Husky 545 at Lowe's

I was at Lowe's yesterday and was near the OPE so i checked out the chain saws. I was surprised to see a pro model saw being sold there. $599 + tax

 

Brad, Pro level Husky's are designated XP. I don't think that model is one.

 

Maybe I am mistaken...

 

My lack of knowledge of Husky shows. I remember the model number having use one a year ago, albeit briefly. Kinda embarrassed to show this pic again. I think buzz-saw bought the same model when he couldnt find a Stihl 261
Question for you: Whats the difference between an 545 and a 545XP other than the XP designation? Just trying to expand my knowledge of Huskies.

 

didnt see this before i posted

 

Mike in Okla

 

To my knowledge, there is no 545XP. Looks like a full magnesium case slots some of the new saws as professional (and not designated XP). So full mag case but typically different piston/cylinder combinations that reduce power a little and cost less than their XP counterpart. For instance, Husky just released the new 592XP and a cheaper, non-XP 585. Basically same saw with different cylinder that is usually smaller (and in this case a carb instead of Autotune). It costs less. Going back, Husqvarna has often done this, giving homeowners an option over a more expensive saw.
545 lists @ 559.99 on their website
550XP is 619.99
Both 50.1cc. 545 = 3.6hp @ 11.7lbs. 550XP = 4hp @ 11.7lbs. XP = Xtra Power.

(can you tell I am bored @ work right now?)

 

Only one Husky here and it's not a chainsaw. It's a Husky built for Smith And Wesson, 308 bolt rifle I picked up at an estate sale unfired in Cosmoline. Husky built them in the 60's for S&W and it's mint and shoots lights out. Replaced the clunky trigger with a Timmney. Very collectable rifle with a hardwood Monty Carlo stock and one of the smoothest bolts, I've ever racked. Even racks smoother than my custom built rifles and it shoots sub MOA at 200 yards with my handloads, Berger 165 Hunters in Lapua brass. Haven't taken any game with it, but I may at some point. I don't like wood stocks in the field. I prefer carbon fiber. Wood absorbs moisture. CF absorbs nothing and it's very light too.

 

Pics!!

 

Here you go.... Not the best but I have archive pictures of all my weapons for insurance purposes. Have some that are worth big bucks. Older rifles always had solid, non cushioned butt plates. I added the cushioned butt plate and the Vortex scope in (I think) Warne rings. In the closet, I'd have to look to see (rings).

 

Don't feel bad Brad, we all make mistakes once in a while:

 

Well I did some research on the net concerning the 545. As far as I can tell it is an all magnesium crankcase and was built for professional use.

It looks like a professional saw to me and is autotune. I am not an expert on the newer saws because all my saws are older before the electronics so I have to looks this stuff up if I want to know something about them.

 

Yeah Husky also has (had?) pro quality saws without the XP labels in other models

555 matched to 562xp
565 matched to 572xp

not sure why they do that. Marginally more power but all I read about the non-pro versions is that they are really nice saws.

 

Yes, but your not making paper bricks! Thanks for the education.

 

Is that an 038?

 

Never knew that. Something new for me to look for.

 

Pretty sure it was (038mag)... Ported by Randy Evans (MasterMind WorkSaws).

 

Yeah, Husqvarna has made guns, as well as motorcycles. They actually still make motorcycles.

 

I own a 545 Mark II, and love it. I was originally looking for a 550XPG, but there was zero availability. To my knowledge, the “XP” designation not only means more horsepower as mentioned above, but a slight rev boost as well. That said, I haven’t needed and/or wanted any of that. Except those heated grips, mmmm. buZZsaw BRAD you’re right, weird to see that saw in a Home Despot {edit, Slowe”s}

 

Very rare. I just happened to stumble on one. S&W only had Husky make them for a couple years, then Howa made them. If I remember correctly there were only about 1200 imported into the country back in the early 60's. You can actually go to the Husky website and see what was built. The workmanship, especially the bolt and raceways is superb. It's a Paul Mauser action (small 2 lug) with an engine turned bolt. I've always liked the Mauser claw extractors. The trigger was horrible, typical of a 60's trigger. Gritty and lots of pre travel. I canned the stock trigger and fitted a Timmney. Had to inlet the stock slightly but you'd never know as I was very careful not to inlet too much, just enough so the safety was smooth. My hunting rifles are all built by an outfit in Lansing, Michigan. all based on a Remington 700 action but wire EDM'd in titanium and I spec Bartlien barrels. In fact, I'm having a 300 Win Mag built right now with a Bartlien and a Manners CF stock.

I doubt you'll find one of the Husky's in mint condition but if you happen on one, grab it, they are shooters. Mine will consistently hold sub MOA at 200 yards with handloads. I only know of one other in existence actually. Far as saws go, I'll stick with my Stihl's but the older ones. Not fond of all the electronic gizmo's and all the plastic. Don't use them that much anyway.