Husky 592 bar length

[Drifter2406]

Thinking of buying the new Husqvarna 592XP for milling and general use, does anyone know how long a bar this would take other than 28? I am used to the 365SP which I bought new I think in 2004 with a 24" bar but ideally I would like possibly a 36" as by the time I put it in an Alaskan Mill I will probably loose 6" of usable length. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[Steven1210]

Just had a wee look and found this.....

 

 

[MattyF]

Have not used one but if it's husky's replacement for the 395 I don't see why a 36" would not work , I did a lot of milling with the 395 on a 36 and a 28" bar as you said would be restrictive.

[Drifter2406]

Thanks for the reply, been looking and one of the options is the 36", wondering if that size motor would be enough for Milling.

[Drifter2406]

5 minutes ago, MattyF said:

Have not used one but if it's husky's replacement for the 395 I don't see why a 36" would not work , I did a lot of milling with the 395 on a 36 and a 28" bar as you said would be restrictive.

Oh that's interesting, if memory serves the 395 is similar power? nice to hear from someone who has used that size bar, thanks.

[MattyF]

Oh that's interesting, if memory serves the 395 is similar power? nice to hear from someone who has used that size bar, thanks.

Should be the same as it's the 395's replacement but if not a fraction more in terms of power out put I would of thought.. despite folk winging about new saws not being as good as the ones they have replaced I've always a found the opposite and usually more user friendly especially in terms of anti vibes and fumes which is a plus when milling.

[Stubby]

10 hours ago, MattyF said:

Have not used one but if it's husky's replacement for the 395 I don't see why a 36" would not work , I did a lot of milling with the 395 on a 36 and a 28" bar as you said would be restrictive.

I would agree there Matty . I would change it to .404 though . ( as on my 395 ) . Too many cutters to sharpen on 3/8ths !

[Drifter2406]

34 minutes ago, Stubby said:

I would agree there Matty . I would change it to .404 though . ( as on my 395 ) . Too many cutters to sharpen on 3/8ths !

I understand what you're saying but everything I have got is for 3/8, electric sharpener, files and if I get the new saw with a 36" bar (now correct me if I am wrong here) I was hoping to use my spare bars and chains from the 365SP. Saves me buying loads of new stuff.

[MattyF]

I understand what you're saying but everything I have got is for 3/8, electric sharpener, files and if I get the new saw with a 36" bar (now correct me if I am wrong here) I was hoping to use my spare bars and chains from the 365SP. Saves me buying loads of new stuff.

Stick with 3/8s then .. ideally 404 would be better for milling but that's only my experience from using it on 880's and 3120's , always ran my 395 on 3/8 as it was my go too big removal saw and was easier to buy a reel of 3/8 and have chains ready for that and every other saw down to a climbing saw ready with out the hassle of a trip to a shop.

[jmac]

Skip tooth chain is a good option for long bars on smaller cc saws, plus less teeth to sharpen 👍