550xp or 560xp?

[Eddy_t]

As I have had my saw robbed, I need a new one, but can't decide which to get. Any preference? How does each perform? Are they much faster than a 346? I will run on 15 regardless of the saw, but was wondering if the 560 is worth the extra £50-100, or if the 550 will blitz enough

 

 

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[Stubby]

As I have had my saw robbed, I need a new one, but can't decide which to get. Any preference? How does each perform? Are they much faster than a 346? I will run on 15 regardless of the saw, but was wondering if the 560 is worth the extra £50-100, or if the 550 will blitz enough

 

 

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I have a 560 and run an 18" but have run it with a 15" it is a stonker . likewise the 550 . 550 is more nimble than the outgoing 346 and way faster . Fantastic snedding saw . Tough decision !

[Eddy_t]

I have a 560 and run an 18" but have run it with a 15" it is a stonker . likewise the 550 . 550 is more nimble than the outgoing 346 and way faster . Fantastic snedding saw . Tough decision !

 

I know, and then the next question is heated handles or not?

 

 

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[TreeswingerPerth]

I sold my 357 for a 560 and can highly recommend it , with a 15" bar it's a beast .

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[Big J]

I have a 550 on a 15 and I'm never left wanting for power on hardwood thinnings. It's extremely quick and a fair bit quicker than the 346xp as well as being 200g lighter (fully fueled with bar and chain - did weigh to check).

[mendiplogs]

I have a 550 on a 15 and I'm never left wanting for power on hardwood thinnings. It's extremely quick and a fair bit quicker than the 346xp as well as being 200g lighter (fully fueled with bar and chain - did weigh to check).

 

HI JON on what chain are you running on 550 thanks jon

[alex_m]

Very impressed with my 550xpg, the pick up speed is immense and i haven't managed to bog it down in anything yet, just keeps ploughing through - amazing torque!

[mendiplogs]

Very impressed with my 550xpg, the pick up speed is immense and i haven't managed to bog it down in anything yet, just keeps ploughing through - amazing torque!

 

HI ALEX what size bar do you run and chain size thanks jon

[Big J]

HI JON on what chain are you running on 550 thanks jon

 

The semi chisel chain that it came supplied with Jon. I much prefer semi chisel really (more durable for forestry work - one sharpen a day is all that's required. Even then, it's perfectly sharp when it gets sharpened again) and I'm deeply intolerant of a blunt chain (hundreds of hours of chainsawmilling will do that to a man). Might try it with a full chisel at some point though.

[JimM]

Very impressed with my 550xpg, the pick up speed is immense and i haven't managed to bog it down in anything yet, just keeps ploughing through - amazing torque!

 

Exactly! And with a 13" bar it's outrageously quick snedding.

 

 

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