395xp or 3120, undecided.

[deezyboy]

Hi all,

 

I need a big saw, I have a 372xp on a 20inch, MS460 on a 25 inch, and a 181 on a 28 inch, but as you can see, I need a saw with a bit more grunt to take a bigger bar.

 

I want something to run primarily a 36inch bar for the bigger bits of timber, so although a 395 will do that, is it worth shelling out that bit more and getting a 3120?

 

Having said that, I do a bit of work for someone who only has a 660 as their biggest saw and bugger me haven't we cut some big wood with it, and it does them fine, but then others use an 880 and it gets the job done that bit quicker.

 

I don't want to buy the 395 and be wishing I had gone bigger, and likewise would hate to buy a 3120 and think im an idiot for buying something so big.

 

I'm only 21 and with limited funds from what I have saved up through work, so want a good investment that will do me well. what would you do, with your experience and business?

 

Cheers

[kinderscout]

Go for the 3120xp I have used a 28,36,50 inch bar on it.

so very versatile.

[Stubby]

Mmmm This or This.... I prefer the the 395 as it feels sooo much lighter . The 3120 has more grunt of course but not in proportion to the weight .

[MattyF]

395 I would pick up over 88 or 3120 every time.

[Ian C]

395 I would pick up over 88 or 3120 every time.

 

Same unless your milling 88 and 3120 are so numb and heavy.

[Mountain man]

The 088 and presumably the biggest husky will pull big bars through hardwood with no effort. The 395 and it equivalent 66 still whilst terrific cannot easily ring up huge hardwood.

My advice, buy the 3120 and get a couple of different bars.

[mendiplogs]

Mmmm This or This.... I prefer the the 395 as it feels sooo much lighter . The 3120 has more grunt of course but not in proportion to the weight .

 

HI STUBBY you had 3120xp for sale mate yes thanks jon

[Stubby]

HI STUBBY you had 3120xp for sale mate yes thanks jon

 

Yes Jon . He is on ebay now mate

[wisewood]

Yes Jon . He is on ebay now mate

 

Ah, been watching that :-)

 

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[Stubby]

Ah, been watching that :-)

 

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I'v been watching too ! Some times I even pick it up !