60cc husky

[stihlmadasever]

Nether are as high HP in standard form as your 044 but the 357 (4.4 hp) is a good 18" bar saw and the 262 (4.8 Hp) is fine on a 20" as well. If your putting Hrs on a saw the spare parts situation becomes more of a consideration I guess.

 

Yeah dont mind a little drop in power compared to the 044 and as you say parts will be an issue with an older saw.I was lookin at a husky 555 but at 500 notes out the box i just cant justify the price tag.

[Gary24]

I dont think 500 notes is out of the way if its earning a living depends how much use its getting

[Mick Dempsey]

I dont think 500 notes is out of the way if its earning a living depends how much use its getting

 

Word, buy new.

 

I know I've contributed to this thread with a recommendation, but...

 

I cannot understand this mucking about with second hand chainsaws, and/or révérence to older saws for anything but a bit of fun.

 

If it's your living, get new.

[Gary24]

Couldn,t agree more Mick

[openspaceman]

Couldn,t agree more Mick

 

Me too, I'll fix old saws but for frontline work I'd always buy new.

[Gary24]

Has anyone here tried a Husky 555 and what are they like?

[Mick Dempsey]

Semi pro aren't they?

[Gary24]

Dunno just wondered

[Mick Dempsey]

Yes I think so.

 

Good for farmers and landscapers:001_smile:

[stihlmadasever]

Yes I think so.

 

Good for farmers and landscapers:001_smile:

 

555 no good for worrying my sheep then..

Seriously though i thought of the 555 as its got the pulling power i wanted and it seemed at a decent price new compared to others i had looked at.

Thing is its not for everyday use just when i get some jobs on in the summer,hence i thought of an older saw.

I work for my local authority full time(dont judge me im not a bad person)so all our kit is provided.

I own a 150,135 and 261 for use with my company when im busy in the summer months.

I think the 044 i had only came out a handful of times last year.

Thanks for all your advice,much appreciated.