im gonna go buy a new husky this week that is bigger than my Jred 2171. i cant decide which one. i usually cut large poplar and oak. i want to either get the 385XP, 390XP, or the 395XP, i dont know which one to get though?
I'm sure all three saws are very good. I know Rocky and others have posted that the 395XP has some old generation features, like the chain adjustment screw, which are annoying. I have had a 385XP for about 5 years now. I'm not a pro, but I use it for ripping lumber (over 3000 bf), so it has gotten many hours of hard, continuous use. No issues except a clutch that's stuck open a few times because I over lubed the cage bearing. Chain adjust is conveniently on the outside of the bar cover. Maintenance has been minimal and easy. Clean the air filter each day, blow everything out once a week, change the fuel filter every year.
It's a pretty heavy saw, so unless you are one strong dude, and even if you are, I'd think about that as you choose which saw, because the others are probably even heavier. I use my 385XP occassionally for bucking big logs, but use a smaller saw whenever possible just because of it's weight. I use a 28" bar with full complement chain for ripping, and I'm sure it could handle at least a 32" if you use skip chain. Good luck.
Quote from: treefarmer87 on May 16, 2010, 01:10:44 PM
im gonna go buy a new husky this week that is bigger than my Jred 2171. i cant decide which one. i usually cut large poplar and oak. i want to either get the 385XP, 390XP, or the 395XP, i dont know which one to get though?
The 395XP is a torque monster but might be a little overkill for what you need it for. Not a 8 hr a day saw unless your just straight bucking at the landing. The 390XP would be a good choice.
But take a close look at the 576XP AutoTune,it can handle a 32" no problem buried to the nose in oak, you won't be disappointed. The Auto Tune system is amazing technology, leaving the old school in the dust.
Willard.
I've got a 394XP that I really like. Never leave home without it, in fact. 8) Yeah, the 395 might not have some of the neat features of the newer saws, but it's pretty DanG simple. Why isn't it an all day saw? I never notice how heavy the 394 is unless I run my 036. So I just never run the 036. :D
I don't have alot of hours of my 395XP, but I love the saw. It only sports a 32" b/c and the only jobs it does in my tree service company is a stump lowering saw, oversized block noodle splitter and some heavy bucking. Maybe fall the odd big hardwood. I don't care about the old school chain tensioner it has. When I don't have to clean the airfilter for weeks on end because of its superior air injection and its superior anti-vibe......... my hands thank me for it. I love the saw.
When I was a young logger I cut pulpwood 8 hrs a day with a 920 Jonsered, 064 and later a 066 Stihl with a 18" b/c. Small wood power buckers I called them. Actually alot of fun to work with. But add a 32"-36" b/c then those 90 degree F days seem alot more uncomfortable with those heavy saws or any day for all that goes.
I reach for my 346XP -16" alot , but the Husky 576XP AT-22" I reach for alot more.
My 372XP is still in the shed with a inch of dust on it.
Willard.
two 338's two 372's, two 394's. Got it all covered and love them all.
Ironwood
judging by what you guys have said i believe that the 395XP is overkill. im gonna take a look @ the 576XP, 385XP,and the 390XP. i like the weight of the 385XP and 390XP, they have way more power than my 2171 and only weigh 2 more pounds.
i would go for the 390 over the 385. it weighs the same but has more power. i would look at the 7900 also. very close to a 390 in power, a couple of pounds lighter, a couple $200 cheaper, and every bit as robust.
yea i like that 390XP
I hear the 390XP is even more smoother [anti-vibe] then the 395XP.
I don't know about the Dolmar but I know you can't beat the air injection, ergonomics and anti-vibe that Husky has.
When a guy is making a living [or even just being serious] with a saw why in the hell would he bother buying a cheaper saw to save a couple hundred bucks? :o
Willard.
Hey Treefarmer,
Glad to hear someone back east is buying a large saw. 395xp is just an awesome saw. You're talking Huskys here so I won't mention the alternatives, (660). Anyway I picked up a used 3120xp powerhead for $500, It was used for a millsaw for a little over a year. It runs like new, almost. I use my other saws 70-95cc range for most of my work, but the big Husky with either my 32" or 42" is like nothing else in big hardwoods, Oak, Arbutus, Ash. I recommend going as big(engine) as you can, and try to get a used one.
