And I think you can guess my main point... that 11.9 lbs is quite a bit off the 12.5 lbs mark. So, I guess you would also say that 11.33 lbs is even less than 12.5 lbs...
Next generation Stihl 50cc saw = 254XP?
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And I think you can guess my main point... that 11.9 lbs is quite a bit off the 12.5 lbs mark. So, I guess you would also say that 11.33 lbs is even less than 12.5 lbs...
Jonsered make the 560xp for the US market for now.
sunfish
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I know, but already bought a 562xp......and love it! :msp_biggrin:
Good one. I can get a 560xp all day long here. But the prices here make me stick with the ole 372...for now.
SawTroll
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Actually, the saws (2260) are made at the Husky factory - where all decent or better Jonsered saw has been made since at least as far back as 1990. :msp_wink:
The process started in 1982, with the 630 and 670.
I was referring to the model marketed in the US. We all have known for a long time now that Husky have bought our the Jonsered name...
Jesus yer a pain in the ass today.
powerking
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I also LOVE my 254! I bought it for $40 about 5 yrs ago. had bad gas in it! I brought it home and tore it down and first started with a muff mod...then I ended up porting it. This saw screams! my muff mod is almost a straight shot out the front! I'll have to look at the chain..i cant remember what chain I'm using...I know its .325 though. What were the differences in the SE vs the XP?
SawTroll
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I guess so, but it doesn't really matter that you and I know, as a lot of people that don't will read this thread.
spike60
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Well Geez, someone HAS actually heard of the 555? :msp_w00t:
The lack of an XP label, and rev boost, contributes to this saw being overlooked by most people. It really is a great saw for the reasons you state. The 562 is a bit quicker, but your comparison is the one that is more telling. In addition to the weight being close, what about the price? I'm not sure what the price of a MS261 is, but I'm guessing they are not that different. I sell the 555 for $550, which probably beats most Stihl dealers 261 prices by a fair amount.
272super
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I own both and would pick the 254 over the 262 for an all around saw. It's quite bit lighter and the power difference is not that great. Really, the 262 does not see much use because my 372 or 044 gets used more when the wood gets bigger.
The problem with this statement is the 555 aint no ms261
People should know better than to read what I write.
When you gonna put a 261 555 560 et al on a scale, bud?
Ugh... my stomach is killing me. Alkaselzer and coffee for breakfast...feckin Guinness...
That new M that Randy is tooling with seems angry.
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I'm waiting for one to magically appear on my steps!! I would actually like to own a 560. The 562 with its LM and extra weight doesn't appeal to me.
BTW, I'm saving burnt motor oil for you in case they stop making Guinness. I actually used to drink it when I was in college...the stuff I did to set my self apart.
SawTroll
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Of course it will Wake up some - but it still sounds like a good plan! :msp_thumbup:
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This 254 is not bad.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njeXL7m2lCA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njeXL7m2lCA
Just tripped over this old thread and couldn't help noticing that no-one had answered your question.
In the case of the 154 & 254, nothing. The 'XP' (Extra Power) label began being attached to pro saws in the 1980s, primarily to encourage acceptance of the 266 and 181 as worthy replacements for the hugely popular 162SE and 480CD respectively.
When the 254SE had a makeover, it became the 254XP.
