new saw...which one?

[sussexlad]

hey guys, im going to ask a question that has probably been asked hundreds of times so go easy on me!

thinking of buying a new saw, had a husky 353 for about 3 years, its the first saw i owned so i dont have alot of experience in the wider world of saws, although have used 357xp's a fair amount.

most of the work i do is coppicing/felling mostly anything around 6-10 up to about 15 inches with the occasional bigger tree like poplar or oaks that i need to double bar.

so im thinking another 353 but im not sure how the newer ones go (mine is 2008), a 346xp(silverside) or 357xp. it will be my primary saw being used everyday. im leaning toward the 346, alot of people on here rave about it for brashing and snedding, how is it as an allrounder?

any input will be appreciated (as long as its all the same so it doesnt make my choice harder:lol:)

cheers in advance and sorry for the essay!

[chaffey]

Ms 261:001_tt2:

[Big Bolt]

346 no other choice!!!!

[david wood]

357xp, used a 340 as my own saw and works 351 and my 266 - overall i love the 357

[David Goss]

ms880 and fell from a distance

[bythamboy]

I run 346xp with 15 " or a 576 with 24" both good saws

[Big J]

346xp. It will handle the larger trees when required, but is perfect for coppice work.

[sussexlad]

ms880 and fell from a distance

 

lol:lol:

 

thanks for the advice guys, apart from the ms261 suggestion !! think i will go for a 346.

[tommer9]

Although i dont have one, the 346xp would be my advice.

[combined tree services]

personally i would go for a 357 as it has enough power to go to bigger bar shouls you need too .