Review on a Holtzfforma G372xp / Husqvarna 372XP clone
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2019
- Cheap homesteading is doing a Review on a Holtzforma G372xp / Husqvarna 372XP clone
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Awesome review Pete and demo looks like a really really good saw. Thank you for sharing friend.
Looks like it's performing really well but you confirmed my one fear of the cold weather issue. But even still I think replacement of the plastic as it fails will still under cost a new husqvarna or used and worn out one for that matter. Keep testing it and I hope it lasts over the long term. Please do some follow up videos thru out the next year as it gets some hours on it. Thanks again for your time and efforts
That thing is a freakin beast man,the top end sounds a hair rich I bet it could even be deadlier...my gosh!!
When you start it your letting the starter handle fly loose, it wingwangs around knocking holes in whatever it hits the cold makes plastic brittle! Was a dealer for 20 years.
Probably slipped from the freaken compression saw is deadly.
Good video. After break-in, I leaned my out and it cuts like a champ. It's light, powerful, and fun to run.
I only have about 2 hrs of running time on it but I really like it so far. Thanks for watching man
@@cheaphomesteading You bet, I think that saw will grow on you, like it has for me.
@@cheaphomesteading One thing I should mention is that you may want to keep an eye on the plastic motor shroud. On mine the top of the motor was not machined properly and was touching the plastic. You can smell the plastic burning when it gets hot. I had to file the top of the motor down a bit ti fix that (If you take the shroud off you will see what I mean). If you don't address that, it will melt the top of the shroud where the sticker is. But maybe yours doesn't have that issue.
Very good review Sir! I've never heard of this brand of saw, I may look into one due to your review!
Nice review Pete, I never heard of that saw before
Looks like you came out a winner with this saw.
Husky 365\372 mostly the same parts and arguably the best and most reliable saws ever made. I have a OEM 365 and a clone 365 that I hopped up with a hyway bb52mm cylinder and popup piston. Great review and I'm looking forward to the updates.
Thanks for watching man
Looks like the saw works well except for the plastic. Great transition after the new tank of fuel. I almost did not see it.
She's a beast alright !!!
I'm ordering one.
Definitely running rich. I should have mine in a few weeks. Nice review
Just got mine , loose carb , misalighned intake boot and clamp loose but seems ok now . Hows yours running how many tanks to wake up ?
@@sundial6919 I didn't have any issues with mine other than running Rich. I have only ran 2 tanks of gas so far but it runs good
@@briankirkum662 glad to hear it for you hopefully they will give us many good years , really like mine but my 501p an 620p are much more refined and smooth as silk
Sounds like you could use some tuning the on the high end in the throttle and sounds Iike it boggs a little bit sounds like you'll need to port the muffler let it breathe
You dropped the saw and then the tree fell on it. That's how the plastic broke. 2:32
Good videos, A word of fair warning you might want to get a metal gas can. Over time the gas breaks down the plastic and it can put chunks/gel into your carb and saw.
Looks like your saw got hit by the tree..check the video at 2:31..maybe that is the reason for the broken cover. Nice review by the way.
It could have. but I figured it out the plastic in the cold is More brittle. If you pull the pull cord and release it from the pulled possession the returning handle flops and makes Cracks on the plastic. You can do that with a husky with no problem it must be the plastic. Even with that I absolutely love the saw. Thanks for watching man
Great video! What bar and chain do you idé? Looks like Husqvarna X-forcera bar... Husqvarna X-cut chain?
Nice video! I'm thinking of buying the same saw. I see this video is 3 years old. How has the saw held up?
Hey Pete, great review of the saw! Does the saw have a magnesium crankcase? I am really impressed with the way the saw cuts. Yea I think the plastic will be the weak point on the saw but wow, look at what it cost! I think it is a great deal for the homeowner who doesn't want to pay over a thousand dollars for a professional chainsaw, who would like the extra power. Hope you have a Blessed Day Pete!
Ya the crankcase is magnesium. All the parts that are metal on a husqavarna are metal on this saw. Vary happy with the saw. Have a blessed week my friend
Does it have walbro carburetor?
So is that a husky chain also?
Thanks bud but I can certainly tell you only have a few hours running a power saw. Keep the chain out of the dirt that will dull your chain instantly. Cut flush with your notches as well or eventually you'll get that saw yanked right out of your hands. Most of all just slow down take your time because that saw can kill you very easily if you're not paying 100 percent attention.
Is it still running
What ratio gas/oil did you use and what kind of tw cycle oil did you use?
I mix my saws 40 to 1. I used echo 2 cycle oil. Thanks for watching man
Gotta line your cuts up
U might wanna consider bringimg wedges an an axe with u so u do keep getting ur bar pinched and stuck
From looking at the specs, the G372 is much heavier than the Husqvarna 372. Do you know if the crankcase in the G372 is aluminium? I think the Husqvarna's crankcase is magnesium - that might account for the weight difference.
Nice catch I never noticed the weight difference I don’t own the Husqvarna 372xp so I couldn’t directly compare. It must be what the cases made of. Thanks for watching man
@@cheaphomesteading Thanks for the quick reply! Can you give a rough estimate on how much the G372xp weighs with bar?
