Husqvarna old saw models?

[adamkaye123]

I'm looking on expanding my saw collection and want an old husky capable of taking a fair size bar (preferably over 20") but can't really afford the new stuff! Does anyone recommend any old models in particular?

Thanks

[Stubby]

Old as in 2 series I would say a 288 . Not so old as in 3 series a 394./395 .

[Arbkid93]

There's a 285cd husky on eBay have a look

[adamkaye123]

394 looks good I didn't even know that was a model! I wouldn't mind going a little bit earlier than that? But not too far back.. It's only for big stumps and for a bit of doing up really!

[miker]

266,268,272,281,288, all good saws,262 is/was a fantastic saw,big favorite with production cutters back in the day as was the 254 but wouldnt put a 20" on that tho

[hplp]

You'd pick up a used 3120 for not too much money....

[adw]

2100/2101 were good old machines, the only issue buying older machines is aquiring parts for it, 281/288 were good machines, or even a 380/480, all these models are old school but run very well, but you must think about parts availability.

[adamkaye123]

266,268,272,281,288, all good saws,262 is/was a fantastic saw,big favorite with production cutters back in the day as was the 254 but wouldnt put a 20" on that tho

 

 

Thanks for all the help il see what I can find out of those.. I already have a 254 with an 18" on it few mates laughed at that saw but she out performs the new saws that they own!

[adamkaye123]

2100/2101 were good old machines, the only issue buying older machines is aquiring parts for it, 281/288 were good machines, or even a 380/480, all these models are old school but run very well, but you must think about parts availability.

 

 

I hadn't actually thought of that.. But more often than not a lot of parts are out in America on eBay I'll just have to bite the bullet known as massive postage payments

[Stubby]

I hadn't actually thought of that.. But more often than not a lot of parts are out in America on eBay I'll just have to bite the bullet known as massive postage payments

 

Randy Duncan has parts for everything ever made I should think ! He is on fleabay ...