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Title: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 17, 2014, 07:04:24 pm
I took a bunch of pictures today of my Poulans to document their weights.   
They are power head only and have all the fluids drained.
They all have what the saw came with like bucking spikes, bar plates, and chain brakes.  ETC.

The saws that did not come with chain brakes do have hand guards and are mounted on the Power head.

If any one has a picture of a Poulan model with the weight that has not been listed yet please feel free to add it.
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 17, 2014, 07:06:30 pm
This first one is a Poulan 335.   These did not come with chain brakes on them or least a lot of the ones I have never had them.

Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 17, 2014, 07:07:56 pm
This one here is a Poulan 3750 and it did not come with a chain brake from the factory.

Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 17, 2014, 07:09:16 pm
This one is a Poulan 445 which came with chain brake.

Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 17, 2014, 07:10:51 pm
This is a Poulan 475 which has a full wrap handle and double bucking spikes.

Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 17, 2014, 07:12:01 pm
This one is a Poulan 505 with chain brake.
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 17, 2014, 07:13:41 pm
This one is a Poulan 3700, no chain brake did not come with one.

Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 17, 2014, 07:16:41 pm
This is a Craftsman or poulan 3800.   No chain brake on this.  I mention this saw because the 3700 has a
magnesium clutch cover and this one is plastic.

Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 17, 2014, 07:18:02 pm
This one is a Poulan 395 that came with a chain brake from the factory.

Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 17, 2014, 07:19:11 pm
This one is a Poulan 375 and came with no chain brake.

Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 17, 2014, 07:23:41 pm
This one is a Poulan 3450 and came with no chain brake.

Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 17, 2014, 07:25:21 pm
This one is a Poulan 4400 and came with no chain brake.

Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 17, 2014, 07:26:47 pm
This one is a Poulan 5200 and came with no chain brake.

Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 17, 2014, 07:28:12 pm
This is a Poulan 306A and came with no chain brake but does have the bucking spike.

Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 17, 2014, 07:29:34 pm
This one is a Poulan 295 and came with the chain brake and a bucking spike.

Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 17, 2014, 07:30:45 pm
This one is a Poulan 260 and has a chain brake and a bucking spike.

Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 17, 2014, 07:32:00 pm
This one is a Poulan wild thing 40cc that came with chain brake but no bucking spike.

Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 17, 2014, 07:34:44 pm
This one is a Poulan 330 that came with a chain brake.  I have seen with and with out.

Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 17, 2014, 07:35:50 pm
This one is a Poulan 205 top handle saw.  No chain brake no bucking spike.

Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 17, 2014, 07:39:55 pm
This one is a Poulan 365 with no chain brake.  Once again I have seen them with and without a brake.

Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: Cut4fun . on January 17, 2014, 08:20:10 pm
Sweet. Very neat to see all of these.

Some are right there with the newest saws out there in weight.

295 surprised me being less then the 260.

Thanks..............................
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weight
Post by: fossil on January 17, 2014, 09:11:56 pm
Good stuff Roger!
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 17, 2014, 10:36:24 pm
Sweet. Very neat to see all of these.

Some are right there with the newest saws out there in weight.

295 surprised me being less then the 260.

Thanks..............................

I will double check that, I had not noticed.   I have more I can do and will add to the list.

I double checked the weight on that Poulan 260 to make sure I did not miss something.  It is correct.
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 17, 2014, 10:42:21 pm
This one is a Poulan 335 predator.   It came with a chain brake.

Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: The Ripper on January 18, 2014, 03:46:26 pm
Wow! That's some "Poulan Army" you have there. Nice to know the 3.7 I have coming won't weigh much  more than my 5020. Nice collection ;) Out of curiosity,how does the 3700 compare to the later versions of equal CCs in the cut,etc ?
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 18, 2014, 04:39:42 pm
I think the Poulan 3700's do pretty good myself.  They are not as high revving as some of the newer saws and so probably will not cut as fast but they are still alright by me.
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 660magnum on January 18, 2014, 09:16:11 pm
Physical stats are not the whole picture with a chainsaw. I have some saws that would never win a cookie race but they are great to use in the woods.
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 18, 2014, 10:56:08 pm
Physical stats are not the whole picture with a chainsaw. I have some saws that would never win a cookie race but they are great to use in the woods.

