Stihl 064 vs Husqvarna 288xp

[rocco490]

Lets hear your guys thoughts which saw and why stock or ported whats your pick Stihl 064 or Husky 288xp

I'll start, haven't ran either but I went with the Husky 288xp. Cool factor for idle sound and reputation for very good durability. I heard the 064 is lighter though wouldn't mind having both really.....

 

[trooney]

I like my 064's. 1 ported one not. The ported one is strong and you can lean on it. Havent run a ported 288. Had a 288 but sold it. You're right, its got a throaty rumble at idle and cuts good, but I like the way the 064 balances and feels in my hands. There are good arguments for both, so I guess its just personal preference.

 

[T.Roller]

288 has torque....torque...torque. mine will pull a 36" no problem

 

[cus_deluxe]

I love me some 2-series huskies, so the 288 is a no brainer for me. That said ive run some 064’s that run hard and they are a little lighter. One thing i like about the 288 is the interchangeability and availability of parts. I think it just comes down to preference and style.

 

[bryanr2]

All my saws are ported. Ive had both. I still have the 288. Had 2 064s both minty. I didn't like the vibes of the 064. Both mine made my hands tingle after only a few minutes. Put the 064 up and brought out the 288 for the rest of the day. No more tingle. The sound of the 288 for me- does it. I asked 3 other members that like me have had a absolute slew of saws- stock and ported if they would pick a 461 or a mint 064 for the same amount of money. Every single one of them picked the 461. Parts, Comfort, AV. Slight nod to the 064 for power, but the 461 is so much less fatiguing to use for extended period bc of springs. I think AV makes a huge factor between the 288 and 064.

 

[T.Roller]

All my saws are ported. Ive had both. I still have the 288. Had 2 064s both minty. I didn't like the vibes of the 064. Both mine made my hands tingle after only a few minutes. Put the 064 up and brought out the 288 for the rest of the day. No more tingle. The sound of the 288 for me- does it. I asked 3 other members that like me have had a absolute slew of saws- stock and ported if they would pick a 461 or a mint 064 for the same amount of money. Every single one of them picked the 461. Parts, Comfort, AV. Slight nod to the 064 for power, but the 461 is so much less fatiguing to use for extended period bc of springs. I think AV makes a huge factor between the 288 and 064.

Don't forget air filtration and oilers

 

[cus_deluxe]

I think AV makes a huge factor between the 288 and 064.

Don't forget air filtration and oilers

Excellent points. 288 with 32” bar slings it for sure.

 

[T.Roller]

Excellent points. 288 with 32” bar slings it for sure.

Yes they do for sure

 

[Onan18]

HOORAY 288!!! (Can't believe nobody has said it yet).

 

[bryanr2]

A 288 is something you have to experience to truly appreciate it.

 

[cus_deluxe]

HOORAY 288!!! (Can't believe nobody has said it yet).

Just waitin for u dude haha.

 

[cus_deluxe]

288s dont do it for everybody, to some theyre just another big saw. They just check all the boxes for me. I dont know of any real major “issues” that plagued them?
I guess the only thing ive ever heard of with 064s is the steel sleeve in the case halves, some of them would spin? Or the bearings would spin in the sleeve? Maybe im makin stuff up....

 

[Stump Shot]

288xp.

 

[P.M.P.]

I have ran a MMWS 288 and it was the BOMB. But I never ran a 064

 

[concretegrazer]

Every single one of them picked the 461. Parts, Comfort, AV. Slight nod to the 064 for power, but the 461 is so much less fatiguing to use for extended period bc of springs.

The 461 has no springs. Not sure why it matters in this discussion anyhoo.

 

[huskihl]

All my saws are ported. Ive had both. I still have the 288. Had 2 064s both minty. I didn't like the vibes of the 064. Both mine made my hands tingle after only a few minutes. Put the 064 up and brought out the 288 for the rest of the day. No more tingle. The sound of the 288 for me- does it. I asked 3 other members that like me have had a absolute slew of saws- stock and ported if they would pick a 461 or a mint 064 for the same amount of money. Every single one of them picked the 461. Parts, Comfort, AV. Slight nod to the 064 for power, but the 461 is so much less fatiguing to use for extended period bc of springs. I think AV makes a huge factor between the 288 and 064.

461 still has rubber AV.

 

[huskihl]

The 461 has no springs. Not sure why it matters in this discussion anyhoo.

Beat me to it

 

[dustinwilt68]

I own 2 or 3 of each model, each has its own appeal, as far as cutting wood, I say they are about equal honestly, 064 is lighter, 288 has better filtration and oiler. Why choose when you can own booth?

 

[Dub11]

I own 2 or 3 of each model, each has its own appeal, as far as cutting wood, I say they are about equal honestly, 064 is lighter, 288 has better filtration and oiler. Why choose when you can own booth?

Just rub it in why don't ya lol.

 

[dustinwilt68]

Anthony if you decide you need a minty 064 to go with that mint 288 I built you, send me a pm, I got a lot of parts here to start a build with.