One more shootout discussion: 288xp vs 390xp

[Keith Gandy]

Get one of each. Problem solved.

 

[ranchdadmike]

Get one of each. Problem solved.

Exactly...you don't have to choose..I have a 288 and a 385 (not a 390...yet[emoji6])..and I see it similarly to my kids..I have 8 kids, they're all alike but all different...I love them all, like them all (most of the time) and thankfully dont have to pick.

...you guys are right tho, the 288 idle is nice


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[concretegrazer]

Lighter, more power, inboard clutch, better a/v, and side chain tensioner. I'll take the 390.

 

[Sty57]

Now the real question is......... How does the 288 stack up to a Poulan 5200?

 

[mdavlee]

I'd take the 5200 for the cool factor

 

[dustinwilt68]

I think the real question is 288 or 064? But I have to agree with Randy, why choose? Own atleast 1 of each.

 

[Keith Gandy]

If I picked 1 it would be the 064/066

 

[Warped5]

Now the real question is......... How does the 288 stack up to a Poulan 5200?

I'd take the 5200 for the cool factor

.... oooooo .... put a 32+ on each and let them have it out.

My $$ would be on the 5200.

 

[Sty57]

.... oooooo .... put a 32+ on each and let them have it out.

My $$ would be on the 5200.

I'd take the 5200 for the cool factor

I guess I need to get my 288 done and have a little shootout.

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

This showed up at my door today.

And it's getting some grinding done. I'm really looking forward to this build.

 

[dustinwilt68]

Very nice, let's see pics of the 288 when it is done

 

[Wolverine]

Same log.

288 just seems like an aggressive fighter, the Mike Tyson saw. Lol!

 

[Keith Gandy]

Same log.

288 just seems like an aggressive fighter, the Mike Tyson saw. Lol!

Did u port both of thoso yourself? Both r nice runners!

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

Very nice, let's see pics of the 288 when it is done

... and a video.

 

[Wolverine]

Did u port both of thoso yourself? Both r nice runners!

No way!! (I wish). That was Mike's 390 and it was John's 288.

 

[Wolverine]

Not fair comparison cause we missed the beginning of the 390 cut.

Seriously though, Mike's chains melt through wood.

 

[Sty57]

Three way battle?..........

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

... and a video.

..a video of it buried in this 30" Doug Fir butt....

 

[Daserlon]

This showed up at my door today. View attachment 65685 View attachment 65687

And it's getting some grinding done. I'm really looking forward to this build.

I was given a 181 with a cylinder like that on it. Is that something special or a regular 288 jug?

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

I was given a 181 with a cylinder like that on it. Is that something special or a regular 288 jug?

It's a regular 288 kit. But I'm gonna do my best to make it special.