Husky 365 vs. 372xp

gman98 · August 14, 2016, 09:24:50 PM

Hello guys. I'm looking at getting another saw to have as a back up and I can't decide what I want. I'm trying to decide between a husky 365 and a husky 372xp. They seem to be a similiar saw with the only difference being the price. My main use will be cutting firewood for the house, possibly cutting firewood commercially or logging next summer, cutting/building around camp, and clearing out grown up roads. What one would you guys pick out of those saws for what I'm looking to do?

Thanks

weimedog · August 14, 2016, 09:32:52 PM

Either one will do the trick. Same top end....just the 365 has different top covers, smaller air filter, and a transfer port "cap" with a "fin" to cut the power a bit. Same cases. Same crank. Same cylinder. Same piston. Same ignition....get the point?

DelawhereJoe · August 14, 2016, 10:11:23 PM

I'd personally go with the 372xp over the 365, I think I remember the 365 at 4.8 hp and the 372xp at 5.5hp. More power is always better when the saws weigh the same.

weimedog · August 15, 2016, 06:19:39 AM

All true.... an afternoon of elbow grease can narrow the difference. ..but that is time and risk. For many probably most it's worth the extra money to have it from the factory.

Ada Shaker · August 15, 2016, 06:27:38 AM

If I were to be looking at making a quid from my saws, always go for the better/reliable saw. If I were just looking for home use, I would factor in price for a backup saw, that may not see a lot of use.

XP_Slinger · August 15, 2016, 10:02:08 AM

They are both excellent saws with identical build quality. I have a 372XP and while there is a power difference between the two, my friends 2166 (jonsered twin to the 365) is a strong saw with excellent low end torque. In stock configuration, the 365 won't let you down. After your warranty runs out in 2 years you can get rid of the restrictors on the transfer covers and BAM! You've got yourself a 372XP. It's really that simple. Had I known about that trick when I bought my 372 I could've saved myself $150.
Here's a video of my friends stock 2166, saw isn't broken in yet, 20" bar, full comp chain.
http://youtu.be/9hzT4DBqVqg

danbuendgen · August 15, 2016, 04:19:25 PM

I would go with the 372. I have owned both, and they weigh the same, but they 372 has more power and low end torque. $150 is not that much difference for what you get.

DelawhereJoe · August 15, 2016, 04:36:33 PM

For around $40 more why not get a 576xp? Even more hp....

SawTroll · August 15, 2016, 04:46:38 PM

Quote from: weimedog on August 15, 2016, 06:19:39 AM
All true.... an afternoon of elbow grease can narrow the difference. ..but that is time and risk. For many probably most it's worth the extra money to have it from the factory.

Yes - but the low air filter/cover of the 365 is preferable except in very dusty conditions.

We are of course discussing the x-Torq versions of both models - the top end differences of the original versions weren't similar to what's described here.

OH logger · August 15, 2016, 08:48:19 PM

Quote from: XP_Slinger on August 15, 2016, 10:02:08 AM
They are both excellent saws with identical build quality. I have a 372XP and while there is a power difference between the two, my friends 2166 (jonsered twin to the 365) is a strong saw with excellent low end torque. In stock configuration, the 365 won't let you down. After your warranty runs out in 2 years you can get rid of the restrictors on the transfer covers and BAM! You've got yourself a 372XP. It's really that simple. Had I known about that trick when I bought my 372 I could've saved myself $150.
Here's a video of my friends stock 2166, saw isn't broken in yet, 20" bar, full comp chain.
http://youtu.be/9hzT4DBqVqg

man you guys sure do cut short firewood!! :D

XP_Slinger · August 15, 2016, 09:52:05 PM

Quote from: OH logger on August 15, 2016, 08:48:19 PM
Quote from: XP_Slinger on August 15, 2016, 10:02:08 AM
They are both excellent saws with identical build quality. I have a 372XP and while there is a power difference between the two, my friends 2166 (jonsered twin to the 365) is a strong saw with excellent low end torque. In stock configuration, the 365 won't let you down. After your warranty runs out in 2 years you can get rid of the restrictors on the transfer covers and BAM! You've got yourself a 372XP. It's really that simple. Had I known about that trick when I bought my 372 I could've saved myself $150.
Here's a video of my friends stock 2166, saw isn't broken in yet, 20" bar, full comp chain.
http://youtu.be/9hzT4DBqVqg

man you guys sure do cut short firewood!! :D

Ha ha ha! Takes about 7 hours to cut 1 face cord...lol!

