Author Topic: CS 2166 or CS 2172 (Read 1108 times)

SDB777 · « **on:** November 22, 2015, 07:41:55 am »

If you were to walk into a dealer and these two saws were sitting on a shelf....which one would you walk out with and why?

Scott (peanutbutter and jelly for breakfast) B

jmester · « **Reply #1 on:** November 22, 2015, 07:52:23 am »

I don't own either but would say the 2166 as it is cheaper and if I remember right you can pull the transfer covers off and do some grinding on the inside of the cover and have a 2172.

jmester · « **Reply #2 on:** November 22, 2015, 07:55:48 am »

If you are not into modding saws then I would saw the 2172 as there are more of them out there for parts down the road and a better resale value down the road.

I would buy the one you feel most comfortable with.

Cut4fun . · « **Reply #3 on:** November 22, 2015, 08:49:14 am »

Only thing I know of different is the transfer covers on the 2166. Grind that away they are a 2172. Same cc saw.

I've seen 2166 new as cheap as $600. Most up to $699. Little over a $100 saved to $200 depending on the deal. That was with 20" b+c

Cut4fun . · « **Reply #4 on:** November 22, 2015, 08:53:45 am »

When the 365 XT was coming out = 2166 http://chainsawrepair.createaforum.com/husqvarna/husqvarna-365-xt/

mdavlee . · « **Reply #5 on:** November 22, 2015, 10:37:22 am »

2166 for me.

SDB777 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 22, 2015, 11:24:41 am »

Thanks.....I have seen the specs showing both saws being pretty much identical.
It's far too confusing to see the same 'motor' being made different by adding a bit of material around the transport! Really, why bother?

Scott (might have to save a buck or two) B

mdavlee . · « **Reply #7 on:** November 22, 2015, 03:19:55 pm »

Manufacturing ease is my guess. Why have another whole cylinder assembly and piston when you can have them both the same. Probably got a break from Mahle on them since more quantity. The air filters are different on the 365 and 372 so I can see a harder choice for them.

SDB777 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 22, 2015, 03:44:16 pm »

Crapola.......now I see maybe a need for a 2258!

Yes, it is a smaller package, less horsepower....but I already have a 2186 and a ported 2095.

Scott (gets harder every time I look) B

mdavlee . · « **Reply #9 on:** November 22, 2015, 07:24:26 pm »

2258 is a fine little saw. I had a 555 which is the husky version. Did fine with 20" of 3/8" chain in hardwoods.

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