Husqvarna 266xp

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 How do you identify a Husqvarna 266xp chainsaw? I know that they have xp on top and side covers, but can you tell by serial number plate?

[NCFarmboy]

Yes you can tell from ID plate.  Should have 266 in top row.
Shep

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 My problem is that I would like to purchase a used 266xp. I have a 266se which I purchased new. I bought a 266 on ebay that was sold as a 266xp. It had an xp top cover. It had 266se on the data plate. It doesn't have any more power than my original 266se. That is the reason for my original question.

[lumberjack48]

I owned 9 266 XP's, a couple 630's, 1, 630 Super

The 266 XP, 66.7 cc, 4.1 cu.in, 4.5 hp
The 266 SE/SG, 66.7 cc, 4.0 cu.in, no hp rating ?

I used swap parts between the 266 Husqvarna and the 630 Jonsereds, fuel tank, head and pistons.
The 266's were pretty good, little things, chock rod fill off, off/on switch quit working, muffler came lose, when hot took 2 full pulls to start and don't stay in the throttle to long, it will score the piston. I was a Husky, Johnie man for about 15 yrs.
The Jonsereds are a more steady eddie saw, i had, 601's, 621's, 751's, 80's and the 90's.
I had a couple 162's before the 266's, the 162 had more throttle response then the 266, it was a nice limbing saw, but again you couldn't keep a muffler
on it. I had to replace the head because of the muffler bolts striping out.
I had a 65 Husky and a couple 480's these were tough saaws.

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 Thanks for the info. I am a hobby wood cutter.I don't intend to make a living at it. I cut wood to heat the house and keep me in some decent physical condition. Still looking for answer to identification question.

[Dixie Feller]

My old 266 xp had 266 xp on the metal tag.It's likely somebody replaced the original top cover w/ one from an Xp.If you're looking for more power get one of the guys here to port or muffler mod it for you.You could probably do muff mod yourself though.

[Titus]

I'm in the market for a bigger saw to cut my firewood with is kinda my hobby, I love it. I have had a Husky 50 for years and have cut countless truck loads of wood with it and its showing it age. I have found a 266 for $200 locally and was wondering If I should jump on it or shop around. The same guy has a 162 for $150 also.