Alternative to 357xp

[BeanWoody]

My 357xp is in need of some TLC, which I will be doing.

 

In the meantime I'm looking to get a similarly matched saw, what could be recommended? 

 

Currently had thoughts of the Husqvarna 560xp or Stihl ms 271, ms 291, ms 391 (I know the ms 271 is a smaller saw but seen a lot recently being used). 

[gary112]

I,d recommend a 560 xp great saw

[Mick Dempsey]

5 minutes ago, gary112 said:

I,d recommend a 560 xp great saw

Direct replacement, good saw.

[Dan Maynard]

The 271 291 391 series are the non-pro so comparatively heavy and slow. If you think Stihl you should look rather at 261 or 362, depending on what bar and what weight you are happy with.

[Mick Dempsey]

7 minutes ago, Dan Maynard said:

The 271 291 391 series are the non-pro so comparatively heavy and slow. If you think Stihl you should look rather at 261 or 362, depending on what bar and what weight you are happy with.

Correct, the 271 has been critiqued before... 

 

[Stubby]

560- all day long ! ?

[spudulike]

Another 357XP of course

[billpierce]

Get a ms361, pop a 9 pin 325 sprocket on you'll never look back

[gdh]

I've had both and the 560 is a better saw in most ways, just a bit less reliable but I guess that's the trade off for saving weight and gaining performance. 

 

Still miss the 357 though.

[Husqvarna King]

560 is awesome, very powerful and lighter than the 357, but I don't think the build quality is anywhere near as good. Wish I'd never sold my seized 357 ☹️