Guess what saw is coming back for it's 4th or 5th "Encore"?

[Ford3000]

At some point I think you just need to move on. But I would guess that so many still ask for the 372 Husqvarna feels they may lose some customers without that model.

@andyshine77 , was / is the 372 a good saw, I had a new one but sold it
after a months work as I only bought it for the job in hand, so no durability issues for me.

But others I know said the bearings went at very low hours,
and some said cases got trashed where bearings got loose
in the housings.

 

[Canadian farm boy]

I can’t help but wonder why they didn’t just make a standard carbed version of the 572.

 

[andyshine77]

I can’t help but wonder why they didn’t just make a standard carbed version of the 572.

Cost!?

 

[Ford3000]

I can’t help but wonder why they didn’t just make a standard carbed version of the 572.

Indeed, that would have been a step in the right direction, but then again they
have a factory churning out the 372 saws for countries with less stringent emission criteria, so why not keep them around, interesting how they can now
get them to comply with EPA and such, maybe they changed something
other than the carb.

 

[MustangMike]

I think that is great news Bob. Don't know what the pricing will be, but hope it is reasonable.

IMO, it makes perfect sense. While it may not make the power of a 572 I believe it is a good deal lighter. So, if it is lighter and less expensive, I'll bet there is still a good market for it.

Although I'm a Stihl guy, that was always the Husky saw I respected the most.

 

[huskyboy]

 

[Nutball]

I wonder about EPA when the ms170, one of the most common saws has an emissions index of 10/10 and soots up the muffler in no time.

 

[andyshine77]

From what I know the 372xt meets EPA regulations, so no problem there.

On still being able to sell "dirty saws" If you sell x amount of engines that produce x amount of emissions you get credits to sell x amount fo dirty engines. That's how it was here in the states, not sure if it still applies, and I have on idea about what other countries do.

 

[Hinerman]

Any guesses fellas?

Stihl 440? Or the Husqy 346?

 

[PA Dan]

Stihl 440? Or the Husqy 346?

Both great choices!

 

[jmester]

Wonder if this will be a short run. Like stihl did with the MS 440. Where they quit stocking and selling them only to bring them back for a bit.

I like the idea of having a choice between the old 372 and the new 572.

 

[John235]

This should keep the 372 parts supply going. And some more Xt’s that can be turned into OE’s.

 

[huskyboy]

This should keep the 372 parts supply going. And some more Xt’s that can be turned into OE’s.

Yes, because XT’s are an insult to an OE lol. Really. It should have been called the 472 to avoid confusion with the OE. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not a bad saw. Good worksaw. But heavier and less powerful than an OE.

 

[XP_Slinger]

Indeed, that would have been a step in the right direction, but then again they
have a factory churning out the 372 saws for countries with less stringent emission criteria, so why not keep them around, interesting how they can now
get them to comply with EPA and such, maybe they changed something
other than the carb.

Lots to agree with here. I also like the affect things like this have on parts production. A good parallel is the 288, they’re still produced in Brazil and sold in many countries where epa restrictions don’t exist. Bonus for us stateside is we can still get nearly all the OEM parts our hearts desire. Seems like the legends will never die and the 372 is probably king of that list for Husqvarna

 

[dustinwilt68]

Yes, because XT’s are an insult to an OE lol. Really. It should have been called the 472 to avoid confusion with the OE. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not a bad saw. Good worksaw. But heavier and less powerful than an OE.

Honestly the Xtorq is probably a better out of the box runner IMO, definitely has the grunt I prefer over the OE.

 

[kneedeepinsaws]

I can’t help but wonder why they didn’t just make a standard carbed version of the 572.

Good fricken point. Cost would have been lower.
They did it for the older 500 series offering two different versions.

 

[XP_Slinger]

Honestly the Xtorq is probably a better out of the box runner IMO, definitely has the grunt I prefer over the OE.

I agree, Way underrated imo. Not as high strung but better lugging power in my experience

 

[kneedeepinsaws]

I agree, Way underrated imo. Not as high strung but better lugging power in my experience

Gassing up less in the bush is probably a huge factor in using an xtorq for loggers, another excellent feature

 

[CR888]

I can’t help but wonder why they didn’t just make a standard carbed version of the 572.

This...I was gonna post this word 4 word. I think the simple minded consumer lumps any new AT Husky saw in the same basket as the early problematic 550/562's. Even though their issues were cooling system not AT. They trust the 372, while Husky is at it they may as well bring back the 346xp.

 

[dustinwilt68]

It's simple to me, keep the 372 because it has name recognition with your customers, not everyone likes change, some like what they are used to, plus loggers in my area often scavenge parts from one saw to fix another to keep running. Carbs are simple and easy to change even at a job site.