LD1
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The 576xp is supposed to replace it.
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The 576xp is supposed to replace it.
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Yes, the 372 is no more, to the best of my knowledge, but there are still some in the channel out there. Since there are no Echo dealers around here where I can pick up various saws and feel what they are like in my hands, and after visiting a very knowledgeable and organized Stihl dealer the other day, I was ready to take the plunge yesterday afternoon and do the 372. The Stihls just felt heavier. He didn't have a 441 there, but the 362 just felt heavier to me. Anyway, got involved in some other stuff around the house and didn't make it down yesterday, and now it's snowing like crazy, so it might well end up being spring before I buy. If so, I might be into a 576 instead, if the 372 is no longer available. No sense blowing up the old credit card if I'm not going to be able to get into the woods until thaw.
Don't know why it seems important to have a local dealer. As I mentioned before, my Echo CS500VL hasn't been in the shop since the day I bought it a quarter century or so ago, but the idea of having a dealer (and with Husky, several) in the area that do service is a little comforting.
Thanks for all the responses. It's been interesting!
Don't know why it seems important to have a local dealer. As I mentioned before, my Echo CS500VL hasn't been in the shop since the day I bought it a quarter century or so ago, but the idea of having a dealer (and with Husky, several) in the area that do service is a little comforting.
Thanks for all the responses. It's been interesting!
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Just went from a MS310 with 20" bar to a CS-530 and a 20" bar and I swear it feels like it has more power even though it has a smaller engine, I do know it cuts better and it is lighter. 5 year warranty doesnt hurt either. The Stihl never did anything wrong it just wasnt the saw I was expecting for the size and wieght.
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Chilly807
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As with any brand, sometimes it's hit and miss unless you have specific experience with a given saw. I've operated an MS260 before, which is classed as a "pro" saw, and was less than impressed. My little 023 (old homeowner type) has really impressed me for power and balance, and the 044 I have (older pro saw) is like a race car in comparison to anything else I've run.
I think Echo makes a good quality saw, they just don't get the hype and exposure Stihl and Husky do. Most of the North American forestry market has been heavily exposed to those two brands, and Jonsered (Husky in different colors) to a lesser extent, for 20 plus years, so they are the benchmark others are measured against.
Dolmar was popular here briefly in the early 80's, but soon fell out of favour for reliability and parts issues. I think the newer ones are much better personally, but the old stigma is there yet.
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crazyal
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I thought I read a thread over on AS about a new 372xp to replace the old one. It used some of the tech from the 576xp. I could be wrong but I thought it was called the 372xp x-torq. But I don't see much about it though.
LD1
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I havent heard anything about it. But I dont think it will happen. The 372xp and 576xp are TOO close in size. The 372 is actually 74.7cc and makes 5.4HP and weighs 13.4lbs. The 576 is actually a tad smaller @ 73.5cc but makes 5.7HP and weighs about 1lb more. I dont see husqvarna keeping two XP saws that are virtually identical in terms of size. But hey, I could be wrong. There used to be the 575xp also, that I thought was set to replace the 372xp. But Once they got some of the bugs worked out, they relabeled it the 576xp.
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Shindaiwa.
Someone mentioned this name earlier in the thread and I have always wondered about their saws. I owned one of their weedwackers years ago and it was the finest--and pretty expensive-- tools I ever owned. Started easy, lots of power and seemingly indestructable. Excellent fit and finish.
Any info or opinion on their saws?
Someone mentioned this name earlier in the thread and I have always wondered about their saws. I owned one of their weedwackers years ago and it was the finest--and pretty expensive-- tools I ever owned. Started easy, lots of power and seemingly indestructable. Excellent fit and finish.
Any info or opinion on their saws?
crazyal
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I'm thinking about adding a big brother to my 357xp. I could only find the full wrap handle 372xpw around and didn't really like the feel. So I've been dragging my feet. I thought I would just get the 576xp but while looking for reviews I stumbled across a couple of threads over at arboristsite about the 372xp x-torq. I never joined the site so I just read. It looked like it was a replacement to the older 372xp but like you I wondered why Husky would have two xp saws of the same size.
I'm sticking with Husky because I got two spare bars 20" and 24" and 6 chains for each as a gift for my 357xp. Only problem is the bars are for the bigger saw and don't fit. But I would like to know if the 576xp is going to stay or if the 372xpxt is going to replace it (maybe because the 575xp had a bad name and the 272x/ 372xp has a good one?).
LD1
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You dont have to stick with husky.
Other saws use that same "large husky" mount.
A few that come to mind are the dolmar ps6400, ps7300, and the ps7900.
The dolmar ps7900 would make a great adopted big brother to that little husky
crazyal
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You dont have to stick with husky.
Other saws use that same "large husky" mount.
A few that come to mind are the dolmar ps6400, ps7300, and the ps7900.
The dolmar ps7900 would make a great adopted big brother to that little husky
To put my hands on a dolmar is almost a two hour drive. it's not out of the question but it would also mean if I needed a part I'm going for a ride or I'd have to order it on-line. Not a deal breaker but something to think about.