Every day of the week. Had one of each. Kept the 346xp and gave the 026 to my dad. Not that either are bad saws, and I really liked them both.If you are talking same kind of early 1990's vintage- Husqvarna had the 51, 246 and 254 that might be compared to the 026.
In my opinion, the 346 and 353 should take the 026's lunch money and laugh whilst doing so.
The 346XP will out perform an 026. I have had several of both saws. The 346XP was my favorite firewood saw.Strictly from a performance to weight ratio? I happen to like the 026 and have been curious about the Husky 51 but just read that it's no where near the performance.
why,s that ?Remember that the 026 PRO has more grunt than a typical 026 and even came with a decomp valve to ease starting. It also ran another $60 or so higher in price.
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I added the outside bumper spike.
Remember that the 026 PRO has more grunt than a typical 026 and even came with a decomp valve to ease starting. It also ran another $60 or so higher in price.
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I added the outside bumper spike.
You are right Bob. I mixed it up with the MS260. According to the official Stihl website, the MS 260 Pro chainsaws have engine displacements of 50.2cc, or approximately 3.06 cubic inches. However, as the outdoors equipment resource website Southwest Trading notes, the older 026 models have engine displacements of 48.7cc, or approximately 2.97 cubic inches. In my own defense, it seems like my 026 PRO is stronger than any 026 that I have worked on in my shop. Maybe mine has more compression due to lack of use.Where is this "extra grunt" hiding?
I was always of the belief the 026 "PRO" had not much more than an adjustable oiler, decomp and additional PRO sticker?
YOU Answered yer own QUESTION. THE STICKER KICKS IN WHEN THE CHIPS r Slowing down.Where is this "extra grunt" hiding?
I was always of the belief the 026 "PRO" had not much more than an adjustable oiler, decomp and additional PRO sticker?
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