New 545/550xp saws

[sawmikaze]

This new 5 really encapsulates the evolution of the modern gas chainsaw. So many details you can/can't see that make this saw what it is. Its such a shallow assessment to say its 'XXoz's' heavier than the previous model.

The girls on the forums need something to cry about.

It's heavy

 

[CR888]

The new 550 kinda interests me more than a 462/572, I'm glad they kept an outboard clutch too, its the little details! Husky should have badged this saw a 552 or something, it deserves it. Hardly a facelift with a few new cosmetics.

 

[HP Ultra]

I agree with you.
Calling it 552XP would have been the better choice than just 550 XP Mark II.

 

[Spike60]

The girls on the forums need something to cry about.

It's heavy

Nobody's going to complain about the price though.

Increase over the old 550 is only $40.

 

[Spike60]

Well, we got news on every front today.

Product codes for these saws went live, so I ordered a dozen this morning. Not clear on the dates. We're NEVER too clear on the dates are we? LOL

But, I think we are looking at "weeks", not months.

And I agree that 552XP would have been better.

 

[dustinwilt68]

@Spike60 any chance you ordered any G models?

 

[CR888]

I wonder if the old problem of not being able to buy a replacement O-ring seal as an individual part for the external transfers got addressed? That was annoying for some folks.

 

[Tor R]

Nobody's going to complain about the price though.

Increase over the old 550 is only $40.

45$ increase in Norway 550 xpg gen 1 vs gen 2.

The most interesting retail price is the 545G, Husqvarna has a big winner in that saw.

 

[Farmchuck]

45$ increase in Norway 550 xpg gen 1 vs gen 2.

The most interesting retail price is the 545G, Husqvarna has a big winner in that saw.

What is the difference in the price of the two Torr?

 

[Tor R]

What is the difference in the price of the two Torr?

if we take the old 545 as the basic saw the price difference is:
545 v1, 0$
545 v2, +35$
545G v2, +95$
550XPG v2, +270$

 

[Farmchuck]

if we take the old 545 as the basic saw the price difference is:
545 v1, 0$
545 v2, +35$
545G v2, +95$
550XPG v2, +270$

Wow that’s a big jump between the xp & xpg models. I think here in the states it’s $100.00 or less.

 

[Spike60]

Dustin: Half the product codes aren't working yet. Tried to order some G's but only got an error message. Same with the .058 numbers. I ordered some 18" .050's just to get something moving. I'll put 'em on the next order!

Tor and Chuck: The 545G isn't going to be a big winner over here cause it's not even on the price list. In fact I didn't even try any of the 545 numbers cause I don't expect to sell them.

Here in the US it seems they have settled on a $50 price difference between the XP and non XP versions of all of these saws. 545/550, 555/562, 565/572. When they are that close, everyone takes the small step up to the XP model. Even when there was a $100 difference, the majority of the sales went to the XP, but the 555 at least sold a little bit at that spread.

I don't think it's a matter of us getting banged with high pricing on the non-XP models. It's more a matter of them giving us aggressive pricing on the XP models to be competitive in the market, which works for me. The other thing is that XP as a marketing term probably works a little too good. Lot's of customers will not buy a saw unless it's an XP.

Combine all that and decent saws like the 545, 555, 365, and such pretty much get ignored. They will occasionally have some kind of promo on those models. It's usually along the lines of free stuff along with the saws, or buy 12 and get a free one. But unless you address the small gap in retail prices they still won't sell.

 

[CR888]

We have a 556 here instead of the 555. Anyone know the difference? I have a 555 I bought from the states but the 556 is what's on the shelves here, our emissions laws are a little less than those in the US so that may have something to do with it.

 

[dustinwilt68]

556 is large mount non xp, Australia doesn't typically have small mount saws from what I know

 

[redoakneck]

Cost to change air filter set up on 550 to new style????

 

[CR888]

556 is large mount non xp, Australia doesn't typically have small mount saws from what I know

Tanks. Interesting there is an actual difference.

 

[Spike60]

Cost to change air filter set up on 550 to new style????

Can't say, cause the IPL' s for the new models aren't available yet. So we know neither the cost or how many parts are involved. But it's not going to be cheap. The old filter holder was $24. Then there's the new filter. Which won't fit under the old top cover, so now we're looking at a cover. Which may or may not fit on the old intake/partition wall. It might be a no go. Have to see how feasible this is after they show up.

 

[Spike60]

Tanks. Interesting there is an actual difference.

Fuel tanks? They should be the same for all 4 models. Crankcase is unique in that it is the 562 case painted orange instead of silver.

 

[Benjo]

Fuel tanks? They should be the same for all 4 models. Crankcase is unique in that it is the 562 case painted orange instead of silver.

I think "tanks" was just "thanks" in this case, but it's true that the tanks interchange in my experience. That same experience has proven that the crank from a 562 (and oil pump probably too) will not work in a 2260...Don't ask me how I know.

 

[Spike60]

I think "tanks" was just "thanks" in this case, but it's true that the tanks interchange in my experience. That same experience has proven that the crank from a 562 (and oil pump probably too) will not work in a 2260...Don't ask me how I know.

Not up on my Aussie slang am I?