Again, Husky 390xp or 395xp

[Stubby]

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The 288 was superseded by the 390.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.

 

I thought the 385 was superseded by the 390 ?

[Eddy_t]

I thought the 385 was superseded by the 390 ?

 

 

That is correct, the 385 superseded the 288! And fwiw I don't notice much power difference between the 385 and the 394! The power difference is actually minuscule! .1 kW really isn't a huge increase.

 

 

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[wisecobandit]

In my eyes it would boil down to the length of bar your wanting to take up a tree..

 

Eddy do you find that little a difference between the 385 and 394? Both mine are ported but the 394 wins everytime in the bigger stuff despite having a 4" longer bar.

[Eddy_t]

In my eyes it would boil down to the length of bar your wanting to take up a tree..

 

Eddy do you find that little a difference between the 385 and 394? Both mine are ported but the 394 wins everytime in the bigger stuff despite having a 4" longer bar.

 

 

I find them disappointingly indifferent, and whilst the 394 may have more power, it would only be in larger wood when it's dogged in for torque, but I prefer the 385 design, the brake handle, inboard clutch and it's lighter. My 385 is on a 36" bar, the 394 is on a 28" and has excellent compression, I reckon my 385 would still outcut the works 394

 

 

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[wyk]

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

 

 

[wisecobandit]

I find them disappointingly indifferent, and whilst the 394 may have more power, it would only be in larger wood when it's dogged in for torque, but I prefer the 385 design, the brake handle, inboard clutch and it's lighter. My 385 is on a 36" bar, the 394 is on a 28" and has excellent compression, I reckon my 385 would still outcut the works 394

 

 

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I have to agree regarding the design on the 385/390.

Ive got 24's on the 385 and 390, 28 on the 394 and 36 on the 395.

 

In standard form the 390 is louder than the 395 - due to the 395 restrictive exhaust and where the uk version loses power to the American model. The only difference is the exhaust and thats quoted as being 1/2hp more hence good gains on the 395 just by muffler mods.

 

Interesting WYK, the later models of both saws on your scales are said to weigh approx. 1 ib less according to huskys figures. Not sure quite how they come to that given the only difference between the 385 and 390 is a 1mm bigger piston and dual transfer ports.

[Eddy_t]

I have to agree regarding the design on the 385/390.

 

Ive got 24's on the 385 and 390, 28 on the 394 and 36 on the 395.

 

 

 

In standard form the 390 is louder than the 395 - due to the 395 restrictive exhaust and where the uk version loses power to the American model. The only difference is the exhaust and thats quoted as being 1/2hp more hence good gains on the 395 just by muffler mods.

 

 

 

Interesting WYK, the later models of both saws on your scales are said to weigh approx. 1 ib less according to huskys figures. Not sure quite how they come to that given the only difference between the 385 and 390 is a 1mm bigger piston and dual transfer ports.

 

 

Not sure what you mean there, does the 390 not have dual transfers?

 

 

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[Stubby]

I have to agree regarding the design on the 385/390.

Ive got 24's on the 385 and 390, 28 on the 394 and 36 on the 395.

 

In standard form the 390 is louder than the 395 - due to the 395 restrictive exhaust and where the uk version loses power to the American model. The only difference is the exhaust and thats quoted as being 1/2hp more hence good gains on the 395 just by muffler mods.

 

Interesting WYK, the later models of both saws on your scales are said to weigh approx. 1 ib less according to huskys figures. Not sure quite how they come to that given the only difference between the 385 and 390 is a 1mm bigger piston and dual transfer ports.

 

Sorted the muffler on mine

[wisecobandit]

Not sure what you mean there, does the 390 not have dual transfers?

 

 

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Sorry didn't word that well.

The dual transfers are ported differently timing wise compared to the 385.

 

The nice thing is the 362/365/372/385 and 390 is they all use the same muffler hence why I always have a spare modded muffler.

They all respond well to a dual port muffler and 385 enjoys the inlet charge a little earlier