Would it be worth buying a Husky 555??

[sunfish]

This thread isn't about Echo???

It's about the 555 having enough power over a 346 to be worth owning... It's not about what is the best 60cc saw.

Echo is wonderful, we get it already, but that's not what this is about.

 

[Idahonative]

This thread isn't about Echo???

It's about the 555 having enough power over a 346 to be worth owning... It's not about what is the best 60cc saw.

I know Fish, this thread is only about what fits your agenda. Opinions only matter if you agree with them. Sorry dude, should I delete my last post?

BTW: The OP stated, "However, I have some bigger wood and would like a saw that will run a 20" b&c that won't brake the bank." So just maybe my post does apply?

 

[Full Chisel]

Any saw will cut fast in cottonwood

 

[sunfish]

I know Fish, this thread is only about what fits your agenda. Opinions only matter if you agree with them. Sorry dude, should I delete my last post?

BTW: The OP stated, "However, I have some bigger wood and would like a saw that will run a 20" b&c that won't brake the bank." So just maybe my post does apply?

There is no agenda here bubba, just answering the OP without getting too far off topic...

 

[tlandrum]

555 is in my opinion the best bang for the buck for a homeowner that wants a saw that's built as well as the more expensive pro model. if you want a good price on the 555 just give me a call.

 

[KenJax Tree]

 

[Big Block]

Is that auto tune ?

 

[KenJax Tree]

Yes its the same as the 560xp

 

[stihlaficionado]

Strong saw stock & a terror ported

 

[USMC615]

Good reading material gents in this 555 thread...if I don't put this damn IPad down now and just walk away, Anheuser Busch will finish off walking and talking me right into 'needing' a 555...or the likes.

You folks are some bad, bad influence...Lol.

Edit...maybe CAD should replace 'bad' above.

 

[Idahonative]

555 is in my opinion the best bang for the buck for a homeowner that wants a saw that's built as well as the more expensive pro model. if you want a good price on the 555 just give me a call.

I know you are trying to sell saws, but come on bud. Saying a 555 is "built as well as the more expensive pro model" is really stretching it in my opinion.

 

[Ironworker]

555 is in my opinion the best bang for the buck for a homeowner that wants a saw that's built as well as the more expensive pro model. if you want a good price on the 555 just give me a call.

You're not gonna get a better endorsement than this.

 

[weedkilla]

I know you are trying to sell saws, but come on bud. Saying a 555 is "built as well as the more expensive pro model" is really stretching it in my opinion.

You're probably right. Without grey paint on the clutch cover its arguably better built than than the relevant pro model in huskies range.

 

[Idahonative]

You're probably right. Without grey paint on the clutch cover its arguably better built than than the relevant pro model in huskies range.

I guess what you're saying is there's a lot of guys buying XP's that are getting ripped off?

 

[sunfish]

555 is a slightly detuned 560xp. Pro quality at a lower price point. The power of the XP is worth the extra $ to many.

 

[weedkilla]

I guess what you're saying is there's a lot of guys buying XP's that are getting ripped off?

The differences between the 555 and the 2260/560/562 have been discussed at length and Brad even did a thread where he tried each of the 562 parts on a 555 and timed cuts.
It's no secret that a 555 is a detuned 560, outside of cookie cutting I believe it has a little better low end torque and may suit some users better than 562. I'm not that person and I'll happily pay for the xp version. (And if I bought a 60cc Echo it would be a 620 rather than a 590).

 

[NYH1]

I'm sticking with Husky. I think a 562XP might be better for me then a 555.

NYH1.

 

[Idahonative]

I think Reed said it well over on the Echo thread when discussing his 555 hybrid which runs stronger than a new 555 (think it has a 562 topend):

"Honestly, the 555 hybrid is a good saw, but not as good, for me, as the 620. The 555 would make a better small limbing bucking saw as the 620 has way more pulling power, better handle, more aggressive dawgs, better at noodling/discharging saw dust and just stouter then the 555 if that makes sence. I did all the cutting/felling/bucking today with the 555, it is a great saw to have in the 'tool box' but the 620 is my go to."

 

[weedkilla]

I think Reed said it well over on the Echo thread when discussing his 555 hybrid which runs stronger than a new 555 (think it has a 562 topend):

"Honestly, the 555 hybrid is a good saw, but not as good, for me, as the 620. The 555 would make a better small limbing bucking saw as the 620 has way more pulling power, better handle, more aggressive dawgs, better at noodling/discharging saw dust and just stouter then the 555 if that makes sence. I did all the cutting/felling/bucking today with the 555, it is a great saw to have in the 'tool box' but the 620 is my go to."