It’s hard to tell I’ll try to get More accurate weight tonight when I’m at home. I can’t imagine it weighing what their spec is . Because I can carry it around pretty good and it doesn’t really tire me out so. It would be kind of interesting to see how heavy it is.
@@cheaphomesteading Thanks! My father and I rebuilt my father's 1994 Husqvarna 61 last year with some aftermarket parts and the saw works great! After doing some research, I found the 372xp kits and wondered what a 71cc would be like. The 61 weighs about 19lbs with a full tank of gas and oil and an 18inch bar and chain, which I find quite manageable. So I'm just curious to get a take on the 372xp's weight.
It is made out of Chinesium ... Just buy a darn 572 and be done with it ... but, just got mine a couple days ago ... bet it will cut 300 bucks of firewood pretty fast ... heh heh ...
What’s the pitch and gauge of chain you are running on your saw
If it's the same as a Husky it should be 3/8" pitch .58 gauge.
Did you buy the saw only and then added your own bar?
Yeah I bought a husqvarna 24 in bar and chain. Seems to cut better IMO
Gutsy saw, your chain is already too tight I think! I bought a cheap Remington 42 cc 200$ wallmart, senior on a budget] , works fine cutting firewood for my shop in PE County but dinky compared t my old stihl 041- keep on cuttin! My previous was a little 2xl homelite I found in th dump that just screams but has a bar oil leak into the case. Hw can you stand the polititian stench from Ottawa? :)
You can get the unassembled G372 kits on ebay for like 260.
You kno its cold when the top layer of snow is ice and you crunch your way thru the sno
yeah ,but the wind can't carry the snow away
Good chainsaw. What is the price ? Thank's
Sorry I didn’t respond it’s been so crazy here. When I purchased it it was 250 US
what oil put in gas?
I use echo brand oil. Thanks for watching man
Husqvarna 372 will eat up some wood very similar to that thing!!
Hey Pete,
It cut through that log like butter? I have a Husky 450 Rancher and I’m looking to upgrade to the G372xp. I see that Amazon has them for $319. How do you like it so far? Check us out at “Adventures at Home”.
Sorry for taking so long to answer your question I’m not so good at getting back to the comment. I would definitely recommend getting a G372xp that has been the best purchase I have made on the homestead. I love the saw runs great the only problems I had was the fuel tank and they sent me a new one right at the start.the second thing that happened the bolts on the flywheel came loose and backed out and destroyed my recoil. I think they fixed the tank plastic problem a long time ago.the only thing I would recommend is removing the bolts that hold the dogs on your flywheel and reinstall them with lock tight so that yours won’t do the same. You won’t regret getting one they are great. Thanks for watching
Please, do yourself a favor and watch some videos on how to safely cut down trees!
It really wasn’t a how to cut trees video. but what part was unsafe. Thanks for watching man
@@cheaphomesteadingThe fact that you cut your holding wood off the tree went almost 180 degrees from where you intended it to go. Never cut your holding wood off, clean up your face cut. You did good putting a wedge in but if it's not going pound that wedge all the way in. If it still doesn't go then stack 2. If its still doesn't go then you made a bad read on the tree and should have put a line in it and pulled it over. The tree should always fall in the direction of your face cut.
I made a bad read on the tree. 99% of the trees go we’re I intend them to go.if people are honest and they use a chainsaw on a regular basis it has happened to them and if it hasn’t they haven’t used a chainsaw enough. It’s how you deal with the unexpected. Planning your escape routs. Thanks for watching man
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I normally don't chime in on these things, however as a professional of 15 years I can say...
Your technique looks horrendous based solely on the 2 cuts I saw you make. Some thong I saw
1. Your notch APPEARED to be less than 45 degrees
2. Your back cut was angled down and was too far above the apex
3. Yes you cut off your hinge, don't know how reading the tree wrong has anything to do with this your back cut is set up in relation to your notch, not the tree.
Notes.. If your just cutting firewood the 70 or open face notch is much safer .
Yes it is possible to steer a fall with the hinge (referred to as a Dutchman) but it's unreliable, and needs healthy wood to be effective.
I just wonder how long it will last. Chinese stuff is known for inferior metallurgy. Don't expect it to last like the real thing but at the price I don't think you can go wrong.
I’m planning to run it like the real thing and see how long it lasts. It will be interesting to see. Thanks for watching man
I can't speak on the husky clones. However I've been very pleased with my 660 clone after replacing parts some parts. There is TH-cam channel called afleetcommand. He has sent his Chinese saws through the ringer in professional hands. He's made a list on OPE forum of the parts you should replace.
Also this part if the material is the same as the 660s and 070s. The 372 should outlast those. The 372 has a massive overbuilt bottom end which even OEM should outlast a stihl.
Great video, Holzfforma saws official website www.farmertec.com
I will put the link to the website in my Description in the video. I really love the saw it works great. I’m going to make a video about your warranty I just received the fuel tank I’m very happy with it.
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Just treat it as though it were Huskvarna, show it respect and it will serve you well. This CHINA excuse is misplaced, Asian products can be of very good quality. Parts break on all chainsaws..
So true man. I really love the saw in my opinion it is the best value for the money . Thanks for watching man