550 XP has arrived

[jthusky55]

Got some 550xps today, sunk one into a rock maple, what a sweet running saw and a half pound lighter than the 346

 

[sunfish]

Pictures man! We Need Pictures!

:msp_biggrin: :msp_biggrin:

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

 

[MtnHermit]

Got some 550xps today, sunk one into a rock maple, what a sweet running saw and a half pound lighter than the 346

Have to see a pic of that on a scale.

 

[SawTroll]

.2 lbs lighter according to specs, not halv a pound.....:msp_wink:

 

[jthusky55]

Have to see a pic of that on a scale.

Give me a bit gotta get some chow

 

[nmurph]

Half a pound would put it at 10lb 10-11oz.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Half a pound would put it at 11lb 10-11oz.

Did you mean 10lb 10-11oz?

You weighed the OE and NE 346's. Wasnt it in the 11lb 4oz range?

The 550 is listed at 10.8 which means nothing on paper since the OE 346 was listed at 10.6 and it weighed more.

Guys in UK do say they feel lighter though.

 

[blsnelling]

The real challenge will be sifting the truth from the hype. I'm excited about this saw.

 

[mikefunaro]

The real challenge will be sifting the truth from the hype. I'm excited about this saw.

Is this thing really going to be better than the 346??

 

[komatsuvarna]

Is this thing really going to be better than the 346??

Hard to say, but I think it might. All the newer models have been moving forward IMO. I hope to have mine next week, then I'll know for myself :msp_wink:.

 

[SawTroll]

Did you mean 10lb 10-11oz?

You weighed the OE and NE 346's. Wasnt it in the 11lb 4oz range?

The 550 is listed at 10.8 which means nothing on paper since the OE 346 was listed at 10.6 and it weighed more.

Guys in UK do say they feel lighter though.

I assume he did, but I'd be very surpriced if that actually happens......

 

[nmurph]

Did you mean 10lb 10-11oz?

You weighed the OE and NE 346's. Wasnt it in the 11lb 4oz range?

The 550 is listed at 10.8 which means nothing on paper since the OE 346 was listed at 10.6 and it weighed more.

Guys in UK do say they feel lighter though.

Corrected.

 

[rob066]

I said it once and i will say it again. Iam going to stay away from the new technology till its proven. I will wait till my 346s are wore out. and by that time the 550 may be proven.

 

[komatsuvarna]

Im not really scared of the new technology. Autotune has been around for awhile now, and the 550 has been out on the other side of the pond for about 5 months. Sometimes new technology isn't better though...:msp_wink:

 

[blsnelling]

I love auto tune for a work saw. However, I have concerns that it might not be optimal for a cookie cutter. In that case I still like having full control over the carb.

 

[SawTroll]

I love auto tune for a work saw. However, I have concerns that it might not be optimal for a cookie cutter. In that case I still like having full control over the carb.

I can imagine that, but it is a non-issue to most of us.....:smile2:

 

[jthusky55]

.2 lbs lighter according to specs, not halv a pound.....:msp_wink:

Yup not quite .5 closer to .3 though. Nice snappy saw with good torque. Suprised to see the 3 shoe clutch like the 555,562. They probably could have lightened it up some more.

 

[komatsuvarna]

Yup not quite .5 closer to .3 though. Nice snappy saw with good torque. Suprised to see the 3 shoe clutch like the 555,562. They probably could have lightened it up some more.

Probably, but more reciprocating mass= more torque.

Does it have more torque over a 346xpne?

Come on man, we need a video!!!! :msp_sneaky:

 

[mikefunaro]

Where are the photos? I mean, i know parts of maine are culinary wastelands but... he said grub, so i think that sets the bar low