My go to saw everytime and I have several.Light and more power than I need most times.Mine does crank a bit hard though when it is very hot outside,but all saws will vapor lock a bit in extreme heat.
Awesome saw!! It is the best saw I have ever had. Easy to start 3 to 5 pulls max, tons of power and super light weight. I would like to try a 550xp mark 2 but the 545 mark 2 is an excellent saw.
545 and 550s are pretty different. Different port timing numbers on 550mk2. The 545 DOESNT have crank stuffers The 550s do 545s have a limited coil. 550s do not
You know i never really gave it a thought, I really liked the saw as well. I will look into the parts to rebuild it. thanks for the idea and taking the time to comment
You got a good saw, i just don’t know why husky makes a 545 when they already have a 550 for a little more money you get a little more power, I guess they try to nickel and dime you to get the more expensive saw. My suggestion to anybody out there is go with the 550mark2 the first time, i do like the looks of the 545 better.
I'm considering the 545 or 550. I need a more powerful saw than my little Stihl 170 that I've been using for years. Thanks to the wet weather and storms a lot of bigger trees have come down lately and the 170 just isn't big enough. I love Stihl, and around where I live you can't swing a stick without hitting a Stihl dealer, but I've read so much good stuff about the Husqvarna I'd like to give one a try. Fortunately there's a Husqvarna dealer about 30 miles from where I live so that's not too far away if I need warranty service.
I’ve heard a lot of good about both Stihl and Husqvarna but I will say I prefer the Husqvarna problem because that’s what I’ve had for so long. Thanks for watching the video and taking the time to comment I’m sure you will enjoy either one of those that you mentioned as far as the size I should do the trick just fine.
Yes I’ve used mine quite a bit now and I like it very much it starts every single time on the third pull when it’s cold then after that one pull fires right up. Thanks for commenting.
@@shanesmaineshop The only way you could have improved, is to go with the 550 XP Mark ii, which is your saw with same motor, but ‘souped up’ a bit, to produce about a 1/4 HP More. After that, you’re going UP ^^^ in Price! Put an 18 or even a 16 inch bar, with a good chain, and you'll think its a different saw! Peace
@@georgedavall9449 I am gonna most likely take your advice and drop the bar size down a bit I feel that it is not as powerful as it should be for this bar size, however it has been an excellent saw and it starts every single time which is fantastic. Again thank you for taking the time to comment and watch my videos I greatly appreciate the feedback.
Yes I have used it quite extensively to the fact that I finally put a new chain on it and I still like it. If I had to do all over again I would’ve got the next size up, but it’s a great chainsaw.
@@dustinkahn8619 Yes, if it appeared to be well taken care of and in good working order I personally think that’s a great deal but that’s going on just your information not looking at it or hearing it run or anything else but if everything is considered and it’s a good working song yes I probably would buy that. Thanks for the question and good luck
I’m confused lol do you like the 545 or not just curious because it is a mark ii and your statement praise is it in one sentence and not so much in the next. Either way thank you for taking the time to comment..
@@shanesmaineshop Definitely in favor of the 5 series saws. I’ve got a gen1 550xp and a buddy of mine has the 545. Probably the strongest saws on the market for their size class.
@@CRyan55 Yes I’ve been pretty happy with it so far however I don’t think it is as strong as my old 261 which I’m now rebuilding to make it a 262XP. But yes the 545 has certainly turned out to be a good saw.
@@shanesmaineshop He was a bit ambiguous in his comment. He may have meant ‘arrogant?’ Who knows? But he was right, and I failed to mention in my original comment the fact the 460 mainly has cc’s going for it, when the 545/550 are more powerful. Do yourself a favor, get an 18, or even a 16 inch bar, and that 545 will run rings around just about anything! A big bar is not needed to take down larger trees, if the proper method is used, i. e. ‘Bore Cut. Check it out, and please stay safe. How is the AutoTune working for you? Peace
He plunge cut a leaning tree so it didn't barberchair, fell it where he wanted it to fall. Good technique if you ask me, only room for improvement I can see is helmet and chaps. Nice saw!
@@na-et2gp Thanks for the support, I suppose hardhat and chaps are a good idea and I have them I just hate them. I suppose if I have a branch whacked my head or I cut my leg I would’ve wish I had them on. Anyway thank you for taking the time to comment.
