Moving from 339+357xp to MS201T+362C-M

[RichardDesmond]

Hi Folks!

I'm a Lurker for at least the last 2 years. Now officially a Newb (on 2 forums).

 

Have a few questions that some might be interested in discussing.

I run a gardening business in Ireland. I trained as a recreational climber for about 5 years, then trained in Tree Felling and Chainsaw Maintenance (C.S.30 +31). I can't really be called an Arborist, as I didn't specifically train as one.

 

I run 3 saws:

339xp, needs to be feathered on warm start, but does what I bought it for.

357xp, lovely saw, now with a 20 inch new bar and chain on it.

Stihl Multitool chainsaw head for low limbing.

 

 

Just received grant funding for:

MS 201T C-M

MS 362 C-M

 

 

I am mostly a one-man show. I love doing tree work, but it is less than 20% of my business.

Any suggestions on a suitable set-up for the new Stihls? Spark Arrestors? Muffler Mods? Stock? Any worthwhile porting in Ireland/UK?

 

Any interest in the 2 XP's? (Not selling them for another month, until the funding hits my supplier and the new saws are available)

 

Thanks RD:thumbup:

[Joe Newton]

Hi Folks!

 

I'm a Lurker for at least the last 2 years. Now officially a Newb (on 2 forums).

 

 

 

Have a few questions that some might be interested in discussing.

 

I run a gardening business in Ireland. I trained as a recreational climber for about 5 years, then trained in Tree Felling and Chainsaw Maintenance (C.S.30 +31). I can't really be called an Arborist, as I didn't specifically train as one.

 

 

 

I run 3 saws:

 

339xp, needs to be feathered on warm start, but does what I bought it for.

 

357xp, lovely saw, now with a 20 inch new bar and chain on it.

 

Stihl Multitool chainsaw head for low limbing.

 

 

 

 

 

Just received grant funding for:

 

MS 201T C-M

 

MS 362 C-M

 

 

 

 

 

I am mostly a one-man show. I love doing tree work, but it is less than 20% of my business.

 

Any suggestions on a suitable set-up for the new Stihls? Spark Arrestors? Muffler Mods? Stock? Any worthwhile porting in Ireland/UK?

 

 

 

Any interest in the 2 XP's? (Not selling them for another month, until the funding hits my supplier and the new saws are available)

 

 

 

Thanks RD:thumbup:

 

 

I'd suggest keeping the 357. Great saws. I got mine ported, put a faster sprocket on it, and a 15" bar. Great fun.

 

My take on selling kit is this: you might get £300 for that saw. That'll be gone within a few weeks, and unless you seriously need the cash, you'll have nothing to show for it.

 

If you keep it, you'll always be able to use it.

[RichardDesmond]

Yes, but I will have an MS362 to keep me warm at night. I know what you mean with the 357. It sounds great, pulls well and is very well built. I think the MS362 will be just a small step up, but also bullet proof. Looking forward to running it in...

[Joe Newton]

Yes, but I will have an MS362 to keep me warm at night. I know what you mean with the 357. It sounds great, pulls well and is very well built. I think the MS362 will be just a small step up, but also bullet proof. Looking forward to running it in...

 

 

I'd be keeping the 357 until I'd decided if I liked the Stihl. It's predecessor the 361 was brilliant (I still run one) but reviews of the 362 haven't been sparkling.

[WoodED]

Yes, but I will have an MS362 to keep me warm at night. I know what you mean with the 357. It sounds great, pulls well and is very well built. I think the MS362 will be just a small step up, but also bullet proof. Looking forward to running it in...

 

 

I think after 6 months you will be disopointed

[RichardDesmond]

I don't know guys. Maybe you are right. I know that the 357 hasn't really seen heavy work, it had the original 15 inch bar on until a month ago AND it is a joyful thing to use in careful hands.

I might consider keeping it whilst I run in the MS 362 (this is the C-M variant, it is getting a better write-up...)

[Joe Newton]

I don't know guys. Maybe you are right. I know that the 357 hasn't really seen heavy work, it had the original 15 inch bar on until a month ago AND it is a joyful thing to use in careful hands.

I might consider keeping it whilst I run in the MS 362 (this is the C-M variant, it is getting a better write-up...)

 

 

Buy a dozen spare clutch bearings.

 

That should give you a chance to get it run in

[Will Heal]

Keep the 357 for when the 362 goes back to the dealer cos it won't run right and keep the 339 for when you break the top handle on the 201 and you can't get the part for two weeks

[RichardDesmond]

Hmmmm:sneaky2:

 

 

 

I have seen a lot of very good reviews of that saw, and a few not good reviews.

The same could be said of the MS201T C-M.

 

I think a lot of it comes down to weather you get a lemon or not. I have generally been pretty lucky with gear (and funding!) and mostly I take the time to learn how to use my gear well.

[NFG]

Hi, welcome

 

Id keep them all, the 3 series Husqvarnas are pretty durable. Ive heard of trouble with the 362s clutch bearing failing just like the 261.

 

 

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