large saw advice

[dshulme]

Hi I'm looking at investing in a large saw as I'm finding I could do with a 36" bar more often then I thought, has anyone got experience with husqy 395 or 3120 and could you tell me the faults and usability of both/either that you have had. Thanks

[Stubby]

I have had both . (still got 395 ) . I prefer the 395 . Mine is on a 36" .404 .

[geoff]

395 will get more use, and do 99 % of the jobs, 3120 is a lovely saw, but just too big for regular work, loved mine 5houfh until it got stolen....

[dshulme]

Thanks what things break what problems have you had with them.

[Stubby]

Never had any problems with either other than the 3120 was too heavy as I got older .

[Dinan]

395 baby yeah. Make sure you get the wraparound handle and the big dogs. More power than an 066, which is a very good saw as well. Maybe not as much power or as tough as a 2101, which was a killer saw. But lighter.

[wicklamulla]

395xp is an awesome saw. 3120 is huge and heavy takes nearly a whole combi can to fill it up! 3120 is actually a very easy saw to start when warm and the chainbrake mechanism is a clever design. I blocked down a copper beech on spikes last week with a 3120 on a 42 inch c&b. It was tiresome.

[spudulike]

The 395 will be of more use than a 3120 and will do most of what a 3120 can do. Just depends on what saws you have around it and the type of work you do but the 395 is a big enough brute to get you out of most trouble.

 

Not really any known issues with it. Solid well made lump of a saw!

[MattyF]

I've had a 3120 and seized it but it was an original first released model .. 880 and 088 also and would pick up the 395 every time unless I want a 40" plus bar.

[dshulme]

Thankyou for advice 395 is where I'll go.

Edited April 9, 2016 by dshulme