So my awesome wife bought me a 372xp for Christmas in 2016 and of course I got a taste of XP power and realized that to run a two saw setup, my 455 rancher was way too heavy. So I sold it yesterday! Going to use the $ toward a 550xp which seems to have a great power to weight ratio and can handle 75% of what I do with the 372 on hand to roast anything left. Played with 543 and 550 and for the extra pound seemed a no brainer.
Good call! I've found my 550xp to be a very fun little animal. After I got 5 or so tanks through it, it really was an eye opener. You won't regret it!
550xp is a great saw. I run a 20 inch bar on mine, does just fine in softwoods. And of course it's a fine limbing saw.
I have a 550XP and they are a great little saw! I love mine to pieces and love the fact it's so light!
I do love that little 60cc saw. Mine wears a 20 inch bar and always has all the power that I really need. I am about to start a 372xp clone self build and have my MS660 clone already for its milling potential. These last 2 are more for the challenge of a DIY than for actual need. So far the biggest thing I have dropped with the 555 is an 18 inch cherry but it did that without even breathing hard.
First day running the saw, had about 30 mins on it so. Duly impressed! Felled 4 trees, aspens about 16” in diameter, and a plum tree of umpressive size. The ramp up/acceleration was surprising. Weight, it felt like a toy saw! Overall super excited to welcome mr. 550xp to the family!
