HUSQVARNA 390XP vs 395 XP pros, cons and differences

[Thumper88]

This is a question about comparisons. I’m just trying to understand the differences and why Husky has two saws so close together in size. Here is my understanding, somebody please correct me if I’m wrong. The 390XP developed from the 385XP. It has a side mount chain tensioner, weighs less than the 395, and shares some parts with the 372. It’s geared more towards falling and bucking with less oiler capacity and torque for long bars. The 395XP came from the 288, not sure if that’s correct. It’s heavier, has more torque, a front mount tensioner and is a better saw for milling, cutting stumps and long bars over 36”. Is this right?

 

[Woodpecker]

 

[cuinrearview]

This is a question about comparisons. I’m just trying to understand the differences and why Husky has two saws so close together in size. Here is my understanding, somebody please correct me if I’m wrong. The 390XP developed from the 385XP. It has a side mount chain tensioner, weighs less than the 395, and shares some parts with the 372. It’s geared more towards falling and bucking with less oiler capacity and torque for long bars. The 395XP came from the 288, not sure if that’s correct. It’s heavier, has more torque, a front mount tensioner and is a better saw for milling, cutting stumps and long bars over 36”. Is this right?

I agree

WTF you been?

 

[Skeans1]

This is a question about comparisons. I’m just trying to understand the differences and why Husky has two saws so close together in size. Here is my understanding, somebody please correct me if I’m wrong. The 390XP developed from the 385XP. It has a side mount chain tensioner, weighs less than the 395, and shares some parts with the 372. It’s geared more towards falling and bucking with less oiler capacity and torque for long bars. The 395XP came from the 288, not sure if that’s correct. It’s heavier, has more torque, a front mount tensioner and is a better saw for milling, cutting stumps and long bars over 36”. Is this right?

They are both geared for falling one just does better with long bars then the other, say 42 on up to 60”. My personal opinion I’d say the front tensioner with an outboard clutch handle a long bar much better and easier then the side mount with an in board clutch. The 395 came about from the 2100.


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[Nutball]

Why does any brand have several saws 5ccs apart?

390: short bar saw, easy B/C swapping
395: long bar saw, not so pleasant B/C swapping

 

[jacob j.]

Another big difference is the amount and rate of heat soak and dissipation the two models can handle.

The 394/395 has more of its' stroke length out of the crankcase compared to the 385/390. This means that more heat soak is passed to the cylinder
for dissipation in most operating conditions. If you look at a 394/395 cylinder compared to a 385/390 cylinder, the 394/395 jug has more surface
area available to the atmosphere. The 394/395 muffler is larger and has more space internally, which helps with heat dissipation.

A lot of users in saw milling have also said that external clutch saws aren't subject to as much heat in hard milling conditions.

 

[Kerfed]

Glad someone asked! ~2lb difference would add up by the end of a day, but...

 

[Skeans1]

Glad someone asked! ~2lb difference would add up by the end of a day, but...

Depends on what you’re doing and what you’re cutting. If the wood justifies that size of saw then you’re probably pretty use to it or you’re packing two saws. Personally a 42 is where I draw the line for a do all bar length but normally the wood justifies that length even for limbing and especially bucking.


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[Rogee]

For me the 390 was a very underwhelming saw that I didn't hit it off with, seemed under powered for a 88cc saw . The 395 on the other hand i can't get enough of . The more you expect of a 395 the more they seem to have to give. I do like the inboard clutch onthe 390 though. 2 completely different saws.

 

[Kerfed]

Reg Coates recently posted a video running a 390 aloft, pretty impressive stuff.

 

[Woodpecker]

WTF you been?

Reg Coates recently posted a video running a 390 aloft, pretty impressive stuff.

Reg Cotes is one of the finest tree men I've ever seen.

 

[sawfun]

I have both and the only area I see the 390 being better is as PNW fallers saw where you have to carry it a good distance, and up and down pretty steep slopes. For me, I much prefer the 395. Actually I too found the 390 underwhelming. I think my ported 372's can do anything my ported 390 does, at least up to a 36" bar.

