Want to Trade Husky 288 xp lite

[Kuda Ed]

Guys,
I picked this saw up recently for cutting some larger rounds
But....it's just a little more Saw that my back will handle
It's in good shape with a new 24"husky bar
Starts and runs perfect!
I bought it without thinking about the size and weight. ...
I was very impressed by how it cuts and How it Sounds...Wicked!!!

It's Not a show piece...But it's Nice!
Has the heavy av springs,I don't know if they are factory or if this is a 288xp vs a lite for sure


Now....I'm a Noob to the whole hp saw thing
I just enjoy cutting and need something bigger than my 026

I'm looking for a 60 to 70 cc pro grade saw
Husky or still
I'm located in Western NC
I'd love to land a
262xp
272 xp
562
Or
Stihl
441
Or other 60,70 cc still
I've got lots of pics if needed and can also do a video

Thanks for looking and God Bless

 

[jughead500]

Aw man! I just traded off a ms441 a while back for an 066 and a few more saws.if i still had it it would have brought it down.

 

[chainsawman2011]

I have a hu 365 that I will trade ya. saw runs great has 160 psi comp. runs great I have a 24" on it right now. also you can turn this saw into a 372 by just pulling the side plates off cylinder and grinding out the baffle. rattler362 could take care of that for ya. if u are interested pm me

 

[rattler362]

That is a nice saw Ed you gonna get a bunch of bites on this I have a 262 you can run if you want to give one a try if you like.I am just about 30 min away.

Mike

 

[Mattyo]

I have a 262xp hybrid I just ported (i'm a newb at porting...go easy on me ) .... maybe we can work out a trade?

 

[Mattyo]

Never mind, my eyes are bigger than my wallet right now... that 288 is very nice, and the cash I would have to pony up to not insult you would be considerable.... someone here will really want that saw though.....best of luck with the sale....

 

[Jon1212]

I have a 262xp hybrid I just ported (i'm a newb at porting...go easy on me ) .... maybe we can work out a trade?

What is that? Is it a 261 with a Meteor flat top?

 

[Mattyo]

its a 261 chassis with 262xp cyl and oem piston....with new caber ring. Basically a 262xp with a 261 serial # i'll have bolt for bolt video on youtube of the build one of these days ...

 

[Jon1212]

I'm surprised we haven't seen @bryanr2, or @skippysphins in here, yet.

 

[Mattyo]

out of curiosity, ed, what $$ do you have into the saw? and more importantly, if you had a cash offer, what would you want out of it?

 

[Jon1212]

its a 261 chassis with 262xp cyl and oem piston....with new caber ring. Basically a 262xp with a 261 serial #

Interesting. How different is the 262 cylinder from a 261? Does the hybrid retain the 261 two shoe clutch, or did you switch it over to the 262 three shoe?

 

[Mattyo]

again, its a 262xp with a 261 chassis /case ....so yes, the 3 shoe clutch is included... the 262xp and 261 cylinders are identical I think, and the 261 used a dished piston to detune the saw. my dad has a 261 so I might play with that one eventually and investigate whats inside of it. I think the 257 cylinder is different, but I don't know for sure....

mine has an oem piston and new caber ring....with squish optimized by adjusting the case I had 165 psi compression without breakin

sorry to the OP to threadjack, but we are keeping you post at the top until skippyshins gets here

 

[Kuda Ed]

Guys
What a response!
I got a really good deal on it,one of the reasons I jumped on it before I researched the size and weight
She runs really good and sounds great.
Original cylinder and piston from what I can tell...but I'm a noob
I am taking it over to rattlers maybe tomorrow for a good inspection
I'll be able to post more info on it then


I'm really looking to get a light saw to use that won't cause so much havoc with my back

 

[rocketnorton]

266xp? needs nothing. had 1/2wrap, cover repainted after fullwrap.

 

[barneyrb]

Right now I could offer 3 saws for trade. I have a JRed 2171, Stihl 361, or Stihl 362. If interested shoot me a pm. I also have a very clean older 044

 

[R2D]

Man that's a nice looking 288

 

[hanniedog]

Any interest in an 038Mag?

 

[Jon1212]

266xp? needs nothing. had 1/2wrap, cover repainted after fullwrap.

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Right now I could offer 3 saws for trade. I have a JRed 2171, Stihl 361, or Stihl 362. If interested shoot me a pm. I also have a very clean older 044

Man, those are some great options for the OP.
266XP-W, 2171, or an 044.........Good Grief! You can't go wrong with any of the three.

 

[skippysphins]

I'm surprised we haven't seen @bryanr2, or @skippysphins in here, yet.

I'm here already spoke to Ed . how are you Jon?

 

[Jon1212]

I'm here already spoke to Ed . how are you Jon?

LOL!

I'm just wishing I had a saw to trade for this 288.

Did you get the "scratch" together for that NIB saw?