Maybe its just me but I have never purchased a used saw. When you buy new sure your out a few more bucks but in the long haul you will save money. From the 1st tank of gas you know what you got. Any bugs in a brand new saw take it back to the dealer.
You know that only you mixed the gas properly and with the best mix oil. You know the saw was never held WOT from cold.
You break it in the best way you can.
I quess thats why I never ever loan my saws out :D
By the way the 3120 has no air injection and is a boat anchor. Let the sawmill support its weight.
Willard.
Don't get me wrong. I love buying, owning, and running a new saw. The recommendation was just for cost sake. I have had mine worked over by an excellent saw shop here on the island, about $250. So for that, the $500, and the couple hundred on bar and chain to get it going, I got one hell of a powerful saw for less than a 372 or a 575, and a LOT more balls. But you are right about the weight, which is why I said I use my 385, 441, or 460, all bought new, for all day work. But this is a chainsaw forum, 30lbs or so wont kill you few a couple of hours. But if you can pay the bucks go new 395, its lighter, and more power than almost everything else.
i have never owned a husky before. i have heard they are really good. i have had a sthil and i have seen the ms 660. it is a nice saw too. the saw shop in charlottesville va wants $1200 for it. the 390XP at the saw shop 2 mi up the road fr me is cheaper than huskys website MSRP.
Here is all 3 on paper comparison to help you out.
http://www.husqvarna.com/us/forest/products/xp-saws/compare-xp-saws/?nid=166789,166811,166828
thanks cut4fun
I have two 385's that I use for falling. The first one I bought about 8 yrs. ago, been overhauled once but still going strong. I bought a new one recently and didn't real care for the power so I opened the muffler up and jetted it. I don't think you will go wrong with any of them.
do you guys think a 390XP is a good all around saw for felling and limbing, or should i get a 372XP or 385XP? i want a more powerful saw than my 2171 though
Without looking at specs or testing it in person, I think I would lean toward the 390. I own four 372's and they are awesome saws. I would not buy a 385 because it isn't a big enough step up in power from the 372. My next biggest saw is a 395xp.
The 372xp is identical to your 2171. Identical motors, even the same part numbers. Different colored covers is all.
o ok ill go with the 390XP i guess
To me I think there is a decent size difference in a 372 to a 385. I mainly cut hardwood and run a 24" bar on the 385. I run 372's on the landing for bucking and some falling when I need another saw in the woods. I find that the 385"s have alot more torque then the 372's. I personally have never run a 390 so I don't know how it would compare for power or weight. If i'm just cutting softwood I prefer to run my 372's or our 044, 441 stihl's
I have a Jred 2171, I borrowed a 385xp to try out and and it didn't strike me as having a lot more power than my saw. 2171/372s are a nice combination of weight and power, I run mine with a 24" bar and skip chain and it pulls it great. So I'll second the notion that if you're going bigger you may as well go at least to the 390xp.
Oh, come on. A 390XP is 3 cc's larger and makes 0.2 HP more than the 385XP. To me, that doesn't justify the price increase of $110. If the 385XP isn't powerful enough then the 395XP is the next logical choice.
I don't know a lot about Huskies, I don't mind them, just have never owned one...that being said, I was looking at the website between the 390 and the 385, and I couldn't believe the price difference for the "gain" between the two. The weight and HP gains are miniscule for a price difference of $110. Just my thoughts...
I've never seen a 390. My bad, I just assumed that it would be closer in power to the 395. :(
Is a 576XP the same as my 2171? i priced one today w a 24" bar $800. is it any good? or should i get the 390XP?
There isn't much difference from your 2171 to a 576XP, a couple of cc's; both are a lot smaller than the 390XP. Take a look:
http://www.husqvarna.com/us/forest/products/xp-saws/compare-xp-saws/?nid=166811,173028
http://www.tilton.usa.jonsered.com/node246.aspx
which is better? the 576xp has newer features. i dont know which one i like better though . i want power to fell large trees, but i will still limb by hand. i dont want something to weigh me down.
treefarmer the 576XP Auto Tune is a different bird from the 372 or 2171. Completely different. Built tougher, smoother and alot more torque because of its X-torque [strato]setup and micro processor controls. The saw is always in tune no matter what temperature, altitude etc. I couldn't set it better myself if it had carb adjustment screws. Even when it runs out of gas it tunes its self for the lean condition right to the last drop of gas.
