Husqvarna 550xp Mk 2 feed back wanted

[Khriss]

22 minutes ago, Stoke Wood Project said:

23 minutes ago, Stoke Wood Project said:

I've had a 550 xpg (heated handles) mk1 since they came out. It's just died, and I'm getting the mk2 to replace it.
Great saw, and I'll definitely be getting heated handles again. Helps reduce white finger apparently, as well as keeping your hands warm /dry.
Too hot to hold without gloves though, so you can just switch the handles off.

Currently a long wait from most suppliers though. I'm told early December date for delivery to UK dealers?!

And i think you might be lucky at even that - supply chain problem of the great container chain for this island  😳 K

[openspaceman]

47 minutes ago, Stoke Wood Project said:

Too hot to hold without gloves though, so you can just switch the handles off.

I've said it before but heated handles are a great boon for when the gloves get wet. Yes the handles do get too hot, I doubt you'll wear out the on off switch.  I think it's important to be in the habit of using gloves with chainsaws, and in general work, to protect the hands and against HAVS unfortunately I learned a bit late so have to conscientiously  remember to put them on especially as my skin has got weaker with age.

[carlos]

great saws, we have two at work on 15" bars, they are the main go to saws for everything unless a bigger saw is needed.

[kiwi mike]

awesome  for a 50cc saw stock

Had a few across the workbench lately with bottom end bearing and seal replacement, look after them  and they will  return the favour

[Pipe]

I've been using a 550xpg for climbing with a 12" bar for years now. that combo isn't cumbersome and very well balanced. Pretty much lasers through the wood with the tiny bar so you can cut from several angles without much effort if pieces get bigger. If I had to choose it would be the one saw I'd keep.