I like that.
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: The Ripper on January 19, 2014, 09:05:14 am
The cookie cutting business isn't my style. I was merely  trying to get a comparison how the two styles of the 3700 and 3750  differentiate when cutting,like engine torque,vibrations, weight balance,etc,etc. When you buy a saw unseen,you kinda wonder if you made the right purchase decision ;D 
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 19, 2014, 10:49:48 am
The cookie cutting business isn't my style. I was merely  trying to get a comparison how the two styles of the 3700 and 3750  differentiate when cutting,like engine torque,vibrations, weight balance,etc,etc. When you buy a saw unseen,you kinda wonder if you made the right purchase decision ;D 

If I am out and running the 3700 and the 3750 I have to admit I like both of these saws pretty good.  With good sharp chains on both of them I do not know if you will be able to tell that much of a difference in cutting speed.   I have more of the 3700 type series Poulans than I do of the 3750.

Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 20, 2014, 07:33:16 pm
This one here is a Poulan S25DA.   No brake and no bucking spike did not come with either.

Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 20, 2014, 07:34:43 pm
This one here is a Poulan 2000.  No chain brake no bucking spike did not come with either.

Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: Cut4fun . on January 20, 2014, 07:49:25 pm
Those last 2 weighed more then I would have guessed. Thanks for info.
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: Eccentric on January 20, 2014, 09:27:11 pm
Those last 2 weighed more then I would have guessed. Thanks for info.

They're a bit heavy (especially the XXV series).  That's the main area where some of the modern tophandles are ahead of them.  I'm eager to see what an S25-CVA weighs.  Gotta be heavier than the non-CVA variant.  I need to pick up a good inexpensive scale for shipping (and this sort of thing)....
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 20, 2014, 10:39:12 pm
Those last 2 weighed more then I would have guessed. Thanks for info.

They're a bit heavy (especially the XXV series).  That's the main area where some of the modern tophandles are ahead of them.  I'm eager to see what an S25-CVA weighs.  Gotta be heavier than the non-CVA variant.  I need to pick up a good inexpensive scale for shipping (and this sort of thing)....

The scale I am using is made for shipping.   It works great because the platform is large enough to set a saw on.
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: Cut4fun . on January 21, 2014, 01:16:54 pm
I bought a 2000 new in 94 and was guessing high 7's 7 3/4 or so. The S25DA I would have guessed 1lb more then the 2000 so I was basically off by about 1lb PHO on each.
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: Tractorsaw1 on January 21, 2014, 02:32:16 pm
Thanks for posting that.  Is that predator decal available anywhere?  I fixin to warm up some 2700 that decal would be awesome!
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 21, 2014, 02:45:03 pm
Thanks for posting that.  Is that predator decal available anywhere?  I fixin to warm up some 2700 that decal would be awesome!

I went through my parts list and do not show a part number for that decal.  If you could find the part number it might still be around.
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on January 29, 2014, 01:41:13 pm
This one is a Poulan 3500.   It came with a bucking spike but no chain brake.

Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: Cut4fun . on January 31, 2014, 07:28:31 pm
Anyone got the PHO weight dry on the Poulan 2300cva
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: Cut4fun . on February 05, 2014, 05:04:06 pm
Poulan 5020 PHO weight.

Also Roger going to pin this post at the top.  Thanks for doing this for us.

Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on February 05, 2014, 05:11:04 pm
Thank you very much Kevin.
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: SawTroll on February 06, 2014, 09:36:23 am
Sweet. Very neat to see all of these.

Some are right there with the newest saws out there in weight.

295 surprised me being less then the 260.

Thanks..............................

That result surpriced me as well!


Have anyone put a PP325 empty PHO on a scale?
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on February 12, 2014, 02:19:00 pm
This here is a Poulan 2300 firewood type III.   It looks very close to the 2300 CVA to me.

Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: Cut4fun . on February 12, 2014, 02:23:45 pm
Thank You for the 2300cva weight.
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: stubnail67 on July 17, 2014, 05:55:45 pm
Very Cool.....
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: brettl on January 05, 2015, 09:13:21 pm
Cool thread. Thanks for all the pics and weights. I'm learning about the old Poulans so I know which ones will make good addictions, I mean addions to my collection.
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: Cut4fun . on February 08, 2015, 09:23:03 am
Bump to show how a sticky thread of weights by brand work.


Roger 3000fps did a great job on this here for us.
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: Cut4fun on February 09, 2015, 01:54:07 pm
poulan 361 weight

Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: Cut4fun . on June 26, 2016, 12:45:16 pm
Poulan PP4018WT 40 cc Wild Thing - 11.81 lbs

Commerce Scale Check Weight - 10.00 lbs
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: Cut4fun . on October 21, 2016, 03:18:22 pm
Another poulan 5020  pho weight with some oil residue.

Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: Cut4fun . on September 27, 2018, 01:24:20 pm
Poulan 5400 pho weight

Poulan 505 pho weight

Poulan 5400 85cc, Poulan 505 83cc. I never compared the 8500 when I had it on hand last year for size and weight. I just knew it was heavier then I like now days. So this time after getting 5400 ready to ship I did the same to the 505. Drained of fluids and aired off under covers etc. Both bar plates inner outer and clutch covers with both bar nuts for PHO weights.
.2 = 3.2ounces and .8 = 12.8ounces

I noticed me and Rogers PP505 weights posted here are within 2.8ounces of each other. = Good enough for me.




Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: Eccentric on October 10, 2018, 09:43:42 pm
Those numbers don't surprise me.  The 5400 is built like a tank.......while the 505 is a bit fragile.  There's no free lunch...
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: Cut4fun . on October 11, 2018, 10:31:07 am
I never realized they were so dang heavy.  Great in the cuts though. 

I have sold any saw that has been 16.5lbs and up PHO. I just cant take the weight.  Being these are in the 18lb range its a no brainer for me.

Heck I almost dropped it just lifting 5400 to the bench. = I got a freaking pinched nerve on the left side and half my dang hand stays numb now.  Somewhere in left neck, to left shoulder, to elbow then hand. 

I'll stick to the fragile  :D 83cc   . Even kept it over the 385 being they cut about the same in cut and 505 saved me the weight. 

I have yet to fubbar a tank like some ham fisted folks do. I know their weakness areas.   :P
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: Cut4fun . on October 11, 2018, 10:34:11 am
This is a Poulan 475 which has a full wrap handle and double bucking spikes.




Very cool to see that weight Roger.  These old post coming in handy.  The 505 with full wrap and big dawg set will put me right at my wanted weight limit.

Pic

(http://chainsawrepair.createaforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2922.0;attach=16749;image)
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on October 11, 2018, 11:09:00 am
When it comes to the weakness on the 505 my only complaint is the clutch cover.    I still have the one I am using for milling and no issues with it at all.   
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: Cut4fun . on October 11, 2018, 02:05:57 pm
When it comes to the weakness on the 505 my only complaint is the clutch cover.    I still have the one I am using for milling and no issues with it at all.   

To me and what I see on the saws that come in is from folks yanking on the rear handle and breaking the upper right av and upper left av. Then they break the plastic part that the handle runs down through from that.  I'll show a pic.

Yep on the plastic clutch cover too, but you have one them good metal ones now. ;) 







Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: 3000 FPS on October 11, 2018, 08:54:41 pm
Yes I do have a metal one but I have 5 different saws I could use it on.   Thanks.
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: Cut4fun . on October 11, 2018, 08:56:30 pm
I'm down to 2 metal ones from 4. Sold a red nos and yellow nos.  Figured I can only use 1 at a time and run a plastic on a back up saw if same series with me.
Title: Re: Poulan PHO weights
Post by: Cut4fun . on April 20, 2021, 03:31:36 pm
Poulan 245 PHO weight dry cleaned of gunk. No brake but does have outer spike.