It seems that the 543XP/G now is starting to be promoted, at least with a press release, and also appearing in the shops in Sweden.
Ref:
http://www.husqvarna.com/files/Husqvarna/Sweden/News/2013/543XP.pdf
Is that not a Redmax 4300?
Husqvarna 543XP
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Is that not a Redmax 4300?
firefighterwolf
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Wouldn't take much for it to say "Jonsered 2243" on the side...
SawTroll
Information Collector
13" is what mostly is in stock around here as well, but they usually have some 15" ones as well. 16" ones usually have to be ordered.
zogger
Tree Freak
Got any pics of your typical trees/logs? I guess trees take a long time to get large up there.
SawTroll
Information Collector
They often do, but there are local variations, and I find a 16" bar more convenient to use than a 13".
XSKIER
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Or "Earthquake CS4318"...
linking images from that blog doesn't work, it seems.
However, the origin is Zenoah Japan, time will tell in which costumes that saw will appear in, on various markets. Someone suggested also in a Jonsered red suite.
Zenoah GZ4300HEZ
http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/chainsaws/62311-zenoah-4300-543xp.html
http://www.zenoah.co.jp/ddoc/ZENO/Z...ja_GZ3900EZ,GZ3900HEZ,GZ4300EZ,GZ4300HEZ_.pdf
Wow, my Japanese is rusty(my mother was Japanese). But it looks pretty cool. I liek to use small saws on the conifers in Ireland. A ported 40cc saw will pull a 16" 325 in them easily.
Depends on your preference. Some would argue they like to feel and control of the stiffer rubber mounts (you won't hear me argue that). I do like the stiff feel of the 660 and 440 though.
Forward/backward meh, if it starts and runs reliably I'm a fan.
In a 40cc saw, I don't mind a bit more vibes. Few small saws will vibrate as much as my ported BB 2165, anyways. But, then again, the extra weight of springs isn't as noticeable either. So, there ya go.
As for the bar length mentioned, I find a few more inches saves my back even fi the speed and power get sapped a bit. But, then again, I port all my saws.
SawTroll
Information Collector
Btw, there is a couple of years since some of us first suggested that the 543xp was to be at least partly a Zenoah design (the 4300 didn't exist then). That was right after the first pics. were "leaked"....
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Wait a second. Did anyone notice that lightweight laminated bar at about 1:30 in the vid? That thing must weight nothing.
7sleeper
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zogger
Tree Freak
I have only seen a few pretty new shop returns on those tanaka saws, took apart to see the damage. Note: never ran one, but the local shop that sells them is sorta phasing out on selling them because of this....I love their trimmers, but the build on their saws leaves something to be desired...any random old cheap small poulan is a better saw, IMO.
zogger
Tree Freak
Not mine, a local shop, already taken apart and dang I don't remember. I was there getting some parts and some boots I ordered and the wrench said "hey, take a look at these" because they had started selling them and they were coming back in fast. I was more looking at how thin and chintzy everything was. Just an impression of structural strength sacrificed to lose weight I am guessing. They just didn't look substantial enough to last. I will go back and look again and find out closed or open. Sorry I can't remember right now.
xpuser
ArboristSite Member
I have played around with a 543xp for the last couple of weeks , and while I have heard why Husqvarna wants the saw in their lineup I am trying to figure out why Husqvarna wants this saw in their lineup. The saw is lite and handles easy but I find it useless unless you are primarily cutting wood less than three inch diameter. I don't see much of a market for it in my area especially since you could put a few more dollars in and get a lot more versatile saw.
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7sleeper
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Are you talking about the "old" real Tanaka chainsaws that where made before the merger with Hitachi, or about the new "plastic" line of chainsaws? The old line was supposed to be great japanese engeneering made to outlast other brands! I know of a few that have the old 50cc models (still offered new today) that are extremely happy and have cut more than their share of firewood.
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Terry Syd
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7sleeper, that is a valid question. I noticed when doing some research on the 4501 that there were references to up to certain part numbers. I also looked at the PDF on the parts and I noticed several quality items, for example the extra machining and parts required for a woodruff key for the flywheel.
Maybe someone with some knowledge about the Tanakas could enlighten us as to whether there has been any significant changes over the years.
Maybe someone with some knowledge about the Tanakas could enlighten us as to whether there has been any significant changes over the years.
