Homelite XL12 vs 360

[cdahl383]

Recently got into the chainsaw collecting/repairing hobby and have picked up a couple McCullochs, Poulans, Sears, and Pioneer saws. Looking to pick up a Homelite soon. Found a couple Homelites near me (XL12 and 360) that look decent.

Which saw would be better to pick up? What are the big differences between the two?

 

[Marley5]

XL12 was a well built saw, beyond it's time.
My FIL gave me one in the late 70's and ran it for years, of course Manual oiler.
Get the blue XL 12

 

[Chainsaw Collectors]

I’d go for the XL12 personally. I own 2 XL12s and 5 Super XLs as well as an XL500, they are a great series of saws, well built. My grandpa has a 360, like most of the old 360 series saws do, I had to replace the intake boot on it.

 

[cscltd]

360 if works and you want to have in collection. but I wouldn’t use it to cut, as said airboot, plus unique ignition system make it difficult to service, best as a shelf queen.
Xl12 can use more reliable and lots of parts out there

 

[cdahl383]

Ok cool, sounds like I should look for a good XL12 then over the 360. There's a couple XL12's near me currently, but the prices are just a little too high. I'll keep my eyes peeled for a good deal. Looks like a cool saw to have!

 

[Chainsaw Collectors]

Ok cool, sounds like I should look for a good XL12 then over the 360. There's a couple XL12's near me currently, but the prices are just a little too high. I'll keep my eyes peeled for a good deal. Looks like a cool saw to have!

Ya, give it some time and you’ll probably come across one for free-$50.