HolmenTree · August 15, 2016, 11:24:26 PM

XP was just warming up :D

joe_indi · August 16, 2016, 12:56:58 PM

The 365 has a Zama carb and the 372 a Walbro.
I would go with the Walbro

SawTroll · August 16, 2016, 05:43:30 PM

Quote from: joe_indi on August 16, 2016, 12:56:58 PM
The 365 has a Zama carb and the 372 a Walbro.
I would go with the Walbro

That's about the original versions, not the current x-torq (XT) saws. The XT models both have the 19.05mm Walbro RWJ-4.

Grandpa · August 16, 2016, 06:57:18 PM

SawTroll, may I ask why you prefer the low 365 filter and cover?

630red · September 01, 2016, 05:37:09 PM

i have customers that have both models and when the 365 needed piston cylinder replaced i put the 372 top end on they said it was better then they original 372,dont really think it was ,mind over matter me thinks ;D

SawTroll · September 01, 2016, 09:43:32 PM

Quote from: Grandpa on August 16, 2016, 06:57:18 PM
SawTroll, may I ask why you prefer the low 365 filter and cover?

The saw is neater and better looking with the low filter/cover, and it is standard over here.

HolmenTree · September 01, 2016, 09:44:48 PM

Quote from: Grandpa on August 16, 2016, 06:57:18 PM
SawTroll, may I ask why you prefer the low 365 filter and cover?

I'll answer for SawTroll. Low top cover is so much nicer for ergonomic handling . Felling and limbing in thick under growth around the trees for example. Compactness is something I like in a saw.

Here we have a saw with air injection that cuts down periodic cleaning greatly.....and it's got a oversized airfilter that it doesn't need.

Only application I can see for that big air filter is cutting dusty red cedar on the west coast.

HolmenTree · September 01, 2016, 09:46:16 PM

Niko you read my mind and beat me by 1 minute answering a 2 week old post :D

HiTech · September 02, 2016, 06:06:02 AM

I believe I would go with the 372 XP. It's rated at 9,600 rpm's. The 365 is rated at 9,000 rpm's. I have a 1995 365 and that saw was rated at 9,300 rpm's, very close to an XP saw. For faster cutting the XP's are hard to beat.

Grandpa · September 02, 2016, 07:46:18 AM

Saw Troll and Holmen Tree, thanks for your response.

SawTroll · September 06, 2016, 06:12:41 AM

Quote from: HolmenTree on September 01, 2016, 09:46:16 PM
Niko you read my mind and beat me by 1 minute answering a 2 week old post :D

;D - but you described the difference better.

In most conditions the HD set-up just is in the way, and from the factory it just is an option. Imo it was a mistake to make it a more or less standard feature in the US (not sure how it is in Canada).

SawTroll · September 06, 2016, 06:19:22 AM

Quote from: HiTech on September 02, 2016, 06:06:02 AM
I believe I would go with the 372 XP. It's rated at 9,600 rpm's. The 365 is rated at 9,000 rpm's. I have a 1995 365 and that saw was rated at 9,300 rpm's, very close to an XP saw. For faster cutting the XP's are hard to beat.

That's just the nominal max power rpms, they actually vary a bit with each individual saw. Max recommended rpm is of course much higher - but often is left out of the specs these days.

ehp · September 06, 2016, 05:04:37 PM

in the new 365/372 xt line up the cylinder on both saws is the same , the piston is the same , the only difference is the door on the 365 has a blocker to cut the amount of air that moves threw the transfer port and the 372 door is smooth . grind the blocker off the 365 door and you got a 372