Yet another 200t vs t540 thread.

[CJM]

A bit off topic but if the 201t wasn't as bad as it is and turned out like a 200t would the husky 540t have a following as big as it is?

[swinny]

Tell you something and of which is my opinion. My 201t is excellent well over a year old now vibes are way better than the 200t. Its just a different delivery of power etc and needs getting used to. Ive no complaints and will buy another one when necessary. I also bought a new 200t back in 2010 only used it for a year or so....then went back to using older saws for certain jobs. Now i use my 201t all the time.

[Rich Rule]

Sounds ok but if you add up post to and from spud then say 150 for spud? There wont be much change out of 200.00 would there

 

In a way yes...

 

Consider the dilemma I was in.

 

I had a 1 year old 200t I was using. I had a 4 year old saw that had had it problems, had a new carb fitted, after fitting by a Stihl dealer, on the second start something went into the pot and seized the engine. the carb and piston and pot were exchanged under warranty. I also had a 7 year old saw that had been raped for bits and in a box.

 

The 1 year saw I was using accidentally got smashed into smithereens by Mark Bolams groundie. He didnt let a large piece of Beech run and it impacted the saw, pretty much smashing it to pieces.

 

My dilemma was to shell out 500+ for a 201t, which IMO opinion was completely useless.

 

or

 

Have Justin repair my 1 year old saw for 230 quid. I sent the other two to Spud and he did his bit charged me 270 quid for the privilege. :thumbup:

 

So all in all I spent 500 quid and got 3 stinking 200t's out of it, instead of buying a 201t and having 3 knackered carcasses that were no good to me.

 

I thought at the time it was the right choice and I still stand behind my decision. Hopefully I won't need another top handle for quite some time.

[spudulike]

The 200t I use the most is knocking on 10 years old. About 3 years ago it was in bits and I sent it to Spud to fix up and to port it as a project. If it died then so be it... it wouldn't be the end of the world. I do believe it was one of the first top handled saws Steve did.

 

It is one of the hardest worked saws I have had and brings a smile to most people faces when they use it.

 

So in answer to your question. Yes it is worth messing with or fixing an old 200t.

 

Thanks Rich:thumbup:

[spudulike]

In a way yes...

 

Consider the dilemma I was in.

 

I had a 1 year old 200t I was using. I had a 4 year old saw that had had it problems, had a new carb fitted, after fitting by a Stihl dealer, on the second start something went into the pot and seized the engine. the carb and piston and pot were exchanged under warranty. I also had a 7 year old saw that had been raped for bits and in a box.

 

The 1 year saw I was using accidentally got smashed into smithereens by Mark Bolams groundie. He didnt let a large piece of Beech run and it impacted the saw, pretty much smashing it to pieces.

 

My dilemma was to shell out 500+ for a 201t, which IMO opinion was completely useless.

 

or

 

Have Justin repair my 1 year old saw for 230 quid. I sent the other two to Spud and he did his bit charged me 270 quid for the privilege. :thumbup:

 

So all in all I spent 500 quid and got 3 stinking 200t's out of it, instead of buying a 201t and having 3 knackered carcasses that were no good to me.

 

I thought at the time it was the right choice and I still stand behind my decision. Hopefully I won't need another top handle for quite some time.

 

And you have the habit of "just passing by" don't you:001_rolleyes:

[daddyola50]

to give a valid opinion you need to have owned all 3 saws ie the 200t 201t and the t540xp for at least 6 months before you post on here dont you think . so imo the t540xp maybe not as strong in build quality as the 200t but good power and why buy a second hand thrashed unknown saw which is a gamble in anyones book .

[wardyc1]

Well.....just very kindly been offered a 5 yr old 200t by a mates uncle for £100. says it started and ran well last time he used it (3yrs ago). Was never used in a tree he bought it cos he thought it was a nice little saw to cut his logs in the garden. Well worth the punt i reckon and if it looks like turning into a money pit ill get most of the 100 bills back by flogging it for spares......then get a t540.

[H-A]

Well.....just very kindly been offered a 5 yr old 200t by a mates uncle for £100.

 

Sounds cheap, is it nicked?

 

If it is kosher then well worth £100.

 

H-A

[wardyc1]

No its definitely legit if it runs maybe I should offer him a bit more.

[jnoon]

My 201t is in the shed love the t540xp

Pisses all over the 201t on speed & balance

Love it