Nicely done Alex. I am impressed by your knowledge. You really covered the topic extremely well. It's nice to see a young man with a passion. Keep it up! Thank you for sharing. Look forward to seeing more. 👍
Great video. Tons of good info for those just starting to use a chainsaw or even the old timers that just want some clarification on all the new models and variations Husqvarna has been coming out with in recent years
Hi FishON 82. Thanks for watching and for the great comment. My eldest son did this video and I thought he did a pretty good job. With todays equipment, it is always changing and a lot to keep up with. Thanks again for watching! WST
I have 16 Husqvarna chainsaws and two still chainsaws .i am very impressed with your knowledge and presentation on the bench talk series . I would love to see a data tag explained episode especially how the serial numbers are defined
Hello Kelly, we have had a lot of requests on the serial numbers for Husqvarna saws. We are working on it and will get it done very soon. There is a lot that goes into it. 16 Husky’s is a nice stable of saws. We have 6 and obviously, that isn’t a lot in comparison. I’m curious what two Stihl saws do you have? We run those too when we get them. We generally flip’em for cash. Thanks for watching and take care. WST
Great job Alex!! I know very little about Husky. When I had my firewood business it was Homelite or Echo. Then Stihl popped up. Later on after I got out of it except for personal firewood, Husky came onto market. Bear in mind I’m talking about only my local market. Before internet and online shopping. Now I just run a couple of Echo saws but I’m happy with them. I’d love to get a Husky next as I’ve never owned one but love my Husky String trimmer. Thanks for such an in depth explanation.
Pete????????????????????? Alex did a good job on this video. He missed a few things here and there that many people caught. It was a good learning experience for him and me! WST
Good job young man. You have a future in engineering. To be honest I never knew what the numbering meant on Huskies until a recent In The Woodyard video. You went way more in depth 👍🏻👍🏻
Hi Paul!! Thank you very much for the comment. My son, Alex did do a great job on this video. He’s a smart cookie and did some good prep work. Thank you for watching and hopefully you will come back and watch our other videos. Take care! WST
I run a 16" 435 and a 20" 562 xp g. Love them both. I need a brush cutter first but will be getting one of those Top Handle saws for limbing after that.
Nice lineup of saws. You could make tea in the winter with the XPG. Those handles get nice and toasty for sure. We have a T540 XP and it has been a great top handle Husky. Appreciate you stopping by. Take care. WST
Hi Alex - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. I enjoyed your lecture. Over here, there is a Husky professional range between Rancher and XP, which I prefer for all round performance. We don't have a 365 XP, the equivalent used to be the 70.7cc 372XP and now it's the 572XP. I have a 2010 365 65.1cc 20in bar. Engine size was increased to 70.7cc in 2011 but it is still called a 365 and it still has a good old fashioned carb. It is my go to saw, an incredible and reliable performer. I got a new 555 59.8cc with Autotune 16inch model in 2015. It was a very aggressive saw and gave me good service but then started to break my heart with erratic starting, for which I blamed the Autotune. The dealer has it now and says it's coil that's faulty so if that fixes it I shall forgive it. Time will tell. You must have a chainsaw licence here to enable a shop sell you a T handle saw, since they are perceived to be more dangerous.
Hi Big Rodders!! Thank you very much for stopping by and subscribing to our channel. Very interesting how things are different from Ireland to the USA. Especially, on chainsaws! Alex will really find your comment interesting. Thank you for leaving a very detailed comment. Hope you enjoy our videos. We are just getting started, so it is great to have support from people like you. Mike
Hi Alex - it's Big Rodders in Ireland again. After 4 months in the shop, I just got my 555 saw back and had a 2 hour heavy cutting session with it. It was indeed a faulty coil so I was wrong to blame the Autotune. The saw now works like new, the bark off it would wake the dead and with a 16 inch bar and a .325 semi chisel chain it is a lean mean cutting machine. I trust you are keeping well. TV reports here tell of massive rains in the US of A in the NE while in the SW the Hoover Dam is threatening to run out of water. It sure is a topsy turvy world right now.
