husky 353 chainsaw, anyone got one, Experiences?

[MADCOW]

Looking at this model saw off an associate. Has anyone had experience with this model both good or bad?

[lino6]

I have the 350, which I think is about 2 mdls before the 353. The 350 have nearly the same specs as the 353.

Personally, I love my chainsaw. Starts easily every time, plenty of power for the cutting I do. Only reason I would buy another is to buy a bigger Husky! They are a great light saw and easy to use.

If I was voting, mine would be YES, BUY IT!!!!

 

Lino

[MADCOW]

I'm only using it for camping etc and about the house. But for $180.00 with 18" bar it's a pretty good deal. still has a heap of compression and starts easily. So ticking the boxes I guess. Appreciate the input matey, cheers

[Me]

Husky 353 is a very good mid range pro saw. It should last the average camper a lifetime if looked after! If the price is right (in fact the price is a steal if the saw is in good cond!) & the saw is in good condition, I'd buy it for sure.

Husky 350 is a nice saw, but entirely different to a 353.

Gen "3" Husky saws have been superseded, the update of the 350 is the 450.

The updated 353 is an awesome saw, the 550XP.

A quick google of the Husqvana website should clarify the differences.

[lino6]

Husky 353 is a very good mid range pro saw. It should last the average camper a lifetime if looked after! If the price is right (in fact the price is a steal if the saw is in good cond!) & the saw is in good condition, I'd buy it for sure.

Husky 350 is a nice saw, but entirely different to a 353.

Gen "3" Husky saws have been superseded, the update of the 350 is the 450.

The updated 353 is an awesome saw, the 550XP.

A quick google of the Husqvana website should clarify the differences.

Thanks for that info, will be able to use that on SWMBO (if she wasn't on this forum...... doh...)

[MADCOW]

Cheers fellas hope to pick it up today.

[bully]

I have a stihl and a mate has a husky. The husky beets the stihl hands down. I like my stihl but if I had a choice now the husky would be my choice.

[whitey1]

I've had my husky 350 for over ten years now and it still starts and runs like new. I wouldn't buy anything else. $180 is a bargain.

[Me]

I have a stihl and a mate has a husky. The husky beets the stihl hands down. I like my stihl but if I had a choice now the husky would be my choice.

Which model Husky vs which model Stihl?

Both brands have home owner saws, land owner saws & pro saws, in many different capacities. You have to compare like with like.

Both make great saws

[broncos11]

Which model Husky vs which model Stihl?

Both brands have home owner saws, land owner saws & pro saws, in many different capacities. You have to compare like with like.

Both make great saws

Funny this thread has appeared. I am very close to purchasing the Stihl MS170?

[Swannie]

Funny this thread has appeared. I am very close to purchasing the Stihl MS170?

I'm looking at the husky 236e
Swannie

[oldmate]

Funny this thread has appeared. I am very close to purchasing the Stihl MS170?

I have one of them. Just threw it on the roof tonight infact. Good little saw for collecting firewood along the way.

[MADCOW]

Saw is working great although the bar is showing signs of wear and the silly bugger was using a blunt chain. May as well chuck on a new bar, chain and front sprocket (they are a consumable anyway)and for the amount of use I'll get out of it it will last forever.

[broncos11]

Just bought Husky $249.00 with 5 year warranty

Dave

[Swannie]

Just bought Husky $249.00 with 5 year warranty

Dave

Nice 

[MADCOW]

Yep saw them and a bit small for me as I was after something with a bit more grunt and capability. Still a great little saw though!

[Me]

Funny this thread has appeared. I am very close to purchasing the Stihl MS170?

I've used a MS170 & it is much more saw than I expected for the $$$ It will do pretty much what most campers need of a saw, no probs. It's light, very reliable & if you keep the chain sharp, it'll cut through most branches up to about 40cm no worries (just cut from both sides if the bar is too short)

I sharpen my own chains, but if you aren't keen on doing it, find a good supplier, it's actually cheaper to buy new chains from a good supplier than pay someone to sharpen them.

They're on special till 31st August for $299 with a free Esky. 

[Me]

Saw is working great although the bar is showing signs of wear and the silly bugger was using a blunt chain. May as well chuck on a new bar, chain and front sprocket (they are a consumable anyway)and for the amount of use I'll get out of it it will last forever.

You did well mate! 

[MADCOW]

Yep got a pretty good deal. cleaned up a treat! Appreciate the input fellas!