good looking wood. I could justify a 572 for that.I processed over four cords of hardwood with the 550XP MkII last year. Plenty capable little saw and is in the back of my truck now.
Of course this episode did result in my buying a 572XP.
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My non ported 066 (dual port muf/red light) is actually faster with a 24” than my ported 661 with that same bar/chain.
go to a 36 or 42” and all that changes.
vibes are about the same but the 661 is definitely more comfortable to use for long days.
That Elm Or Cottonwood?
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Can I have two saws, they would be husqvarna because as much as the stihl looks nice I am a loyal husky fan 
The two that I have used most and still do us is a 254 xpg and 266xp, they have cut all I have come across apart from a spell where I wish I had a 100cc husky but a friend had one and I used that, great saw but glad to give it him back. These days my goto saw has to be my 550xpg, it really is a lovely saw and good on your hands. For bigger wood I use a 266xp and that does everything I'm likely to come across these day, and age being a big factor. I too have VWF and pay the price for years of using vibrating tools, but a man has to play with engines and tools so would do it all again, maybe with gloves on.
The 550xpg does not vibrate and is easy to start, a real old mans saw BUT very fast to suit the young who probably thinks it's too small but trust me..... we have been there and done it, now with age and all that comes with it we want something light reliable and easy.
Whatever you run, be safe enjoying it when you can. Things change quicker than you think.
The two that I have used most and still do us is a 254 xpg and 266xp, they have cut all I have come across apart from a spell where I wish I had a 100cc husky but a friend had one and I used that, great saw but glad to give it him back. These days my goto saw has to be my 550xpg, it really is a lovely saw and good on your hands. For bigger wood I use a 266xp and that does everything I'm likely to come across these day, and age being a big factor. I too have VWF and pay the price for years of using vibrating tools, but a man has to play with engines and tools so would do it all again, maybe with gloves on.
The 550xpg does not vibrate and is easy to start, a real old mans saw BUT very fast to suit the young who probably thinks it's too small but trust me..... we have been there and done it, now with age and all that comes with it we want something light reliable and easy.
Whatever you run, be safe enjoying it when you can. Things change quicker than you think.
1-saw plan...the saw you have!
Like the song says, love the one you're with!
My only saw was a 288 for a while. A little too big for most firewood work, but big enough for most work also!
Too much power is more fun than not enough!
Too much power is more fun than not enough!
