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I have to make up my mind and I figured asking the pros would be the best way to get real advices. I'm a firm believer that we learn from the best. I have to be honest, I don't know much about chainsaws but I know a whole lot on carpentry tools though. As a general contractor, I understand good tools gets the job done faster with a better results, they don't let you down half way the job done either. So I want to buy a good one, one that will last me a long time with some basic maintenance.
So I just bought 2 acres of land and that's where the interest is coming from regarding the purchase of a chainsaw. I will have small trees to cut down although I don't want to base my purchase on that because it will be mostly use for cutting fire wood. If I have larger trees, I don't mind cutting those with a hand saw if I have to. I don't want to select my chainsaw for a few trees to cut since 90% will be basically cutting fire wood.
I'm good with tools in general but never had the chance to play much with a chain saw so my experience with them is close to half a day on a old small Stihl from my business partner. Anyways, I narrowed down that I want a 50cc, 18'' bar probably. Something light and versatile with good performance without being overkill for me.
After reading lots on this forum I finally narrowed down to two models from Husqvarna, the 545 and the 550XP. And maybe you'll have other models to suggest? Let's take each model and I'll explain what I think about them.
545, formerly the 353: It seems to me that its the exact same saw as the 550XP without revboost and it's $120 less.
-Do I need revboost, I'm not in a hurry nor a pro. I'm afraid to feel like somebody that drive a small old car and buy a NASCAR. Most people would just stall it right away... You get my point?
-What I'm concern too is if it's the same engine but without the boost, is it a good thing? Because if you remove the supercharger from a car, it is usually not running well...
-But it seems to fit my bill, on paper anyways, what do you guys think?
550XP, formerly the 346XP: Reviews on Husky website are not as good compared to the 346, is it too new? 14 000 rpm, is it too much power for a newbie like me? I guess I'm just afraid it will be overkill for my skills and needs but I might be wrong?
That's where I'm at in my thoughts process at this moment. Any advice would be much appreciated. And thanks to this forum , I found so much good information!
Cheers, Jeff
So I just bought 2 acres of land and that's where the interest is coming from regarding the purchase of a chainsaw. I will have small trees to cut down although I don't want to base my purchase on that because it will be mostly use for cutting fire wood. If I have larger trees, I don't mind cutting those with a hand saw if I have to. I don't want to select my chainsaw for a few trees to cut since 90% will be basically cutting fire wood.
I'm good with tools in general but never had the chance to play much with a chain saw so my experience with them is close to half a day on a old small Stihl from my business partner. Anyways, I narrowed down that I want a 50cc, 18'' bar probably. Something light and versatile with good performance without being overkill for me.
After reading lots on this forum I finally narrowed down to two models from Husqvarna, the 545 and the 550XP. And maybe you'll have other models to suggest? Let's take each model and I'll explain what I think about them.
545, formerly the 353: It seems to me that its the exact same saw as the 550XP without revboost and it's $120 less.
-Do I need revboost, I'm not in a hurry nor a pro. I'm afraid to feel like somebody that drive a small old car and buy a NASCAR. Most people would just stall it right away... You get my point?
-What I'm concern too is if it's the same engine but without the boost, is it a good thing? Because if you remove the supercharger from a car, it is usually not running well...
-But it seems to fit my bill, on paper anyways, what do you guys think?
550XP, formerly the 346XP: Reviews on Husky website are not as good compared to the 346, is it too new? 14 000 rpm, is it too much power for a newbie like me? I guess I'm just afraid it will be overkill for my skills and needs but I might be wrong?
That's where I'm at in my thoughts process at this moment. Any advice would be much appreciated. And thanks to this forum , I found so much good information!
Cheers, Jeff