550xp or 560xp?

[Charlieh]

got a 560xpg had a quick play on a 550, I didnt feel there was enough of a weight saving on the 550 to merit it given the extra power of the 560 and increased range of bars it will run, I have used my 560 on a 13" bar in small diameter softwoods and not found it to heavy for all day use. Both are a good step up from a 346 though.

[Eddy_t]

But does the 560 give enough power to warrant the extra cash?

[Eddy_t]

I've decided on a 550xpg, can't justify the extra £100 for .7Kw

[Eddy_t]

Save an extra £50 and lose the heated handles. They are unnecessary in the UK IMO.

 

Possibly, but for an extra £30 it might be useful on those days where it's wet and cold, like today, my gloves get wet, and my hands get cold, despite throwing the 385 round like a loon! And chucking that saw through trees really does get the blood pumping!

[mendiplogs]

Possibly, but for an extra £30 it might be useful on those days where it's wet and cold, like today, my gloves get wet, and my hands get cold, despite throwing the 385 round like a loon! And chucking that saw through trees really does get the blood pumping!

 

HI EDDY it nice to have heated handle on my 660 we have it but the vibes are very on the 550/560 so you may be ok with out it jon

[bob]

I am a massive fan of heated handles and for £30 on a £500 saw I think it's well worth it.

Those cold days or wet gloves you will always regret It.

Go on get it you know it makes sense really.

[G'day Spruce]

Heated handles are worth every penny, wouldn't buy a saw without them now

[hedgesparrow]

just a qestion as i thought of having the heated handle version. if you are starting and stopping does the handle still get warm. as its to do with the flywheel turning that warms it up true. i get white finger and they say heated handles reduce this.

[Reddog]

Fair enough - I've yet to really try them, but I am lucky to rarely suffer from cold hands once I'm working. I just use a good pair of insulated gripper type gloves with a waterproof palm and fingers.

 

Consider your self lucky. My hands sweat and make the waterproof gloves wet from the inside getting cold. Also with heated I can run a lighter glove so no bulky feeling.

 

 

 

just a qestion as i thought of having the heated handle version. if you are starting and stopping does the handle still get warm. as its to do with the flywheel turning that warms it up true. i get white finger and they say heated handles reduce this.

 

My 346 yes, my 372 warm yes but not as much.

Edited February 11, 2013 by Reddog

[Eddy_t]

Fair enough - I've yet to really try them, but I am lucky to rarely suffer from cold hands once I'm working. I just use a good pair of insulated gripper type gloves with a waterproof palm and fingers.

 

It's the extra weight and cost that puts me off - I had a play with the foreman foresters 357xpg and it did seem a good bit heavier than the standard 357.

 

Weight isn't an issue, as I said my other groundsaw is a 385xp, which weighs about 10kg, and due to not bothering with PPE, medical issues and smoking, I now have poor circulation in my hands and in the cold they seize, given that I'm only 22 and most of my joints are knackered, any help is a big help!