Just because they are both 60cc doesn't mean they are direct competition.
That 620w weighs the same as a husky 372, stihl 044. There are situations it matters, and others where it doesn't.
NYH1 said he wanted a lighter saw than his husky 365. The echo is not that saw, no matter how hard you push the bandwagon.
Add to that the fact the saw will be left stock, it just gets harder and harder to see the echo as a sensible choice.

Below is a summary post from the unofficial chainsaw weight thread.

Just put together a little summary of this thread.

Manufacturer Model Actual weight (Lbs Oz)
Tanaka 3351 8lbs.01oz
Stihl ms 200t 8lbs.03oz
Stihl ms 201 t 8lbs.04oz


Makita DCS 401 9lbs.00oz
Husqvarna 339xp 9lbs.02oz
Husqvarna 435 9lbs.09oz
RedMax gz4000 9lbs.11oz
Homelite 150 9lbs.14oz


Echo cs-400 10lbs.04oz
Stihl ms 241 c-m 10lbs.09oz
Echo 500p 10lbs.09oz
Dolmar ps-420 10lbs.11oz
Stihl ms 026 10lbs.15oz

Husqvarna 550 xp 11lbs.03oz
Husqvarna 350 11lbs.04oz
Husqvarna 346oe 11lbs.04oz
Husqvarna 346ne 11lbs.07oz
Makita DCS 540 11lbs.09oz
Husqvarna 55 rancher 11lbs.12oz
Stihl ms 261 c-m 11lbs.14oz


Dolmar ps-5100s 12lbs.03oz
Dolmar ps-5105 12lbs.04oz
Stihl ms 034 12lbs.05oz
Dolmar ps-510 12lbs.06oz
Poulan 5020 12lbs.06oz
Husqvarna 254xp 12lbs.08oz
Husqvarna 555 12lbs.08oz

Jonsered CS 2258 12lbs.09oz
Stihl ms 361 12lbs.13oz
Husqvarna 562 xp 12lbs.13oz
Stihl ms 036 12lbs.14oz


Efco 156 13lbs.00oz
Husqvarna 357xp 13lbs.01oz
Husqvarna 262xp 13lbs.03oz
Husqvarna 460 Rancher 13lbs.04oz
Dolmar ps-6100w 13lbs.04oz
Echo 590 13lbs.05oz
Echo CS-600P 13lbs.07oz
Husqvarna 455 Rancher 13lbs.09oz


Stihl ms 044 14lbs.01oz
Echo 620pw 14lbs.02oz
Husqvarna 372xp 14lbs.02oz
Husqvarna 365 sp 14lbs.04oz
Jonsered 049 sp 14lbs.04oz
Husqvarna 365 x-torq 14lbs.06oz

Stihl ms 460 14lbs.09oz
dolmar ps-7900 14lbs.10oz
Stihl ms 046 mag 14lbs.12oz
Stihl ms 461 14lbs.15oz


dolmar ps-6400 15lbs.00oz
Stihl ms 441 15lbs.01oz
Husqvarna 65 Practica 15lbs.03oz
Stihl ms 064 15lbs.04oz
Husqvarna 575xp 15lbs.05oz
Husqvarna 576 xp 15lbs.07oz
Stihl ms 460 wrap 15lbs.09oz
Solo 681 15lbs.11oz
Stihl ms 461 wrap 15lbs.12oz


Husqvarna 390 xp 16lbs.03oz
Husqvarna 385xp 16lbs.07oz
Husqvarna 288 xp lite 16lbs.08oz
Husqvarna 288 xp 16lbs.12oz


Stihl ms 661 wrap 17lbs.00oz
Husqvarna 394xp 18lbs.06oz
McCulloch 125sp 24lbs.09oz
McCulloch 890 28lbs.09oz

If I have made any mistake please pm me and I will take care of it.

 

[tlandrum]

I know you are trying to sell saws, but come on bud. Saying a 555 is "built as well as the more expensive pro model" is really stretching it in my opinion.

I don't know you and you must definitely not know me, but you might want to know a little more about the subject before calling me out. your remark is a joke and shows your lack of knowledge on the subject. you may want to do a bit of research on the 555 and 562 differences or lack there of... I would school you in the in the minor differences but there is page upon page on this site explaining it over and over so try the search function out.