What's an ms 390 like?

[Pooh sticks]

I know of one second hand but I can't find out much about them

[Eddy_t]

Big, heavy and gutless as stock, they respond well to modification though

 

 

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[Gray git]

Semi pro saw, big unbalanced lump IMO bit plasticy but ok for logging and occasional use or for a backup saw but won't provide the service level of a pro saw.

[doobin]

I'd avoid second hand- it will still command a 'Stihl' price premium on eBay, even though it's not a very good saw. It would probably sell on eBay for only £50 less than an MS362, which is IIRC about £200 more saw.

 

My neighbour has one, he's always having problems with it. I wouldn't swap my ancient 034 for his two year old MS390.

[normandylumberjack]

I had one from new, in 2007 and sold it a few weeks ago, It cut a lot of wood in its day with a 16" bar and regular cleaning and looking after never missed a beat. It's not a pro saw and a ms361 will out cut and out proform it in every way, but if its a well looked after fair priced saw then you could do worse imo.

 

Mine logged hundreds of cubic meters of firewood with no issues, I miss it

[WelshMan]

I have an MS390 and really like it. It's not a pro-saw but then I'm only an amateur.

[Grass hopper]

I have one also as a back up and fine it a good saw , starts first time all the time and run a 20" bar , can't knock it in anyway.

[william127]

Iv had 1 from new since 2005. It was gutless and underpowered from new so I was only useing a 16 inch bar. But last year I drilled out the exhaust, retuned the carb and had it thoroughly serviced. Its now like a different saw, iv been using it all weekend on an 18 inch bar and its been great. I had been thinking about selling it but no way will I be now! I lll be keeping it for using in the logmaster sawbench and rough work like stumps and river work. It is thirst y though compared to my 291 and 461.

[steve7962]

Are We on about a stihl ms390 or husqvarna 390xp?

[PC tree]

Are We on about a stihl ms390 or husqvarna 390xp?

 

Look at OP dude