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<blockquote data-quote="JW IN VA" data-source="post: 1711837" data-attributes="member: 21289"><p>First, I like Stihl. Have owned several. I bought an Echo trimmer last year and it's been great. I would seriously consider buying an Echo saw in the 50cc bracket.</p><p> I did, however, buy the Husqvarna predecessor of the 555 about twenty years ago. A 359. I was looking for a 60ccclass saw and it was 100.00 less than the 360 Stihl. The saw cut well and did a good job for us although I was never quite happy with it. We had some starting issues which I later learner were probably my fault and not the saw's. A couple other things happened which weren't it's fault but I decided to get a Stihl. Ended up with an MS 362 which has been good saw. I know more about running one now than I did then, too.</p><p> The 555, from what I read, is basically a "de-tuned" 562. The 562 having a quicker rev up and a slight increase in horsepower.</p><p>Don't be afraid of Stihl's Homeowner saws, though. I have n MS 250 I use on small cutting which is a much better saw than one would think. My son owns an MS 290 which has done a great job of cutting his firewood and, in most wood, pretty well can keep up with my 362 especially with a freshly sharpened chain. Only when you get into dead wood at bar length diameter do you see a big difference. For most occasional users, it wouldn't be that much.</p><p> I think you'll be happy with your purchase. It should be a good saw. Keep good non ethanol fuel mix , decent bar oil and a sharp chain and you should be well satisfied.</p><p> I'll also suggest you spend some of your savings on a pair of saw chaps. One ER copay will buy a number of pair. Eye and ear protection is smart, too. Get a saw dust chip in your eye and you'll be wishing you had. Been there.</p><p> Husqvarna and Stihl debates are like Ford and Chevy. A lot depends on your experiences and where you are. A good knowledgeable dealer is probably more important than brand.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JW IN VA, post: 1711837, member: 21289"] First, I like Stihl. Have owned several. I bought an Echo trimmer last year and it's been great. I would seriously consider buying an Echo saw in the 50cc bracket. I did, however, buy the Husqvarna predecessor of the 555 about twenty years ago. A 359. I was looking for a 60ccclass saw and it was 100.00 less than the 360 Stihl. The saw cut well and did a good job for us although I was never quite happy with it. We had some starting issues which I later learner were probably my fault and not the saw's. A couple other things happened which weren't it's fault but I decided to get a Stihl. Ended up with an MS 362 which has been good saw. I know more about running one now than I did then, too. The 555, from what I read, is basically a "de-tuned" 562. The 562 having a quicker rev up and a slight increase in horsepower. Don't be afraid of Stihl's Homeowner saws, though. I have n MS 250 I use on small cutting which is a much better saw than one would think. My son owns an MS 290 which has done a great job of cutting his firewood and, in most wood, pretty well can keep up with my 362 especially with a freshly sharpened chain. Only when you get into dead wood at bar length diameter do you see a big difference. For most occasional users, it wouldn't be that much. I think you'll be happy with your purchase. It should be a good saw. Keep good non ethanol fuel mix , decent bar oil and a sharp chain and you should be well satisfied. I'll also suggest you spend some of your savings on a pair of saw chaps. One ER copay will buy a number of pair. Eye and ear protection is smart, too. Get a saw dust chip in your eye and you'll be wishing you had. Been there. Husqvarna and Stihl debates are like Ford and Chevy. A lot depends on your experiences and where you are. A good knowledgeable dealer is probably more important than brand. [/QUOTE]
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