Great information, in the past I owned a John Deere saw made by Echo I now have a 40cc Echo, I was also given a Shindawa by my translator when he came out to the island when he came with his crew to do some contract work for me, when I was stationed in Japan. That Shindawa would not die after 8 years using it every week never needed any work, expect regular care with good gas and oil and change the plug maybe 3 or 4 times. I just now ordered a 3120XP and it should be here in February. Never had a Stihl, had friends with Stihl and they loved them even when they were cussing them out because they where hard to start or had to buy expensive parts to repair them. Ron USCG MKC RET
Hi Ron! First, Thank you for your service. We appreciate those that protect our freedoms! Second, Merry Christmas to you and your family! Thank you for sharing your story. I just love when people do that on my channel. Shindawa back in the day was a fine piece of equipment. Now, Shindawa owns the Echo brand. That is awesome that you are getting a 3120XP!! That is a lot of saw my friend! It is going to do the job, I promise that. I can't say too much about, Stihl. I've seen all major brands have issues. That being said, I sold my soul to Husqvarna a long time ago and continue to fly the flag. I'm pretty much running a fleet of 20+ year old Husqvarna's and love every minute of it. Thank you for watching and for the awesome comment. A comment like that deserved a paragraph back! Take care! WST
LOL!! I can’t let Alex see this comment, it will go right to his head!!! LOL! He’s a smart kid and has learned a lot wrenching on saws at his job. Really appreciate the comment and appreciate you watching. Mike
Thanks Alex for the great info I cant wait for a video on the data plates. I have a 50 rancher and 298xp and t540xp. Im interested in the years manufactured. Good job there buddy.
Hi Robert, appreciate the comment. Alex and I have discussed doing a nameplate video. That may be one our upcoming Bench Talk segments. Nice stable of saws you have. We have a T540XP also. Great one hand saw! Stay tuned and thanks for watching! WST
Good tech info. I was surprised that you did not include info regarding Husqvarna's saws that have the "tooless" chain tensioner clutch cover. I have a 455e Rancher and it is a tooless model. In looking at the difference when I bought mine, I saw that the 455 had bolt tensioner and the 455e had the tooless tensioner.
Hi Mark. The tooless has been around for awhile. Stihl has it also on their residential saws. Believe it or not, McCulloch toyed with it on some of their saws in the 80’s. Appreciate you stopping by. WST
Damn! finally makes sense on the model number - *A huge freakin' high five!* I stopped the video to comment - a min & 43 seconds in and I could stop now and call this a big win - thanks for the explanation - now back to the video... ;>)
One thing worth mentioning is the 560 XP and the 562 XP. These saws have the same performance figures (3.5 kW) but the 562 is 200 grams heavier (6.3 kg vs 6.1 kg for the 560). However that "2" indicates that the 562 has the large bar mount, that can run 3/8 chains and bars. The 560 is the biggest Husqvarna saw with the small bar mount, and runs .325 chains and bars up to 20 inch (50 cm) long.
Special can also denote a higher performance version. For example, the 365 special is a professional saw with a closed port cylinder for more power versus the 365.
Not all Specials are closed port. The closed port cylinder was entirely an EPA thing. It appeared before the designation change, however, for markets outside North America, the open port cylinder hung around until 08, and the last holdout was the Russian market.
The W was more of a big timber fellers package that meant it came with the big dog spikes and a full wrap handle. Also the 372xpw had a 75cc cylinder, not sure about other saws that came with the w package
Hi Keith, thanks for commenting. That is one that we did not discuss. The W is the west coast edition that comes exactly with what you mentioned and a little kick in CC’s. Thanks again for stopping by. WST
Awesome video you explained it all flawlessly great job ! I have the 545 mark 2 like to get a 70cc you have any suggestions? I cut down fairly big trees for milling
Hi Jared! Glad you enjoyed the video. I like the Mark 2’s a lot. Zippy saws and they improved the Auto tune on them. Much more dependable. If you are looking for a 70cc saw, I would tell you to get a 372XP!!! This does not have auto tune or the x-torq. This is the old school carb system. The reason why they still make it after all these years is the loggers love it. It is bulletproof. It would be perfect for bucking or milling. The fully adjustable carb would allow you to richen up the saw when milling and make sure you are getting plenty of lubricant to the cylinder. Milling is harder in saws then bucking. Doesn’t take much adjustment either. Just a bump on the high needle counterclockwise. I have an older 372 that is still cutting a lot of wood. Hope this helped. You will see the 372 I have in more videos upcoming. Thanks for watching! We appreciate it! WST
Great video, i am just wondering if you have a particular recommendation for which saw to choose, i am planning to work professionally with this saw and use it all full time, i am intending to train as an arborist at. later date but am currently looking for a ground saw. i have been thinking about the 550xpg but just wondered if you thought it would have any limitations and if there was a better option as an all purpose ground saw for felling as well? Thank you very much for the video really clarified everything for me. Cheers Isaiah
Great question. If I were you, I would have a 372xp or newer 572xp. If you do live in a super cold climate, you can get the heated handles. I had the 550XPG and the dang handles got so hot, I couldn’t stand it! My point is that I love a 72cc saw as and all around saw. That is what I use here. I have several different bars for it from 16” to 32” It does it all! Thanks for the great question! WST
Hi Magic One! We agree with you. When my 16 year old son did this video nearly a year ago, he didn't have every fact down. We appreciate you interjecting your knowledge. Also agree on the T for Top Handle. We have a T540XP and that is what the saw is, top handle. Thank you for watching and commenting! WST
@@WSTMike BTW I have a model 51 which must be the first generation that I bought in 1994. Love it for limbing. Also a 390XP and love the easy start on it
@@adirondackwoodsman You cannot beat the old school Husky’s. I sold all my new generation saws and only use old school. Simple and powerful. All the new EPA crap really kills power and performance. Thanks for the reply. WST
i have a 2017 Husqvarna 450e II. on their parts for the 400 series saws there's 4 different 450 saws, 450,450e, 450 II and 450e II. i'm trying to figure out what the differences are. i think the e refers to the tool less chain adjust, but i can't find what the II is. can you help solve this question?
