Husky 555

[Poolec]

Fisrt post, ive enjoyed reqding the forums.

Does anyone have any first hand experience with the 555? Does it have a plastic shell similar to the Ranchers or is it metal?

Also, I believe it is an autotune saw. Can you confirm this? How is the hot starting?

 

[Zack R]

Looks like an autotune saw, never used one but its probably a good saw. Personally If I were buying new I'd spend the extra $100 and go for the 365 (pro model).

 

[Dairyman]

It is a mag cased autotuned saw. It's basically a detained 562 (really a 560). Haven't heard of many hot start issues. Don't know if it's because there's not as many out as the 562 or if they just don't run as hot. It also uses a k095 mount bar.

 

[firefighterjake]

Fisrt post, ive enjoyed reqding the forums.

Does anyone have any first hand experience with the 555? Does it have a plastic shell similar to the Ranchers or is it metal?

Also, I believe it is an autotune saw. Can you confirm this? How is the hot starting?

I have it's kissing cousin . . . or maybe it's sister . . . the Jonsered version.

I really like this saw.

As mentioned it has a magnesium case shell and is an auto-tune.

Also as mentioned . . . it is basically a detuned 562XP.

Another member, Pen, had to tell me how to start it once it warms up as it starts up differently than my old Husky 350 . . . nothing terribly hard, just a different step. Fires up very easily cold or hot.

 

[Poolec]

Thanks guys. This model seems like a good fit for me. I am also going to look at the 562xp. As luck would have it, the 555 had a $75 rebate offer that expired YESTERDAY.

 

[Dairyman]

You could also look at the jonsered 2258 & 2260. Same saws as the husky 555 & 560 just a different angle on the front handle. Might find them at a discount since j-red is being switched to redmax.

 

[Poolec]

I ended up mp buying the 555 today for $575. Seems like a very nice saw for what I need it for.

I asked about the hot start up issues that I've heard about. There is a specific procedure to use when doing a hot start.

 

[firefighterjake]

I ended up mp buying the 555 today for $575. Seems like a very nice saw for what I need it for.

I asked about the hot start up issues that I've heard about. There is a specific procedure to use when doing a hot start.

Pen's advice has worked well.

Once warmed up . . . set the switch to full choke and then move down one click to the high idle position. It typically starts on the first pull.

 

[KodiakII]

Been my go to saw for years now, works great!

 

[Mike M.]

Great saw! My 555 and the operator (me) prefer cutting in cool weather.

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[Poolec]

Thanks guys...

I thought it came with a 20" bar but I was in a hurry to leave the shop and didn't realize it had an 18" bar until I tried it out on a couple hickory logs. Oh well. I will add a 20" bar after this one wears out.

 

[KodiakII]

Mine came with an 18, I had it switched to a 20 when I bought it. It now rocks a Cannon 20"!

 

[firefighterjake]

I remember that when I was cross shopping the Husky came with the 18 inch bar and the Jonsered came with a 20 inch bar. I briefly considered asking for the 18 inch bar and changing out the sprockets so I could use my 350's old chains. I am glad I stayed with the 20 inch bar and original chain.