Inside the Husqvarna 543xp

[SawTroll]

Well what would you call it? It may be few. But few is not zero. I'm yet to hear of or see a 543 with any break downs. Not that I don't love the 550 and 562 I just love the 543 for different reasons that's all.

The 543 just isn't what a Husky XP should be, simple as that.

The ol' 242xp is a much better saw than any in the new breed of 42/43cc "pro saws".

 

[SawTroll]

end of the day, performance and rock stable is very important.
Around where I live, the sale is like 1:200 compared to 550/2253, I know people here prefer a good 50cc runner, but it wasnt like that before. In its time they had a very good sale of 242, so the marked should be there.
I think its because the brilliant 550 ( AT, low vib, low weight, great balance) is the reason why 543 never really took off.

I totally agree, except you forgot the stellar 346xp/2153 in the story. The new breed of 42/43cc saws are totally redundant because of those saws.

The only one that offers any weight difference worth mentioning is the 543xp, and the Stihl and Dolmar also suffer badly from inboard clutches. Then it is just too bad, if the 543xp doesn't perform, because it really is a Zenoah.....

Zenoah has made a lot of decent saws, but they still have to prove that they can make any stellar ones.

 

[Chris-PA]

Zenoah has made a lot of decent saws, but they still have to prove that they can make any stellar ones.

What is it they say about opinions again? Mine is that the GZ4000/4500 are the best saws made in that size class, and Husky had nothing even close.

 

[SawTroll]

What is it they say about opinions again? Mine is that the GZ4000/4500 are the best saws made in that size class, and Husky had nothing even close.

I know that you like that crap - but each to his own!

Your theory that cheap saws are as good as more expensive ones may be true occationally - but mostly it is just hot air...

 

[Chris-PA]

I know that you like that crap - but each to his own!

Your theory that cheap saws are as good as more expensive ones may be true occationally - but mostly it is just hot air...

Yes I like to play with cheap saws, but the GZ4000/4500 are not that at all. The castings are wonderfully made and the engine technology is first class. I know you do not like plastic at all, but to me it is an acceptable (even superior) material for some parts, and I think Zenoah has a good handle on where it makes sense.

 

[WSE]

The ol' 242xp is a much better saw than any in the new breed of 42/43cc "pro saws".[/QUOTE]
I'd say different not better.

 

[SawTroll]

Yes I like to play with cheap saws, but the GZ4000/4500 are not that at all. The castings are wonderfully made and the engine technology is first class. I know you do not like plastic at all, but to me it is an acceptable (even superior) material for some parts, and I think Zenoah has a good handle on where it makes sense.

It isn't a secret that Zenoah use plastic in the wrong places (like clutch covers), and that the plastic is inferior to the "Swedish" Husky plastic.

It is what it is.

 

[Chris-PA]

and that the plastic is inferior to the "Swedish" Husky plastic.

 

[WSE]

It isn't a secret that Zenoah use plastic in the wrong places (like clutch covers), and that the plastic is inferior to the "Swedish" Husky plastic.

It is what it is.

So did a Japanese fella piss you off once upon a time or what? Sure seems that way with how you bash Yamabiko and Zenoah.

 

[Tor R]

I totally agree, except you forgot the stellar 346xp/2153 in the story. The new breed of 42/43cc saws are totally redundant because of those saws.

The only one that offers any weight difference worth mentioning is the 543xp, and the Stihl and Dolmar also suffer badly from inboard clutches. Then it is just too bad, if the 543xp doesn't perform, because it really is a Zenoah.....

Zenoah has made a lot of decent saws, but they still have to prove that they can make any stellar ones.

I don't think the Zenoah design is a big issue, most buyers don't even know about it.

543 have not lived out it full potential, it would if Husky install AT on 543, at least a new buyer would feel that he's getting the real deal, same feathures as 545,550,555,560,562 etc.
I never mention 346 and 2153, would not pour too much salt in the wound.

 

[SawTroll]

So did a Japanese fella piss you off once upon a time or what? Sure seems that way with how you bash Yamabiko and Zenoah.

Well, you could assume it was related to WWII - but it isn't.

As usual, the Japs find very good technical solutions - but they have no idea how to transform it into a neat and useful final product. Japanese chainsaw design pretty much looks like "stone age" in general.

It still is what it is!

 

[WSE]

To me Japanese Built=Quality. Not bells and whistles just Quality.

 

[Chris-PA]

As usual, the Japs find very good technical solutions - but they have no idea how to transform it into a neat and useful final product.

Well, that is a unique perspective - considering that most would (correctly) associate Japan with making high quality products long before they would Sweden.

 

[SawTroll]

To me Japanese Built=Quality. Not bells and whistles just Quality.

Take a closer look at their WWII "products" - and look a bit closer into where current "good" Jap pruducts actually are made. It mostly is not in Japan.

Japanese Built=Quality is a borderline statement, at best - and mostly not.

 

[stihlaficionado]

Take a closer look at their WWII "products" - and look a bit closer into where current "good" Jap pruducts actually are made. It mostly is not in Japan.

Japanese Built=Quality is a borderline statement, at best - and mostly not.

ST you are such a card

 

[WSE]

Take a closer look at their WWII "products" - and look a bit closer into where current "good" Jap pruducts actually are made. It mostly is not in Japan.

Japanese Built=Quality is a borderline statement, at best - and mostly not.

That might be the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. Fuji, Echo, Suzuki, Honda, Yamaha, Kawi. Seriously. Need I list more? They can basically take credit for every bearing and engine that was ever truly built to last.

 

[SawTroll]

ST you are such a card

Do you know how many Toyota cars sold out of Japan that actually are made in Japan?

The number likely is close to Zero.Zero percent.

 

[SawTroll]

That might be the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. Fuji, Echo, Suzuki, Honda, Yamaha, Kawi. Seriously. Need I list more? They can basically take credit for every bearing and engine that was ever truly built to last.

It all depends on the final products, and none of those brands are even close to decent in the chainsaw department.

Your post is meaningless, and really should be deleted.

 

[WSE]

It all depends on the final products, and none of those brands are even close to decent in the chainsaw department.

Your post is meaningless, and really should be deleted.

Wow you gotta be the most narrow minded person in the history of the earth. How much time have you honestly spent running a Japanese engineerd saw? I bet it's not 1/100th of the time I have. Not to mention the fact that I've spent an equal amount of time running Swedish saws. Can you say that? They are both great just different period.

 

[stihlaficionado]

Do you know how many Toyota cars sold out of Japan that actually are made in Japan?

The number likely is close to Zero.Zero percent.

Now, yes. Back in the 70's-80's more.

Somehow they trained American workers to build a car that lasts…go figure