I got 3 of these saws and they all run flawless. I had 32''b/c on them to break them in cutting 24"-36" frozen spruce last winter and they cut like a much bigger saw right out of the box brand new.
Give one a try, awesome power/weight ratio for a saw that size. I can't tell any weight difference from it to my 372.
Willard.
i took your advice willard, i went out about an hour ago and bought a brand new 576XP at the saw shop. i looked @ the 390XP and it is a little too big for me. i usually dont work on fri, but im goin to take a load tomorrow so i can try out my new saw. thank you guys so much for helping me ;)
Good to hear you made a sound decision treefarmer. Did you get the Auto Tune?
Since Husqvarna broke away from Electrolux about 4-5 yrs ago and are now on their own again, the new 576XP AT is ''their very own baby'' for the future.
When they were last on their own ending in 1978 they already had the 162 SE on the market in 1976. The 162 revolutionized the industry at the time. This was the "new generation" saw at the time. Stihl's "new generation" didn't come until 1984 with the underpowered 034. The power didn't come until 1989 with their 044. Husky already long had the 266 and 268. Husky /Partner had air injection over 20 yrs ago, it took Stihl almost that long to get it on their 441.
Its going to be interesting whats going to replace the larger Huskies in the future.
Willard.
yea its a great saw
Quote from: treefarmer87 on May 20, 2010, 10:43:37 PM
yea its a great saw
Just curious treefarmer did you get the auto tune model?
Holmen tree, you seem experienced with the 576 autotune. I am curious, if you were to do say, a muffler mod on the saw, would the microprocessor still be able tune the saw correctly?
yes i got the auto tune model. i thinned about 2 acres of old growth poplar this morning with it it is a great saw more power and lighter than my 2171. it has no vibration what so ever.
Quote from: HolmenTree on May 17, 2010, 11:11:12 PM
I hear the 390XP is even more smoother [anti-vibe] then the 395XP.
I believe that is true!
Quote from: HolmenTree on May 17, 2010, 11:11:12 PMI don't know about the Dolmar but I know you can't beat the air injection, ergonomics and anti-vibe that Husky has.
When a guy is making a living [or even just being serious] with a saw why in the hell would he bother buying a cheaper saw to save a couple hundred bucks? :o
Willard.
You sure are right about that - the only reason to consider the Dolmar is the weight. :)
Quote from: treefarmer87 on May 18, 2010, 08:32:14 AM
i have never owned a husky before. i have heard they are really good. i have had a sthil and i have seen the ms 660. it is a nice saw too. the saw shop in charlottesville va wants $1200 for it. the 390XP at the saw shop 2 mi up the road fr me is cheaper than huskys website MSRP.
You actually own a Husky! :D :D 8) 8) 8)
The 2171 is a 372xp with different covers and a different handlebar on it!
Quote from: Cut4fun on May 18, 2010, 01:23:48 PM
Here is all 3 on paper comparison to help you out.
http://www.husqvarna.com/us/forest/products/xp-saws/compare-xp-saws/?nid=166789,166811,166828
Good job posting it, the problem is that Husky put several misprints in there...... ;)
Quote from: boobap on May 19, 2010, 02:07:10 PM
I don't know a lot about Huskies, I don't mind them, just have never owned one...that being said, I was looking at the website between the 390 and the 385, and I couldn't believe the price difference for the "gain" between the two. The weight and HP gains are miniscule for a price difference of $110. Just my thoughts...
It looks like they are "dumping" the price on the 385xp to get rid of those that still are in the pipe-line. The 390xp is replacing it.
Quote from: HolmenTree on May 20, 2010, 10:32:00 PM
Good to hear you made a sound decision treefarmer. Did you get the Auto Tune?
Since Husqvarna broke away from Electrolux about 4-5 yrs ago and are now on their own again, the new 576XP AT is ''their very own baby'' for the future.
When they were last on their own ending in 1978 they already had the 162 SE on the market in 1976. The 162 revolutionized the industry at the time. This was the "new generation" saw at the time. Stihl's "new generation" didn't come until 1984 with the underpowered 034. The power didn't come until 1989 with their 044. Husky already long had the 266 and 268. Husky /Partner had air injection over 20 yrs ago, it took Stihl almost that long to get it on their 441.
Its going to be interesting whats going to replace the larger Huskies in the future.
Willard.
