Stihl 660 or Husky equivalent

[Pommie]

I have a 395xp. Great saw but the HAVs rating is crap compared to the 660. depends on what work you a likely to be doing with it, if your logging all day or for prolonged periods go for the 660

[mendiplogs]

I have a 395xp. Great saw but the HAVs rating is crap compared to the 660. depends on what work you a likely to be doing with it, if your logging all day or for prolonged periods go for the 660

 

HI MATE go for a 660 with head handle there very good jon

[Old WoodChip]

haha, not even going to say what I would get BUT I would go along with heated handles being a must, they even dry out your gloves

good luck

[Timbermcpherson]

I love huskys, but I have had terrible "luck" with their coils in the 272 394 395 and 3120. Hot saws that wont start get boring very quickly.

[Bob_z_l]

Thanks for all your comments, probably opt for the 660 as a local dealer has offered me one at a good price, but almost fancy trying the 395xp just cos I haven't used a big Husky before. They do say a change is as good as a rest! So do heated grips help with preventing white finger?

 

I hope that the "local dealer" is FR Jones. They were unbeatable on price when I looked.

 

Let alone customer service.

 

A short drive from SW London but well worth it.

 

 

Bob

[alex_m]

Thanks for all your comments, probably opt for the 660 as a local dealer has offered me one at a good price

 

hope that good price was between £725 and £ £760 +vat, depending on what bar you get (frjones)

[likeitorlumpit]

Our 660 is a good solid saw

will run a 36inch bar no problem

Keep the chain sharp and you'll have no problems

[Petemate390xp]

Go for the 390, forget the 395, its a bit of a lump to work with all day. 660, nice saw but ive got to say my 390 will smoke both of these saws. My 390 only ever pulls a 42" skipped out stihl super chain with an 8 pin power mate, and has done for the past 12 1/2mths. All it had was a woods exhaust mod and skimmed pot to up the compression. Really happy with it and ive hammered the living daylights out of it, including on a chainsaw mill. The 390 really is acceptable to a tune more than the 660 is anyway. Just my input, cheers, Pete.

[jhonnyjigsaw]

650 botanical names need to be learnt by tommorow, or i get thrown off the course

[arbogrunt]

wot!, husky Vs Stihl again!...I've had a 660 and a 395XP...both great saws. The 395 deffo has the edge on performance. I've found all 660's I've used struggle to oil a big bar.