Husqvarna 272xp ?

[huskyman1]

Hello everyone I have a few questions about the Husky 272xp. I have the opportunity to purchase one and I don't have the first clue about this saw. I have owned many huskys including 371, 372, 288, 394, 395, 3120.

What other model is this saw compared to? Are they a good saw? Is the power to weight ratio good? My personal favorite is the 372 ported and polished, 12.9 pounds of pure power. Well just curious of what you other guys think of the 272xp?

 

[Moss Man]

I have had 3 of them, all good saws. A tad heavier than the 372 I believe, but they have the power. A little boxy compared to the newer saws, but the balance is good. Depends on what you want and how much you'll be using it I guess.

Welcome to the board, I sent you a pm.

 

[rickyrooster]

The 272xp husqvarna has 72cc's 5.2HP 52mm bore,is available with and without a compression release. It has a shorter stroke and 2mm bigger bore than the 372xp at about the same weight. It shares some parts with the 61, 266,and 268 husky's as well as the 625,630, and 670 Jonsered saws. They are a very good saw in my book, easy to work on and not bad to find parts for. Some complain that they have a outboard clutch but I don't have a problem with it. Rick!

 

[andrethegiant70]

Ricky did a nice job there. The 272 was the ultimate evolution of a series of saws that started with the 162se. They just plumb got it all right on the 272. I've heard not quite as much low end as the 371, but overall similar performance..they do the same job.

If you have a 371 or 372, you don't really need one, but the 272 is a true classic... people who know good saws seek them out.

 

[huskyman1]

Is there a big difference in performance when this saw is hot rodded (ported and polished). What I mean is you can tell a major difference with a ported and polished 372 compared to a stock one. I cant tell a huge difference with a ported and polished 288. With my ported 372 I can smoke almost any ported 046. But with a stock 372 the and a stock 046 the 046 can take me every time. I guess I just want to know if porting the 272 will make a big difference like it does with the 372?

 

[Cliff R]

I've ran our 268XPS, a 272XP and 372XP all on the same outing in the same log(s). Very little difference between all of these saws in power and overall performance. The one that cuts the fastest will be the one with the newest and sharpest chain. We actually did some "racing" on one outing, our 268XPS with a 20" bar is equally as fast in 18-20" oak as the 272XP or 372XP with 24"/28" bars on them. Of the three, the 372XP is the most user friendly, with the ergonomic features, light weight, balance, feel, anti-vibe, etc. It's obvious when you run them why the 372XP is as popular as it is today.

Even so, when it comes right down to raw power and cutting speed, they are all very capable saws with a 20" bar, and do quite well with 24" bars in hard wood. Drop an 18" bar on any of them and they are among the most impressive saws you will ever run in the 70cc range.....Cliff

 

[huskyman1]

I see a lot of you guys run smaller bars. I am in nor cal and we run longer bars. My 372's have 36" bars and run them just fine. I guess over here we don't like to bend over that much with longer bars but for some reason we do more bending over than any other state.

 

[Cliff R]

It's more about what we are cutting here on the East Coast. Everything has been cut over in recent years, no old growth left these days. Rare too see anything much over about 20" across aside from a few old Beech trees that may go down in a storm on occassion.

I cut mostly tops, so most of my saws are equipped with shorter bars, and we use the smaller saws more than the larger ones. I keep the old 480CD outfitted with a 24" bar, everything else is 20" or less. My three 50cc saws have 18" .325" set-ups, the odd ball out is the Husky 435 with a 16" bar on it, the others are 14" 3/8" LP......Cliff

 

[4x4American]

It's more about what we are cutting here on the East Coast. Everything has been cut over in recent years, no old growth left these days. Rare too see anything much over about 20" across aside from a few old Beech trees that may go down in a storm on occassion.

