Husqvarna 372XP Powersaw $200 Off Retail

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I can't believe how much saws are now! I bought my 372 years and years ago and thought $800 was bad. I saw that the ms250 that was always $299 is now $400. I wish my wages increased the 33% plus that consumer goods have went up
 
D1dad said:
I can't believe how much saws are now! I bought my 372 years and years ago and thought $800 was bad. I saw that the ms250 that was always $299 is now $400. I wish my wages increased the 33% plus that consumer goods have went up
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I know, it's crazy.
When Safford had my 572XP, with 28" Light bar and full-chisel chain on sale for $983.00, I couldn't pass it up. It's a $1250.00 powersaw.
BTW - the 572's are on sale too!
 
The 372 ranks right there with the 046/460 as one of the greatest saws ever made. I worked for a tree service for 4 years in college and a few times after when the owner got hard up for help. I've since given up cutting anything more than the occasional yard tree and limbs but always love firing up my 372 when i need to. No way will an electric ever make its way into my hands, and no way would I ever part with my XP
 
That’s a good deal. Im really thinking about a Holzfforma G372 right now. $230 for the power head. $70 for a Husky bar. 🤫

I wanted a Husky 372 as a graduation gift to myself, but I just can’t justify the money right now. Then again, $700 more gets me the real deal right now.
 
dlundblad said:
That’s a good deal. Im really thinking about a Holzfforma G372 right now. $230 for the power head. $70 for a Husky bar. 🤫

I wanted a Husky 372 as a graduation gift to myself, but I just can’t justify the money right now. Then again, $700 more gets me the real deal right now.
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I have one. Be prepared to tune it often. Mine was a pita and pretty much sits on the shelf most of the time. I have a couple of G660 clones as well, used for big wood and milling. I haven’t needed to retune them in a long time. The Stihl clones seem better built to me.

I would say that if you want a 372, get the real deal. You’re not only getting the powersaw you really want - you’re getting a felling friend for life.
 
Zaedock said:
I have one. Be prepared to tune it often. Mine was a pita and pretty much sits on the shelf most of the time. I have a couple of G660 clones as well, used for big wood and milling. I haven’t needed to retune them in a long time. The Stihl clones seem better built to me.

I would say that if you want a 372, get the real deal. You’re not only getting the powersaw you really want - you’re getting a felling friend for life.
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Is there any truth to this model being discontinued? Google shows posts back to 2017 asking the same thing.

My luck I get it then it gets discontinued thus making parts availability an issue. The next model up is the 572 with the auto tune correct? I’m a not too familiar with how it works, but I’m a fan of simple too.
 
dlundblad said:
Is there any truth to this model being discontinued? Google shows posts back to 2017 asking the same thing.

My luck I get it then it gets discontinued thus making parts availability an issue. The next model up is the 572 with the auto tune correct? I’m a not too familiar with how it works, but I’m a fan of simple too.
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I remember there being talk and Husky kept it going due to feedback - from what I heard! When it does come time to discontinue, I am very confident that Husky will have OEM parts for a long time.

The 572XP is my only Autotune powersaw I own. My MS362 has a regular carb and not the M-tronic (Stihl's version).
It's been rock solid for me. I use it in the summer - runs awesome. I just used it to process a load at -2*F, runs awesome.
I press the primer about 6-8 times and she fires on the 2nd or 3rd pull. I know it will take a nice muffler mod and adjust to the change for a bit more power on it's own, which is nice. Personally, I already have some modded saws I play with, but my work saws stay stock - still plenty of power and maximum reliability. I'd rather spend the time working the chain for better performance than the saw.

If you decide to pull the trigger, I think you'll be in good shape for a long time. Of course, the 572 would blow you away, also an excellent choice.
 
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Clone 372. Replace the weak components. Unless you do it for a living, or have a rebuilder, buy the clone. I have run the absolute piss out of a Farmertec 372 kit saw. This has to be the most copied saw ever, that and the 066 Stihl. I run a better carb, and OEM wristpin bearing,and OEM intake boot.
 
I have a 372XP Autotune that I bought around 2010. Did a muffler port on it with full chisel chain and it absolutely RIPS.
 
scrowley said:
Clone 372. Replace the weak components. Unless you do it for a living, or have a rebuilder, buy the clone. I have run the absolute piss out of a Farmertec 372 kit saw. This has to be the most copied saw ever, that and the 066 Stihl. I run a better carb, and OEM wristpin bearing,and OEM intake boot.
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The sad reality is the clone saws can be hit or miss quality wise. Some are excellent, close to high end, while others built at a different week / month may not be at all. Most everything can be tweaked and upgraded, but what cannot be is the cylinder plating, and the crank seals. One would also question if the crank pin and big end bearing is any good. And the correct answer is "its a gamble". There is absolutly a place for them and we almost need more tear downs of the "good" saws to justify the bad ones we see. There are some really good ones out there lasting a long time. We are just not reading about them as much.
 
The clone 372's are definitely a gamble, even with upgraded parts. By the time you buy one and OEM components, you're halfway to the real deal, plus time to take apart a new saw and put it back together.
 
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