Look at this beauty. Husqvarna 242XP

[Boskaerm]

Look at this beautiful Husqvarna 242XP I´ve found on the UK E-Bay! For sure I would love to get that one! Unfortunately, the seller wont ship outside UK :msp_mad:
But that just life, guess I wont find a 242XP in that condition in the nearest future!
Husqvarna 242xp chainsaw | eBay

 

[Tzed250]

I would love to have that saw!!

 

[ale]

One of the all time best in my opinion. Revs like a monster...major chain speed!
Good luck finding one, there out there, just takes a little time, luck and of course cash.

 

[Boskaerm]

One of the all time best in my opinion. Revs like a monster...major chain speed!
Good luck finding one, there out there, just takes a little time, luck and of course cash.

Guess not many will look like that one!

 

[J.W Younger]

Are the parts available to build one?

 

[Boskaerm]

Are the parts available to build one?

Guess most things can be found, maybe except P/C!

 

[ncfarmboy]

Guess most things can be found, maybe except P/C!

AM kit on Ebay listing #140505905972 $125 inc. ship.
Shep

 

[blsnelling]

They do rev like crazy, but I was quite disappointed in the ones I had. They dont have much torque at all. IMHO, the 346 is a FAR better saw.

 

[Chud]

One of my favorite saws. I have used one since 97. I just put a new oem P/C kit on it. One of the Arbormaster guys has atleast one brand new in the box, because it is a 15,000rpm classic.

 

[albert]

They weren't made for torque, more for thinning and limbing. The fast throttle response and high revs in a trim light package is their clame to fame. NK bar and chain is a perfect match for the 242xp. Also guys get too wrapped up in the 15,500 max rpm thing and expect that it will hold a super high rpm in a large cut. Setting a 242 slightly richer- 14,500 does help alittle in larger cuts. This series of saw feels smaller and lighter in my hands than the 346 or stihl 026. That is probally another reason they are well liked

 

[PB]

They weren't made for torque, more for thinning and limbing. The fast throttle response and high revs in a trim light package is their clame to fame. NK bar and chain is a perfect match for the 242xp. Also guys get too wrapped up in the 15,500 max rpm thing and expect that it will hold a super high rpm in a large cut. Setting a 242 slightly richer- 14,500 does help alittle in larger cuts. This series of saw feels smaller and lighter in my hands than the 346 or stihl 026. That is probally another reason they are well liked

Yeah, how much torque do you need to get through a 2" spruce or pine limb? Despite popular AS belief, saw manufacturers don't build saws to cut cookies from an 8"x8" cant in the backyard.

 

[sachsmo]

Wow,

that little booger beats the Dolmar 420 by near half a horse.

I would sure need to run one to agree with that spec.

 

[blsnelling]

I guess a saw that limited in it's purpose doesn't make much sense to me. There are other saws in the same weight class that make a lot more power, and thats why I sold mine.

 

[blsnelling]

Wow,

that little booger beats the Dolmar 420 by near half a horse.

I would sure need to run one to agree with that spec.

It doesn't have near the power of a 420, but is significantly lighter.

 

[belgian]

Owning both 242xp and 346xp, I think Snelling is right. The 346 has virtually all the benefits of the 242xp, but a much wider power band, which makes it a more versatile saw.

That being said, the 242xp was 20 years ahead of the 346xp, so I understand that this saw built an excellent reputation for limbing in that period. I still have a sweet spot for it, and makes me smile everytime I pull that trigger

 

[PB]

I guess a saw that limited in it's purpose doesn't make much sense to me. There are other saws in the same weight class that make a lot more power, and thats why I sold mine.

It's only limited in purpose from your perspective. The saw can drop, buck and limb just like any other saw. It just limbs better than any other aspect. Most of the time spent cutting a tree is in the limbing. If you can afford given up a few seconds in the dropping, you will make up much more time in the limbing. Frequently, with pulp wood (guessing that is the market they were after) you have someone dropping the trees and a crew will follow and limb the trees already on the ground.

Like Belgian said, the 242 was developed 20 some years ago, and I can't think of a saw in that weight, CC, and time period that was truly comparable. Maybe I am forgetting something obvious though. The next saw that would be even comparable (from that era) would be the 2051 Jonsered or 254xp Husky.

Hey Belgian, have you ever seen a Jonsered 420 over there? Those were supposed to be nice little limbing saws but I have never seen one on this side of the pond.

 

[Chud]

I think it is the balance and throttle response that turns me on the most. I use the 242 whenever I can for limbing and bucking.

 

[SawTroll]

They do rev like crazy, but I was quite disappointed in the ones I had. They dont have much torque at all. IMHO, the 346 is a FAR better saw.

I am sure you are right, it is mainly a limbing saw imho.

 

[SawTroll]

They weren't made for torque, more for thinning and limbing. The fast throttle response and high revs in a trim light package is their clame to fame. NK bar and chain is a perfect match for the 242xp. Also guys get too wrapped up in the 15,500 max rpm thing and expect that it will hold a super high rpm in a large cut. Setting a 242 slightly richer- 14,500 does help alittle in larger cuts. This series of saw feels smaller and lighter in my hands than the 346 or stihl 026. That is probally another reason they are well liked

Actually, the 242 isn't much lighter than the 45cc 346xp and the 026.

Wow,

that little booger beats the Dolmar 420 by near half a horse.

I would sure need to run one to agree with that spec.

Max power is quite good, but it doesn't have as much torque low down. The power specs of the 420 has been raised lately, so it is closer to the 242 now......

It doesn't have near the power of a 420, but is significantly lighter.

If the 420 is heavier, the 420 specs are a bit off - big surprice! :waaaht:

 

[Rounder]

Yeah, how much torque do you need to get through a 2" spruce or pine limb? Despite popular AS belief, saw manufacturers don't build saws to cut cookies from an 8"x8" cant in the backyard.

Dead on. I'm guessing most people on here don't realise that there are bussinesses that strictly do pre-commercial thinning. Kind of like the 60cc saws are pointless deal people talk about on here. Pointless unless your'e someone who pre-commercial thins for a living......then they are perfect.

Sweet saw OP - Sam