395xp

[Graham]

Going to look at a s/h one. Don't need it but are there any weak points to this saw I should be looking for? Do they have a good reputation? Thanks.

[Stubby]

Going to look at a s/h one. Don't need it but are there any weak points to this saw I should be looking for? Do they have a good reputation? Thanks.

 

I have one and have had a couple of 394 as well . Stonking saw as far as I can tell . Does not get used a great deal but totally reliable when it comes out .Mine runs a 36" .404 no problems .

[Breezeblock]

make sure its not a made in china one

[Graham]

make sure its not a made in china one

 

Plenty of those about!

[TreeswingerPerth]

I've had one for years , no problems to report really . Fantastic saw , run mine on 36" and sometimes a 28" , love it .

[miker]

had a 394 ,belter of a saw,so cant see why a 395 wont perform equally or better,will run 36" ok but really happy with a 30"

[SawTroll]

It is an older basic design, and suffer from that in some ways - but those that have them usually like them a lot. However, there are many that prefer the lighter and more modern 390xp. I guess the choise really depends on what you are going to use the saw for.

 

I don't have one, so this is based on what I have read on different saw forums the last decade +.

Edited October 2, 2013 by SawTroll

[Graham]

Had a look at the saw. Extremely clean with a 30" bar so it's mine now:001_smile:

[Stubby]

Had a look at the saw. Extremely clean with a 30" bar so it's mine now:001_smile:

 

I think you will be well pleased . They respond to a muffler mod and also porting . Spud did one not long ago .

[Tom Hall]

i have one on a 36" 3/8 chain and its an absolute belter i love it strikes up first pull everytime and it chews through wood like a pirana through flesh. its more comfortable than the stihl equal and smoother imo