Hi Gary. They never really called out exactly what the E stood for, but they boasted that it had the Efficient X-torq engine, the Easy fill flip up caps and the smart start technology and tooless chain adjust. I was say the E stood for EASY. It was a very user friendly model. As for the II, that just meant it was the second generation. On all the Husqvarna XP pro saws, they call first and second generations, Mark I and Mark II. Hope this helps and thanks for watching. WST
Hello Kain, thanks for subbing. I did the same. Can’t wait to checkout your channel. We did do one on Stihl. It is very confusing to say the least. I will tell you that a few corrections had to be made, but I would say for the most part, it is 90% accurate. There is just no rhyme or reason to how Stihl does some of their models. Here is the link to our video. ruclips.net/video/2niNRxfuVwc/видео.html Take care and all the best. WST
Hi Keith! e-Series chainsaw had an X-Torq engine for lower fuel consumption and reduced emission levels. Auto return stop switch and visible fuel level.
Hi Mathias! Thank you for the tip with the Technical Gloves. I have never used them, but I have seen them. I like the technical gear from Husqvarna. Their safety chaps are excellent! Thank you for stopping by and watching WST. Take care! WST
Alex, can you help me on clarifying if a Husky 51 has any parts that could work with the 61 please? I have a friend that has a 51 parts saw but I only have the 61. Thank you for your time sir.
Hi Bob, hard to say not knowing serial numbers. That being said, the coil and carb should be interchangeable. They made both saws multiple years and did vary the parts. The saws are very close, but still different enough that sapping parts isn’t as simple. I hope this helps some. WST
@@WSTMike I know they are two different Chassis but still many parts on that saw that could work was my reason I asked. Just wasn’t sure. Thanks for the tips. Much appreciated.
Just an excellent description thank you very much, I have 460 rancher looking for something a little more powerful kind of looking at the 572 XP My buddy says he really likes he 575s, he is a logger I told him I was thinking about the 372 XP he likes the 575 Yes please do a video on the tag description the serial number tag
Hi Robert, thanks for stopping by and commenting. I will give you my opinion. The 572XP gives you an excellent power to weight ratio. That is very important in any chainsaw. The 572XP is a perfect choice for the jump from the Rancher to a professional model saw. I highly recommend it. I believe you buddy has a 576XP. That is what I have and it gives you a little more cc’s, but not enough to make a real difference. What you end up getting is just a bigger gas tank, which loggers like. Very subtitle differences, that’s it. I’m building a 372XP now. I went this direction because of the power to weight ratio. If you haven’t subscribed, please do. You can see this saw very soon. I am also working on a serial number video. It’s complicated, especially for the older saws. Rest assured I will get this done for you all out there. Thanks again and I hope this helped. WST
“T” handle definitely stands for Top Handle. Stihl also uses a T in their models 193T, 194T, 200T and 201T to signify Top Handle configuration. Thanks for watching and commenting. WST
Hi Zaxophn! The older two digit numbers vary with Husqvarna. They made three different changes in the earlier days to their model tags. I would have to see the tag exactly to know what era it was. If you want to send a pic of it to my email, I would be happy to look at it and respond. woodsweattears@protonmail.com I appreciate you watching and commenting! Thank you for the sub also. Take care! WST
Hello! The bars are not all interchangeable. Each manufacture states whether that particular saw is a small mount or large mount. They also use codes; Example K095 which is the pattern for mounting the bar to your saw. The easiest way to figure out the right bar for your saw is to use the model number of your saw and find a cross reference chart. Baileys has a very good chart online www.baileysonline.com that will help you with the right selection of bar for your saw. I run all Husqvarna saws and have both large and small mount bars. As long as the mount pattern is correct, I can run it on any saw matching that pattern. Hope this helps and thank you for commenting. WST
That is in the works. Several people have asked about that exact topic. Thank you for asking. If you are not subscribed already, please do so and you will see that topic soon. Thanks for stopping by. WST
We have a husqvarna 870 xp chainsaw, I guess they don’t make em anymore, I can’t seem to find parts for it anywhere, at least not ones that I know will work for it. Does anyone have any ideas
Hi Johny! I am not familiar with that Husqvarna. I looked it up and do not see any reference to it. Please double check that is the correct model number and let me know. WST
That is always the question with manufactures. There is not always a rhyme or reason they model things the way they do. At the end of the day, the serial number tells them everything they need to know. Especially, if you need warranty or service work done. Great question! WST
Hey Josh, you pretty much got that right. You could also just memorize all the saw models and know what their cc’s are too….. I’m joking. Appreciate you watching and commenting. WST
Just have to be careful with xx5 series, as they usually are not x5 cc's. IE 365 is not 65ccs its 70. 445 is a 50cc saw. Its the only odd part about what husky does.
