353 husky

[Breezeblock]

anybody got any opinions on this saw good bad please tell we were thinking about one for a ground saw next to the chipper type thing

[Spruce Pirate]

I like the 353, had one years ago when it was part of the XP range and it was a good saw. Got a newer one now and still like them. Doesn't rev up quite the same as a 346, but for a ground saw next to the chipper I'd say it would be fine.

[jnoon]

I've used one, Runs like a 346xp silverside on half choke

( if you have got "good/fast" saws a 353 will feel slow )

Josh

[Spruce Pirate]

Runs like a 346xp silverside on half choke

 

They're not a 346, I'll grant you that, but they're not that bad, in my opinion.

[jnoon]

Yh I didn't say whey were bad, probably a better chipper saw as they don't have autotune so will tick over but still nicely balanced etc

[Breezeblock]

mmm decisions decisions might go for 560 or another 550 we were looking at something comparable to a 357 which from what i can gather the 353 aint nowhere near

[Spruce Pirate]

Go for the 560 if you're looking for something like a 357. I loved the 560 before it got nicked.

[woody paul]

Bought a second hand one off EBay a couple of months back had to do some work on it, but a great saw for what it is. Set it up properly and it will cut fast.

[spudulike]

I had one in and once I had it running thought something was wrong with it compared to my ported 346XP - they are OK but they don't go like the 346XP - the transfer ports are not as wide so it is like a lethargic 346XP.

[LeeWill]

Don't go for the 550! The 560xp is about the closest to the 357 u will get. But u can get smaller saws if ur just snedding out branches for the chipper. 353 is ok