 272 years ago  – can't help but think that things are looking bright in the Husky line up.

The 372 out accelerates my 272.  I can out cut the 372 but think that is more related to the chain or how I sharpen it.
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SwampDonkey

We bought 2- Husky 55 models a couple years ago for bucking stovewood and they work great. Has a decompression button also. My father had a Husky and a Partner that he ran both for ever. We mostly had cut stovewood and once in awhile we cut sawlogs with those old saws. They got alot of abuse by the hired hands that would be working with father when we were still in school. I remember father bought a Sacs Delmore (a German saw) which was light for cutting on the yard he thought. That thing was useless after you shut it off after the first use. You could only start it cold. I think it ended up in the brush pile :D

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David_c

i would have to say that the 372 is the cats meow i have loved this saw since i got it. then i opened up the muffler alls i can say is  8) 8) 8) i also have the husky 350 good saw and the ms460 nice saw but i grab the 372 16" bar allways my poor other saws  just dont get the use :( so once in a while i run a tank of gas through them but then i start to miss my 372 ;D

Oregon_Rob

Quotei would have to say that the 372 is the cats meow i have loved this saw since i got it. then i opened up the muffler alls i can say is  8) 8) 8) i also have the husky 350 good saw and the ms460 nice saw but i grab the 372 16" bar allways my poor other saws  just dont get the use :( so once in a while i run a tank of gas through them but then i start to miss my 372 ;D

My othere saws always give me that sad puppydog face  :( when i walk past them with my 372 also.
Once you run the 372, all your other saws just ain't what they used to be.
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oldsaw-addict

QuoteMy othere saws always give me that sad puppydog face  :( when i walk past them with my 372 also.
Once you run the 372, all your other saws just ain't what they used to be.

I looked at a new MS440 today and I think its actually wider than my jonsered. I dont know HOW but its also more boxlike than I imagined a saw should ever be in this day and age. JMO. I'll stay with my Jred, for now, unless I get an 075.then the little 670 will just growl at me every time I walk past with the BIG kahuna with me. ;D Actually, it as well as my other saws will just crawl up in the corner and hide as best they can from the 075.
Let there be saws for all mankind!

Ron Scott

I put a new 20" bar and chain on the Husky 372 XP today. Also a new air filter. It's now a favorite saw.
~Ron

Bronco

I curently have a Stihl 029 which I like, but, would like to have a second saw for felling bigger trees.  I've sort of decided on buying a used 046 and have seen some on ebay that point out the saw is a "MAGNUM".  I was under the impression that the "pro" saws are all magnums and there's no difference between a "MAGNUM" and plain old 046.  Am I wrong?

I decided that since the saw would be used for felling and bucking I'd look for one with a full wrap handle, double dogs and a 24" bar.  Anything else I should be looking for?  

I'm also considering simply adding these features after picking up a standard saw as they are much more accessible.  Any thoughts on that?  Seems like all the used saws set up for felling go for an extra $100 or so.

Thanks for your advice. You guys are very helpful.

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