Newest firewood cutter, Husqvarna 545

I've always wanted a 550xp but the frugal side of me could not justify it since I already had a Stihl ms261.
I started having some idling issues as well as hot start issues on the 261 so I finally decided to change the black solenoid for the updated white version. When I tried to do the reset for it it fired up and ran for about 5 Seconds and shut off and would not start again. With a little help from huskihl I have determined it's a lean score. So I'll be sending it off to Kevin to see if it's salvageable.

While surveying FB market place I saw a local add for a Husqvarna 545 Mark ii. Met up today and looked it over, 2021 model, started up and ran perfectly. Has the x cut chain plus a extra new Oregon chain, and it doesn't look like it has been used much if at all. For $360 I gave it a new home.

 

That’s a good buy

 

Nice Husky and I hope it works well for you. Sorry to hear about the 261 and hope Kevin can get it going again.

 

Very good buy. As close to a 550 as you can get. I’ve been wanting to try out the XCut chain but I have so much LGX/EXL I’m not sure I’ll get the chance.

 

I really like the handling and utility of a 50cc saw. That ought to do you well and it was a great deal! The 261's are good runners too....hard to have too many saws.

 

Great buy on the 545 ! Looks brand new ..congrats !

 

Nice and clean. Nothing wrong with that for a "firewood saw"

 

Gave it a little action today. Handles well, feels lighter than my MS 261. Did notice it slowing down in the cut some on occasion.

 

Sounds like a typical Husqvarna

 

That's very hurtful

 

Could be the AT figuring things out .
Love seeing that new loader bucket getting used and dirty !

 

I think he's jealous.

 

Sorry to hear of the 261's issues. Loved my carbed one and treated me well for 2.5 years. Sold it to Stihl Kicking after i replaced it with a very slightly used 261c. So far no issues and my go to saw most of the time.
Looks like a decent saw and id say a good buy at that price. Hope it treats you well.

 

I have experienced jealousy

 

Holy saw hoards batman! Any 241's hiding in there?

 

Wow !!!!!!

 

Last time I was there I didn’t know the 241 existed. It’s a road trip and gas is too high, so I’ll need some firewood cash before going back. ​

 

What will you come home with if you go? Inquiring CAD sufferers wanna know!

 

I’d send that 545 to Kevin, and get him to work his magic on that. I have the red version that Kevin did which is 2252. One word to sum it up is wow.