Which saw for these requirements?

[GJohn86]

I'm sure this question has been asked a million times but everyone has different specifications.

 

So what should I be looking for?

 

I prefer Stihl to Husqvarna, but only really for the brand image, so I could be swayed to Husky.

 

Want something for firewood work really, but powerful enough to run a 20"+ bar with an Alaskan Mill I'm hoping to build.

 

Got about £300 to spend. More than happy with second hand, not afraid of a project either, I'm quite happy up to my wrists in piston rings etc.

 

I'd rather a used beast than a brand new weaker saw I think.

 

I'd like something that's modernish. I have an 010 from the 80s and I'd like something a bit newer I think.

 

I also like the small, single handed saws so I could also be tempted with something like that.

 

What do you guys rate?

 

Cheers,

 

Gaz

[Stubby]

Pre Xtorque 372XP . Send it to spud for porting . Its the only way to go IMHO ....

Edited January 12, 2017 by Stubby

[Mick Dempsey]

Pre Xtorque 372XP . Send it to spud for porting . Simples....

 

Words of 2009: Meerkat catchphrase 'Simples!' leads tweetups, jeggings and staycations as word of the year | Daily Mail Online

 

Let it go Stubs, it's been over 6 years now, it's over!

Edited January 12, 2017 by Mick Dempsey

[Stubby]

Words of 2009: Meerkat catchphrase 'Simples!' leads tweetups, jeggings and staycations as word of the year | Daily Mail Online

 

Let it go Stubs, it's been over 6 years now, it's over!

 

Ok Sorry . Will edit

[Daniël Bos]

if going 2nd hand you might be able to find an older husky 372.

I'd save a bit more and buy a new 365xt though, best value for money saw out there. about £400.

[Little Al]

Are you died in wool for the well known 2? a Dolmar or Makita 6 or 7 series would do the jobs you require equally well possibly at a cheaper to acquire price

[Gary24]

Husky 372 cant go wrong

[NFG]

Echo 620 or

Husqvarna 365xt

 

The Husky being 70.7cc & can run up to 28" bar albiet slowly but RobD now has 0.058" full skip.

 

 

N.

[woody paul]

If you are going to mill with it I would go for a Husky 385xp .

[peatff]

if going 2nd hand you might be able to find an older husky 372.

I'd save a bit more and buy a new 365xt though, best value for money saw out there. about £400.

 

Where can you get a new 365xt for £400 in UK ? F.R.Jones is cheapest I've seen at £483 with no bar and chain or World of Power Buxton £523.59 with the 20" the OP is interested in.