Help with selecting my new saw!!

Just to thicken the plot a bit there's a nice 346xp for sale over at OPE:
SELLING - Husky 346xp OE
The seller is a stand up guy too.

 

Which would with out a doubt sway the decision. 346 is a fantastic saw. Think hard on this, it's worth serious consideration.

 

First welcome A31unit, if you have a relationship with Husky buy the husky... a good dealer is worth a lot!

Your description says you live in Jersey.. Just thought I would mention there are members here in that area that do not scrounge they call local tree services and have wood delivered for free... I didn't believe it at first either but they posted pics so.. there you go...


good luck with your decision..

 

I think I would go with the orange one.....................

 

I know it's been said that the difference between 545 vs 550xp is not worth $100.
How about $80?? I'm workin on my dealer and torn because he closed the gap on me a little more

 

There's always the red 545.

Jonsered CS 2252C Chainsaw (Powerhead Only)

 

I have a 2252 and a 550 . If you only had one of them with you, I don't think you would notice much difference. I run an 18" bar on them usually but I have used 20" bar on the 2252. If you are cutting wood<18" in diameter they are a good choice. I have no experience with a 291.

 

Asking on here about saws is like asking a bunch of drunks about beer, the answer will always be more is better! You might better ask the drunks about the saws (Oh wait you did)!!

Gary

 

$80 ? Dang....now it's down to whether u like the all orange of the 545..or the grey highlights of the 550 ! The 550 does pizz rev higher...but in the cut...not a huge enough difference for me. Good thing abt an XP......is they are easier to sell..and command a higher price later on down the road

 

If I could like this 5 times I would.

 

that is a good price!

 

I have a 555 and a 550XP. I like both of them a lot but to be honest the 550XP is a fantastic little saw and more than capable for 70% of anything I would need to cut. I picked up my 550XP used In good shape for $350 including shipping. I would much rather have a used 550XP than a 455 rancher, IMO.

 

X2 buddy !

 

Well said

 

Hmm, those 550s have had trouble with the gaskets on the transfers. A friend of mine just got one and is currently having issues with it. I'm glad you all have had luck with them. I know others who have not.

 

That 4 year warranty makes me feel warm and fuzzy about any potential problems.

 

My buddy's finding out just how difficult it is to cut wood with a warranty. The problem with the 550, as I understand it, the transfer gaskets aren't available. Then it becomes an issue of arguing with the dealer for a new saw. You learn pretty quick wheather you have a good dealer or not that way.

 

I'm wondering how big of a problem this actually is? I know a lot of people with 550XP's and none of them have had any issues at all and a lot of cords of wood have been cut.

 

Brian I agree. For guys handy with a wrench like you or me no problem. But for an average homeowner and a clueless dealer apparently not so much. Sometimes you don't know you have a stinker of a dealer until you have a problem.

I'm not sure how widespread a problem this is but air leaks from the factory are a known issue with the 550.

I'm not a brand slappy, and I havn't run a saw brand I didn't like at least a little bit. I'm not trying to bash huskies in general. Sorry if it read that way guys. I'm just highlighting the known issues with this particular model.

If there was a known issue with a saw, I know I would appreciate someone telling me there were troubles with it before I purchased. I would probably still buy, but it's nice to know what to keep and eye out for.

A31unit I hope I didn't put you off your purchase and wish you good luck with the saw!