Try this link. Pro models have a black riveted tag by the oil fill area, generally. The link gives you an idea of other areas. az417944.vo.msecnd.net/images/model-locator/husqvarna/husqvarna-chainsaw-model-number.jpg
So I own a mid 80's Husqvarna 181se. As I understand the se denotes pro saw back in the day? Also own a 45 with no other characters, also mid 80's. Both we my fathers, bought new. Still banging out wood today.
Hey Bill! Twice in one day! I’m buying a lottery ticket! You have a gem of a saw there. The 181SE was the precursor to the 281XP. The SE essentially means it was a special edition. It had a high power to weight ratio than many of its cousins. The saw was favorite for guys making race saws out of them. They could handle more power and perform. The 45 is a general run of the mill saw. Nothing fancy about it. Just a 45cc limber/bucker. The beauty is the older saws still perform well and in my opinion, perform better. Take care of them and they will treat you right. Hope this was helpful. WST
Hi whatdya say there buddy I'm an engineer in the UK and have a question that hard to get an answer to! My pal a prof welder has asked me to relace the broken drive gear that is bronze welded to the clutch drum. I see this Jonsered 16" saw is part of the Husqvarna group. It has a 3/8 pitch -7 teeth sprocket. I measured the ID of the drum which is 63.8mm. I have not been able to get any suppliers to confirm what their inside diameters of the drums are. It seems inputting Jonsered into the net to get anywhere but Husqvarna 36 and 41 has the same data re pitch and 7 teeth but no diameter is stated. All the Chinese supplyers say make sure you check that the ordered item is correct & yet they do not seen to have a measure of more accurately a vernier!!! OMG /Jesus wept. Please can you say if the drum for the saw I state Husq is 63.8mm ID?
@@WSTMike Interestingly, I was told that any saw beginning with a 5 was a professional saw but not all professional saws begin with a 5? Its all very confusing.
@@kirkkw that’s true also. Between Husky and Stihl, they are both confusing. For my son to do this video, we should have had a bunch of disclaimers. The issue is it would be a mile long and even more confusing.
T is not for t handle its stands for top handle saws cause the handle is on top above the engine not cause it looks Ike a t handle cause it doesn't look like a T at all so sorry but it's top handle saw just letting you know
You are completely right. When my soon did this video a year ago, he misspoke, maybe a little nerves. We received plenty of corrections. Just shows the viewers are watching and we appreciate that. Thanks for the comment. Take care! WST
I understand English quite well. How would I translate “it would be nice if you could buy one” to you can’t buy a 550xp in Michigan? I just asked nicely to explain further.
@@WSTMike ....I don't know if you are living under a rock or not but people can't buy cars, couches , stoves, tractors, chain saws , you name it because of covid-19 . It's hard to buy most anything but you are having a hard time wondering what I'm talking about when I say " It would be nice if you could buy one" I have called every shop in Michigan looking fo these chain saws . I hope you have a good understanding of what is going on now !
@@goodboyringo9716 Go to Ebel’s Hardware. They are my Husky dealer in Michigan where I live. I was there today and they have a lot of stock. Pretty sure they had a Mark II on the shelf. That being said, I get your point. It is hard to buy.
