what is "XP"

[Rx7man]

It looks like it's a trademark, but of what? I've seen the same logo on Stihls and Huskys, just wondering about the tech behind it..
http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/what-does-the-xp-mean.38370/ didn't help me at all, though it provided some good laughs

 

[PhiloBeddoe]

Professional class. Better parts, less plastic. Meant for more serious wood cutting than casual firewood or home storm clean up

 

[Fubar]

i think it means expert ?

 

[Rx7man]

Still find it strange that the logo is identical between Stihl and husky.. you'd think one or the other would have trademarked it.. especially the logo if not the letter designation

 

[PhiloBeddoe]

I've personally never studied stihl enough to even know they had an xp version . Local dealers have no xp stihl on shelves when I'm looking for chains

 

[treesmith]

 

[Fubar]

then again it might just be a sticker , or a badge from a tuner/builder , like yenko camaro , or Shelby mustang .

 

[Pud]

Dads got an old husky and it has xp then says extra power
When u buy a new 395 over hear it comes with a little xp card thing that says exclusive performance

 

[Rx7man]

Treesmith, that's the exact picture that got me wondering!

 

[PhiloBeddoe]

Treesmith
What model are those saws?

 

[AKDoug]

Those are Husky XP stickers put on Stihls. They also have been ported by Mastermind.

 

[treesmith]

390xb, 261cxb and 661cxb

xb = Xtra bananas

 

[Haywire Haywood]

I always thought it was eXtra Performance.

 

[PhiloBeddoe]

390 is on my wish list. Is it just my eyes or is it that much smaller than the 661. No dealers besides stihl around so I can't put my hands on one before ordering

 

[treesmith]

They're about the same, bit smaller and lighter than a 660

 

[angelo c]

Treesmith
What model are those saws?

XP.... Can't you read ?

 

[husq2100]

good god.... (insert palm to face smiley)

 

[angelo c]

Historically speaking, during the mid to late 50s, husky started making saws full of "Pee". As the services and markets grew, management felt the need to distinguish the older "Pee" models ( having now gained a somewhat acrid aroma) from the newer, more balanced aromatic advanced models and chose the new "XP" signifying "additional strength "Pee" . The new branding has successfully deployed legions of fanboys and many content purchases and thus, the legend is born... "XP" for everyone and to all a good night ...

 

[CR888]

There are non XP models like the 555 that have exactly the same 'build quality' as XP models so the symbol is not related to the quality of material used in the saw. The difference however is in power so there for my vote goes to Extra Power with regards to XP. l can't believe l responded to this typically modern AS subject....forgive me l am bored but l am sure Sawtroll will be in shortly to give you the name of the guy who created the logo and its full history.

 

[Rx7man]

Don't worry, my next thread will be about what brand of oil and what mix :hide: