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[Charlieh]

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[tommer9]

Top vid Charlieh. For me the 346xp has won it. Hands down. Light and fast.

[jojam]

Very light,very fast and very good on fuel.

[alex_m]

the husky 346xp is a great saw for small copice / woodland work. you can use it for 8 hours a day no problem!

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Cheers chaps,just when I'd made my mind up on the STIHL !! The XP does look like it might be the best for me,like the sound of lightweight.

 

Good point about the cans as well,although if I move them around alot I tend to spend a lot of time looking for them - now which tree was it !!

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

346xp

 

That video is blatent rubbish; how do you know if one of the saws isn't tuned, sharper etc etc? Granted I would assume the Husky would be faster than the old 260 design but I've got to the point of thinking these minor differences actually only manifest more noticeably as a result of poor maintenance, fuel etc. Picked up a mates 026 (not 260 so old) and it cut like stink...

[alex_m]

this one seals the deal i think (provided they have the same fuel, oil, chain etc)

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHEiREC5Ja4&NR=1]YouTube - stihl ms260 - Husqvarna 346xp comparsion[/ame]

[Charlieh]

i have run a 260 and 346 in oak and ash, i now own a 346xp just my opinion, if its for light felling work, then in my opinion the 346 has it,

[18 stoner]

Perhaps this slight difference in performance is due to the slight difference in manufacturers stated power output?

 

3.5hp vs 3.7hp:001_rolleyes:

[defenderjack]

bought a 260 today ! very happy with it ,either way theres not much in it , but isnt the husky more expensive on parts ?? stihl parts always seem quicker to get hold of ! but as always just an opinion !