Would it be worth buying a Husky 555??

[NYH1]

I'm thinking about getting a Husky 555. I'd like to know if a 555 w/20" b&c will have noticeably more power over a NE346XP w/16" & 18" b&c? In other words, will it be worth buying a new 555 if I already have a NE346XP? My 346 works great for most of my cutting needs and it's nice and light. However, I have some bigger wood and would like a saw that will run a 20" b&c that won't brake the bank. I don't know how close the NE346XP is in actual cutting power to the 555. What do you guys/gals think??


Thanks, NYH1.

 

[cobey]

A 555 is made to run a bigger bar in bigger wood,
A 365 might be better , but a 555 will run a 20' good.
Nice to not be to hard on your 346

 

[cobey]

It might be worth checking the price of
A 365, it's 70cc now and handles a 24' bar well

 

[Marshy]

Or the 562. Same displacement as the 555 just more power IIRC. Obviously more money too though.

 

[blsnelling]

Way more torque than a 346.

 

[Deleted member 83629]

the 365 is 10$ less than a 562 and yes i would rather have the 365.

 

[Full Chisel]

Way more torque than a 346.

Mods seemed to increase throttle response but didn't really decrease cut times?

 

[blsnelling]

It's a very respectable saw in stock form. It's a great value for the firewood cutter. I later swapped the ported cylinder onto a 2260. The cylinders are the same on the two models, except with different transfer port covers.

 

[Full Chisel]

It seems like I read that the 555 is basically a detuned 562, is that accurate? Something about the transfer covers being slightly different and being able to be opened up to increase performance.

 

[blsnelling]

The biggest difference between the two is the crankcase stuffers on the crankshaft. They make a measureable difference.

 

[Deleted member 83629]

a little OT question is there any difference in the ignition coils on these saws?

 

[blsnelling]

That's the one piece I didn't test individually.

 

[Deleted member 83629]

be nice to shoe horn a 562 jug and slug on a 545.

 

[BGE541]

be nice to shoe horn a 562 jug and slug on a 545.

I have a 555 with a 562xp top end and transfer covers ill try and get video tomorrow.

 

[Deleted member 83629]

well PM me i hate to muddy up this guys thread going off topic and all.

 

[the GOAT]

Just get the echo cs590.

 

[sunfish]

555 is a noticeable jump in power from a 346. It's a small, light, nimble saw for 60cc. All other 60cc saws will be larger, heavier & more bulky.

 

[dl5205]

If I were looking for a second saw to go with a good 50cc, I'd be looking at 70cc saws.

 

[sunfish]

If I were looking for a second saw to go with a good 50cc, I'd be looking at 70cc saws.

I used to think that way, but have since got rid of the 70cc saws and have 3-4 60s' now...

 

[dl5205]

I used to think that way, but have since got rid of the 70cc saws and have 3-4 60s' now...

I have two 60s that I regularly use (a nice 359 and a 262xp). They don't replace a 70, nor do I think they are a noteworthy upgrade For Most People from a good 50.

Just my opinion, not trying to ruffle feathers.