Earlier this week I had the chance to run this Husqvarna 365 Special chainsaw. I used it to remove several small trees and trim some branches from another tree.
The 365 special reminded me of my 257, it has the same toggle on/ off switch and the same blue decompression valve button. The gas and bar oil ports are in the same position. It has a 65cc (cubic centimeter) engine volume.
It ran well with a 20 inch bar and had good power at an advertised 4.6 horsepower. It did feel a bit more powerful than my 3.6 hp Husqvarna 257.
The choke is the pull-out type of the opposite side as the on/ off switch. I like this less than where my 257 choke is located. For this reason I put this saw slightly below my Husqvarna 257. But it is almost a tie.
The word Special in its name means it has side (lateral) chain tensioning but the original 365 does not. Those who’ve used both claim the Special is more powerful.
Read more here:
https://www.arboristsite.com/threads/husqvarna-365-vs-365-special.25152/
365 Special Specs:
Cylinder displacement – 65,1 cm3
Cylinder bore 48mm
Stroke – 36mm
Idle speed rpm – 2700
Power kW/rpm – 3,4/9300
Spark plug – Champion RCJ 7Y
Carb – Zama C3M-EL2C/Walbro HD12B
I would highly recommend this saw for the homeowner looking to trim trees or cut firewood.