Looking to purchase new Husky

My current big saw is an Echo 8000. It’s 80cc, 7-8 years old and has cut a lot of wood. I have a 24” bar on it almost exclusively but do put a 32” on from time to time which it has no problem pulling. My local shop is a small engine shop. They do more mowers than anything but they know saws good enough for me. I was in there this morning and the guy who specializes in saws was telling me they now carry Husky. He was talking up the 372xp but said I may want a bigger saw since I’d be replacing my 80cc saw. Looking for input. I do like dealing with these guys a lot and they take good care of me so I’d like to buy from them. So what’s the word on the 372 as well as something bigger from Husky? I used to run a 365 years ago and never really cared for it

 

I’ve seen a crap load of 572 vs 462 videos. Seems to have plenty of fans. I’m a proponent of using the smallest saw needed for the job and a 70cc saw can handle big wood. I use 36” light bar with skip tooth on a 460. It’s a lot easier on the body than a 90cc + saw.

 

You seem to have 2 identical postings.

 

FWIW which isnt much, I was at my local husky dealer yesterday. Another small engin guy. Eyeing the only saw on his shelf, a 572. I’ve been waffling between a 572 or MS 462 to fill the slot of my old 372. Anyway he said the 572 is just about the only saw he can get right now. All the other models are on back order.
The reason I consider this info not worth much is I don’t trust or like this guy much
I have two little 550xp’s and they’re a great dependable little saw. Even better if you gut the mufflers a bit. So it’s not the brand I don’t like
I’ll probably end up with another Stihl this time around. Better dealers in my area to deal with.

 

372 is a great saw, a few less cc's than your Echo. I don't think Husky makes a saw in the 80cc class(I could be wrong) The next saw up is a 395 which is probably more than you need.

 

A good friend has a 572xp, I've ran it and love it. I used to have a 394 Husqvarna it was a beast with a 32 inch bar, but I never liked it with a 24 just felt out of balance. I've never ran an echo 800, but got lots of time on a 680. Echos are great dependable saws, but run a 572 XP and you will want one.

 

I’m guessing the 372 is an XTorq saw?
I’ve got one and it runs the 24” 3/8 050 great.
I also run a 28” 3/8 050 on it to both in full Comp and full skip. It does just fine on that. The balance is borderline with the 28 on it.
Also the XTorq carbs can be finicky at times at least in my experience and reading I’ve done.
When it’s running good though it is hard to beat, on those size bars.
I’ve also got a 394 with 36” and an echo 8000 with 28” Both heavy saws.The 8000 Seems a bit heavy and slow compared to most and the 394 is great if you do a lot of 30+ bar work, but for general stuff it gets heavy!
As for that 572 I hear guys that have them love them! All I can recommend is go a bit heavier on the mix oil if you gets 372 or 572.

 

390 is a bit fewer cc’s than the 395 I believe it’s considered in the 80cc class

 

395XP...or if you want to get crazy 3120. The 395XP is an awesome saw.

 

390 xp 34"bar , 562 xp 24" bar,and 439 16" bar. I,m happy with the two bigger saws but the jury is still out on the 439 .

 

You would notice the difference between your Echo and a 372 in bigger wood.
The 372xp is a solid saw on a great design. I’m not a huge fan of the Xtorqs (heavier piston, intake design, crank longevity, potential issues with bearings that are undersized for 70cc saw imo), but that’s all that is currently available new. Heck, 372s as a whole are going the way of the dodo. Tons of parts out there but that may not matter to you.

You cut a lot of wood in primarily bucking situations, right? A second pro-level saw around 70-90cc with modern AV and possibly the AT/M-Tronic will make ya happy.

 

My father has a 371, and my ex BIL has a 372. They are great saws, but BuckthornBonnie is right, in bigger wood my 7900 runs away, so does my 460, and my brothers 385. Seeing how you cut a lot of wood Jrider, and your used to 80cc class saw I’d get at least an equal sized saw or bigger.

 

Yes almost all of my wood is delivered in log form so I’m just bucking. Wood ranges from 6”-50” in diameter

 

390xp would be a slight upgrade from your 8000
395 xp a fairly decent upgrade from that.

572xp ported would probably be all you really need but it would feel too light for you LOL
And then there’s the 500i.

 

What’s the displacement on the 390xp?

 

88 with 6.5 hp
Husqvarna Chainsaws 390 XP®

ive been doing a lot of comparison shopping lately myself though slightly smaller cc mostly. Did check out the 80’s and 90’s a little because there were a few used for sale that didn’t look totally beat up. But I’m not looking for no 48” trees either
Seeing some opinions that the 395 is a felling saw and the 390 is a bucking saw. Why I don’t know. Maybe someone else can explain why some people have that opinion.

 

372 is one of Husky’s best ever. Prefer the older non-xtorq but hey, if they have one for a deal...
If you find it lacking or just want to have fun, send it to Kevin and it’ll run with 80cc saws all day.

They also have a 385 & 390 but for their size and weight, I’m not a fan of either. Ported being a different story.

 

After looking at the Husky website, I see some saws are considered better at felling and some are better at bucking. Why does this difference exist?

 

On the Stihl site it’s just a difference between 261, 361 and the 72-121cc saws. I guess they figure most will not be cutting firewood with a big saw and no one will be felling a Redwood with a 261.
I occasionally bring home a log that requires the 288 or 084, but I try to stick 50-70cc logs. My big round wrestling days are behind me.

 

Well the 372xp is a 365 for all intents and purposes. Neither of them can power through big wood like an 80cc. But they aren’t heavy like an 80.

Food for thought.

David