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Husqvarna 550xp differs from 550xpg?

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Husqvarna 550xp differs from 550xpg?

August 02, 2014, 02:59:18 PM Gentlemen;What is the difference between the 550xp and 550 xpg?

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August 02, 2014, 04:26:59 PM The xpg had heated handles, and the added parts for to make it so. Other than that there is no difference between the two. Andre.

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August 02, 2014, 04:48:49 PM g easy to remember,generator for the heated handles. Model 6020-20hp Manual Thomas bandsaw,TC40A 4wd 40 hp New Holland tractor, 450 Norse Winch, Heatmor 400 OWB,YCC 1978-79

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August 02, 2014, 05:35:29 PM Ok, sounds great!I recently received a 550xp for a birthday gift. It looks to be a very nice gift!It has a 16" bar. with .325 and .058 chain.What are your thoughts on going to a 18" bar?Thank you

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August 02, 2014, 05:50:32 PM 18" is the minimum I run on my 50cc saws. .325 .50 is what I run on my 346xp. Andre.

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August 02, 2014, 07:15:08 PM It seems here in Maine everybody runs .58 on huskys and .50 on stihls I didn't know till I joined the forum people ran .50 on huskys is there an advantage to running the narrow gauge or is it just a regional thing? 79 TJ 225 81 JD 540B Husky and Jonsered saws

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August 02, 2014, 09:08:42 PM The XPG model has a heated carb and handles.Chain gauge used to be a regional thing, however now with the advent of pre-packaged saws (ie Husqvarna 400 series saws) gauge is becoming what the saw takes out of the box. Makes it hard where normally in a certain region one would run the opposite gauge. Norwood ML26, Jonsered 2152, Husqvarna 353, 346,555,372,576

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August 02, 2014, 09:13:15 PM I have a 20" bar on my 550xp. Has plenty of power. Lucas 1030, Slabber attachment, Husky 550XP, Ford 555B hoe, Blaze King Ultra, Vermeer chipper, 70 acres with 40 acres Woods.

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August 03, 2014, 07:13:32 AM Thanks guys!What 18" bar and chain size do you recommend? I am thinking the .050 chain would be right?Firewood 5-15 cords a year with a few trees cut and limbed here and there.

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August 03, 2014, 07:59:09 AM You'd probably want to go with .325 as opposed to 3/8". This is pretty common for ~50cc saws. As for gauge, might be good idea to stay in .058 just to keep the bars/chains you have the same. Stihl MS361, 460 & 200T, Jonsered 490, Jonsereds 90, Husky 350 & 142, Homelite XL and Super XL

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August 03, 2014, 09:14:05 AM

Quote from: cmb54 on August 02, 2014, 05:35:29 PMOk, sounds great!I recently received a 550xp for a birthday gift. It looks to be a very nice gift!It has a 16" bar. with .325 and .058 chain.What are your thoughts on going to a 18" bar?Thank you

16" .325 .058 would be my pick, unless I really needed a longer one. Information collector.

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August 03, 2014, 11:50:04 AM I would like to go to a 18". Is there much difference between a .050 or .058 in real world cutting?I have a husky 61 from the early 80's. It has been a very good saw with very little breakdown. Just one ignition coil ,starter cord ropes and a plug or two.

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August 03, 2014, 06:24:34 PM cmb54,I missed that you are a new member. Welcome to the forum. What part of Maine? Model 6020-20hp Manual Thomas bandsaw,TC40A 4wd 40 hp New Holland tractor, 450 Norse Winch, Heatmor 400 OWB,YCC 1978-79

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August 04, 2014, 06:13:40 AM Not far away, just north of Bingham.Thank you

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August 04, 2014, 08:39:20 AM

Quote from: cmb54 on August 03, 2014, 11:50:04 AMI would like to go to a 18". Is there much difference between a .050 or .058 in real world cutting?.....

Mostly not - but some times with longer bars .050 tends to clog easier between the rails and not transport oil as well. Anyway, as the stuff is made, there is absolutely no advantage with running .050 over .058 in regular .325 or 3/8. The cutters are the same and cut the same kerf. The Lo-pro and NK stuff is of course another story. Information collector.

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August 04, 2014, 10:42:27 AM Between .050 and .058 gauge, I'd go with whatever is most commonly used in your area. As others have mentioned, you won't be able to tell the difference when cutting. However, using what's commonly available gives you options if you need to grab a chain on short notice, or share one with a buddy.The 550xp is a nice saw. Somebody must like you to give you that for a birthday present.John If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail. - Abraham Maslow

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August 04, 2014, 03:59:17 PM Thanks guys!"Somebody must like you to give you that for a birthday "..... yeah... I haven't figured out why yet ;D

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August 05, 2014, 09:51:36 AM Best to stay with .058 on the 545/550/2252/2253. It's the surest way to stay away from the narrow kerf bars that are common on the 400 series saws. If you have the narrow kerf bar on one of the 550 family saws you can NOT run a standard kerf chain, as it will bind up. Husqvarna-JonseredAshokan Turf and Timber845-657-6395

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August 06, 2014, 12:10:07 PM

Quote from: Spike60 on August 05, 2014, 09:51:36 AMBest to stay with .058 on the 545/550/2252/2253. It's the surest way to stay away from the narrow kerf bars that are common on the 400 series saws. If you have the narrow kerf bar on one of the 550 family saws you can NOT run a standard kerf chain, as it will bind up.

Good point, that is an important consideration!