064 vs 288xp

[rocco490]

okay two great saws here I haven't ran either but would like to run both of these especially ported to the max for medium and bigger bars so for those who have had the opportunity to own or test drive these two great saws 064 vs 288xp stock for stock or ported for ported anything goes whos got there money on what and which would you rather have?

 

[TJ the Chainsaw Mechanic]

064 cause I like Stihl.

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

The 064 is worth more. They perform about the same either way.

 

[Motorhead]

288 cause that's what I have,

 

[Deets066]

Take the 064, replace jug with 66 jug. Take the 288, pull the piston and bearing and throw the rest in the garbage and put the piston in the 66 jug which is now on the 64. Now you have the badest mofo on the block

 

[Chris Zautner]

Take the 064, replace jug with 66 jug. Take the 288, pull the piston and bearing and throw the rest in the garbage and put the piston in the 66 jug which is now on the 64. Now you have the badest mofo on the block

What @Deets066 said

 

[Motorhead]

You can throw a 288 in my trash can any time

 

[Crzybowhntr]

You can throw a 288 in my trash can any time

I too will take that trash.

 

[Deets066]

You can throw a 288 in my trash can any time

Im sure they are a good saw. It just sounded good if I said to throw it in the trash.

 

[jmssaws]

288 is a great saw but it's not a 064.
The 064 is lighter,parts are available and it will out cut it.

I've owned a couple 288s, I'm talking ported saws of course.

 

[jmssaws]

Take the 064, replace jug with 66 jug. Take the 288, pull the piston and bearing and throw the rest in the garbage and put the piston in the 66 jug which is now on the 64. Now you have the badest mofo on the block

 

[jmssaws]

Take the 064, replace jug with 66 jug. Take the 288, pull the piston and bearing and throw the rest in the garbage and put the piston in the 66 jug which is now on the 64. Now you have the badest mofo on the block

52mm can be strong to can't they deeter.

 

[Deets066]

52mm can be strong to can't they deeter.

 

[leadfarmer]

Me a stihl head but I have them both..............heheeee

 

[Motorhead]

I have a 288 and a 281 and don't use either one enough to justify owning a better saw that size.

 

[jmssaws]

I actually prefer a 281 over a 288

 

[Motorhead]

Both of my saws are stock, The 288 with the bigger bore is stronger.

 

[trooney]

I like my 064 a LITTLE bit better than my 288. I use my 288 more thogh, go figure!!!

 

[Redfin]

Take the 064, replace jug with 66 jug. Take the 288, pull the piston and bearing and throw the rest in the garbage and put the piston in the 66 jug which is now on the 64. Now you have the badest mofo on the block

Blasphemy!!!

 

[bryanr2]

Give me the 288. I had a pristine 064 that Randy ported. (By pristine I mean, it would pass for new) I decided on my second cutting that I didn't like the vibes. It made my hand tingle. I finished the cutting that day with my 288. Hands were happy, ears were happy (288 note.. second to none). I got rid of the 064 immediately. Ive discussed this in length with some fellas that have tried near everything, like I have, and it was unanimous that if it's a Stihl- get the 461 and port it. My favorite saw (which is a ugly ported 288, has sent many great saws to new homes, notably 2 ported 064s, ported 2188 west coast, and a 661cmr. I don't miss any of those saws, I would miss the 288.