Nik's Poulan Thread

[s sidewall]

That's why I wanted a bow bar for my 3700 build, just have to pick it up and stick it to another cut and let the saw weight do the rest. I do fell with my Echo 400 and wild thing. Guess I need to get my gray Craftsman 2800 out and get it up and running again for felling, ran it only once after I rebuilt the saw 6 years ago. It started boiling gas back into the carb when I would cut it off. Still need to order a few more duck bill valves, that saw is missing one and the 5200 will need one also.

Steve

 

[Modifiedmark]

This is true.

I've never had them out together in wood that really pushed them, was where I was leaning. Seems every time I go out cutting, my back favours smaller and smaller rounds. 3000's get most of it done these days.

I've more than a few that will likely never see a true test. Harder to find decent sized timber with the way things have been going in these forests.

You said how they stacked up. To me that means lots of other stuff beside which one has the most speed/power.

Like Tim says the 41 will probably be a little faster, especially over 20" bars. On the other hand a 4000 weighs noticeably less, has a upright engine so the exhaust won't be laying on the ground when cutting on its side, and has to me better antivibe and handling. The impulse oiler on the 4000 if in good shape is not a issue, but the gear driven oiler on the 41 is just ridiculous as to the oil it can put out. I think the air filter setup on the 4000 is better as well.

I'm not knocking the P41 as its a great saw, but you asked..

 

[s sidewall]

[emoji23]

Steve

 

[s sidewall]

Sorry about the out burst of laughter, couldn't contain it.

Steve

 

[Modifiedmark]

I know that a 4000 must be worth more money too as I have had that P41 for sale for quite a while without even a nibble. And its a very very good P41 that is all gone through.

 

[fossil]

Up here the sell price on saws is more of a regional thing. Poulans are less common and generally don't bring much. The most common saws here in the older range are Homelites with XL-76's bringing the most money. 925's are very rare and would bring a good price but a SXL-922 would bring less than a Super XLAO. Pioneers like a P41 would bring around $150 if i good shape. The only Poulan that would sell for good bucks is a 655.
I wish I could find more big Poulans. They are scarce and go for less than a 4000 would. Stihls and Husky's go for stupid money.
An 041 or 08S would sell for twice what a 4000 would sell for. That makes me laugh.

Your 1850 would bring a good dollar for a collector here.

It's a good hobby. My most expensive saw was a new Echo CS310. I know better now.

I don't live in big saw country.

 

[s sidewall]

That's bad when your Echo cost the most, I can't say nothing, my CS400 was too. I've seen 3400 go for around $100 on CL, but someone now and then thinks his saw I rare and wants STUPID money.

Steve

 

[joe25DA]

Up here the sell price on saws is more of a regional thing. Poulans are less common and generally don't bring much. The most common saws here in the older range are Homelites with XL-76's bringing the most money. 925's are very rare and would bring a good price but a SXL-922 would bring less than a Super XLAO. Pioneers like a P41 would bring around $150 if i good shape. The only Poulan that would sell for good bucks is a 655.
I wish I could find more big Poulans. They are scarce and go for less than a 4000 would. Stihls and Husky's go for stupid money.
An 041 or 08S would sell for twice what a 4000 would sell for. That makes me laugh.

Your 1850 would bring a good dollar for a collector here.

It's a good hobby. My most expensive saw was a new Echo CS310. I know better now.

I don't live in big saw country.

Poulans typically suffer from identity crisis. Present company excluded of course...People see green and think Walmart or Home Depot. They forget or don't know poulan made high performance saws up until recently with the pp330. Guys who know will pay for them and I've sold a few to a couple guys who have some knowledge. But if your an enthusiast, it's great cause you can get them cheap and let the suckers pay $300 for a beat ms 290 or 455 rancher

 

[s sidewall]

If I'm gonna spend a lot of money on a new saw, it won't be a Stihl or a Husky, it'll be a mag case Echo, not a clam shell design.

Steve

 

[s sidewall]

But I still love my old Poulans.

Steve

 

[redunshee]

If I'm gonna spend a lot of money on a new saw, it won't be a Stihl or a Husky, it'll be a mag case Echo, not a clam shell design.

Steve

The new Yamabilko Echo's have come quite a way. The 501P is supposed to be an excellent 50cc saw. People knock Echo's but I have a 351 from Modified Mark that runs great and a trimmer that starts every Spring.

 

[s sidewall]

I almost bought a new Echo trimmer last year til I looked at the non adjustable carb, went with a split boom Husky instead.

Steve

 

[s sidewall]

I've got an old Echo trimmer, after the 5th carb rebuild and an NLA carb, she got parked, carb was worn out. It was a good trimmer. The last time I rebuilt the carb the dealer couldn't find the carb number on his computer and had to break out his old book, then questioned me about the model number of the trimmer. He did find it and got it going for the last time, that was over 26 years ago.

Steve

 

[Modifiedmark]

The new Yamabilko Echo's have come quite a way. The 501P is supposed to be an excellent 50cc saw. People knock Echo's but I have a 351 from Modified Mark that runs great and a trimmer that starts every Spring.

You still got that 351? Your right about it, they were a well built saw, but it was down in power compared to a good S25. That is my take on most the old Echo's, they start and cut wood religiously but a bit heavy and a bit down on power compared to there competition. I agree that the new ones are getting away from that reputation. In fact I bought a brand new one a few months back. With this bad shoulder, I thought a less then 8lb limbing saw would be a good idea..

 

[Modifiedmark]

But I still love my old Poulans.

Steve

Sure, why not? They were as good as any back in the day and up and down there lineup better then a lot of them.

 

[s sidewall]

What model Echo did ya get, pics.

Steve

 

[Modifiedmark]

Trying pictures it worked for this busted up parts sawView attachment 628257

Make sure and save that lower handle brace as its a bow bar specific piece. Had a guy searching for one not long ago..

 

[hotshot]

It's sure not common.
Early version of a 306? Either way 100psi is no good. Unless the tester is wrong that piston is likely shot.

Nope, the larger 245

 

[s sidewall]

Post a picture of that lower brace, I'm using the stock one on mine, got about 3/4" to 1" clearance from the chain on mine but the chain has some stretch in it. I would probably get hit by the chain if it was new.

Steve

 

[Todd Loosli]

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