42cc to 50cc pro saw

[redhawk23]

I priced out a dolmar 6100 at chainsaws direct, $579 with an 18" bar, $589 with a 20". The dolmar "dealer" I bought my 421 from didn't have one and another "dealer" in the area couldn't come up with the price. Is anyone privy to any better deals I might get on the saw? The 6100 seems to be the best priced most professional quality 60cc saw. The 555 seemed like a nice saw, the Husky guy said it was pretty much a pro saw, I believe it was magnesium.

 

[sunfish]

I priced out a dolmar 6100 at chainsaws direct, $579 with an 18" bar, $589 with a 20". The dolmar "dealer" I bought my 421 from didn't have one and another "dealer" in the area couldn't come up with the price. Is anyone privy to any better deals I might get on the saw? The 6100 seems to be the best priced most professional quality 60cc saw. The 555 seemed like a nice saw, the Husky guy said it was pretty much a pro saw, I believe it was magnesium.

Your Husky guy is right and it is magnesium. Very good and usually over looked firewood saw!!!

 

[7sleeper]

The Echo 590, Dolmar 6100 and the Husqvarna 555 are all magnesium body saws. They are all pro built saws and all excellent quality and very similar in power.

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[redhawk23]

Okay, time to end this thread.

I am going with a new, pro 60cc saw. Dolmar, Husky or Stihl. Is dolmar my only option if I want to stay under $700? Funny thing is I don't think there's a 6100 in Wisconsin.

 

[weedkilla]

Husky 555 is $620 rrp in USA. I think it's the pick of the crop. It's the lightest, and I think it's power band is better suited to anyone who isn't on a saw all day every day when compared to the husky 562. The 555 lacks the crank stuffers and rev boost of the 562, which gives it a broader power band at the expense of a little bit of top end power, and doesn't rev up quite as quickly out of the cut. Don't think you'd notice unless you had the two saws beside each other.
Not only is the 555 the lightest power head - because it runs the small mount husky bar it is lighter again as a complete package.
Check the weights yourself - but I'm pretty sure you are a pound better off with the husky when compared to the stihl and dolmar.
All are great saws - you won't make a bad choice.

 

[redhawk23]

I saw a 555 yesterday, kind of space age looking, what makes it a consumer saw and not a XP?

 

[sunfish]

I saw a 555 yesterday, kind of space age looking, what makes it a consumer saw and not a XP?

Reread weedkilla's last post. Other than that, it has a little less power, low top/smaller filter. Hit's a lower price point, but is a pro quality saw. The 555 is the one I'd get if in your shoes...

 

[weedkilla]

I saw a 555 yesterday, kind of space age looking, what makes it a consumer saw and not a XP?

Lack of crank stuffers and "rev boost".

Crank stuffers decrease crank case volume and make a saw have more top end power at the expense of a wider power band. I think this makes the 555 easier to use, and closer in power delivery to the stihl and dolmar options. Peak power is still right up there.
Rev boost is a husky term for advancing ignition timing when the saw is spooling up. It makes it gain revs a little bit quicker - but if you can notice the difference you are a better man than me.
The construction of the saw is still 100% "pro grade".

 

[redhawk23]

2 votes for the husky

and I can buy it from less than 10 miles away.

 

[rburg]

Any of the three brands you mention would be good choices. There are some sponsors that are dealers that could make you a good deal also. Be sure and let us know what you get.

 

[redhawk23]

I should get a 20" bar?

 

[redhawk23]

I suppose the higher price of the husky over the dolmar is justified considering I can find accessories and parts nearby.

 

[SawTroll]

Lack of crank stuffers and "rev boost".

Crank stuffers decrease crank case volume and make a saw have more top end power at the expense of a wider power band. I think this makes the 555 easier to use, and closer in power delivery to the stihl and dolmar options. Peak power is still right up there.
Rev boost is a husky term for advancing ignition timing when the saw is spooling up. It makes it gain revs a little bit quicker - but if you can notice the difference you are a better man than me.
The construction of the saw is still 100% "pro grade".

Well, the 560xp/562xp still has more torque than the 555 also at low rpm, but the difference is smaller than at high rpm.

This is the case in most cases where Husky make an xp and a non-xp that basically are the same, with a couple of possible exceptions (242xp vs. 246 and the original 45cc 346xp vs the 353).

 

[sunfish]

I should get a 20" bar?

Yes, I would.

 

[sunfish]

I suppose the higher price of the husky over the dolmar is justified considering I can find accessories and parts nearby.

Yes, one good reason, another is the 555 is lighter.

 

[redhawk23]

I thought all dealers had to sell their saws at the same price, why have I seen prices of $579 and $629?

 

[sunfish]

I thought all dealers had to sell their saws at the same price, why have I seen prices of $579 and $629?

No, they are all different prices. Couple dealers on this site can usually beat any local price.

 

[sunfish]

Price isn't the only factor. I don't mind paying a little more to support a 'good' dealer.

 

[7sleeper]

You shouldn't exclude the echo 590. Two bills less than the Husqvarna and still in the same powerrange. But whatever saw mentioned sofar you won't be wrong.

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[sunfish]

The Echo 590 is a good saw, but is kind of bulky & heavy compared to the 555.