Just bought a Husqvarna 372

POSTON WIDEHEAD · February 08, 2016, 05:40:13 PM

I was sawing firewood today with my 365 and the chain STOPPED like hitting a brick wall.
The chain came off and was actually bent a little.

I put another chain on and the clutch or something in there starting grinding and sparks were coming out.

Not knowing the problem and the shop I go to is closed on Mondays, I went and bought a 372 with a 24 inch bar. It seems to be a hoss of a saw.

Guess I'll find out the repair bill on the 365 sometime this week. >:(

OH logger · February 08, 2016, 07:36:44 PM

I got one too and they are great saws. every one ive ever had likes to be pulled 7-10 times to start when cold, BUT when runnin they make up for it. fast and peppy!! 8)

thecfarm · February 08, 2016, 08:45:43 PM

Hey we're almost brothers now. ;D I've had one for years. Guess I won't tell ya I ran a 18 inch bar.

POSTON WIDEHEAD · February 08, 2016, 09:08:58 PM

Quote from: thecfarm on February 08, 2016, 08:45:43 PM
Hey we're almost brothers now. ;D I've had one for years. Guess I won't tell ya I ran a 18 inch bar.

Mine came with a 24. ;D

CTYank · February 09, 2016, 06:38:20 AM

Quote from: POSTONLT40HD on February 08, 2016, 05:40:13 PM
I was sawing firewood today with my 365 and the chain STOPPED like hitting a brick wall.
The chain came off and was actually bent a little.

I put another chain on and the clutch or something in there starting grinding and sparks were coming out.

Not knowing the problem and the shop I go to is closed on Mondays, I went and bought a 372 with a 24 inch bar. It seems to be a hoss of a saw.

Guess I'll find out the repair bill on the 365 sometime this week. >:(

Sounds like the chain was loose/tossed and/or the clutch needs attention.

You'll love the 372. Almost got one last year, but totally fell for the 576XT-AT. No accounting for taste.

mmartone · February 09, 2016, 08:16:55 AM

I have one that I bought at a discount from the pawn shop cheap, got it home and found out the spark plug was loose.. I have a 32" bar, skip chain, ported muffler, awesome saw, my favorite of the couple :D I have....

jtmccallum · February 09, 2016, 07:14:00 PM

Congrats on the new saw. 8) I bought mine a few years ago. Great saw. Mine takes 5 or 6 pulls when cold but always starts.

49er · February 09, 2016, 07:57:15 PM

Quote from: CTYank on February 09, 2016, 06:38:20 AM

You'll love the 372. Almost got one last year, but totally fell for the 576XT-AT. No accounting for taste.

I had a 576at for a few years. It was ported by a monkey in Tennessee. My logger buddy needed a saw quick so I sold it to him. I still have sellers remorse. :(

POSTON WIDEHEAD · February 09, 2016, 08:20:04 PM

Quote from: 49er on February 09, 2016, 07:57:15 PM
I still have sellers remorse. :(

:D :D :D With that being said, I'll keep mine forever.

starmac · February 10, 2016, 12:53:18 AM

I do not have one, but the 372 is probably the most popular saw with the loggers in these parts.

01crewcab · February 14, 2016, 05:54:45 PM

I have 2009 XPW big bore model. It's been worked on a little ;D. Running a 32" Oregon lightweight bar, and a 8 tooth sprocket. Pretty impressive saw.

XP_Slinger · February 14, 2016, 06:16:24 PM

Have fun with your 72 they're great saws. I run a 24" bar on mine, just grabbed a Lightweight Total Super Bar and Stihl RS chain to try out a few days ago. Itchin to try it but its a bit cold for recreational cookie cutting the last couple days.

Ron Scott · February 14, 2016, 07:50:43 PM

The 372 is a great choice. They continue to be very popular.

pwheel · February 15, 2016, 09:41:29 AM

The local Husky shop sells lots of 372's to the pro's. 24" b/c for softwood (mostly white pine), 20" for general use/hardwood. Great choice.

Cutter/Climber · February 15, 2016, 04:38:44 PM

I do a lot of cutting with my 372. I have gone through many of them. I have had one or two get smashed with trees and usually get another one. I have a 385 that I use for cutting bigger timber and running a 24". I run a 20" on my 372 but I am cutting hard woods.