When XL2 dies then which one?

[wdchuck]

I was given a used Homelite XL2 this fall, and other than the bar oil getting into the crankcase when the saw is in a awkward position, it performs well.

Question is, what would be a nice replacement, when it dies?

General cutting demands are about 10 cords/yr, and have alot of small stuff to take care of, 3acres worth.

If there's a thread for this then please let me know, and I'll start reading.

Thanks guys.

 

[RaisedByWolves]

SXL

 

[lesorubcheek]

... or a 360

Dan

 

[wdchuck]

SXL

? SXL need more info please.

lesorubcheek:
A 360 is just a smidge too big.



Another top handle is what I mean.

 

[NYH1]

I'm not really familiar with the Homelite XL2. My dad has a Homelite Super XL. My mom bought it brand new for him back in the mid '70's I believe. If your XL2 is like my dad's Super XL a Husqvarna 353 or Jonsered 2152 with a 16 inch bar and chain might be just the ticket!

 

[mini kahuna]

stihl 260
husky 353
dolmar 510,if there's a dealer nearby

 

[SawTroll]

For 10 cords (if they are full cords), probably Stihl MS361....

If money is an issue, maybe Husky 359.

If the wood is small, 353.

...
Another top handle is what I mean.

Tophandles for firewood are just silly and dangerous....:bang: :bang:

 

[wdchuck]

What about Stihl 192t, or 200t, or other brand of Top Handle saw, used is fine too.

My sig shows the herd as it stands, pretty complete, but I know less than little about the top handle saws.

What would be considered an upgrade from the Homelite in quality, less vibe, weight, power.

Thanks for your comments.

 

[Dadatwins]

Homelite XL2 Auto
WildThing
Mac 10-10 manual
028WB
MS460Mag

MS360Pro(graveyard)

Wdchuck, how and why is it that the newest saw in your fleet is in the graveyard. It is a sad & funny thing to see a wild thing and a mac 10-10 in a signature line as active and a 360pro in the boneyard.

Back to the question, I don't like a top handle for the ground either, those saws were designed to be used in a tree. I have an old homelite super 2 with a dual trigger, great little runner, and a cool gimmick when they came out. As for a replacement for it hard to say, most of the modern top handles are very expensive and only worth the money if you plan on climbing with them. I would look at a rear handle replacement when the time comes. If you are insisting on a top handle the stihl 192t is a great saw for the $$$, less power than the ms200t and 1/2 the cost, and it will be much improvement over the old homelite.

 

[sedanman]

Why wait 'til it dies? Kill the b!tch! If you are dead set on a small powerful saw get the rear handle version of the ms-200. I am a saw dealer (other brands) and will say that no-one but Stihl packs so much power is such a small package. I have lost a few sales because I wouldn't sell top handle saws to guys using them on the ground.

 

[spike60]

Paul;

Haven't you tried any of your 3410's yet?

 

[sedanman]

Yes, quite nice but I should have been a little more specific about the REAR HANDLE. I think we can now give a top handle 200 a run for the money.

 

[wdchuck]

Homelite XL2 Auto
WildThing
Mac 10-10 manual
028WB
MS460Mag

MS360Pro(graveyard)

Wdchuck, how and why is it that the newest saw in your fleet is in the graveyard. It is a sad & funny thing to see a wild thing and a mac 10-10 in a signature line as active and a 360pro in the boneyard.

The WT was my first ever chainsaw and we were getting along very ill indeed, the Mac I didn't know how to start at the time, so the 360 was my first real nice saw.

The tale of woe:
Well, ya see I was helping someone clean up a 52" burr oak after a tornado, and they rented a saw, it came with this nice little box with a wrench, can of gas and bar oil. There were many shorts and tshirt family members, and the guy running the saw was a bit too old and unstable to be doing such hard work, and saws make terrible rototillers. So I find the landowner and offer a deal, I cut everything up, they manhandle the brushy stuff, and I get everything that's over 6"dia, they were glad to have the help. I suit up and look at the rented saw, chain hanging, out of oil, so I set it up again and sharpen up the chain for them, then I cut with mine for a tank, take a break, it was 90*, my mix can was insufficient to refill, so top off with the rental fuel tank.

The end is near, next time I use my saw it won't fire, I break it down, clean it, check all that I know, nothin. Call the dealer, he says look at the piston, yep galled/scored bad.

My saw corral had the Mac, WT, and the 360(<12mo old), so off I went to trade in for another, received $200 in trade value, the 460 cost me $450, and they threw in some freebees.


Regarding the Homey, I like the little saw, 12" bar, gives my arms a break for some really putzy small stuff I need to do, but my gut says it's lifetime may not be that long, so I want to know what to keep my eyes open for, a new clearance/demo or some good deals at auction, garage sale, where I can check it out in person if possible, that's were you guys come in, the voice of experience.

And, I put a hat/screen/muff setup on my short list for Christmas, I'm looking forward to some orange with my red and green this year.

 

[SawTroll]

.... If you are dead set on a small powerful saw get the rear handle version of the ms-200. I am a saw dealer (other brands) and will say that no-one but Stihl packs so much power is such a small package. ....

How about the husky 339xp?:greenchainsaw:

 

[SawTroll]

..... I have lost a few sales because I wouldn't sell top handle saws to guys using them on the ground.

Very good attitude imo.....

 

[wdchuck]

How about the husky 339xp?:greenchainsaw:

My herd will look like a roll of lifesavers if I keep this 'one of ' trend.

Will the 192 suit the needs, lets say for example, there was enough 1"-3"x 10' hardwood poles to make 20 cords, all that cut into 12" lengths for kindling, how much life would the saw have left in it, using this as a gauge?

3X, 10x more than this?