Husqvarna 262xp vs 365

[RiverRat2]

I see that point, but imo you disregard the weight issue a bit too easily.

The 365 and the 630 are very close to some very good 70cc saws in weight - the 361 and 262 aren't. 60-65cc saws that weight like a 70cc one makes little sence to me!

+1.... Yep!!!!! I have to agree with Niko on the 70cc class saw part,,,, and I bought a 365 in 05,,, it has been... and still is a great saw,,,, and it was almost $300 cheaper than the 372XP,,, if I had it to do over I would have bought the 372XP hands down,,,,

I guess it's all on what your needs are...

I will say this the 365 pulls a 24" bar very well in large oaks,,, the first time i used it was 3 days after Hurricane Rita storm clean up,,,, on some 36" + wood with absolutely no trouble, so if I had to choose between the 262,,, I'd get the 365!!!!!

 

[SawTroll]

I did mention the weight, and that it would be noticed after extended cutting. It's just that you and I always place different importance on saw weight. But the older I get..........:hmm3grin2orange:

Surely you did, but then you dismissed the issue, sort of....

 

[SawTroll]

+1.... Yep!!!!! I have to agree with Niko on the 70cc class saw part,,,, and I bought a 365 in 05,,, it has been... and still is a great saw,,,, and it was almost $300 cheaper than the 372XP,,, if I had it to do over I would have bought the 372XP hands down,,,,

I guess it's all on what your needs are...

I will say this the 365 pulls a 24" bar very well in large oaks,,, the first time i used it was 3 days after Hurricane Rita storm clean up,,,, on some 36" + wood with absolutely no trouble, so if I had to choose between the 262,,, I'd get the 365!!!!!

Really nice to see you around again! :rockn::rockn:

 

[Oldsawnut]

Yea darn nice to see you around again RR Hows the ported 084 that Dean did holding up..

 

[RiverRat2]

Really nice to see you around again! :rockn::rockn:

Yeah,,, been missing you guys!!!!!

Yea darn nice to see you around again RR Hows the ported 084 that Dean did holding up..

That thing freaking rocks!!!!!!

Hey have you seen him lately????

 

[rickyrooster]

Well youve found this place and that is your first mistake. Wecome by the way to A.S. You will read and read and read. Learning as you go,buying one more saw after another till you wife starts asking what you need with all of the saws. Then will come the muffler modding to get more power, then you will meet someone with a woods ported saw and it will be all over for you. Now youve got to read more to learn the basics of porting and you are hooked for life. To answer your question buy the 365 bigger saw and order the 372 big bore cylinder kit. 1 year from now after you learn the ways of A.S. you will be glad you got the bigger one. It will look good sitting next to that 3120xp you just had to have. Rick!!!!!!!!

 

[Oldsawnut]

You introduced us and we got together a half dozen times after that... Usually just to go plinking.. We havent hung out in about 6 months... I need to get in touch one of theese days... I know he moved since I saw him last but I think he's still local.

 

[Cliff R]

Weight becomes a very important issue, especially if you cut a lot of tops and blow-downs. I'm just past 50 and have outfitted my line-up with quite a few 50-55cc saws. They see more use than anything else in the line-up these days, due to their lighter weight, and power to weight ratio.

Up until about 2003, I cut EVERYTHING with a 480CD, a 161, and a rebadged Poulan 141.

I replaced the 161 with a 268XP, then picked up the Echo CS-510, a closed port 55, and .........well, I just got carried away in recent years, what can I say?:hmm3grin2orange:

The choke on my 262XP hasn't been an issue. It may be sort of "cheesy", but at least it doesn't get all f^$ked up when you forget to move the throttle BEFORE you engage it!

As for the outboard clutch, never had a single problem with one to date on any of my saws. Considering the 480CD has about 8 zillion hours on it, they must adequate for what they were designed for?......Cliff

 

[spike60]

Weight becomes a very important issue, especially if you cut a lot of tops and blow-downs. I'm just past 50 and have outfitted my line-up with quite a few 50-55cc saws. They see more use than anything else in the line-up these days, due to their lighter weight, and power to weight ratio.

You talkin bout me??? LOL

I'm also a little past 50. Most of my cutting of late has been tops. Logger/buddy let's me take all I want as he hates messing with them. Like you said, a good 50-55cc saw is plenty of tool for the job.

