Husky

[Leyburn Lad]

Was my first saw, used mine for every thing including climbing!

 

used the 242 for climbing brilliant saw, had a 254 for the ground work again could not fault it:001_smile:

 

have two 357 husqies BAG OF CRAP

[nuggsy]

used the 242 for climbing brilliant saw, had a 254 for the ground work again could not fault it:001_smile:

 

have two 357 husqies BAG OF CRAP

 

i dont have much experience with saws as yet but i use the 357xp at college and love it, very fine line between that and a 034 stihl.

wat is it you dont like about them ?

 

im not keen on the 353, seems to jump alot when doing bore cuts

[Leyburn Lad]

i dont have much experience with saws as yet but i use the 357xp at college and love it, very fine line between that and a 034 stihl.

wat is it you dont like

 

Don't start/ leaking fuel tanks/ triggers break constantly.

[MattyF]

my 357xpg has been one of the best saws ive ever owned it will probably melt its piston on monday but in 2 years its never had one problem cant fault the power weight or balance either i would buy another without hesitation....ive had friday afternoon dogs from both stables though its just luck of the draw!

[Dean Lofthouse]

Had mine two years now with no faults.

 

Cracking saw for snedding and logging.

[Mesterh]

How does a 357 compare to a ms260 weight and size wise?

[MattyF]

its in a different class the ms 260 is like a pencil sharpener really ....last time i was given a ms26 to do a job i brought it back in a box of bits...the nearest comparison is a 346 xp wich is supposed to be the best in its class but i imagine its more on par with a 353 and i wouldnt choose it over that either.

[tree_beard]

ms260 = 50cc, its the lightest in the class, and will run up to a 15/16" bar with authority... not my choice of saw tho...

357xp= 57odd cc closer to a ms361... both very similar in performance, with the 361 edging it.. a good choice with up to an 18" bar

 

 

the nearest comparison is a 346 xp wich is supposed to be the best in its class but i imagine its more on par with a 353 and i wouldnt choose it over that either.

 

imagine a really angry 353, on speed, with a grudge against wood.... and youve got a (new edition)346xp