Huskie 540XP finally!!!

[AspenWoodlandstreecare]

Just picked mine up today at the close of play got a 201 as well so going to compare the two once run in!

[Mr. Squirrel]

Funny that, local Husky dealer here in Germany was saying last week the 540xp wouldn't be out until next year due to warm starting problems. Perhaps he doesn't understand Swedish?

[JimM]

Local dealer (MacGregors, Elgin) not expecting mine in till mid to late August. I think they've just sold one from the Inverness branch.

[Rich2484]

Had my first look at one at the show today.

 

One it feels heavy and that's without the bar.

 

Second it had a spark arrestor screen. So that will be the first part that goes missing.

 

I didn't like the look of it, looks like it could be a pain to take apart.

 

But that's just me. I won't be buying one or using it in a tree.

[combined tree services]

1015 tanks! Blimey. That cast iron engine does take a while to run in! No longer alive even

 

lmao sorry 10-15 tanks full

[Mark_Skyland]

Had my first look at one at the show today.

 

One it feels heavy and that's without the bar.

 

Second it had a spark arrestor screen. So that will be the first part that goes missing.

 

I didn't like the look of it, looks like it could be a pain to take apart.

 

But that's just me. I won't be buying one or using it in a tree.

 

You need a right good slapping for saying that. T540xp is nice looking saw:001_wub:

 

The spark arrestor was the first thing I was going to modify:thumbup: but have managed to hold out for a bit to see if it does make any difference.

[Rich2484]

You need a right good slapping for saying that. T540xp is nice looking saw:001_wub:

 

The spark arrestor was the first thing I was going to modify:thumbup: but have managed to hold out for a bit to see if it does make any difference.

 

Sorry. I should have mentioned from a repair point of view.

 

But its still heavy. Might balance up with a good bar on it.

 

Yes the spark arrestor needs to be pulled.

 

Not sure about the exhaust outlet either. Looks a bit small to me. Could do with a bit o widening.

[Mark_Skyland]

I know I was just taking the piss a bit.

 

Ive had one in bits, not too bad actually, IIRC there was an awkward bit with the linkage between the carb and the 'strato' bit but there is a knack that once sorted was very easy.

 

I put it on some scales and bar 20 grams either way was the same as a 200T.(14"techlite bar on 540,stihl 14" bar on 200)

[Dredik]

Hi guys maybe im in wrong threat but I like to ask you if Husky 540XP is from more durable materials than 201 stihl, we just today smashed handle and actualy all plastic on it is broken or worst. That happened when I was just sending it to my mate and it hit quite gently a branch. Im looking for my first top handle and this experience quite comfused me, before i preferred stihl... (better spend money for saw than send them to taxman:001_rolleyes:) thank you

[Marc]

Hi guys maybe im in wrong threat but I like to ask you if Husky 540XP is from more durable materials than 201 stihl, we just today smashed handle and actualy all plastic on it is broken or worst. That happened when I was just sending it to my mate and it hit quite gently a branch. Im looking for my first top handle and this experience quite comfused me, before i preferred stihl... (better spend money for saw than send them to taxman:001_rolleyes:) thank you

 

No

 

I imagine they will be the same, at the moment it's hard to gauge as reviews are so conflicting. If your hard on your kit then owning a 201t could be costly, personally I've had my 201t 5 months and its been a fine reliable saw. but I'll reserve proper judgement until I've had it 2 years, I'll let you know then.