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Supplied timbersport saw 555 or 562XP??
« on: November 16, 2012, 12:55:15 pm »
I need some advice from all of you woodcutters out ther who have run the 555 and 562XP. I own a 562 but never tried a 555.

Myself being a director and organizer for our local winter festival's chainsaw competitions ,I'm getting organized for next Febuary's event.
My major sponsor my Husqvarna dealer has decided with the help of his distributer to retire the 576XP AT saws that we have used for the last 3 years and go to the new 555 or 562XP . Reason is we want to get more women entering the womens speed cutting competiton.

Now we're undecided on the 555 or 562XP. Our competition uses 2 supplied saws [3rd saw for a spare] cutting in pairs through a 10X10 spruce cant for 3 cuts for on average of 50 competitors [men and women total] all within 2 hours. Saws idle the whole time between competitors.
Outside temperatue is always below freezing. I was hesitant about using the 562 because of it's rev boost being more designed for limbing not for heavy bucking for a steady 2 hours with all types of torture from some operators not having much experience in running saws.

I thought the 555 without the rev boost even though it has less h.p. would be the better choice for this application, the 555 will have the standard 3/8 chain.
Any thoughts I would appreciate, I have until Monday to decide.
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Re: Supplied timbersport saw 555 or 562XP??
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2012, 02:22:47 pm »
 mdavlee is the only person I think has ran the 555 and 562 to compare. Maybe mweba too.

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Re: Supplied timbersport saw 555 or 562XP??
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2012, 05:37:20 pm »
Just an hour ago I was talking to my dealer and from talking to his distributor they figured 550XPs would be a good choice. The 550 is now officially available in Canada.
I'm doubtful a limbing saw would be a good saw for this application of bucking cookies. I'm leaning towards the 562XP.
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Re: Supplied timbersport saw 555 or 562XP??
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2012, 06:38:51 pm »
I wouldn't worry about the rev boost on the 562. There is a good difference in power for the 562 over the 555. The rev boost only helps for a couple seconds when the saw it ran up to full throttle. In the not so scientific testing the 562 was 15% more powerful than the 555.

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Re: Supplied timbersport saw 555 or 562XP??
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2012, 09:24:15 pm »
Yup, what Mike said.  The 555 is already strong that the 357 was and the 562 is just plain wicked for 60cc.  The only reason I could see against the 62 is the experience level of the users.

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Re: Supplied timbersport saw 555 or 562XP??
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2012, 11:15:14 pm »
Thanks guys.
If I'm gonna put on a competition I want these saws to perform even with little- experienced women. My 10"X10" spruce cants are almost always frozen solid in February. The 562's will be getting a workout.

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Re: Supplied timbersport saw 555 or 562XP??
« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2012, 11:36:14 pm »
Now to add to my last post what do you guys think of the 550XP with 20" .325 b/c?
The reason we're retiring the 576's is to have lighter saws for everyone to use , whether their a 250 lb man or a 110 lb women. The 562 would be a saving in weight and bulk but the 550XP would be even better.
I know the 550 is replacing the 346 but I know nothing about the 550. I think my 346 would be a poor choice to run through 2 to 3 hr of 60-70 different operators, some with very little experience.
I want these saws to do their cuts and resume idling smoothly again between competitors, the saws are running steady for the whole competition. Doesn't look good for me or my sponsor if they run poorly.

So what do you think about the 550XP choice with .325 chain? These saws will be brand new right out of the box  with only about 5 minutes run in time to set them up.
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Re: Supplied timbersport saw 555 or 562XP??
« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2012, 02:55:47 am »
I would have 15" on the 550, not a inch more!
If you have 10X10 it is plenty.

Bigger will not be as fun.
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Re: Supplied timbersport saw 555 or 562XP??
« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2012, 08:21:44 am »
I would have 15" on the 550, not a inch more!
If you have 10X10 it is plenty.

Bigger will not be as fun.
I agree Magnus, I would do the same too if it was just me competiting with my own saw. But my dealer [sponsor ] likes the looks of the longer 20" on his saws, I guess to make the saws "look more serious". He wants to supply 4- 550XPs with 20" Techlite bars with .325 chain. Then we would have 2 spare saws at all times.

Even though the 550 is a limbing saw, I think with our -20C average temperatures the saws should not run too hot bucking these 10"X10",
What do you think?
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Re: Supplied timbersport saw 555 or 562XP??
« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2012, 02:13:59 pm »
I think you better run a 261 if a 550 can't handle multiple cuts in 10x10 in the winter. What a step backwards for Husky. Even a 346 could handle 10x10 in the summer. Glad the truth is getting out before more people waste money on a 550.  ;)

On a serious note, the 550 would be better for new cutters to master. When we do stock supplied it is 50-70cc. 20 inch will work better for beginners also. Whatever saw dealers offer have fun.

 

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