goosegunner
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I decided to buy a Husqvarna 550xp to move up in power a little over my Dolmar 420. I like the power increase of the 550xp very much so far. I did not do any timed video cuts to post but I did take pictures side by side and also have weights of both saws ready to cut.
Both saws had full fuel and bar oil.
The Dolmar 420 has a 16" prolite bar with .325 chain.
The 550xp has a 18" Husqvarna laminate bar with standard .325 chain.
Now for a side by side. It is surprising how much wider the 420 is. The other main difference I notice is in the hand separation. The 550 puts hands placed farther apart. The hand placement on the 420 almost felt odd after running the 550.
I like the power and handling of the 550 so much I have already sold the 420...
The big question is going to be durability. The 550 is not the same standard as the 420. One of the plastic clips that holds the top cover down was cracked the first time I took it off and put it back on. I am also much more careful when using it, the plastics just seem thin.
Like I said earlier I like the saw so I am not bashing it, just stating my observations. The increased power, light weight and nice handling were trade offs I was willing to try.
gg
Both saws had full fuel and bar oil.
The Dolmar 420 has a 16" prolite bar with .325 chain.
The 550xp has a 18" Husqvarna laminate bar with standard .325 chain.
Now for a side by side. It is surprising how much wider the 420 is. The other main difference I notice is in the hand separation. The 550 puts hands placed farther apart. The hand placement on the 420 almost felt odd after running the 550.
I like the power and handling of the 550 so much I have already sold the 420...
The big question is going to be durability. The 550 is not the same standard as the 420. One of the plastic clips that holds the top cover down was cracked the first time I took it off and put it back on. I am also much more careful when using it, the plastics just seem thin.
Like I said earlier I like the saw so I am not bashing it, just stating my observations. The increased power, light weight and nice handling were trade offs I was willing to try.
gg