You sure are much more impressed by the X-torque/strato engine design than most others, but I can't prove you wrong.......... :-X
Husky already have had 95 and 118cc strato cuttoff saws for a while, so it would not be a surprice if they are working on chainsaw counterparts.
Quote from: SawTroll on May 22, 2010, 08:12:03 AM
Quote from: HolmenTree on May 20, 2010, 10:32:00 PM
Good to hear you made a sound decision treefarmer. Did you get the Auto Tune?
Since Husqvarna broke away from Electrolux about 4-5 yrs ago and are now on their own again, the new 576XP AT is ''their very own baby'' for the future.
You sure are much more impressed by the X-torque/strato engine design than most others, but I can't prove you wrong.......... :-X
It always baffles me why people think the mere fact that Husky was owned by Electrolux somehow destroyed their quality. It's not like Electrolux suddenly forced Husqvarna to start substituting vacuum cleaner parts or something... They've made good saws all along.
Yes, they have introduced homeowner saws, which are not up to the standards of their pro saws, but not everyone needs a pro saw (or wants to spend the money for one when they only use it a couple of times a year.) It is a market Husky (and most other chain saw manufacturers) cannot afford to ignore.
Mc, I agree with your take on things. Not everyone needs a pro saw. It doesn't cheapen the brand for saw manufacturers to make saws targetted at homeowners; in fact, Stihl and Husky are very clear on their websites who their respective saws are intended for.
Personally, I believe I need a pro saw for wood milling because of the application requirements. I probably didn't have a choice actually at that cc value when I bought one, but even if I had I would have bought the pro saw. For cutting 10 - 15 cords of firewood a year, however, I don't need a pro saw even though I would like to have one. It's a choice I knowingly made and I was happy the saw manufacturers gave me both options. The fact that Husky and Stihl offer homeowner type saws forces them to think about cost control which will carry over into their thinking about their pro saws, unless they have completely separate development teams. While there is a danger that they could put some components or concepts from their homeowner saws into their pro saws, there is at least an equal probability that some of the components/concepts from their pro saws will be incorporated into their homeowner saws.
i agree too, not everybody is a logger, does milling, or does treework. some people need a smaller saw for firewood or ocassional use also. and the fact they offer a wide range of saws makes them more $$$.
Just got back from a 3 day camping trip with my family. Here in Canada today was a stat holiday... Victoria Day.
Someone earlier asked if the 576XP AutoTune could be muffler modded. Well my answer is I couldn't care less. I do residential tree removal and I want my saws as quiet as possible. Even my 18 yr old Stihl 066 since brand new I blocked off the 2nd exhaust outlet to quieten it up and save a few less trips to the gas can.
The only muffler modded saws I got are the ones I use in speed cutting competitions.
If people spend more time on keeping their filing skills up and keep that puppy sharp the importance of muffler modding etc is no longer so important.
But yes people who use non-pro saws are more likely to muffler mod to make their saws sound like the big boys :D
Yes Husqvarna will be a better company now that they are solo again and restructured.
Hey treefarmer, doesn't that 576 auto tune run really nice?? Like I said earlier you couldn't tune the carb any better if it had adjustment screws, right?
Willard.
Quote from: SawTroll on May 22, 2010, 08:12:03 AM
Quote from: HolmenTree on May 20, 2010, 10:32:00 PM
Good to hear you made a sound decision treefarmer. Did you get the Auto Tune?
Since Husqvarna broke away from Electrolux about 4-5 yrs ago and are now on their own again, the new 576XP AT is ''their very own baby'' for the future.
When they were last on their own ending in 1978 they already had the 162 SE on the market in 1976. The 162 revolutionized the industry at the time. This was the "new generation" saw at the time. Stihl's "new generation" didn't come until 1984 with the underpowered 034. The power didn't come until 1989 with their 044. Husky already long had the 266 and 268. Husky /Partner had air injection over 20 yrs ago, it took Stihl almost that long to get it on their 441.
Its going to be interesting whats going to replace the larger Huskies in the future.
Willard.
You sure are much more impressed by the X-torque/strato engine design than most others, but I can't prove you wrong.......... :-X
Husky already have had 95 and 118cc strato cuttoff saws for a while, so it would not be a surprice if they are worling on chainsaw counterparts.
Hello Niko !! How are you doing my old friend?
