346xp vs 357xp

[pete mctree]

The 346xp is the only husky saw I would pay for. It is streets ahead of anything in it's class imo

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Hard to dismiss the 460 as well for a good limbing saw. Or a medium/small felling saw for that matter. Cuttin sum beach. Just a tad heavy compared to the 346.

 

[Magnus]

Yes Magnus the 365xp and 372xp are both x-torq like I mentioned in 1st post. I thought it was odd they called the new 365XP. Which to me the closed port 365 special was in my mind anyways back then too. I would have only considered the open port 365 a non xp.
I have yet to come across a 365 that wasnt closed port even though I know the are out there.

Something else I noticed was the factory specs on the x-torq saws 365 372 jonsered sister saws 2166 2171 show a weight gain in PHO. 14.1lb to the old 13.6lb

We don't have the X-torq version here, only regular 372....
Not sure how it is in rest of Europe but I think old version is available in all of Europe.
That would be the one to prefer IMO.

 

[thattreeguy]

the 353 is a tuned down version of the 346 that is pretty decent

 

[Magnus]

It is not tuned down, just another configuration.
Better saw if there is a tad bigger wood or for firewood pile.
It has larger cc and more bottom and mid range power.

 

[thattreeguy]

People sure do seem to like the 346xp, therefore, I wonder when they will stop producing it? :roll:

hold your tounge....dont say things like that, i love my 346's, and my 372's and i cant forget the 390's....but i found a freshly rebuilt 357 with a 24 inch bar and chain for $450.00

 

[Cut4fun]

550xp replacement of 346xp

 

[Cut4fun]

550xp

543xp

 

[Magnus]

There are still more to come in this latest series.....

 

[Koala]

... a little late.
I forgot to say we had a winner.





I love the dark side of the saws ( except for my 200T of course).
Thanx for all the suggestions guys

 

[Cut4fun]

To show 56.5cc 357xp and 50cc 346xp back to back test.

Same new 3/8 round chisel chain ran on all saws oregon lg 7T. Ran the 50cc 346 with new loop of 325 windsor 7T too for comparison, should have tried a 8T and 325 RSC chain. Should have ran 325 and 3/8 RSC but didnt have fresh new loops.

I ran 2 ported 45cc 346 wih different carbs just to show difference in 346 carb and the walbro 199 357 carb.


Here is some of the saws ran in 12" hardwood. Thinking wood was cherry or hard maple. 1 cut times

stock 357xp, 3/8 7T 4.29 4.34

stock husky 346xp 50cc, 325 7T 10.0 10.4, 3/8 7T 5.63 5.62

stock dolmar 5105 with 5100 muffler, 3/8 7T 5.59 5.50

stock partner 5000 , 3/8 7T 5.47 5.84

ported 346 45cc #2 346 carb, 3/8 7T 4.75 5.22

ported 346 45cc #1 357 carb, 3/8 7T 3.66 3.78

ported redmax 5000, 3/8 7T 3.68 3.97


I just love 3/8 on the saws when they have the guts to pull it. ;D If anyone has walbro 357 359 good carbs for sale please let me know. Some of the 199's are having issues out there and the zama replacements dont flow for the ported saws for chit.

 

[woodworkingboy]

A little off the subject, but I spied this 262xp being offered at the Jap auction. I have been wanting one since Willard told me that it is one of his favorites, and had been keeping my eyes open for one. Especially with the handle heater it will probably bring a feeding frenzy, but I like to at least hope. Looks in real good shape, and so described by the seller. Not that i really need it, to be honest.

 

[SoonerFan]

Did you bid on it Jay?

 

[woodworkingboy]

Yes, Dennis, I dropped the first bid, but it just started.

I don't buy much at auctions, but sometimes you have to respect the first person that spots something and puts in a reasonable bid, at least I like to think that way, and probably about the only person in the world to have such a view. When I was buying old bicycle parts some years ago, there was a guy that participated with a name, "it's mine".. He never lost, basically. I later learned that he was a collector, and a dentist in Tokyo. Greedy sob.

 

[rskybiz]

I love the 346 great comparison info on the times with 3/8

Jay I find the first bid respected often too. Hope it works out.

 

[Tucker943]

Looks like a nice scalpel Jay. I once had a 362xp Special. I thought it was a marvelous saw.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

262 is a fine saw. hope you get it.

 

[sawinredneck]

I sure miss my old 262xp! Damn fine saw other than the weak coils and mine had an air leak I couldn't find. I sold it out of frustration, I've regretted it from them moment I sold it!
I've yet to run a new edition 346xp, but the old versions I've run, I'll keep my 350 or 5100 before I own another! Screaming madness with no balls is what I think of those saws! I need some grunt for my style of cutting I guess?

 

[pigwot]

I have a 262xp which was giving me problems from day one, brand new. I was busy so I just left it on the shelf; maybe 20 hours of use, total! Might have to drag it out, clean it up, put some effort into it, and see if it has anything in common with these other well-loved 262s...

 

[woodworkingboy]

I read where they say the 262xp should be run on higher octane gas, might even be a recommendation form the manufacturer. If so, that would be pretty unusual, I believe.

 

[Tucker943]

Husky 2 series saws were absolute top quality professional saws. I'll argue that to the death. 242xp, 262, 268, 272, 281, 288, 2100. Incredible quality, ergonomics for the time period, and longevity. That was back when a number of folks laughed at air injection, spring mounts, and flexible plastic recoil covers that reduced weight and flexed under impact.

 

[woodworkingboy]

Sorry to be repetitive, but the 242xp is my all time favorite saw in that cc range. People will see it being used and later ask if I can find one for them too. Very good balance and easy to work on as well. Clips would be nice instead of screws to remove the top cover for access to the air filter, so it is easy to see why the model was discontinued.

 

[Tucker943]

I myself was even fond of the old husky 55. Not this 455 rancher toy. The old one that was balanced, sturdy, and shoot it was no monster, was a fine limbing/chipper saw. In fact it was the first saw I ever ran. When I was 11, I pulled it out of the saw cabinet in the bucket truck, started it, and used it on a job. Kind of crazy in hind sight, but so was feeding and bandit 250xp at that age, and loading logs with a knuckleboom by standing on a firewood round to be able to reach the controls.

 

[pigwot]

After I left he 100 series behind i had the 238xp, 242xp, then 346xp and I would agree with Jay, the 242 was a great saw,

 

[Cut4fun]

Just a heads up. There is a rebuilt 262xp on CR FS by a honest friend I trust and have had a lot of dealings with, isnt going to win any contest for looks though.