After watching your video and seeing your comment about the Oregon RW bars. I’m a dealer and called Oregon today about the situation. They are currently on hold of production because of the insert issues. They aren’t scrapping the bar line but trying to rectify the insets coming loose. I suggested riveting the insets in instead of gluing them. That’s how I repair them when I have to warranty them. So hopefully they can get them back into production. I actually made a light weight small mount 28” bar this way for my Jonsered 2260 and it’s worked out well. I too bought the Husky bar but they are just too dang heavy to be classified as a light bar.
Thanks for the information. I am glad to hear they are going to be putting the light weights back on the shelf! I agree that the new husky bars are not really light weight. Thanks again for all the information!
It's a rebranded sugihara in my opinion it's probably got the toughest tip of them all I haven't tried cannon but with my experience they hold up very very well
As far as I could tell it’s a sugihara bar with husqvarna painted over it. Uses the same tip anyway.?? Oregon rw bars are difficult to find and your gonna pay more when you do find one. Cannon duralite is a good bar but heavy and extremely expensive. Tsumura always are good but almost impossible to find right now. Stihl light are what I like. Great video Dan. 👍🏻
Thanks. Stihl light bars with the husky adaptor might be the best solution right now. Hopefully someone will come out with a good husky bar that is lighter.
Thanks Dan! I run the 28" Sugi with the H83 chain on my 572xp. It has six inserts as well. Probably would have went with the Oregon light if I knew about it then. The Sugi works for what I use it for and am not cutting 8 hours a day!
The aluminum insert on the Oregon has a tendency to pop out, especially on bars 32" and up. I probably like The Stihl reduced weight bars the best as the insert is welded in. The Sugi's are very well made too, just not as light. The Tsumura's is lighter than the Sugi, but the tips are not that durable, which is not a huge deal as the tips are not too expensive.
Thanks for your review Dan. I posed that question earlier then withdrew it. I ask you a lot of questions as it is and didn’t want to be a pia. I enjoy your video’s Thanks for making them
Don't worry about asking to many questions. I am happy to answer them. Sometimes it might take me a while, but I try to answer all the questions. Thanks for subscribing and being a part of the channel.
Whew! If that's the only con about this bar - that Husq didn't take out so much material that the bar flexes and/or doesn't cut straight - I'm good with that. I never really got into the whole "light bar" thing anyway. Considering that bars don't weight that much anyway, trying to take a few *ounces* off of a 15 (or 20) pound saw didn't seem too life-changing to me. But, sure I get it.
Yes, I think thats the biggest downside. Using it every day for commercial timber falling a guy looks for more lightness, but for the occasional saw operator....the weight is a lot less of an issue in my opinion.
I bought a new 572 powerhead and went with a Husqvarna light 32" bar thinking it would be light, OMG what a heavy monster of a chainsaw , without gas. I'm thinking to change it out for a 24"bar. I fill Husqvarna should take the light word off the bar or explain where they get the light from. I fill like saying light is a real trick to a newer customer, not fair. Saying light with a 150 .00 price tag , people are going to think it's really going to be the cat's butt .
Thanks for the review. Should be called the "almost as heavy" Sugi bar. Appreciate your time making the video. It kind of sucks that the only strong light long bar is Stihl. But, who cares what the brand is anyway - but it does look a little funny running Stihl on husky. Maybe Husq should make a "Super duper di light" bar, which is a copy of the old Oregon bar ...
Hello Dan, Do you grease the sprocket on this bar or do you just rely on the bar oil to lubricate it? It seems there are many different opinions on this,some say using grease causes the sprocket to seize up from sawdust.. Thanks
@@norcaltimberfaller1943 I run my 32” on a hopped up 365 special and even though it’s a light power head the bar is light enough to keep the tip up when sitting on the ground.
@@norcaltimberfaller1943 I just got a 661 and wanted the duralite - got a stihl lightweight instead. Found some videos on here with weight comparisons on 28" bars across a wide spectrum - I assume they translate to longer ones. Also found some charts on arboristsite - I'll try to find a link to post
I want so bad to get that bar, not only is estetic, it Has a good quality and durability, but its only avaible on UK or US. Buying it on the US and sending it to the county I live would cost about 200$ . I've been cuting some 2-3-4 foot trees, and using the default 40€ default husqvarna arm. Is good overall but after one month of using, even turning it around, it kinda gets curvy and dont cut straight anymore, probably cause of the pressure since most of the fell and stay like a "bridge". That happens cause im working on about 1.5km above from the sea level and the trees are not fully straight cause of the wind. If I bought that bar I would use it for the bottom mostly and the normal default husqvarna bar on the other husqvarna 365xp I have. I have a 572xp so I would use the husqvarna trough light bar on the 572 and use it to cut the bigger part of the timber and then use the 372 with the Default to cut the top. I guess that could work but I would like to know your opinion.
