Husky saw crossover

[rahtreelimbs]

Does anyone know why Husky has so many crossover sized saws? For example: 55,351,350,346.

 

[HUSKYMAN]

Because they are stupid and redundant. 55/55R is/will be discontinued. 346XP is a pro saw. 350 is not. 351 is borderline

 

[jackumac]

would it be safe to say a 3xx saw is a pro, and a 2xx is mid level and so on?

 

[HUSKYMAN]

No, the XP designation is the only way to know if a newer Husky is a pro model. The 200 series saws are just the predecessors to the 300's. e.g. the 257XP was replaced by the 357XP, the 272XP was replaced by the 372XP, etc.
If only minor changes are made then only the last digit is changed, i.e. 371XP became the 372XP, 394XP became the 395XP

 

[Dennis]

Here is an interesting note...the 257xp (PRO SAW) was an open loop system....hehehe...

 

[Gary N Carter]

Gentlemen, I don't believe the 257 was an XP saw. It was/is a Good saw with more power in the midrange. Sort of like the 261 vs the 262XP. Now, they did make a 254XP but it was only 3.3 cu.
I think the 200 series saws were great! They have a good feel and quality.