By looks only what is your choice by looks. 550 with silver or all orange 545 I am going to do this here and Chainsaw Repair site to see the results. If someone wants to do it on other sites have at it.
545 for $500, $100 less get an extra chain & some oil thrown in. If you have $600 to spend; spend a $100 on a few new chainsaw accessories , chaps , helmet ..>> At the top, I cut 15 cord per year. Treated well, both will last 20+ years Comparing the features, pretty even IMO. At 10.8 lbs. . nice size & power for the above average wood cutter. The 545 is on the top of my "Saw dream list "
Agreed ! The power difference is so slight in my eyes. The 545 just makes more sense . Very good firewood saw ! Ps... Hope you get your 545 soon !
Just getting used to the features of the 359. I'm using the de-comp more & more for easy starting on cold days. Be hard to justify a new saw when mine is only 4 years old & working great. But I struggle hard with CAD, so who knows
The 359 is a great saw indeed. But the 545 is balanced way different... And for me.... Is more of a pleasure ! I bet there would be interest in your 359 on here if you wanted to sell it Im gonna get u in trouble if i dont shut up lol !
All Orange is sooo much better. I have a nice orange clutch cover for a 545 if someone wants one to spruce up their 550xp.
550 will win the pizz revving competition. But side by side? A stop watch will be needed in the cut. I say 545... Plus, the $100+ in savings is not bad either.
Who cares if the 545 is $100 cheaper?! Or that it's almost as fast as a 550?! This contest is about beauty, not brains! Which one do you think looks the best sitting on the tailgate of your truck! Im sure for many of you, the answer is the same.
