288 or 372

[MAngelotti1]

So I own 2 288’s among a few other 2 series , a 97’ I bought new and a 90’ Ks non decomp I revived. I recently bought an “OE” 2008 372xp. My question is... Do I keep the 90’ or the 372? I don’t “NEED” nor will I use to they’re deserved potential all these gems. The 372 as I said is recent and is bone stock with minimal use. What should I do?

 

[stilh036prohog]

That 288 will sell quick.

 

[MAngelotti1]

Well if it’s for $300 ten I will keep it

 

[stilh036prohog]

Don't blame you a bit. I hate selling saws.

 

[Sepia]

Don't ask me...

 

[stilh036prohog]

What is a 90s k saw with no Decomp. Is that the cylinder style. Just trying to educate my self as got a 281 with a mahle no decomposition jug in the trading post now.??

 

[MAngelotti1]

What is a 90s k saw with no Decomp. Is that the cylinder style. Just trying to educate my self as got a 281 with a mahle no decomposition jug in the trading post now.??

1990 vintage. KS non decomp is the brand and type of cylinder yes. “KS” is an abbreviation for the manufacture name and “non decomp” is as you guessed no decompression valve/port. The “KS” is the cylinder of choice for most if not all 288 fans!

 

[MAngelotti1]

The 97’ has been flawless since 1997 with a year of logging and the rest personal firewood use. With the exception of a new ignition 1 month from new)But there is definitely a noticeable to me difference in the performance of the KS cylinder.

 

[Twindad]

Those are my 2 favorite husqvarna models. I use them both regularly and interchangeably. After using the 288 for a while, when I pick up the 372, I think “man, this thing is light and nimble and handles like a dream.” Then after using the 372 for a while, the power and grunt of the 288 is really noticeable.
I’ve also got two 288s and a 372. I say keep all 3!

 

[MAngelotti1]

I was afraid of that response

 

[stilh036prohog]

Where is that cylinder made?

 

[Czed]

Keep what you have
You won't easily replace them.

 

[Dean-O]

Those are my 2 favorite husqvarna models. I use them both regularly and interchangeably. After using the 288 for a while, when I pick up the 372, I think “man, this thing is light and nimble and handles like a dream.” Then after using the 372 for a while, the power and grunt of the 288 is really noticeable.
I’ve also got two 288s and a 372. I say keep all 3!

Couldn't have said it better myself, keep all 3 for sure.

 

[Huskybill]

There’s no replacement for displacement. I sold three saws I purchased new. I regret it everyday. You have a 72cc saw vs a 88 cc saw you have the two best saws.

 

[sawfun]

Port the 372 and you won't need a 288 or 390, or even a stock 395.

 

[Husky Man]

Don't blame you a bit. I hate selling saws.

What??, Wait........

People actually SELL SAWS??

Blasphemy and Heresy I tell ya, Really, who Sells saws???

WHY????

Surely you Jest


Doug

 

[U&A]

Keep them. They are both at the top of the list for best saws made by Husky.




Sent while firmly grasping my redline lubed RAM [emoji231]

 

[wyk]

Port the 372 and you won't need a 288 or 390, or even a stock 395.

The poor man obviously still has his sanity. He probably still has a family that loves him. DOn't go pushing him over the edge into full blown CAD now

 

[U&A]

Port the 372 and you won't need a 288 or 390, or even a stock 395.

A ported 70cc sure is a nice runner but id wont replace a 90cc or 95cc saw.

No replacement for displacement.


Sent while firmly grasping my redline lubed RAM [emoji231]

 

[MAngelotti1]

Where is that cylinder made?

Germany was my belief. “KobelSchmidt” maybe the full name. Someone correct me if I’m wrong.