I'm going to be getting a saw in the next few weeks. I'm having a hard time deciding between the MS290 and the MS390. Is the extra power of the MS390 worth the extra $100?
BTW, don't tell me to get a Dolmar.
BTW, don't tell me to get a Dolmar.
Now I gotta say it. Get a Dolmar ! LOL !ikessky said:I would love to buy a professional saw, but $650 is not really an option for me right now.
Are they ? The 290 says 13 lbs. The 390 says 13 lbs. (powerhead only).aandabooks said:They are the same weight.
Brian VT said:Are they ? The 290 says 13 lbs. The 390 says 13 lbs. (powerhead only).aandabooks said:They are the same weight.
ouch to thisAOD said:Just buy the 361 and get it overwith. The 290 is a "meh" saw for anything more than b asic property maintenance and the 390 is a heavy, underpowered pig.
AOD said:Just buy the 361 and get it overwith. The 290 is a "meh" saw for anything more than basic property maintenance and the 390 is a heavy, underpowered pig.
burntime said:I have a 029 super farm boss which is an earlier version of the 290. It has cut everything including 36 inch oaks. It does get heavy though. I ran a 390 and it has a little more power, but does weigh more. I would not want the extra weight. If you are going to just cut big stuff, go with the 390, if you want all around....pricey...but the ms361 is the way to go I wish I would have went that route. Remember you will have it for years. Mine is on year 9 and runs like new!
burntime said:I have a 029 super farm boss which is an earlier version of the 290. It has cut everything including 36 inch oaks. It does get heavy though. I ran a 390 and it has a little more power, but does weigh more. I would not want the extra weight. If you are going to just cut big stuff, go with the 390, if you want all around....pricey...but the ms361 is the way to go I wish I would have went that route. Remember you will have it for years. Mine is on year 9 and runs like new!
AOD said:Woodsman_WI said:burntime said:I have a 029 super farm boss which is an earlier version of the 290. It has cut everything including 36 inch oaks. It does get heavy though. I ran a 390 and it has a little more power, but does weigh more. I would not want the extra weight. If you are going to just cut big stuff, go with the 390, if you want all around....pricey...but the ms361 is the way to go I wish I would have went that route. Remember you will have it for years. Mine is on year 9 and runs like new!
Everyone raves about the 361. What is different about it? Thanks!
The 390 is like pulling a heavy trailer on the highway with a full size truck that only has a V-6, while the 361 is that same truck with a built 454.
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