Best chainsaw for crosscutting

[gdh]

I'm looking at getting a new chainsaw (currently use Oleo-mac 962 and Husqvarna 357) and thought I should get some advice from the experts.

 

I mainly want to run 15-20 inch bars for crosscutting hardwood logs from 2-20inch but it will also be used for some felling.

 

I'm looking at three Husqvarnas; 360xp, 372 XP X-TORQ and 576 XP AutoTune. Specs are here

 

Will the 576 cut much faster on an 18-20inch bar than the others or is it worth saving weight and sticking to a 560xp?

 

Any help appreciated.

[C.J]

365 X-Torque will be best value for money:thumbup1:

[normandylumberjack]

As above, or from your selection a 372xp is tired and tested and one hell of a saw. 560xp would not be my choice for running a 20" bar

[alex_m]

I'd say the 372xp would suit best. I've used them on an 18" bar and they fly!

[mendiplogs]

I'm looking at getting a new chainsaw (currently use Oleo-mac 962 and Husqvarna 357) and thought I should get some advice from the experts.

 

I mainly want to run 15-20 inch bars for crosscutting hardwood logs from 2-20inch but it will also be used for some felling.

 

I'm looking at three Husqvarnas; 360xp, 372 XP X-TORQ and 576 XP AutoTune. Specs are here

 

Will the 576 cut much faster on an 18-20inch bar than the others or is it worth saving weight and sticking to a 560xp?

 

Any help appreciated.

 

HI MATE you need stubby port 372 xp or hodge 576 port one mate nice on a 20 bar thanks jon

[gdh]

Thanks for all your thoughts, those were the 3 saws I looked at but if you know any better ones please say.

 

A 20 inch bar would be the maximum I would run, I would probably stick to an 18, it's just nice to have the choice in future.

[hedgesparrow]

i have a 576 xp on a 20 inch bar and that flies through wood. sometimes too fast. the new 576xp auto tune is supposed to be even better saw than the normal xp if i was going for a saw then it be that one. but have the 576 so next one on a 18 inch bar will be the 560xp autotune. and running on Aspen they run better on it.

[Le Sanglier]

TBH they are all powerful professional saws, you won't go wrong with any of them.

Take your pick, none of them will disappoint.

[Goaty]

On the vibrations the 576xp is really good as well, I dont have one but according to the husky vibes calculator you can use it all day long whereas the 357xp isnt good.

[Stubby]

372 for me if you are on a 20" bar . - 24" If you want a bit mopre grunt get spud to poet it . You will never look back !!!!!