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  1. 06-01-2012, 11:23 AM #31
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    Quote Originally Posted by tallguys View Post
    Really? Just curious as to why? I was thinking that if any Husky was ever to tempt me it would be one of those new 550xp or 560xp models.

    Just don't think they have the agility of the 346 OR the 5100.
    I think every generation of saws should get lighter, stronger and more agile.
    If you can't improve on what you have, why change?
    Of course I know all about the E.P.A. restrictions and I know that we knuckle under to the government instead of saying "Hell no I'm not gonna buy that junk" and forcing their hands but I personally just am not gonna go along with that crap!


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    Quote Originally Posted by ncfarmboy View Post
    I have a 1-346XPNE and 4-5100's and 1-510/5100 conversion. Does that tell you anything.
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    SOMEBODY'S GOT TO SAY IT. Tells me you got one good saw...

    I'd like to have a 5100S to go with my other two 50CC saws, couldn't get much wood cut trying to decide which one to use.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rms61moparman View Post
    Just don't think they have the agility of the 346 OR the 5100.I Mike
    That is obviously not true, according to those that have used one. This is something totally different from the MS261 - Husky has managed to make the lastest models lighter than what they replace, not heavier and bulkier, and stronger as well. The difference just isn't as large in the 50cc class, as in the 60cc class.

    The only reason I don't buy a 550xp (yet??) is that I already have four good 50cc saws.
    Firewood saws: Jonsereds Raket 621 (1970), Husky 353G (2003), Euro Stihl MS361W (2004), Husky 372xpg (nov 2006), Husky 339xp (may 2007), Husky 346xpg New Edition (sept 2007), Jonsered 2153WH (april 2010), Husky 560xpg (nov 2011).

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  4. 06-01-2012, 12:57 PM #34
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    As I said I haven't had one in my hands, but I'm not impressed with the degree of advancement with the new XP models I've ran.
    They are some of the smoothest saws I've ever had in my hands, but it will take a LOT more than that to convince my old Irish azz to come up off of the $$$$ difference between what I have now and the new saws.

    ESPECIALLY after Andre did his magic on the ones I have now!!!!!


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    Quote Originally Posted by rms61moparman View Post
    I've not had a 550XP in my hands but from what I've seen from the others in that line I won't be interested in one.
    I don't like going backwards.


    Mike
    Guess you're talkin about the 562xp? I don't agree at all... As much as I like the 357xp, Husky did improve it and no step backwards! Would have been even better if we here in the US would have got the 560xp. BTW, I am very impressed with the 562. But it is goin to tough to top the 346xp
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  6. 06-01-2012, 03:30 PM #36
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    Not that I care but you have to just love the way these threads stay on topic.
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  7. 06-01-2012, 03:48 PM #37
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim Carroll View Post
    Not that I care but you have to just love the way these threads stay on topic.
    So,


    How do you like your 5100???


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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim Carroll View Post
    Not that I care but you have to just love the way these threads stay on topic.
    They don't, simple as that - but notise what I didn't mention in my last post.
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  9. 06-01-2012, 04:06 PM #39
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim Carroll View Post
    Not that I care but you have to just love the way these threads stay on topic.
    If we are getting off coarse then lets talk about the awesomeness of the 7901 over the 372xp and the MS460!





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    Quote Originally Posted by ancy View Post
    If we are getting off coarse then lets talk about the awesomeness of the 7901 over the 372xp and the MS460!





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    You want to be REALLY careful saying that around MY 372XP!!!

    Just sayin'......LOL


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    Quote Originally Posted by rms61moparman View Post
    I've not had a 550XP in my hands but from what I've seen from the others in that line I won't be interested in one.
    I don't like going backwards.


    Mike
    Mike I have been talking with guys that have been using the 550xp for awhile now. Here is ones feedback to me.

    Question: So when the 550xp is working for you. What is your opinions of the 550xp versus the 346xp 50cc version? Say in the cut bucking, limbing etc.

    Are you using 325 or 3/8? I know over here the 50cc 346 loves the 3/8 in my world.[/QUOTE]

    Owner: My 550 is still on 325 and runs a 13" bar. Seems to hold power in the cut better than a 346, makes power from lower down and the throttle response seems so much quicker when snedding than any older type saws.

    It seems to handle better than a 346 too - while it's not actually much lighter, it feels like it is and is very very flickable.

    the 346 in comparison feels very dated now.

    Can't comment on longevity as yet but mine's doing OK so far.


    Here was some times of 5105 with 5100 muffler, 346xp 50cc, 5000 plus, all using same 3/8 chain.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ncfarmboy View Post
    I have a 1-346XPNE and 4-5100's and 1-510/5100 conversion. Does that tell you anything.
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    Whoa....What's this conversion and what benefit would my aluminum cased chunky monkey see from said conversion?
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    Quote Originally Posted by benp View Post
    Whoa....What's this conversion and what benefit would my aluminum cased chunky monkey see from said conversion?
    Well it will make it beat a 346 in a saw off


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    Quote Originally Posted by ancy View Post
    Well it will make it beat a 346 in a saw off
    That mostly doesn't happen, but it surely may have occationally - never with my saws though, with any drive sprocket within reason (.325x7, .325x8 or 3/8"x7)....

    Regardless of that, it is the much better handling, and the faster trigger response of the Husky that are the significant difference, not the cutting speed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by benp View Post
    Whoa....What's this conversion and what benefit would my aluminum cased chunky monkey see from said conversion?
    The 5100 cylinder is a direct bolton. 510-5100 use same crank, crank bearings, piston. Turns the 510 into an alum. cased 5100. I had an extra 5100 cyl. used it instead of cleaning up the 510 cyl. It's kinda like turning a Husky 353 into a 346XPNE.
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