Again, Husky 390xp or 395xp

[Tobey]

Hi guys,

 

I'm looking for a new saw in the 90cc class. As a climber I'll need it for bigger take downs and for some ground work afterwards. Most of the time I would use a 28 inch bar but perhaps I'll need to go bigger sometimes.

 

Is the power of the 395 worth the higher weight compared to the 390? Normally I would say more power is always better but I have to carry it around in the tree.

 

I already have a Stihl Top Handle and a Husky 560xp with 18 inch bar. What do you guys think is the better choice for my purpose?

 

Cheers

Toby

[Eddy_t]

390, without a doubt, I'm using a 385 with a 36" bar fitted

 

 

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[Stubby]

390, without a doubt, I'm using a 385 with a 36" bar fitted

 

 

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I have both . If I could only have one of them it would be 395 ....Just me

[WoodED]

Hi guys,

 

 

 

I'm looking for a new saw in the 90cc class. As a climber I'll need it for bigger take downs and for some ground work afterwards. Most of the time I would use a 28 inch bar but perhaps I'll need to go bigger sometimes.

 

 

 

Is the power of the 395 worth the higher weight compared to the 390? Normally I would say more power is always better but I have to carry it around in the tree.

 

 

 

I already have a Stihl Top Handle and a Husky 560xp with 18 inch bar. What do you guys think is the better choice for my purpose?

 

 

 

Cheers

 

Toby

 

 

Why not go for a saw inberween first like a 576xp with a 24" bar, can guaranty it will be used more than the big one due to weight.

 

 

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[Old Mill Tree Care]

I have both . If I could only have one of them it would be 395 ....Just me

 

But do you use it up a tree?

 

I have a 395xp and 10% of its use is up a tree. For that reason I'd choose the 395 but if half it's use was up a tree I'd choose the 390 because its lighter.

I also have an MS361.

 

 

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[treequip]

Hi guys,

 

I'm looking for a new saw in the 90cc class. As a climber I'll need it for bigger take downs and for some ground work afterwards. Most of the time I would use a 28 inch bar but perhaps I'll need to go bigger sometimes.

 

Is the power of the 395 worth the higher weight compared to the 390? Normally I would say more power is always better but I have to carry it around in the tree.

 

I already have a Stihl Top Handle and a Husky 560xp with 18 inch bar. What do you guys think is the better choice for my purpose?

 

Cheers

Toby

 

 

Man up, eat your Weetabix and buy the bigger saw, there is no substitute for power.

[Stubby]

But do you use it up a tree?

 

I have a 395xp and 10% of its use is up a tree. For that reason I'd choose the 395 but if half it's use was up a tree I'd choose the 390 because its lighter.

I also have an MS361.

 

 

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Very good point . How much more does the the 395 weigh ?

[MattyF]

395 noticeably has more power .. I sold a 288 as I stopped using it when I got the 395.

The 288 was superseded by the 390.

 

If it was solely for in tree use though I would possibly choose the 390.

[Tobey]

Man up, eat your Weetabix and buy the bigger saw, there is no substitute for power.

 

[TGB]

... there is no substitute for power.

Revolution and the guillotine worked for the people on the ground, not so good for the high & mighty.