husqvarna 338

[Climbing mike]

Has any one used the new 338 xpt top handle chainsaw yet. Is there much difference compared to the 335 xpt? I havent heard any info on it just wanted to know if anyone else has.

Thanks Mike

 

[rahtreelimbs]

Let's hope they got all the BS worked out of it!

 

[Newfie]

Maybe the 338 will idle? If not I bet it can fly just like a 335. Probably more to do with EPA BS than anything else.

 

[Striker]

Speaking of idling, The guy that works on our saws says that saws such as the MS200 , 335XPT , and other top handle tree saws are not meant to idle. He says you just fire them up make your cut and let it die. I don't know if this is true or if he is just covering up the fact that he cant get our top handle saw to idle.

 

[Ryan Willock]

Striker, I've heard that before myself.

 

[Tom Dunlap]

The mechanic that I deal with has always been able to get my 335s to idle. Sounds like a line of...

Tom

 

[stihltech]

idle

I guarantee that a 200 will idle. Sounds like an excuse to not get a saw repaired.

 

[Striker]

The Boss took the old Husky 50 to this guy to get some piddly things done to it. the guy sent it back and said it was done. I was going through the saws one morningsharpening chains, blowing the grime off and cleaning filters. Picked up that husky, covered with sawdust and oil. started stripping it down. the saw hadn't been touched. The rope still wouldn't go in all the way, (fixed it)Ordered an air filter for the one that was missing. I fixed every thing on it that needed attention. Took me about 20 minutes including taking the bur off of the bar. Makes me question how good a mechanic he really is.

 

[Striker]

Stihltech- this guy got the saw running better than it has run in awhile,but it is still not as good as it was when new ( new back in Oct.) When he had it he didn't even blow out the filter. That helped. Yes it did idle when new.

 

[Climbing mike]

Well has anyone tried the 338xpt. I used it today and dont know if I like it yet or not Ill know by wensday night. I'll let you all know
Thanks Mike

 

[rbtree]

Mike, nice to hear you've at least had a chance to run one...none of them anywhere near the west coast yet, I assume.


Have you run a 335 much? The 338 is rated at either 2.2 or 2.3 hp..I've seen both figures, the 335 was 2.2.... so not much difference. My guess is it should be a good runner, though. Keep in mind it will break in and run better. Plus, my modded second generation saw, was doggy when stock...it had less power than the oldies. At least do a muffler mod, that alone will gain 15-25% in power.

My latest 335 is not stock, and has been an 020 killer for it's 1.5 yr life...

Most of my first generation 335's idled pretty much alright. The main issue is starting, especially hot, needing to rechoke and crank a bunch. The modded saw, being second generation, and modded, is pretty good, but not as good as I would like. So I am wanting a 338, as I'm hoping it is a bit more fine tuned.

I heard it had a compression release....what a waste on a little saw.