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Post by rarefish383 on Feb 17, 2022 9:26:56 GMT -5
I was going through some saws out in my shed and found a complete, with bar and chain, XL850. Only one I’ve ever seen. Made me think of the challenge, I never heard how it came out?
Any history on this 850? At 82CC’s it’s bigger than some of the XL900’s.
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Post by edju1958 on Feb 17, 2022 9:34:45 GMT -5
Joe,as far as I know the 82cc challenge never happened.First Covid came along & that put a hold on it.The covid scare is pretty muchj over with now,so I don't see why it can't happen now.I know Leon was going to do it a while back if the weather cooperated,but I guess it didn't.I'd really like to see the results.
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Post by rarefish383 on Feb 17, 2022 13:27:19 GMT -5
I was hoping someone had one of theses XL850's. I've never seen another one. I would assume it would run about like an XL925?
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Post by edju1958 on Feb 17, 2022 15:01:42 GMT -5
Yes,the early 925s that were 82cc.The later 925s were 77cc,in that case the XL-850 would have the edge by 5ccs.Is the 850 on your list for thinning the herd?If so I'd be interested.
I think the saw Leon has as a rep of the Homelite is an XL-875.
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Post by MI Old Saw on Feb 17, 2022 15:24:21 GMT -5
I have an 850, two, in fact. One is a project (or sale) for a later time, and the other I just wrapped up cleaning and polishing. I did not even realize the 800's were 82cc saws! I thought all of my 700 series were 77cc, but it appears you're right, and the 850 is a tad larger.  |
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Post by ronaldt on Feb 17, 2022 18:38:47 GMT -5
I have an 850, two, in fact. One is a project (or sale) for a later time, and the other I just wrapped up cleaning and polishing. I did not even realize the 800's were 82cc saws! I thought all of my 700 series were 77cc, but it appears you're right, and the 850 is a tad larger. Nice saw! In my opinion, the 850 is one of the neatest looking saws ever made. I think my dad had one when I was a little kid but not sure. I remember a cool looking Christmas colored saw sitting in the basement. Wish I had that one now, whatever it was!!! |
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Post by rarefish383 on Feb 17, 2022 19:15:36 GMT -5
I do love the color scheme on them.
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