Ms661 or husky 395 for Milling.

[Hunter]

Just seen this video.

 

[Hunter]

So far on this thread equal votes for both saws. Quick search on Google and YouTube made me decide to go for husky, main reasons are.

Has been around for awhile and well tested

No auto tune like ms 661

Better filter

May be slightly more torque

More reliable.

The only problem is husky comes with maximum bar length of 28 inch which I guess the maximum length husky do in 3/8 pitch, I think easies solution will be to order Oregon power match bar in 36 inch.

Or can I order husky in 404 pitch and longer bar.

Saw will be used mainly for milling.

[Stubby]

So far on this thread equal votes for both saws. Quick search on Google and YouTube made me decide to go for husky, main reasons are.

Has been around for awhile and well tested

No auto tune like ms 661

Better filter

May be slightly more torque

More reliable.

The only problem is husky comes with maximum bar length of 28 inch which I guess the maximum length husky do in 3/8 pitch, I think easies solution will be to order Oregon power match bar in 36 inch.

Or can I order husky in 404 pitch and longer bar.

Saw will be used mainly for milling.

 

I have a 36" .404 powermatch bar that I don't use any more ( changed i for a Sugi ) Was on my 395 . Not done mutch work . Make me an offer if you like ...

[Hunter]

Thanks Stubby,will bear this in mind once done with the saw.

[Rough Hewn]

Or I have a stihl 056super 90cc with new stihl 36" bar and 3/8 chain and a stihl 051 with nearly new stihl 36" bar and used once ripping chain. All fully working and original.

£600 for the pair.

 

 

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[Hunter]

Or I have a stihl 056super 90cc with new stihl 36" bar and 3/8 chain and a stihl 051 with nearly new stihl 36" bar and used once ripping chain. All fully working and original.

£600 for the pair.

 

 

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Thank but I already have a monster Stihl 075 111 cc which I will be keeping for the larger stuff.

[Rough Hewn]

You'd be better milling with the 075, great saws.

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[billpierce]

Yah yah I will use 076 over my 660 for milling

 

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[BrendanTreeFeller]

I have an MS661 and got it because I needed a 36" bar for a big felling job, but I think it's underpowered. Maybe I'm biased as I'm a Husky man for most other saws. I'm sure it's possible to get a 395 and put an aftermarket 36" bar on it I'm sure it would handle it, others can correct me if I'm wrong!

[Stubby]

I have an MS661 and got it because I needed a 36" bar for a big felling job, but I think it's underpowered. Maybe I'm biased as I'm a Husky man for most other saws. I'm sure it's possible to get a 395 and put an aftermarket 36" bar on it I'm sure it would handle it, others can correct me if I'm wrong!

 

My 395 has been wearing a 36" .404 bar for the last 18 years ! Not a problem .