It sounds like the husqvarna light bar would work good for you in that timber. It is a good quality bar and I think it would do well in the cutting conditions you are describing. It is not as light as an Oregon light weight bar , but I think it is better quality and more durable then an Oregon light weight bar.
Yep , husky missed the mark with this bar , they didn’t take enuff weight out of it , I think it is a suga hara bar with husqvarna painted on it but they are a good bar but they are not close to the weight of the stihl lite bar and the cannon lite bar but the cannon bars are priced to high
I think the stihl lights are pretty good as well. I just don't like running the spacer on the husky . But I may end up doing that if some lighter alternatives do not come out for the huskies soon.
@@norcaltimberfaller1943 ya im not a fan of adaptors eather .i just happen to have more stihl saws than husky so i kinda lucked out . I might try a Total brand light bar soon.
After watching your video and seeing your comment about the Oregon RW bars. I’m a dealer and called Oregon today about the situation. They are currently on hold of production because of the insert issues. They aren’t scrapping the bar line but trying to rectify the insets coming loose. I suggested riveting the insets in instead of gluing them. That’s how I repair them when I have to warranty them. So hopefully they can get them back into production.
I actually made a light weight small mount 28” bar this way for my Jonsered 2260 and it’s worked out well.
I too bought the Husky bar but they are just too dang heavy to be classified as a light bar.
Thanks for the information. I am glad to hear they are going to be putting the light weights back on the shelf! I agree that the new husky bars are not really light weight. Thanks again for all the information!
It's a rebranded sugihara in my opinion it's probably got the toughest tip of them all I haven't tried cannon but with my experience they hold up very very well
We use to use the Windsor bars back when I cut timber,they were thinner and alot lot then Oregon or Stihl.
As far as I could tell it’s a sugihara bar with husqvarna painted over it. Uses the same tip anyway.?? Oregon rw bars are difficult to find and your gonna pay more when you do find one. Cannon duralite is a good bar but heavy and extremely expensive. Tsumura always are good but almost impossible to find right now. Stihl light are what I like. Great video Dan. 👍🏻
Thanks. Stihl light bars with the husky adaptor might be the best solution right now. Hopefully someone will come out with a good husky bar that is lighter.
Thanks Dan! I run the 28" Sugi with the H83 chain on my 572xp. It has six inserts as well. Probably would have went with the Oregon light if I knew about it then. The Sugi works for what I use it for and am not cutting 8 hours a day!
Yes the weight really starts to matter, when a guy is running it day in and day out.
The husky bar is made by sugi, it’s 98% the same bar
The aluminum insert on the Oregon has a tendency to pop out, especially on bars 32" and up. I probably like The Stihl reduced weight bars the best as the insert is welded in. The Sugi's are very well made too, just not as light. The Tsumura's is lighter than the Sugi, but the tips are not that durable, which is not a huge deal as the tips are not too expensive.
Thanks for the video. I have a 28" bar like that. Just got it and it works fine.
Thanks for your review Dan. I posed that question earlier then withdrew it. I ask you a lot of questions as it is and didn’t want to be a pia. I enjoy your video’s Thanks for making them
Don't worry about asking to many questions. I am happy to answer them. Sometimes it might take me a while, but I try to answer all the questions. Thanks for subscribing and being a part of the channel.
Good video, I still have one of the Oregon light bars, 28", that I haven't tried yet for my 372OE.
Whew! If that's the only con about this bar - that Husq didn't take out so much material that the bar flexes and/or doesn't cut straight - I'm good with that. I never really got into the whole "light bar" thing anyway. Considering that bars don't weight that much anyway, trying to take a few *ounces* off of a 15 (or 20) pound saw didn't seem too life-changing to me. But, sure I get it.
Yes, I think thats the biggest downside. Using it every day for commercial timber falling a guy looks for more lightness, but for the occasional saw operator....the weight is a lot less of an issue in my opinion.
I bought a new 572 powerhead and went with a Husqvarna light 32" bar thinking it would be light, OMG what a heavy monster of a chainsaw , without gas.
I'm thinking to change it out for a 24"bar. I fill Husqvarna should take the light word off the bar or explain where they get the light from.
I fill like saying light is a real trick to a newer customer, not fair. Saying light with a 150 .00 price tag , people are going to think it's really going to be the cat's butt .
Thanks for the comment...I found it very entertaining. Yes....they use the word light very loosely....lol
Thanks for the review. Should be called the "almost as heavy" Sugi bar. Appreciate your time making the video. It kind of sucks that the only strong light long bar is Stihl. But, who cares what the brand is anyway - but it does look a little funny running Stihl on husky. Maybe Husq should make a "Super duper di light" bar, which is a copy of the old Oregon bar ...