Yes I'm definately impressed by Husqvarnas X-torque strato engine design on the 576 AT. I never would have found out if my Husqvarna dealer didn't give me 3 brand new 576XP ATs to take good care of "for free"!! In my winter off season I'm a director for Northern Manitoba Trapper's Festival and I organize and run the chainsaw event competitions. I have 3 events: Mens and Womens speed cutting and chainsaw carving. For years Stihl was my sponsor and they supplied a pair of 460s. I took a few years off and now Husqvarna is my sponsor and I now got 3 brand new 576XP AutoTunes for the events.
During my tree season at the moment I am breaking them in by running about 20 tanks of fuel through each of them. I'm only cutting hardwood with them to keep them clean and new looking. [no sappy dirty conifers] The 20% conifers I do cut I use my 346 or 395. Then for next year I'm going to buy the latest built 576XP AT for myself.
Check out my chainsaw events on our Trappers Festival website. Our festival is now almost 100 years old. My logs in my speedcutting events are 10"X10" white spruce and the carving blocks are 24"-36" diameter white spruce.
On the homepage click on "chainsaw events" on the sidebar.
www.trappersfestival.com
Willard.
Hey treefarmer 87.
Give us an update on your new Husqvarna 576XP AutoTune.
Willard.
Quote from: HolmenTree on May 26, 2010, 11:03:00 AM.... Check out my chainsaw events on our Trappers Festival website. Our festival is now almost 100 years old. My logs in my speedcutting events are 10"X10" white spruce and the carving blocks are 24"-36" diameter white spruce.
On the homepage click on "chainsaw events" on the sidebar.
www.trappersfestival.com
Willard.
I did, looks like you had some fun! :)
Quote from: SawTroll on May 30, 2010, 08:23:20 AM
Quote from: HolmenTree on May 26, 2010, 11:03:00 AM.... Check out my chainsaw events on our Trappers Festival website. Our festival is now almost 100 years old. My logs in my speedcutting events are 10"X10" white spruce and the carving blocks are 24"-36" diameter white spruce.
On the homepage click on "chainsaw events" on the sidebar.
www.trappersfestival.com
Willard.
I did, looks like you had some fun! :)
Yes we have alot of fun SawTroll. If your ever in Canada in February come to The Pas Manitoba and join in our chainsaw competitions. We'll make sure you'll have a really good time.
Willard 8)
the saw has NO vibration at all i have cut with it for two weeks now and sharpened it only twice. it makes my job alot easier. i have moved to a new spot with alot of oak and thick pine. the beatles are getting into the pine and it is about 30 acres so i will have plenty to cut.
TreeFarmer -
Glad to hear your saw is working out so well for you.
You'll have to tell me your secret for chain life. I'm lucky if I can go a full day without sharpening, even if I manage to keep the chain out of the dirt and away from rocks. (Cutting hardwoods, mostly Maple, Beech, Oak.) I does vary depending on whether I'm bucking firewood or felling, but I guess that's to be expected -- I get in a lot more cuts in a day bucking up firewood than felling.
Of course I'm running smaller saws than you are, so a chain that is even slightly dull makes a big difference.
John Mc
i use it for felling and limbing. my old jred does the bucking at the landing. i try to keep it out of the dirt. i havent hit a rock or any dirt yet. im am thinning large pine now and there are some hardwood logs mixed in the stand. It cuts through trees like butter! ;)
Quote from: HolmenTree on May 17, 2010, 11:11:12 PM
I hear the 390XP is even more smoother [anti-vibe] then the 395XP.
I don't know about the Dolmar but I know you can't beat the air injection, ergonomics and anti-vibe that Husky has.
When a guy is making a living [or even just being serious] with a saw why in the hell would he bother buying a cheaper saw to save a couple hundred bucks? :o
Willard.
There are a few good reasons to buy a Dolmar.Besides price, a 7900 will weigh a little less,have just as good or better filtration with the HD filter,cut faster than a Husky 576 and is every bit as durable
Quote from: birddogtg on June 24, 2010, 10:20:54 AM
Quote from: HolmenTree on May 17, 2010, 11:11:12 PM
I hear the 390XP is even more smoother [anti-vibe] then the 395XP.
I don't know about the Dolmar but I know you can't beat the air injection, ergonomics and anti-vibe that Husky has.
When a guy is making a living [or even just being serious] with a saw why in the hell would he bother buying a cheaper saw to save a couple hundred bucks? :o
Willard.
