550xpg or 562xpg

[MinnWeekendCutter]

I think the heated Husqvarna options available in US are 545G, 550XPG, 562XPG, 3/572XPG, and the upcoming 592XPG.

I might have missed one in there but in any case you’ll love the heated handles for those cold days. They warm up fast and run pretty warm if saw is actually running at cutting RPMs. I find myself turning the heat off a fair portion of the time but am glad I bought the models with heat.

 

[kneedeepinsaws]

I think the heated Husqvarna options available in US are 545G, 550XPG, 562XPG, 3/572XPG, and the upcoming 592XPG.

I might have missed one in there but in any case you’ll love the heated handles for those cold days. They warm up fats and run pretty warm if saw is actually running at cutting RPMs. I find myself turning the heat off a fair portion of the time but am glad I bought the models with heat.

I can verify that this gentleman is correct, the handles heat up quite nicely.
I try to only buy the G models myself as they always have a higher resale value.

 

[I saw a lot]

Had my 550xpg mk2 on 31 Dec last year for the first time, but can't remember the temps. Heated handles worked great as long as RPM's are up but fell in love with them. Had no trouble with power using the 18" bar buried.

 

[brushwacker]

Got mine, probably cut about 20 minutes with it. The heated handle s feel great.
My main concern is where the switch is located and the plastic structure look to be in a vulnerable spot to get damaged. When i close my side tool box I have to make sure its far enough I don't slam the door on it. Kinda sticks out where it shouldn't IMO. Seems like it could of been tucked in a little better somewhere and maybe made with less plastic. Most of the saw looks pretty stout. Looking at the chain brake lever it may be an exception. Just doesn't look as strong as my older stihls or xp's.