Medium harvesting saw recommendation

[Stubby]

4 hours ago, Mark J said:

I was gifted the 576. I loved that saw.
I have a 200t that Spud put together for me about seven years ago and it's never missed a beat.

Thing I already had a 385XP so because of the reasons above I found it pointless . The 372 was lighter and the same power .

[doobin]

Whatever you do I think you'll need to up your budget a bit. If you want a pro saw for that size timber it's gonna cost more than £500.

[DocMustard]

Evening all, I have placed an offer on an unused Husk 550xp mark II this evening. Under my budget limit too and comes with an 18" bar. Hoping the purchase goes through successfully. 

Edited July 18, 2021 by DocMustard
Typo!

[DocMustard]

Ordered, paid and on its way. Husqvarna 550xp mark II, with 18" X cut bar and chain. Thanks to everyone that has contributed their advice and experience (and time) in answering my question. I'd buy you a pint if I could! Cheers guys. 

[Moose McAlpine]

I was watching that saw too. 😂

[carlos]

we use the 550 at work , really like them , light and fast cutting, you may want to step down to a 15" bar for a quicker cut, but iam sure it will be fine on the 18" too.

[gary112]

I personally think they are better suited to a 15”b/c

[IronMike]

I run an 18 on my Mk2, it doesn't even flinch.

[Stubby]

1 minute ago, IronMike said:

I run an 18 on my Mk2, it doesn't even flinch.

You animal you ! 😁

[IronMike]

I'm the baddest man on the planet 😎😂