Husky 262

[Darkblue]

what can someone tell me about a Husqvarna chainsaw 262xp where the tag reads 5470068. Husqvarna Sweeden. Can anyone tell me the value of this saw if its in good operating condition? Thanks all.

 

[RedFir Down]

Im assuming the tag is black right? Then the first number 5 would mean its a 1995 model, the next 2 numbers 47 would mean it was made in the 47th. week of that year.
As far as a value I would think around $350 if its in fairly good condition and runs good. (that is kind of a hard question because I have seen them go for over $500 earlier this year)
Some one correct me if Im wrong.

 

[Darkblue]

Yes, black tag.

 

[moody]

Those that went for $500 were minty. If it's obviously been well used but maintained you're looking at the $250 range like anything when you list it you can always lower a price.

 

[Darkblue]

Thanks guys. Good info.

 

[nmurph]

'95.

$300-ish in good operating order. Value goes up as the cosmetics improve.

 

[SawTroll]

There wassome "inflation" in 262xp prises a few years ago- but I don't know if those high prices still apply?

A 1995 saw will likely have the Mahle cylinder with decomp, and the HDA-120 carb. The HDA-87 is larger, and more desirable.

 

[spike60]

Gonna have to be in really good shape to approach or pass the $300 mark. Like Niko says, the prices took an unusual jump not too long ago. IMO mostly due to the hype it gets on sites like this. And while some saws did indeed go for big money, sooner or later a bubble like that is going to burst. The 562 is probably what caused it to burst, along with the fact that when something is overhyped reality eventually brings things back down to Earth.

 

[SawTroll]

Gonna have to be in really good shape to approach or pass the $300 mark. Like Niko says, the prices took an unusual jump not too long ago. IMO mostly due to the hype it gets on sites like this. And while some saws did indeed go for big money, sooner or later a bubble like that is going to burst. The 562 is probably what caused it to burst, along with the fact that when something is overhyped reality eventually brings things back down to Earth.

:agree2: Exactly what I thought!

 

[almondgt]

The technology put into the Husqvarna 262xp is exceptional considering they were designed in the late 1980's. Top Notch Saw IMO...............As per members of this site nothing has compared until the 562xp came out. I don't own a 562xp so I couldn't tell you.
The 262xp saw with the 24" bar has seen lots of use and is one of my go to saws. All 4 are stock and equipped with the Hda 87 carb/3 piece clutches. The 3 saws without bars are for piece of mind:msp_biggrin:
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[SawTroll]

The technology put into the Husqvarna 262xp is exceptional considering they were designed in the early 1990's. ....

They were designed and developed in the late 1980s, and hit the market around mid 1989 (the lowest serial number I have seen indicated 1989 week 26).:msp_wink:

 

[Scandy14]

I had three at one time, but now I am down to two.

 

[almondgt]

I had three at one time, but now I am down to two.

I would be willing to bet you got good money for the saw you now don't have or you wore it out from use................either way it is all good

 

[SawTroll]

The technology put into the Husqvarna 262xp is exceptional considering they were designed in the late 1980's. Top Notch Saw IMO...............As per members of this site nothing has compared until the 562xp came out. I don't own a 562xp so I couldn't tell you.
The 262xp saw with the 24" bar has seen lots of use and is one of my go to saws. All 4 are stock and equipped with the Hda 87 carb/3 piece clutches. The 3 saws without bars are for piece of mind:msp_biggrin:
....

They all came with 3 shoe clutches - the only downside with the early ones is that they came with plastic clutch covers - the late ones came with mag ones.

 

[almondgt]

They all came with 3 shoe clutches - the only downside with the early ones is that they came with plastic clutch covers - the late ones came with mag ones.

I have both styles of cover and I consider the plastic clutch cover a bonus over the mag covers. Plastic is lighter, and the plastic covers had the 2 tabs that locked in the rear of the cover assembly into the case to provide a better fit. The plastic cover could take a hit whereas the mag cover would crack or brake off. I am certain the plastic cover is more desirable as it is rarer than the mag cover. My 254xp's, 257's and 262xp saws have the plastic cover and my 261 husky's have the mag cover. To each his own. :msp_wink:

 

[SawTroll]

.... To each his own. :msp_wink:

Yes - but I believe most will disagree with you. However, it would be no fun on here if everyone agreed on everything!

 

[almondgt]

Yes - but I believe most will disagree with you. However, it would be no fun on here if everyone agreed on everything!

I can't think of anything to respond with right now so I will agree with you but not change my position................

 

[KiwiOilBoiler]

Plastic is lighter, and the plastic covers had the 2 tabs that locked in the rear of the cover assembly into the case to provide a better fit. ... To each his own. :msp_wink:

I know on my '90 262 those same tabs have worn right through the mag case, so that plastic is plenty tough.

Adam.

 

[SawTroll]

I know on my '90 262 those same tabs have worn right through the mag case, so that plastic is plenty tough.

Adam.

Well, there must have been a reason that they changed them to magnesium in 1996 or so (I don't remember the exact time, but it has been posted on here).

 

[almondgt]

Well, there must have been a reason that they changed them to magnesium in 1996 or so (I don't remember the exact time, but it has been posted on here).

I thought of a reason Husky changed from plastic to magnesium..........magnesium brakes easier thus Husky sells more clutch covers and makes more $$$$
Just like making the plastic crankcases on the lower end Husky saws, more saws fail...........sell more new saws and more $$$$ to be made