550xp vs 555AT

Well, finally getting ready to replace my 1997 Poulan 2079. This saw has been with me since new and still runs like new to this day. As I get more and more into this hoarding thing I started dreaming of a new saw and decided it is time to purchase. I know what I want but my question is 550xp or 555at. I can get either saw for the same price on ebay just wasn't sure if there was any advantage going either way. Any thoughts on this ?
Thanks,
Jim

 

I like to run a 20" bar with a full chisel chain
takes a 60cc saw to do that well.
555 wins, between the 2. IMO

Now 10.8 vs 12.35 lbs is another consideration.
1.5 lbs is not a lot, but when liming it makes a difference.

Can the 562 xp comes into the picture?
my dream saws, 20", 562 xp or the MS362

compare chart:
http://www.husqvarna.com/us/product...ffesional-chainsaws/?nid=502135,502061,502808

 

Well, AT is nice, as you do not have to get the Husky/Poulan unobtainium EPA limited carb adjuster to tune them. Also the 555 has about a half horse more power than the 550 and is a 60cc saw. The 550 is one of the best 50cc saws ever made though, so it is hard to say. It is also lighter at just under 11 pounds, vs over 12 pounds for the 555. The 555 is more of a non-pro saw, whereas the 550 is an xp pro. The 555 is the smoother of the two, with about 15% less vibration.

 

Check out tlandrum for a good price on husky. Better service than ebay.

 

Got my firewood cutting girlfriend a 550 xp last year. Put a 16 inch bar on it. Thing absolutely rips ! Most powerful.... Zippiest.... Best handling 50 cc range saw i have ever had in my hands... In stock form . I have owned a lot of saws from 50 cc on down BTW. The 16 inch bar balances the saw perfectly in the hands ! As stated above... If you are thinkin 20 inch bar... Go with the 555. That bar would ruin the advantages of the 550 xp IMO.

 

Heyyyyy that 545 looks familiar???

 

Found a 24" , 555 on CL here for $550.
http://anchorage.craigslist.org/tls/4425916219.html

 

I was dead set on the 550 until I saw the 555 for the same price . Then I started thinking that I may have a need for the 20 inch at times so maybe I will jump on the 555. Thanks for the reply .

 

Thanks fpr the info sir ! Looks like Im going for the 555 .

Thanks for your input ! I don't intend to bury a 20'' constantly but ya never know. I would like to buy the saw with the 20 though. After reading here I think Im sold on the 555.

 

Its always better to be over prepared ! From what i have heard.... People say that 555 may be the best firewood saw value out there. If you get it.... We will need plenty of pics.... And a test review

 

I have a 545 and a 550XP and consider one as good as the other. Yes I know the 550XP carries more rpm in the cut but to me the price difference is not worth the increase in production. One is made as well as the other and are both PRO saws on my list.

I consider the difference in the 555 and the 562XP to be the same as the 545 and the 550XP.
I would just buy the 555.

 

Maybe some restriction in the transfer covers. Cylinders are identical between those saw families 545/550 and 555/562. I may pick up a 550 here soon to try out. I've been underwhelmed by the 50 cc class by all the ones that everyone says are the best ever. 555 was way better stock than any 346.