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Quite a bit better than the Rancher models?


Or would a guy still be happy with the current Rancher series?

Cord or two of firewood a year, random big cottonwood to clean up. Not super lumberjack chit....


We have a Husky 51 and it has been great. Looking for something similar and was worried that the 'lower' end Husqvarna's got cheapened up.


Plan is to use the 51 for corral work and save the new saw(and chain....) for firewood.

Yes.

No.

One bad ass saw.

I don't have that XP but have one a size or two smaller and it has been and is a great saw. Light weight, good power and great chain speed. XPs are the way to go.

The 550XP is also one bad ass saw and in a smaller package. It will have better ergos, be lighter weight, have more power and be better on fuel than your 51.

Can a guy order the XP online?

If you want to run .325 pitch chain the 550. If you want to run 3/8, then the 562XP.

This I don't know. Activate your Google-Fu.

Logger, Kingston, thanks for the info.


I tried to 'add to cart' and couple sites wouldn't let me.


Just figured out you have to call for orders on XP series. I think...

Husqvarna may restrict their dealers from internet sales. They used to. Then didn't. Then did again. I'm sure someone will ship you one. Check your PMs.

XP is the sign for huskies pro saws. You get a faster, lightef, more powerful saw. Also one built to be more durable.
If you know chainsaws, keep it sharp and reasonably well maintained it is well worth the money. If you don't know
chitt about machines, you will never notice.

Sam, I would guess you will like that saw.
Husky does not sell the pro line through box
stores or the web normally. Only dealers.

If you buy any Husky, they tune the carbs to
run rich from the factory. This is to help break-in.
Run a gallon or three of fuel through the thing,
then lean it out, or get a shop to.

Dillon, I've been trying get on the Husqvarna website for the past hour and no luck. Which is obviously odd.


Going to see if our local store can order one. They have the Rancher series on the shelf and they do look a little cheesy.

Sam, the XP line is heavy duty enough that you could get away with ordering a smaller saw and still be in good shape. I have a 346XP and it does everything I need it to. I rarely pull the Rancher 61 from the shed anymore.

Leon, great points, you guys have me seriously considering the 550XP...




Tried using my wife's browser and got on the Husky website. Not sure why Mozilla is having issues.

You might try these guys: http://www.alamia.us/

I've bought stuff from them over the years and they've treated me right.

Just did a compare and it looks like the 550xp has about 1/2hp more than the old 51 and it weighs 2 pounds less than the 562xp.


Starting to appear like a no brainer.


I was worried the 550xp wouldn't work with a 20" bar but that shouldn't be a problem at all.




You chainsaw guys are shaking your heads right now........

Husqvarna 562 XP Chainsaws from Bailey's

I have done a fair amount of business with Baileys over the years, and I have been pleased with their service.

Madsens may ship one as well.

[i][/i]Baileys is good to deal with, buy most of my stuff from their specials.

Sam, I like to spend other people's money. Go by weight, not any other numbers.
Buy a pro saw, and if you are happy with the weight of that 51, buy similar weight.
I have always run pro saws, an thing else sucks if you have been around.
I like the biggest saw that is comfortable to run, too big and you get dangerous when tired.
I find small saws deagerous, I will not use the anti-kickback chains, they suck, and small saws
can get jumpy and kick back really quick. Of course I also like to keep the raker short. Kind of
self induced problem, I guess.

Anyways, you will only cry when you buy. When you have the bar buried in a big tree, and white
chips are flying 10 feet, you will want to kiss me.





I am just down the road in Havre, drop by.

Poulan "wild thang" (hint)
Thank me later.....

Husky XP's , will cause you to burn your sthil saws