I cut mostly tops, so most of my saws are equipped with shorter bars, and we use the smaller saws more than the larger ones. I keep the old 480CD outfitted with a 24" bar, everything else is 20" or less. My three 50cc saws have 18" .325" set-ups, the odd ball out is the Husky 435 with a 16" bar on it, the others are 14" 3/8" LP......Cliff

have faith, the trees are always growing bigger! We have a bunch of big stuff over here. lots of big maple, sycamore, london planetree, oak, ash, hemlock, white pine, red pine, hickory, birch, etc. There's little stuff too, but I think it depends where on the east you are. In the Adirondack and Catskill Mountain ranges here in NYS there's a lot of big timber all around.

 

[firefighterwolf]

have faith, the trees are always growing bigger! We have a bunch of big stuff over here. lots of big maple, sycamore, london planetree, oak, ash, hemlock, white pine, red pine, hickory, birch, etc. There's little stuff too, but I think it depends where on the east you are. In the Adirondack and Catskill Mountain ranges here in NYS there's a lot of big timber all around.

Not sure if you realize it, but you replied to a post from 4-1/2 years ago.

 

[SawTroll]

I have had 3 of them, all good saws. A tad heavier than the 372 I believe, but they have the power. A little boxy compared to the newer saws, but the balance is good. Depends on what you want and how much you'll be using it I guess.

Welcome to the board, I sent you a pm.

Many find the 272xp to be a better handling saw than the 371xp and 372xp, likely because it has an outboard clutch.

The power output is slightly lower though, and the AV and air fitration system isn't at the same level.

 

[4x4American]

Not sure if you realize it, but you replied to a post from 4-1/2 years ago.

They call me the gravedigger.

 

[4x4American]

Many find the 272xp to be a better handling saw than the 371xp and 372xp, likely because it has an outboard clutch.

The power output is slightly lower though, and the AV and air fitration system isn't at the same level.

It's a manlier saw. I was out cutting with my Homelite SXL yesterday, in foot and a half deep wet, layered snow on a steep hillside wearing snowshoes...that didn't last long. The manual oiler button was hardly moving oil, was hard to pump it after i got it slightly unfroze, hard enough pumping it whilst cutting sideways, and not being able to move easily made me realize how far chainsaws have come, and that saw ain't even all that old or outdated.

 

[SawTroll]

Actually it is still made in Brazil, for sale on "3rd world" markets,

 

[CJ1]

Many find the 272xp to be a better handling saw than the 371xp and 372xp, likely because it has an outboard clutch.

The power output is slightly lower though, and the AV and air fitration system isn't at the same level.

After running the 272 and 372 side by side for almost a year, The AV was the biggest noticeable difference. air filters were a non issue along with the clutches. way nicer to change out a chain and never having any issues with the chain brake were also +'s to the 372. CJ

 

[HTTR]

I know this is an old thread and all but I'm also looking into getting a 272xp. I saw a used 272XP that's running that the seller is asking $300 for. The big problem is that the holes that hold the 2 bar studs are stripped. Does anybody have any experience fixing that issue or is the crankcase pretty much done?

 

[lfnh]

I know this is an old thread and all but I'm also looking into getting a 272xp. I saw a used 272XP that's running that the seller is asking $300 for. The big problem is that the holes that hold the 2 bar studs are stripped. Does anybody have any experience fixing that issue or is the crankcase pretty much done?

Unless PO messed with studs holes by taping them, Bar studs on 272 (and some other 2 series) are T-bolts installed inside-out from oil tank (assembled). Push thin wire though stud hole from outside, wrap it around new stud threads and carefully pull stud through. Turn stud unltil you feel the T-head seat and set it using big washer and nut to draw it in snug. Good idea to clean oil tank and get some Thread (Honda) bond on shank and stud head to seal it. Studs on 272 are same pn as 288.

 

[Richard L Yough]

This may be a dumb question but here goes ,can anyone tell me what the CD stands for as per Husqvarna 285 CD ,THANKS.

 

[Sepia]

I think CD stands for "Custom Deluxe"....

 

[Cliff R]

I always thought it meant Capacitor Discharge as to the type of ignition used.......