Posted by Paul in MN on February 03, 2011 at 13:36:22 from (174.20.157.164):
In Reply to: Re: Chain saw guys posted by redFarmallboy on February 03, 2011 at 11:56:41:
The 372 XP is a hugely different saw from the 455 Rancher. In the Husky line, any model # ending in XP is designated as a pro model saw. If you check the difference in price of the different models, you will see a significant difference. The really good saws do not come cheap. In general terms, the "3" means the 3rd generation of saws, and the "72" means the number of cubic cm of engine displacement. The 372 XP is a big saw with tremendous power, too big for me, at the mid 60's stage of life.
My first Husky was a 266 SE of about 1980. It is approx 66 cc and is quite a saw, still runs right up with the newer models of similar engine size. This was kind of a "pioneer" model of new saw technology, a real leader of its time. Many of its construction features are still part of the XP line. My 2 sons and I have a total of 6 Husky pro saws, and they have been absolutely trouble free. My "smart" brother who is so "bargain" oriented followed our recommendation on Husky saws and bought some cheap model. He thought the name was all he had to look for, and bought the cheap Home Dep model. It had been no end of trouble until he finally threw it away.
Son in Law doesn't like to take any form of advice from this side of family, so he followed his buddy's suggestions to buy a Stihl saw. It is not a bad saw, but won't keep up with a similar size pro model Husky. Hey, ask a Stihl owner how he likes the fancy "no tool" chain tightening system, which has become known around here as the "auto chain slacking system".
Pick your model carefully, and it will still be a great tool 25 or 30 years from now.
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