Husqvarna 390XP Chainsaw

The Husqvarna 390XP is an 88 cc professional chainsaw built for felling and bucking large hardwoods and long bars. It is the saw tree crews pull out when a removal comes down to wood too big for a mid-size saw.

What the 390XP is for

Most tree work happens with a mid-size saw. The 390XP is for everything else: big trunks on removals, storm-damaged hardwoods, and stumps that need cutting low. The 88 cc engine pulls a long bar and full-chisel chain through dense wood without bogging, so you finish big cuts with less time in the danger zone.

It is heavy, which is the trade for that power. Pair it with a lighter saw for limbing so you are not swinging a big saw all day.

A saw this size is also useful for stump work: cutting stumps flush before grinding, slabbing big rounds for customers, or noodling large pieces small enough to move. Keep the chain sharp and the bar oiler working, because big bars need steady oil flow to avoid wearing out quickly.

Running it right

Match bar and chain to the saw and to the wood, keep the chain sharp, and check chain tension as the bar heats up. Clean the air filter often and keep the cooling fins clear. Big saws throw big kickback, so use correct grip and stance and plan your felling cuts and escape route.

Wear chaps, boots, helmet, eye, and hearing protection, and get trained before running a large saw. More saws are in chainsaws.