LD1
Epic Contributor
I've heard that Husqvarna is phasing out the 346 next year. If that's true, I'm sure they will have replacement for it performance-wise, although what it will be like 'til they get the bugs out is anybody's guess.
I agree with the 2-saw proposal. Once you get into bigger trees a single saw either doesn't have enough power to get the job done efficiently, or is simply heavy to limb with. The Husky 357 or the Stihl 362 is about as big as I'd want to handle for a single-saw operation.
I've got 2 older saws that get used regularly, one is a Husky 242 for limbing and light felling. Similar size and weight to the newer 346, with a bit less power. The bigger saw is a Stihl 044, old but still potent for cutting speed and torque. Truly a pig to limb with compared to the 242.
Sean
Two saws are definatally better than one:thumbsup: But there was a time when I was a one saw guy. And for me, that was a 7900 dolmar If I only had to choose one saw again, that would be it. Pleanty of power for big stuff, but not overly heavy like a 660 or 385xp:thumbsup: