New saw 390xpg

[merrickvilleguy]

I have to tell you guys, moving up to a bigger saw is making my life easier already. Have only done 1 log so far and being able to do the log in one go vs 2 with my poulan 16" makes all the difference, not to mention the speed at which it will cut.

It was well worth the money ($1200cad w/taxes, 2 chains, shipped, and 24" bar) ... quite a bit more than the poulan ($200 or so), but given I already blew one up earlier this year, cost of ownership will be lower.

Something for those of you using the poulan saws and similar big box chains to think about: The depth gauges and anti kick back links come standard too tall to get a good cut, you will probably notice a lot of saw dust and not chips. It's just their way of making people buy more chains than necessary to do a job. With the small saws you can pretty much trim them down about 3/4mm or so and they will cut much better.

 

[johnk]

Great saw. That thing has to rip with a 24" bar. i have a 32" on on my 385XP and it pulls that no problem.

 

[merrickvilleguy]

Oh heck ya, we let it down on a maple stump and it didn't slow down even with the entire bar buried.

 

[TWD]

Awesome saw, I was checking it out, just TOO big for what I do :laughing:

Now I`m trying to find a 370 someplace still in stock since they D/C that model so far no luck.

What size trees are you planning to do? Surely some big ones with 28"+ bar right :licking:

 

[merrickvilleguy]

I went with a 24" bar, I have in the first 50 acres we're clearing about 2 dozen elm that are in the 2'+ range and hundreds of misc trees in the 8-20" range. I'll still be using the little guy for what is too big to grub or mow but too small for the bigger saw

It's pretty heavy too, fully fueled and oiled its on the other side of 25lbs (10lbs higher than the smaller saw)

the next 70 acres is a work in progress ... havent decided if we'll leave it for hunting or cut it and extend the farm

 

[scoutcub]

What a beauty!
I also have a 385XP with a 32" and like to use that for general cutting....it's a bit heavier, but soooo nice and fast. The long blade makes it easier to trim as well.

You might get more hits if you moved the thread to "chainsaws"?

Have fun with that beast!

 

[czechsonofagun]

What an animal, enjoy!

 

[LD1]

Nothing brings a smile to a mans face quicker than the joy of running a big pro saw. ENJOY

 

[smstonypoint]

Nothing brings a smile to a mans face quicker than the joy of running a big pro saw. ENJOY

I can think of one thing!

Steve

 

[merrickvilleguy]

I can think of one thing!

Steve

I was gonna say ... I like the saw and all ... but ...