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CAD strikes - advice on Husqvarna 288xp

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  1. Eric VW

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    Agreed. That was the notion behind agreeing with your first post:thumbs:
    NH_Wood would stand by his word, and I'm sure we're all hoping this family friend will see it and let all of us read about the success tomorrow!:D
     
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  2. cus_deluxe

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    great for stumping and heavy bucking, but general firewood it gets brutal in a hurry haha
     
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    If he needs someone to vouch for him...we'll do it.

     
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  4. NH_Wood

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    Gotcha - figured it was a weight issue - I can certainly imagine running her along a long big trunk to buck - would be fun and most of the weight off for most of the time. Cheers!
     
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  5. NH_Wood

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    Thanks gents - this one would certainly not be parted or raped! But, it would be run hard! Cheers!
     
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    Good luck! :yes: I think you got a real good shot if he hasn't been using it *and* he's got a 2100 too.

    Don't worry about the weight. Before long you'll be limbing with it and carrying the logs out of the woods whole. :tree: Its that awesome.
     
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  7. cus_deluxe

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    for realz
     
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  8. Deererainman

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    I got mine put back together this past December. Haven't had it in wood yet.


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    Two tomorrows later, whats the verdict? :D Sorry im a sucker for a good 288 story. Mine is my favorite.
     
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  10. NH_Wood

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    Ugh! Snow storm yesterday and had to push back meeting the owner - he couldn't meet today......so......we are now set for Tuesday afternoon. I'll be sure to post as soon as I know!

    Cheers!
     
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    Shes a beauty! Nice! Cheers!
     
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    Men, I have an Uncle and several friends with these saws. If you guys are that crazy about them, I can surely put you in touch with them. I'm sure $500 would be more than enough to own any of them. God Bless men
     
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    Nice to see you, sir!!!!:D
    And with an offer of sorts:thumbs:
     
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    $500 would be a good buy for you IMO.
    WV Mountaineer what kind of condition are these in?
     
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    thats a nice looker!
     
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    Thank you sir! I rarely have a need for a saw that big, but it's sure nice just to listen to it.
     
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    I love my 288
    image.jpeg
     
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    ill post a pic tomorrow, nuthin wrong with a 288 thread!
     
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    I thought my Dolmar 7900 was something until we did a total rebuild and did a little port work on the 288XP Lite. The sound is incredible, and it idles like a dirt bike. Even installed flippy caps.:thumbs:

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    All are running. Just had a logger offer to sell me on a couple weeks ago. Let me know if you want one. I'll have to get in touch with these guys and make sure they still got 'em. I'm certain I can come up with a few rather quickly. God Bless
     
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