Hey guys I'm looking into getting a new saw and my family has always used Stihl's. In my researching I think I like some of the features Husky's got out. I'm looking at the stats between the 545 and the 550xp and they're almost the same, why the almost 100$ difference? Which is preferred? Or who has other saw suggestions in the 11lb, under $600 range?
Thanks!
The difference is Rev Boost, and almost .5 horsepower more on the XP (professional). Although the 550XP is a pro saw, the 545 has most of the goodies it's brother has. They are the same size, and weigh just about exactly the same. The 550XP will stand up to long use....the 545 may as well.
I run a 550 and love it, my last saw was a 445, so I've never run the 545....but it sounds like a good saw for the money. If you'd rather have the pro model for a little extra$$$,go for it. I don't think you can go wrong with either. Having said that, I'm really glad I got the 550, and would do it again in a heartbeat. It's a screaming wood-hungry little beast!!:msp_w00t::msp_w00t::msp_w00t: