Chainsaw Repair

Cool!  I bought 3 new ms720 saws a couple years back and a set of 090 cylinders from a contract in Mexico. Interesting that a lot of the older saws are still being produced for certain countries.

What's the price on a 288?

Not cheap.  He quoted me $1450 (disassembled, packed, and shipped) for one, or $1395 each for three or more.  He has to disassemble them so that they're "chainsaw parts" rather than a complete saw to get past the government types.  Too much for me to spend on a saw.  If I had that much burning a hole in my pocket then.....

If the 288 is being built for certain markets are all parts available new?

If the 288 is being built for certain markets are all parts available new?

I assume the parts are availiable at least on the markets where the saws are still sold, with the possible exception of some optional stuff. However, they may not be availiable on all markets - I don't know Husky's policy in that area?

I'll have a look at the crankcase availability, but I've yet to run into any NLA parts for 288's or 272's as they are still being built in Brazil. Even OEM cylinders for both saws are produced in Husky's Brazilian factory. (and are nice quality).

At about $1500, I'm guessing you could build one for yourself rather than have it shipped in. Either way you have to put it together, which is no big deal for most guys here. Since building your own isn't a legitimate factory saw with a serial number, you could save some money by going aftermarket on some of the external parts such as plastic, chain brake cover, handles, etc.

I've thought of this for a long time, and it would make for a fun project. Problem is, I'd just be buildiing a shelf queen. I've got got 3 decent 288's to play with, so a new one would just sit there.

EDIT: took a look; 288 crankcase is NLA.