husky 268 feedback

[Hodge]

a mate of mine has asked me to find out about a husky 268?? any feedback would be cool.

[bob]

used to be a good saw

one of the better ones but 6 yrs ish ago they were replaced generally with a 372

 

ran some for yrs no major issues

[Hodge]

cheers bob, hes been offered it for £220, its in good condition.

[bob]

more than I would pay

personally i would rather have the first £250 worth out of a new saw than the last £250

If that makes sense

[Hodge]

I know what you mean, my mate will just be using it at weekends for logs. It's up to him to take the risk.

[spudulike]

If it is in good condition it will be worth it - check the sprocket is good, if you can pull the muffler and look at the piston through the exhaust port, if not, pull out the plug and shine a small torch down the plug hole with the piston out of the way so you know the bore is good. Otherwise seek a comp check.

 

These old saws were built like brick houses you need when you are bursting - very strong and will go on for years. I have picked up these older saws in beat up condition for £100 but sold them in good condition for £220 - 350.

 

As I say - in good knick, they will go on for years:thumbup:

[PhilBeech]

I've just been looking at these on eBay, there's a pile of ex-MOD ones just been released.

[spudulike]

I think you mean the green ones like in my avatar - they are 181SE and 288s and in generally very good little used condition.

 

The yanks like to tune them up and race them - very strong:thumbup: