Poulan guys, any ideas?

[Lee Stiltner]

Any of you Poulan guys that can give me an idea of what time frame this saw was produced by the stickers? Does it seem to be in good shape to you more experienced folks? Thanks

 

[hotshot]

You’ll need to look at the piston & rings through the exh port (pull the muffler cover) to see if it’s in “good” shape.

The outside of the saw looks good.

Those were made in the last half of the 70s, would suggest you buy it if the piston is clean & the price is right. You’ll be impressed with the torque, if the saw is healthy.

You’ll also get more responses if you move this thread to the Poulan Stickies forum.

 

[EngineNoO9]

Looks like junk. I better take it if your hands for $20.

 

[Lee Stiltner]

What's a fair price for one that is in pretty nice condition? The Piston is perfect and it just looks like it's been taken care of. In other words, if I were to buy a New Stihl equivalent, what would it be? Model and price?

 

[Dropinbig1sonadime84]

You know what is funny is Husqvarna makes poulan saws so if that helps your price range any...

 

[Lee Stiltner]

Beard Poulan made the 5200, not Husqvarna, just wondering what one goes for in great shape

 

[Big Dan]

$200-$250 is what they were bringing a couple of years ago. I sold a P/C for $200

 

[farmer steve]

Beard Poulan made the 5200, not Husqvarna, just wondering what one goes for in great shape

I'd say $150-225 Lee. Yours may be one of the earlier models without the handguard. There are a few that were made with a chainbrake for the Canadian market in the early 70's.

 

[Lee Stiltner]

Would this be a good saw for an Alaskan mill?

 

[farmer steve]

Would this be a good saw for an Alaskan mill?

It probably would but if anything happens to it parts are really hard to get for it. It's too nice to use on a mill. Just my 2 cents.