Husky 545

[Countryboy]

What is your thoughts on the Husky 545 chainsaw. I want to use it for cutting smallish trees into rings etc for my own use(ie not selling the wood).

 

I want a saw with a bit of poke on a 15" bar. I spoke to a rep at the show yesterday and he thought that the 545 would be ideal. I have always used Sthil but feel like a change. Am I doing right?

[Breezeblock]

my mates just bought one seems like a decent saw i went from a 560 to the 545 so it did feel a bit underpowered but the two are very similar in looks

[Countryboy]

Thank you for the info Breezeblock, now what do I do buy the 545 or shell out and get the next model up for a bit more power???:confused1:

[Paulholness]

I bought the 550xp (for my own use).Touch wood! (pardon the pun)it's a brilliant saw.I've always got a smile on my face whilst using it.

[jrose]

Its basically a different tuned 550xp I believe - I've had my 545 about a year and love it, the only other 50cc saw I would consider would be the dolmar.

[TGB]

Go for it!

 

Perhaps that needs a little more info. Got a 545 myself and am very happy with it. If I had to choose now between the 545 and 550XP, I'd probably go for the 550XP but that's because my needs have changed a little. When I bought the 545, it was my perfect saw 90% of the time, it still is. Now the 550XP would be great. But at the same time, 30-maybe-20% of the time it would be overkill. When I bought the 545, the 550XP would have been overkill 80% of the time.

 

You certainly get more oomph with the 550XP but unless you're felling professionally, I reckon it would be needless expense. Though you get the option of heated handles with the XPG; there isn't that option with the 545. Again though, if you're just cutting for personal use. Are you likely to be out in all weathers, soaked and unable to warm your hands for hours on end?

 

Get the 545 and you'll not be disappointed. Plus you get to save some money.

[Breezeblock]

if you have spare cash go full hog 560 15" bar and 8 tooth sprocket failing that 545 good saw

[Ferguson system]

HVA 545/550 has perfect weight distribution with a 15" bar and plenty of power. Power wise between the two, theres not much of a difference. The 550 has had more trouble with the electronic carb than the 545. 545 Get's my vote.

[Eddy_t]

The 545 has the same power as the 346xp on paper, whilst the main difference between the 550 and 545 is the crank stuffers. The carb and coil will be the same in both machines (saves money for husky) so there may be a slight difference in the transfer ports too. They are very good saws, but it may be worth having a look at the 555 too, as the extra 10cc goes a long way