Inside the Husqvarna T540

[mweba]

Got the call today. Silky smooth and customizable....I like.


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[mweba]

Couple more eh?

A real carby....with an air vane screw!!!


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Carb box with separate secondary.


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Air injection.


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Huge muffler and metal crank case. Yessss it has a base gasket!!


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Intake


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Tank and handle.


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[OnTheRoad]

LOL so how does she run?

 

[mweba]

LOL so how does she run?

Runs good. Easy to tell it's tight yet.

 

[nmurph]

Subbing

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[pro94lt]

Looks good

 

[bryanr2]

opcorn:
so, this may be the most significant thread on AS in a longggg while.

 

[Stihl n Wood]

So are these finally available? I've been waiting forever like many to climb with one on my side. thanks for the great pics! what is it your goin for here? is this a test bunny for porting? I like my 201' s and they are just muff modded, timing and carb limiters scratched. But I'd really love to give a t540 a shot..

 

[KenJax Tree]

I tried one and didn't care for the feel of it but its got good power


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[Stihl n Wood]

I've heard rumor that stihl was going to incorporate the ms241 top end into there next tophandle? And be Mtronic as well. Of course thats a rumor.. But that sounds like a beast if ever happened. I think stihl will do there homework before the next top handle hits. Thanks for the imput kenjax.. I know your a fellow climber as well. But I would like to definitely try a 540 out!! power is alot, but not always what makes a perfect climbing saw...I think the 201 is really comfortable myself.. WellI hope this thread turns into a little power house thread!!!

 

[KenJax Tree]

Definately try it. Its not a bad saw at all i just prefer the feel of the 200/201 and even the Echo 355T.


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[mweba]

So are these finally available? I've been waiting forever like many to climb one on my side. thanks for the great pics! what is it your goin for here? is this a test bunny for porting? I like my 201' s and they are just muff modded, timing and carb limiters scratched. But I'd really love to give a t540 a shot..

Yup I'll make it more better and then pass it on.

 

[mweba]

I tried one and didn't care for the feel of it but its got good power


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It feels nothing like the 338xpt or the 435T(which is the saw I use the most). It isn't bad, just different. Certainly has more snot.

 

[mweba]

 

[bryanr2]

I want a pro's opinion. Mitch, what do you think of the build quality compared to the 201 and 355?

 

[Sean80]

Just got one the other day and I really like it. It's like everything though, comes down to personal preference. I use 200/201's all the time at work, and have an echo 360t. I am really liking the feel of this saw. I would like to see what it can do with the stihl full chisel chain on it.

 

[mweba]

I want a pro's opinion. Mitch, what do you think of the build quality compared to the 201 and 355?

Well its certainly isn't tested yet but first impressions are good. The case is mag with a conventionally mounted cylinder (not clam shell). The spring AV has nylon limiter straps. Mounting points in plastic have metal inserts for the fasteners. Carb boot is thick and clear of obstructions. On par with the 201T but I do not have enough experience with the Echo. They don't sell well here.

Now, I'm not a pro climber but do cut with top handle regularly. So take my view as such.

 

[Termite]

J I would like to see what it can do with the stihl full chisel chain on it.

That Stihl 3/8 low profile chisel made a big improvement in speed when I put it on my 3800 Redmax. Me like it.

 

[Sean80]

Lets just hope Husqvarna did some good longevity testing on it. I just hope it lasts and doesn't need too many visits to the dealer. If it drops it's going to break somewhere. I've seen a 201t fall and it definitely needed some work after lol.

 

[bryanr2]

I dont climb either. I still think tophandles are very handy saws. I used the snot out of my old 019t before it bit the dust. Been waiting for 2 years to see what this saw is all about. Lookin forward to some good info so I can finally make a decision. Right now- contenders are the 150tc, 201T, and this saw.