346xp or 550xp and the verdict is...

[farmking]

550xp is on it's way! It was down to the wire on this one, which one would you have chosen?? Tell me I picked the right saw:msp_unsure:

 

[lmbrman]

I have both 346 and 550, and not comitting which is better yet, but both are good

 

[spike60]

I have both 346 and 550, and not comitting which is better yet, but both are good

Yeah, the only correct answer is one of each. :msp_thumbup:

 

[farmking]

Yeah, the only correct answer is one of each. :msp_thumbup:

Darn I was afraid you might say that

 

[blsnelling]

It depends on the operator and their needs. The 346 makes the most power (modded), but the 550 you can fuel up and run it and forget it. I can't imagine a better all around work saw.

 

[nmurph]

Yeah, the only correct answer is one of each. :msp_thumbup:

That's an interesting comment.

 

[TommySaw]

I just got a 550 and I'm running 3/8 18" bar on it, pulls it just fine in stock form. My 346 just didn't have the torque to do it that well. I'm not a big fan of .325 but that's just me:msp_tongue:

 

[nmurph]

It depends on the operator and their needs. The 346 makes the most power (modded), but the 550 you can fuel up and run it and forget it...

Unless you can't:msp_tongue:


I'm sure they will get the AT sorted out, but for now, I think I would stick with the tried and true technology.

 

[lmbrman]

I just got a 550 and I'm running 3/8 18" bar on it, pulls it just fine in stock form. My 346 just didn't have the torque to do it that well. I'm not a big fan of .325 but that's just me:msp_tongue:

did you run 3/8 right from the start? My 550 is wakin up slow and still has 325, which I am not a fan of either

 

[TommySaw]

did you run 3/8 right from the start? My 550 is wakin up slow and still has 325, which I am not a fan of either

yep, the reason I bought the saw, I love it btw

 

[lmbrman]

yep, the reason I bought the saw, I love it btw

562 might get jealous

 

[TommySaw]

562 might get jealous

naw, make no mistake it ain't no 562 replacement that saw is just too good :msp_thumbup:

 

[Mastermind]

It depends on the operator and their needs. The 346 makes the most power (modded), but the 550 you can fuel up and run it and forget it. I can't imagine a better all around work saw.

That remains to be seen. I've only lightly ported a 550. It was barely behind a well built 2153. I have more to do on the 550 yet.

 

[JRHAWK9]

did you run 3/8 right from the start? My 550 is wakin up slow and still has 325, which I am not a fan of either

That's because you're just used to that monkey'd 346 you've been using for the last decade

 

[indiansprings]

New saw rep sent! Even though I haven't run a 550 I take from the comments of great members who have and run them that you bought the right saw. A dead stock 346xpne,imho leave too much on the table, I think you'll like the xtra tourqe members talk about,

 

[blsnelling]

That remains to be seen. I've only lightly ported a 550. It was barely behind a well built 2153. I have more to do on the 550 yet.

I do hope you unlock it's secrets. I'm done with mine for now.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

 

[Mastermind]

I do hope you unlock it's secrets. I'm done with mine for now.

I'm gonna need the correct compression gauge before I decide which way to go on it.

 

[TommySaw]

not as nice of a backdrop

 

[blsnelling]

I'm gonna need the correct compression gauge before I decide which way to go on it.

Does your gauge have a quick disconnect where you could use the hose I just bought? If so, you're welcome to it. BTW, mine reads 170 PSI, but the hose fitting may be a little longer than the spark plug. That's gasketless, with just enough of a popup to set my squish.