The 2258 is the red and black version of the 555.
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Sawyer Rob
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Throw your 555 on a scale and then throw my 2260 on the same scale... You are in for a big surprise!
SR
sunfish
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They will weight about the same. Both very good saws.
2260 will have the xp transfer covers & rev-boost like the 562 has.
Sawyer Rob
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sunfish
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Yes a bit & the 555 is lighter than a 562 also because of the small bar mount.
The 562xp/555 and the 2258/2260 are all essentially the same saw with minor differences.
sunfish
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The 562xp is the only one of the bunch with the large bar mount, thus making it a few ounces heavier.
Sawyer Rob
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I almost bought a 555, I think the mfg. rates them something like 1/2 pound heavier than a 2260, but when I held them, they felt even heavier than that, at least to ME...
Still, half pound is a half pound, and my wore out back needs all the help it can get... lol
SR
Still, half pound is a half pound, and my wore out back needs all the help it can get... lol
SR
sunfish
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2260 and 555 weigh virtually the same, despite what the specs state.
Sawyer Rob
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Let's see... Even though the MFG. of BOTH saws says, among other things, that the 555 is heavier, makes LESS power and is rated for SHORTER bars. YOU say, they are "minor" differences and are "essentially the same saw". OK then.... lol
I guess Husky just doesn't know what they are talking about... AND neither do I, because to me, after looking at/handleing all three saws (2260, 555, 562) I bought the "higher priced spread". lol
SR
I guess Husky just doesn't know what they are talking about... AND neither do I, because to me, after looking at/handleing all three saws (2260, 555, 562) I bought the "higher priced spread". lol
SR
sunfish
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Husqvarna owns Jonsred & makes all the saws mentioned. They make the specs on the saws and those specs are not 100% accurate. The specs tend to be more for marketing than real life stuff, but is somewhat of a guide line for comparing... The actual weights of all these saws have been posted, but I'm not spending the time to find them. lol
longbowch
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Sunfish I agree with you. I'm lol'ing about this though, you're starting to sound like Sawtroll.[emoji6]
Specs are nice but I think the op needs to put his hands on some of these models to see how they feel. Better yet attend a gtg and get to run several models.
sunfish
Fish Head
Hahaha
Oldman47
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I just checked the difference in specs. on the 555 vs. the 562XP. The 555 is listed as a 10 oz lighter power head but also has a 0.4 HP lower power rating (4.3 vs. 4.7) Maybe the heavier power head is because of the larger bar mount requiring more metal? Who knows exactly why? Both engines are nominal 60 cc at fractions of a cc less than 60 and both have the auto-tune feature. Judging by the identical displacement it looks like the 555 is mostly a detuned 562XP although there are obviously some other differences adding up to that extra 10 ounces. The Jonsered 2260 looks a lot like the 562XP in terms of power and has a weight between the 555 and the 562.
I cannot imagine that the bar mount would make that much difference. I would bet the weight savings is in the bar itself when considering a fully assembled saw.
I'm happy to drain fluids and weigh my 562 on an accurate scale. Anyone have a 555, 2258, or 2260 and access to a good scale?
I'm happy to drain fluids and weigh my 562 on an accurate scale. Anyone have a 555, 2258, or 2260 and access to a good scale?
The 562 has a larger air filter than any of the other 60 Cc husky/jonsered models. I believe the clutch cover is slightly different also.
Oldman47
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sunfish
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The 555 is lighter mostly because of the small bar mount, but crank stuffers & high top filter add to it also.
The 2260 is a very good choice if wanting 562 power and close to 555 weight.
The 2260 is a very good choice if wanting 562 power and close to 555 weight.
Stlshrk
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Of course the Jonsered is lighter. Everybody knows red is lighter than orange. It makes Sportscars faster for the same reason. Lol.
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