Husqvarna 257 locally

[Lionsfan]

I'm very owned one since 1997. They're durable, reliable and they will handle full chisel 3/8" chain. But, the anti-vibe system isn't as good as the 3 and 5 series saws, they don't have the side chain tensioner like the 3 and 5 series saws and they don't have the quick release clips to access the air filter and spark plug like the 3 and 5 series saws. IMO, I wouldn't give $200 unless used saws are in high demand in your hood.

 

[Huskybill]

The 357’s are priced much higher here, the 359/346’s are priced higher too.

Any? Lol

I stand corrected not a homeowners saw. But I think a decent saw starts at the 460 rancher and goes to the xp’s. But someone posted here the 257 is a decent saw while it’s no 357/346.

 

[rupedoggy]

Bill you are the same guy that posted, at one time, that an eager beaver saw was impressive to you!

 

[Bob Hedgecutter]

Bill you are the same guy that posted, at one time, that an eager beaver saw was impressive to you!

The way I read it, he still owes you $550 plus shipping and you get to keep the 340 if 460 Rancher is the line in the sand.

 

[Huskybill]

Bill you are the same guy that posted, at one time, that an eager beaver saw was impressive to you!

I didn’t expect it to cut. For a dirt cheap $25 saw to carry on a quad it’s perfect. It won’t come close to my older 240S or 240SE but a notch above a hand saw. With a good sharp chain the beaver cut. So what’s your point?

I’m not the one buying saws here. I have enough saws that need fixin. I don’t care for the smaller cc saws anyway.

 

[Huskybill]

Found one for sale...says it runs alright, cones with a couple well used bars but the saw looks clean. I know its 57cc...built in the 90s but ive never had hands on one.

If its a solid saw are they worth 200 bucks?

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Did you decide yet? Rupedoggy has some deals if they run.

 

[Huskybill]

The way I read it, he still owes you $550 plus shipping and you get to keep the 340 if 460 Rancher is the line in the sand.

We’re beating this horse to death ain’t we. I owe no one nothing.

 

[tug]

If I was selling a 257 like that. That is the price I would be looking to get out of it. Other then the open port cylinder they are a solid saw. But looking at signature it says you have a 350. Different feel, different designs, different pluses and minuses. But kind of the same class of saw in my opinion.

 

[Wood Doctor]

I have a pair of 350's wiyth 18" bars, .325 pitch chain. Seems like my 257 with a 20" bar and 3/8" pitch has more grunt. It also noodle cuts much faster. Just MHO.

 

[belgian]

I upgraded a 257 with a 262 top end and it's a real powerfull saw. I snapped the rope already twice as compression is tough on the hands though. You need the decomp.
The price mentioned would be too steep for me though.

 

[Huskybill]

If I was selling a 257 like that. That is the price I would be looking to get out of it. Other then the open port cylinder they are a solid saw. But looking at signature it says you have a 350. Different feel, different designs, different pluses and minuses. But kind of the same class of saw in my opinion.

It’s 50 cc vs 57 cc probably different port timing and tuning. Just 7 cc’s can make a big difference. If I had a 350 and was going to go bigger I’d look for a 262/266/268/272 saw.

 

[RED-85-Z51]

Missed out on a cs590 this morning. I took yalls advice and passed on the old husky.

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[Redgap]

Missed out on a cs590 this morning. I took yalls advice and passed on the old husky.

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Now that you passed on it...where is it located?

 

[RED-85-Z51]

Sold a couple days ago after i passed on it. It was near mobile alabama

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[tug]

Exactly guys. The 257 won't really do anything the 350 won't do. The 350 feels lighter, seems to rev up faster, has slightly better anti vibe and does this all slightly less reliably then a 257 which is easier to work on. If you wanted this size of saw to brush or limb with go 350, if you a bucking firewood go 257

 

[cus_deluxe]

OK Bill put up or shut up. All running saws. Two are $150 so that should pay for the shipping.
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nice lookin 50!