That seems like a good name. lol I agree. Husky needs to do some adjustments and come out with a lighter bar.
It is made by sugihara. I really like the Tsumura light and tough. Really light.
I need to give that one a try.
Hello Dan, Do you grease the sprocket on this bar or do you just rely on the bar oil to lubricate it? It seems there are many different opinions on this,some say using grease causes the sprocket to seize up from sawdust.. Thanks
I personally just rely on the bar oil . It is not something I have experimented with much....so I can not really say what is better.
Pros: it's really pretty!
Cons: it's not that light.
That pretty well sums it up. I cracked up on that comment! Two sentences that sum up my 6 minute review! lol
I run a 32” TsuMura everyday in the woods with no problems whatsoever. And they are very light.
I am going to have to try that bar
@@norcaltimberfaller1943 I run my 32” on a hopped up 365 special and even though it’s a light power head the bar is light enough to keep the tip up when sitting on the ground.
I like the Stihl lights but still run a few Oregons. The Stihls are tougher in my opinion but look funny on a husky 😉
I think the Stihl lights are pretty good as well.
Cannon Duralite looks great for a light bar. 36 out of stock but Madsen's has some others in stock as of a few weeks ago
I have not tried the cannons yet. I am curious what the actual weight is.
@@norcaltimberfaller1943 I just got a 661 and wanted the duralite - got a stihl lightweight instead. Found some videos on here with weight comparisons on 28" bars across a wide spectrum - I assume they translate to longer ones. Also found some charts on arboristsite - I'll try to find a link to post
@@norcaltimberfaller1943 Here's one: ruclips.net/video/9bhCg1UJbSc/видео.html
and here's another: ruclips.net/video/d9SA3AgvUwo/видео.html
Good info
I want so bad to get that bar, not only is estetic, it Has a good quality and durability, but its only avaible on UK or US. Buying it on the US and sending it to the county I live would cost about 200$ . I've been cuting some 2-3-4 foot trees, and using the default 40€ default husqvarna arm. Is good overall but after one month of using, even turning it around, it kinda gets curvy and dont cut straight anymore, probably cause of the pressure since most of the fell and stay like a "bridge". That happens cause im working on about 1.5km above from the sea level and the trees are not fully straight cause of the wind. If I bought that bar I would use it for the bottom mostly and the normal default husqvarna bar on the other husqvarna 365xp I have. I have a 572xp so I would use the husqvarna trough light bar on the 572 and use it to cut the bigger part of the timber and then use the 372 with the Default to cut the top. I guess that could work but I would like to know your opinion.
It sounds like the husqvarna light bar would work good for you in that timber. It is a good quality bar and I think it would do well in the cutting conditions you are describing. It is not as light as an Oregon light weight bar , but I think it is better quality and more durable then an Oregon light weight bar.
@@norcaltimberfaller1943 thank you for the answer. Well its decided then :).
*365 not 372.
The Husky bar does look good. Just needs another 1/2 lb gone.
Yes...I agree with that!
Yep , husky missed the mark with this bar , they didn’t take enuff weight out of it , I think it is a suga hara bar with husqvarna painted on it but they are a good bar but they are not close to the weight of the stihl lite bar and the cannon lite bar but the cannon bars are priced to high
It is a Sugi bar.
They are rebranded Sugiharas in North American and rebranded Tsumuras in Europe.
Thanks , in 28 to 32 inch i find the stihl light bars to be the best . I have a sugi light bar in 20 inch thats lasted for ever.
I think the stihl lights are pretty good as well. I just don't like running the spacer on the husky . But I may end up doing that if some lighter alternatives do not come out for the huskies soon.
@@norcaltimberfaller1943 ya im not a fan of adaptors eather .i just happen to have more stihl saws than husky so i kinda lucked out . I might try a Total brand light bar soon.
Light bar it’s good
Close up look at the Sugihara/Husqvarna light bar. ruclips.net/video/eFAwy10HJIk/видео.html
Thanks!
This makes me want to develop a better, true lightweight bar.
Carbon fiber and titanium chain channel.
Hmm.
Thanks!
There is definitely a need for a real high quality bar that is very light. Sthil has a pretty good one, but Husky really needs a little help.
Hard to trust your opinion on this when you can't even spell Husqvarna correctly...🤦🏻♂️
Thats actually how you spell it, it's from a city in sweden.
I run 32'' Stihl light es bar. Best I've found for daily use.
Yes..the Stihl bar is definitely good. I don't really like using the spacer to get the Stihl bar to fit the husky. But it is a good bar👍