 

[Cliff R]

Yep, I discovered the Husqvarna closed port 55 EPA saws by accident. Set up with an 18" .325" bar/chain, they are perfect firewood saws. Plenty of power and rpm's for that sort of work. They are like running a smaller version of a 262XP, very good anti-vibe and very fast in the cut, decent power to weight, etc........Cliff

 

[Once-ler]

The choke on my 262XP hasn't been an issue. It may be sort of "cheesy", but at least it doesn't get all f^$ked up when you forget to move the throttle BEFORE you engage it!

same here, it's never been an issue for me. it seams more out of the way then the newer design.

 

[2rod511]

I actually started this thread by accident as I am new to this site and posted it in the wrong category and then posted it in the correct one and got an answer. I ended up buying the 262xp as they were both owned by a friend of mine who harvests timber for a living and both were in relatively the same condition. From what I saw (and the fact he was going to let me have the 262 for about $50 less) the 262 ran circles around the 365. I also got tremendous advice from the people at this site and I am extremely happy with my new saw. The 55 Rancher was a good saw but the trees I got around my house are mainly 200 year old white oaks and I have several of them dead including one that was struck by lightning. I tried to saw one up with the rancher and I was getting nowhere. I heat my house with wood and we go through quite alot of wood each year. I kept my 340 for sawing smaller trees but the 262 doesn't feel any heavier than that 55 Rancher and saws twice as good. I even bought a 24" bar for my new saw and that doesn't seem to slow the saw down in those tough oak logs. I appreciate all the advice but the 262 just felt like the right saw for me.

 

[ChrisF]

Congrats!

Now post some pictures of that bad boy!

 

[Once-ler]

the 262 just felt like the right saw for me.

sounds like you made the right choice

 

[minnnt]

Congratulations on your new saw. They are an extremely light saw for the power they produce.

 

[Cliff R]

+2, congrat's.

Got any pics?

The 262XP didn't get it's good reputation from being underpowered.

I really like mine, but it's in such nice shape I hate to use it. I usually beat up on my 268XP or one of my 55 closed port models instead!......Cliff

 

[Oldsawnut]

the 262 doesn't feel any heavier than that 55 Rancher and saws twice as good

Ain't that the truth!!!! No comparison to the homeowner saws

 

[nmurph]

congrats.....i think you made the right choice.....keep you chain sharp and it will run the 24" just fine. keep a light hand on it and let the chain speed do the work.

 

[MGKCARPENTRY]

Mikey's Husky262XP

In Australia, we mainly get Stihl , and Huskies for chainsaws....not much else is worthwhile.
I have had 262XP since 1989 and have absolutely THRASHED it !!! I made timber cattle yards up the farm, felled many trees for firewood and building , have misused it as a mini stump-grinder (NO DIRT!!!) and over the years all I have replaced are the various chains, oil , fuel and spark plugs.

Needless to say , this saw has been very reliable with power, starting and safety.
I even cut down a smaller tree today , with the same confidence and flat out rpm's as per usual 24 years on.
I would recommend this saw or any older 'Professional"Husky as they are built solid but still lighter.
Keep them as sharp as possible at all times would be the main tip from me
cheers Guys ..enjoyable site.
mgk

You can't go wrong with a 262XP. I have one and it is a great saw everyplace. Even with that said, I do think it's power is somewhat over-rated. It's rated about the same as a 268XP, but ratings are listed on paper, when you are bucking up big logs the 268XP pulls harder and cuts faster. The power curve isn't nearly as "smooth", and the older design isn't as "ergonomic", but the 268XP is stronger than the 262XP non-the-less.

The only thing I don't like about the 262XP is the small mount bar. As good as it is, it's best suited to an 18" bar 3/8" full chisel. Pulls 20" OK, but I wouldn't want a 24" bar on it in hardwood. Another thing to consider here, IF you have plans of running a 24" bar, the 365 is more attractive.

The 365 also makes more sense as it's a modern design, and probably has better parts support for it, or will have as they phase out parts for older discontinued models. The idea of putting the 372XP top end on one is also very attractive, IF you ever wear out the 65cc P/C or feel like making a real runner out of it?.....just my 02 on the whole deal......Cliff

 

[SEAM]

The 262 was essentially a saw for branching, the largest branching saw as far as I know. It will be perfect for firewood and the like, but it was not designed as an allrounder or for felling large trees etc...
I own one myself and really like it.:msp_wub: