13" b&c for 550xp

[Kay 9]

Hi folks, I'm looking for some of your expertise. I have a 15 and 18" b&c already for said saw but want to try a 13 on it. Who would you recommend for buying this kit off? Postage would be to Ireland. I'd purchase from Rob but his postage costs are high to Ireland. Have a pro lite already and happy with it but don't want a husky bar again. Damn things are made of chocolate. Would like a sugi but might wait and get a sugi in 15 after the husky bar is finished. I'd be happy with a pro lite again or Smth with same quality/same money. Thanks everyone for reading my long winded post.

 

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[SawTroll]

I fail to see the point with putting a 13" bar on that saw.

[Kay 9]

I fail to see the point with putting a 13" bar on that saw.

 

I know mate. Just interested to see what it's like lol. Maybe I'd be wasting money? A well sharpened full chisel on a 13 must be fast...

 

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[Ross Turner]

I used to run a 254 with a 13" bar when I was in the woods for thinings & found it great & lot more nippy.

[Chris Sheppard]

I fail to see the point with putting a 13" bar on that saw.

 

I fail to see why anyone wouldn't want to put it on a 13" for thinning - makes it hande like an old 242.

[Kay 9]

Thanks for replies all.

 

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[Brushcutter]

I have a 13" on my 550. Best combo imo very fast, easy to sharpen less vibes. Very light very flickable, great balance. Proper saw for the woods. I have a sugi bar as the husky ones didn't seem upto the high chain speed.

[Charlieh]

I run a 13" sugi light weight pro bar on my 346 and 560 one of the only bars that will withstand the acceleration of the newer generation of husky saws

[s o c]

i got one from conners last year for a 346 cause they had no 15 inch and i was stuck. nice slim pro-lite, saw was rapid with it. they had got a bunch of them in for the fisheries. never know might still have one.

[Kay 9]

Sound lads. Going to get one of some description. How much are the sugi ones in comparison to a pro lite for example and are the oiling ports ok?

 

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