stihl or husky ??

im sure there have been similar threads done before but here goes -

im looking to replace my old husky 288XP , it has been a great saw that is still used on a daily basis but its starting to show signs that its loosing power . so do i get a stihl ms660 or maybe something slightly smaller or do i go for a husky that is similar in size ?? my main requirment is that it needs to be climber friendly ! as the 880 with 36 inch bar on it is a tad to heavy for taking down a main stem whilst on spikes , i have had a stihl ms361 for the last couple years and it has been an amazing saw both on the ground and in the tree but i cant help wnting to give a husky a go . so what do you guys suggest????

ive got a 390xp and its pretty good, before that i had a makita 7901 which was also good

im sure there have been similar threads done before but here goes -

 

im looking to replace my old husky 288XP , it has been a great saw that is still used on a daily basis but its starting to show signs that its loosing power . so do i get a stihl ms660 or maybe something slightly smaller or do i go for a husky that is similar in size ?? my main requirment is that it needs to be climber friendly ! as the 880 with 36 inch bar on it is a tad to heavy for taking down a main stem whilst on spikes , i have had a stihl ms361 for the last couple years and it has been an amazing saw both on the ground and in the tree but i cant help wnting to give a husky a go . so what do you guys suggest????

The new husqy 390xp is meant to be the nuts mate, lighter than the 395/066 and plenty of grunt, thats what i'd replace a 288 with.....

husky 390 is an excellent saw... as is the makita/dolmar 7900

handle them both, see what you think:001_smile:

if you are up this end of the county i have a 7900 you can test...

husky 390 is an excellent saw... as is the makita/dolmar 7900

 

 

handle them both, see what you think:001_smile:

 

 

if you are up this end of the county i have a 7900 you can test...

cool , i may weel pop up mate , but will give you a shout before i do .

The 66 is the KING of saws!!

Its a joy to use, I have a 25" bar on mine, its 10 years old and still cuts great!!

i fancy a 66 myself, the 088 is good for the usual logging a monster windblow but too heavy to throw about, well for me anyway. i love my 046 with 25"bar, but i fancy a 66 with 30"bar.

i fancy a 66 myself, the 088 is good for the usual logging a monster windblow but too heavy to throw about, well for me anyway. i love my 046 with 25"bar, but i fancy a 66 with 30"bar.

I had a 66 with 30" bar (bought it with 25" but soon got the 30" - no less grunt) - storming saw...

(bought it with 25" but soon got the 30" - no less grunt)

How is that possible?? it defies the laws of physics??

the 046 powers a 25"bar easily with no lag at all, i would imagine the 066 would cut through stone blunt with a 25" bar on it, it is more the extra bar length without having the weight of the 088. reminds me of my first 084 with 19" bar:scared1: