Husqvarna 550xp reviews.

[wise8706]

Looking into buying a 550xp for cutting wood. Have a 460 right now and looking into the xp's. Anyone own one and could fill me in on pros and cons please. Thanks


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[Str8six]

I don't know if the search function is working but if it is, there is days worth of reading on this very subject. The general consensus is they are a great saw especially with a muffler mod. I love mine!

 

[Philip Wheelock]

I tried one out at the dealer; nothing but good things to say. Light, maneuverable with plenty of power; no starting or running issues out of the box. Just make sure the dealer has all the auto tune training and equipment and buy the Husky pre-mix to get the extended warranty.

 

[wise8706]

I tried searching for it and nothing popped up. Probably operator error.


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[Ironworker]

Nice little saw, very impressive and fun to run, I just got rid of one that was ported but will get another one day.

 

[HuskStihl]

I don't recall the 550xp being discussed here. Is this a current model?

 

[nhlogga]

I don't recall the 550xp being discussed here. Is this a current model?

Yes it is a current model. I believe it is the replacement for the 346xp.

 

[mesupra]

There a bunch of 550 owners on this site, including myself, from what I can tell its about the best 50cc saw going. The 346 will always have a place in my shed. It will be interesting to see how well the 550 holds up, I have seen 10 year old used and abused 346's across my bench that are still in one piece and run excellent.

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

I don't recall the 550xp being discussed here. Is this a current model?

I didnt know the 346 was replaced either ?

 

[MarkEagleUSA]

The 550XP is a great saw. Give it some thought before you buy though... it really doesn't like bars bigger than 16". If you need larger, take a look at the 550's big brother, the 562XP. Both saws are fantastic!

 

[wise8706]

Great information guys. Thanks


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[mesupra]

I agree with the 16" bar theory, I think it balances the saw out perfect where the 346 is balanced wih a 18", I will day either absolutely rip with an 16 or 18"

 

[procarbine2k1]

I love my 550. Haven't had a problem one out of it and I probably reach for it more than any other. I run a 16" bar with woodland pro (.325) on mine and it balances well. I will be switching to the taller profiled Oregon chain, as the Carlton can't be made quite as aggressive even though it has held up well for me.

 

[lmbrman]

I have a couple 550, both run great, never an issue. Buy and enjoy!

 

[mesupra]

I just posted another 550 for sale on the market place.

 

[Tnshaker]

The 550 weighs close.to the 241c and has way more power.I prefer the 550 in this size saw to anything. Way lighter than a 261...so the 550 wins and I love Stihl saws. Buy from mesupra and it will be cheaper than a 241c as well.

 

[ash man]

I have a ne346 and a 550 and I never thought I would say this, but I think i like the 550 more. with the reev-boost it seems to spool up even quicker than the 346. With the mm I gave it, no problem in the power or torque dept with a 16" bar.

 

[SierraWoodsman]

Love the 550, Seems to cut right with the legendary 346, and does so with less weight and better ergos.
Mine has no problem pulling an 18" fine even before porting. Autotune is the feature that stands out for me,
I like that no matter what altitude I'm cutting at it very quickly dials "itself" in to maximum performance. If I had it to do over
I would have bought from a sponsor on this site and had him port her right off the bat and saved myself some $$$$.

 

[mesupra]

As of right now I have two left one very lightly used and a new xpg. I think I might just keep the xpg, I really like the heated handles and don't come by them too often.

 

[wise8706]

Well guys I picked up the 550xp today! Gonna try her out tomorrow. Thanks for all the help!


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