There are a few good reasons to buy a Dolmar.Besides price, a 7900 will weigh a little less,have just as good or better filtration with the HD filter,cut faster than a Husky 576 and is every bit as durable
I believe we were talking about 90cc saws.
A Dolmar Airmaster air filter system is similar to Huskies air injection filteration system, but doesn't keep the filter clean as long as Huskies does.
Willard.
Quote from: HolmenTree on June 25, 2010, 10:30:23 PM......
A Dolmar Airmaster air filter system is similar to Huskies air injection filteration system, but doesn't keep the filter clean as long as Huskies does.
Willard.
I don't believe it is similar at all. ???
Quote from: SawTroll on June 26, 2010, 04:55:40 PM
Quote from: HolmenTree on June 25, 2010, 10:30:23 PM......
A Dolmar Airmaster air filter system is similar to Huskies air injection filteration system, but doesn't keep the filter clean as long as Huskies does.
Willard.
I don't believe it is similar at all. ???
Lets say Dolmar tried to seperate the chips from the dust like Husky has been doing for over 20 yrs now. :D But Husky has one up on them by virtually seperating almost all dust from the air filter.
We have to thank 1987-88 Partner then shortly after Jonsered for the original concept.
In my last quote I originally said Dolmars system doesn't even come close to Huskies air injection but changed it feeling the wording was a little too strong. ::)
Willard.
Well it started out talking about a 385,390 and 395 but you brought up a 576 auto tune which is 73.5 cc. the 7900 is 79cc, but it don't matter anyways because the Dolmar 7900 will cut right with the 385 and 390 and when the 7900 has the HD filter installed the cutters from Australia that are cutting Red Gum say the 7900 has the best filter of any saw.
Quote from: HolmenTree on June 26, 2010, 10:20:20 PM
Quote from: SawTroll on June 26, 2010, 04:55:40 PM
Quote from: HolmenTree on June 25, 2010, 10:30:23 PM......
A Dolmar Airmaster air filter system is similar to Huskies air injection filteration system, but doesn't keep the filter clean as long as Huskies does.
Willard.
I don't believe it is similar at all. ???
Lets say Dolmar tried to seperate the chips from the dust like Husky has been doing for over 20 yrs now. :D But Husky has one up on them by virtually seperating almost all dust from the air filter.
We have to thank 1987-88 Partner then shortly after Jonsered for the original concept.
In my last quote I originally said Dolmars system doesn't even come close to Huskies air injection but changed it feeling the wording was a little too strong. ::)
Willard.
True - the Dolmar "pre-filter" isn't anything close to "Air injection" - but it was an attempt to do about the same job (it didn't).
By now, I believe the first saw to have the
fully developed "Air injection" actually was the 262xp (mid 1989), but surely there were earlier versions on at least one Partner (P7700) and one Jonsered model (2051), before that.
Quote from: SawTroll on June 27, 2010, 02:29:03 PM
Quote from: HolmenTree on June 26, 2010, 10:20:20 PM
Quote from: SawTroll on June 26, 2010, 04:55:40 PM
Quote from: HolmenTree on June 25, 2010, 10:30:23 PM......
A Dolmar Airmaster air filter system is similar to Huskies air injection filteration system, but doesn't keep the filter clean as long as Huskies does.
Willard.
I don't believe it is similar at all. ???
Lets say Dolmar tried to seperate the chips from the dust like Husky has been doing for over 20 yrs now. :D But Husky has one up on them by virtually seperating almost all dust from the air filter.
We have to thank 1987-88 Partner then shortly after Jonsered for the original concept.
In my last quote I originally said Dolmars system doesn't even come close to Huskies air injection but changed it feeling the wording was a little too strong. ::)
Willard.
True - the Dolmar "pre-filter" isn't anything close to "Air injection" - but it was an attempt to do about the same job (it didn't).
By now, I believe the first saw to have the fully developed "Air injection" actually was the 262xp (mid 1989), but surely there were earlier versions on at least one Partner (P7700) and one Jonsered model (2051), before that.
I think here in the USA that Jonsereds were the first saws with air injection, don't remember any Partner's or Husky's with it for a good while after Jonsered came out with it.
No! ;)
have a husky 390xp got cheap from ebay , very pleased use it for cutting burls and felling ,when my shindaiwas 757s are too small . runs a 36in bar in most timbers , dont think it would handle dry red gum though . very smooth quiet saw . cheers from the warm tropics down under Bob