 

[DC1072]

I have both and the only area I see the 390 being better is as PNW fallers saw where you have to carry it a good distance, and up and down pretty steep slopes. For me, I much prefer the 395. Actually I too found the 390 underwhelming. I think my ported 372's can do anything my ported 390 does, at least up to a 36" bar.

I have both saws and my 390 I keep a 32 inch bar on it lightweight .wrapped handles large dogs. Reality is you’re only using about 30 inch bar you lose about 2 inch with big dogs I think it balances well. Good bucking saw . I have 395 I’ve keep a 36 inch bar on it or 42 handled it very well.

 

[Normzilla]

I have a 390 and a 395. Both dp mufflers
Was told my 390 was ported by a local reputable guy here. Both 32inch light bars. This hillside work the 390 comes out far more. When I have big wood on the ground and stumps Ill bring out the 395 too. Love them both but balance and weight if I had to lose one it would be the 395. My 390 does it all well. My 390 and my 460 stihl I had I ran the most of all my saws. Now its the 500i and my 390. Im going to get an Alaskan mill and let my 395 have it. Between that and bucking and ripping big wood, that and my 2101 are king. The 395 is your best friend in the biggest wood. So im glad I have both
I have multiple saws and bar lengths. My 3120 has a 50inch Canon. I probably needed the bar more than the saw, but didnt want to down a saw I can use daily to wear that 50. And its not fun to change so rather have it on a saw I use a few times a year. But when it comes out its worth it. Not everyone has that luxury. But I see the value even on the close sized saws in this case.

 

[DC1072]

Something else I like about my 390 over my 395. It feels good in the hands like flipping it stand up and bark it’s just one of them saw that feels good.
To me

 

[lehman live edge slab]

I have a 390 and a 395. Both dp mufflers
Was told my 390 was ported by a local reputable guy here. Both 32inch light bars. This hillside work the 390 comes out far more. When I have big wood on the ground and stumps Ill bring out the 395 too. Love them both but balance and weight if I had to lose one it would be the 395. My 390 does it all well. My 390 and my 460 stihl I had I ran the most of all my saws. Now its the 500i and my 390. Im going to get an Alaskan mill and let my 395 have it. Between that and bucking and ripping big wood, that and my 2101 are king. The 395 is your best friend in the biggest wood. So im glad I have both
I have multiple saws and bar lengths. My 3120 has a 50inch Canon. I probably needed the bar more than the saw, but didnt want to down a saw I can use daily to wear that 50. And its not fun to change so rather have it on a saw I use a few times a year. But when it comes out its worth it. Not everyone has that luxury. But I see the value even on the close sized saws in this case.

Cant really imagine the 500i is that far off the 390 from what I’ve heard but can’t speak for myself because I haven’t run the 390. I’ve got time on a 285 and am actually wondering if a 285 is that far off of a 390 power wise.

 

[Normzilla]

Cant really imagine the 500i is that far off the 390 from what I’ve heard but can’t speak for myself because I haven’t run the 390. I’ve got time on a 285 and am actually wondering if a 285 is that far off of a 390 power wise.

390 has the stump power edge. I sold two 288s after getting my 390. Newer technology smoother less vibration over 285 or 288, noticable differnce. Those mentioned still good worthy saws. But the 500i being the lightest and me getting older ill probably grab the 500i first, But no the power they are not far enough apart to worry to much.

 

[Eccentric]

390 has the stump power edge. I sold two 288s after getting my 390. Newer technology smoother less vibration over 285 or 288, noticable differnce. Those mentioned still good worthy saws. But the 500i being the lightest and me getting older ill probably grab the 500i fitst bow. Hearing and research But no the power they are not far enough apart to worry to much.

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[ManiacalMark]

390- good all around saw, smoother less bulky feeling in the hands
395- heavier but well balanced compared to a 660, built to pull a long bar and last

 

[Normzilla]

390- good all around saw, smoother less bulky feeling in the hands
395- heavier but well balanced compared to a 660, built to pull a long bar and last

Yeah man. My 390 will be with me awhile. Agree with your rest 2