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Best 50cc saw ever made..

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Dolphus Raymond, Feb 25, 2018.

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  1. Dolphus Raymond

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    Ok, so it is a rainy Sunday afternoon, and I'm I'm bored.
    Chime in FHC brain trust.
     
    Dolphus Raymond, Feb 25, 2018
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    Husqvarna 550xp....hands down ;)
     
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    Best older choice ...
    Husqvarna 257 :)
     
    HoneyFuzz, Feb 25, 2018
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    Your both wrong, it is a Stihl MS261C:thumbs:
     
    94BULLITT, Feb 25, 2018
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    I knew I would open a can of worms.
     
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    I have only ran a 550XP for a couple of cuts but I am pretty fond of my 254XP.
     
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    346
     
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    +1 vote for the 261c!
     
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    At any moment the best saw ever made is the one that gets the job at hand done quickly and efficiently.

    KaptJaq
     
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    no it's the Husqvarna 357xp or is it the 51 oh! oh! no its the 550xp. I'm :confused: to many choices :saw::saw::saw::saw::saw::saw::saw:
     
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    I totally understand your dilemma !
    Either way....it's definitely a Husky ;)
     
    HoneyFuzz, Feb 25, 2018
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    Nice to see ya HoneyFuzz :handshake:
    Hope all is well with y’all up yonder:yes:
     
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    Good to see you too buddy !!
     
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    346xp. No contest here...
     
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    A very biased and uneducated opinion becsuse I've only run a 2 saws in the 50cc class. I'll take the Stihl 260, until I get s 261!:thumbs:
     
    Dakota Hoarder, Feb 25, 2018
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    I really like this Homey XL-103 I just overhauled for a guy at work. Enough so, that I'll be looking for one for my own personal collection!

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    ........lookie what I bought last night!

    Told ya I was gonna do it! :picard:

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    My favorite is the Echo CS490
     
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    My vote is a 346 or at least a 353 Husqvarna.
     
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    I'll take my Stihl 034....
     
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