Husqvarna 555 New Saw

Picked up a new 555 today with no bar or chain. My local shop matched the best online price. When I got home, I just had to try this thing. During high school and college I sold many Husqvarna saws...models mostly like the 350, 365, and the Rancher. I am no longer in the chain saw business but wanted a new auto tune saw. All I can say is wow with this. I found a 24in bar and chain in the garage and the 555 handeled it no problem. The saw dialed in quick and was very responsive. Cuts wood like crazy, cannot wait to break it in. Also note I started it alot today, both hot and cold, never had a problem.

I will most likly go to 20in as well for normal cutting. The 24in is a Husky bar with 72 (3/8) oregon chain from a spool. Not that 72 chain you get from the box stores which has the big right angle rake. The 72 3/8 chain from the spool has the normal rake, and I think it cuts better and is easier to sharpen and adjust. Might also try a 3/8 .050 stihl chain...my opionon they are much better than oregon or husky chains.

I guess I saw a few online with 24in bars. Looks like it was designed around 20in max which I will be going too for normal use. This is one heck of a saw, auto tune rocks.