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Re: Husqvarna 550xp Pro Camp.
« Reply #31 on: May 05, 2012, 11:31:06 am »
...... But............ I'm told the 550 has more power and less weight than the 346.  8)

Looks like those differences are marginal....

Yes, they are small improvements in and of themselves. But a significant contrast to a competitive brand that saw it's top 50cc class saw gain some weight with it's recent redesign.  ;)

Surely it is, as Husky is the only brand that manage to develop thing in the right direction!   ;D

I hope that PHO weight of the new 550xp is accurate.   As mentioned before and confirmed by nmurph the 45cc 346 and 50cc 346 weigh almost the same. 11+lbs. Even thought the 45cc OE showed 10.6lb spec.  The new 550xp shows 10.8lb PHO weight and if it is true it would be lighter then the OE and NE.

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Re: Husqvarna 550xp Pro Camp.
« Reply #32 on: May 06, 2012, 11:16:19 am »
I know, but the KWF test lab found the OE to weight as in the specs...

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Re: Husqvarna 550xp Pro Camp.
« Reply #33 on: May 30, 2012, 01:39:57 pm »
I've been digging and asking  owners of the 550xp to compare.

Seems to be some hotstart issues and flooding so far. Could be operators error though.  ;D

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So when the 550xp is working for you. What is your opinions of the 550xp versus the 346xp 50cc version?  Say in the cut bucking, limbing etc.

Are you using 325 or 3/8?  I know over here the 50cc 346 loves the 3/8 in my world.

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My 550 is still on 325 and runs a 13" bar.  Seems to hold power in the cut better than a 346, makes power from lower down and the throttle response seems so much quicker when snedding than any older type saws.

It seems to handle better than a 346 too - while it's not actually much lighter, it feels like it is and is very very flickable.

the 346 in comparison feels very dated now.

Can't comment on longevity as yet but mine's doing OK so far.





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Re: Husqvarna 550xp Pro Camp.
« Reply #34 on: June 29, 2012, 09:28:59 pm »
I went by the local Husqvarna dealer this morning and they had a 550XP on the shelf.

It sure is long. It was right above a 357XP and the power head appeared to be about a 1/2" longer than the 357XP.
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Re: Husqvarna 550xp Pro Camp.
« Reply #35 on: June 29, 2012, 09:34:36 pm »
I went by the local Husqvarna dealer this morning and they had a 550XP on the shelf.

It sure is long. It was right above a 357XP and the power head appeared to be about a 1/2" longer than the 357XP.

Cool the one in Ontario, Lexington or Bucyrus?  What was the retail price they had on it?

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Re: Husqvarna 550xp Pro Camp.
« Reply #36 on: June 29, 2012, 10:18:15 pm »
I was at Ontario and I didn't notice any price
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Re: Husqvarna 550xp Pro Camp.
« Reply #37 on: June 30, 2012, 10:19:08 am »
I went by the local Husqvarna dealer this morning and they had a 550XP on the shelf.

It sure is long. It was right above a 357XP and the power head appeared to be about a 1/2" longer than the 357XP.

Long, and slim and light - and of course it has an outboard clutch, for better balance and handling!   ;D

Spike will get a pallet early next6 week, as I understand it.  ;D

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Re: Husqvarna 550xp Pro Camp.
« Reply #38 on: June 30, 2012, 11:24:14 am »
That dealer in Ontario, OH is adding on a 40 X 60 building and adding another mechanic.

They rent tools and light equipment too. That is probably what all the expansion is about?

They had a half dozen chainsaws in the back room for repair.
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Re: Husqvarna 550xp Pro Camp.
« Reply #39 on: June 30, 2012, 12:27:48 pm »
 Shop closed at noon today.  So went digging in Mange's pics for comparison shots.




 

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