Sorry, but the first number is not the generation. Husqvarna models range from 1-5 (excluding the new Aspire range). These denote the level of use the model is intended for, with 1 being occasional domestic, through to 5 being all day, every day professional use. Nothing to do with how many times the model has been updated.
This was my impression too. But maybe not historically? Also, i think that second number shall be seen as the tenth in the cc, and the last more of a model number. Came here trying to verify that hypothesis, but got more confused.
Nicely done Alex. I am impressed by your knowledge. You really covered the topic extremely well. It's nice to see a young man with a passion. Keep it up! Thank you for sharing. Look forward to seeing more. 👍
Hey Matt, thank you for the awesome comments. He has another Bench Talk coming up that I think you will like. Appreciate the support. Mike
Awesome video. I have a 440 and i thought that meant the number of times you had to pull the rope once it got hot before it would restart.
Great job explaining all the differences Alex! I'm headed to a couple of dealers tmrrw and this will really help! Thank you!
Hi Tim! Thanks for the nice comment. I will let Alex know. He will appreciate it. Best of luck picking out the new baby to bring home. Treat it well 😉
Great video. Tons of good info for those just starting to use a chainsaw or even the old timers that just want some clarification on all the new models and variations Husqvarna has been coming out with in recent years
Hi FishON 82. Thanks for watching and for the great comment. My eldest son did this video and I thought he did a pretty good job. With todays equipment, it is always changing and a lot to keep up with. Thanks again for watching! WST
Very thorough and clear breakdown.
Well done Alex…
Hi Jewel! Thank you very much for taking the time to watch! We are thrilled you enjoyed the video and content. Happy Holidays from the WST Crew!
@@WSTMike And a very Merry Twelve Days of Christmas (or rather 11 now) to you too sir.
I have 16 Husqvarna chainsaws and two still chainsaws .i am very impressed with your knowledge and presentation on the bench talk series . I would love to see a data tag explained episode especially how the serial numbers are defined
Hello Kelly, we have had a lot of requests on the serial numbers for Husqvarna saws. We are working on it and will get it done very soon. There is a lot that goes into it. 16 Husky’s is a nice stable of saws. We have 6 and obviously, that isn’t a lot in comparison. I’m curious what two Stihl saws do you have? We run those too when we get them. We generally flip’em for cash. Thanks for watching and take care. WST
Great job Alex!! I know very little about Husky. When I had my firewood business it was Homelite or Echo. Then Stihl popped up. Later on after I got out of it except for personal firewood, Husky came onto market. Bear in mind I’m talking about only my local market. Before internet and online shopping. Now I just run a couple of Echo saws but I’m happy with them. I’d love to get a Husky next as I’ve never owned one but love my Husky String trimmer. Thanks for such an in depth explanation.
Pete????????????????????? Alex did a good job on this video. He missed a few things here and there that many people caught. It was a good learning experience for him and me! WST
Good job young man. You have a future in engineering. To be honest I never knew what the numbering meant on Huskies until a recent In The Woodyard video. You went way more in depth 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks, Todd. Appreciate the comment. It means a lot. Have a great day!
this guy did some real research !! also a very good presentation . thank-you W.S.T .
Hi Paul!! Thank you very much for the comment. My son, Alex did do a great job on this video. He’s a smart cookie and did some good prep work. Thank you for watching and hopefully you will come back and watch our other videos. Take care! WST
I run a 16" 435 and a 20" 562 xp g. Love them both. I need a brush cutter first but will be getting one of those Top Handle saws for limbing after that.
Nice lineup of saws. You could make tea in the winter with the XPG. Those handles get nice and toasty for sure. We have a T540 XP and it has been a great top handle Husky. Appreciate you stopping by. Take care. WST
Hi Alex - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. I enjoyed your lecture. Over here, there is a Husky professional range between Rancher and XP, which I prefer for all round performance. We don't have a 365 XP, the equivalent used to be the 70.7cc 372XP and now it's the 572XP. I have a 2010 365 65.1cc 20in bar. Engine size was increased to 70.7cc in 2011 but it is still called a 365 and it still has a good old fashioned carb. It is my go to saw, an incredible and reliable performer. I got a new 555 59.8cc with Autotune 16inch model in 2015. It was a very aggressive saw and gave me good service but then started to break my heart with erratic starting, for which I blamed the Autotune. The dealer has it now and says it's coil that's faulty so if that fixes it I shall forgive it. Time will tell. You must have a chainsaw licence here to enable a shop sell you a T handle saw, since they are perceived to be more dangerous.
Hi Big Rodders!! Thank you very much for stopping by and subscribing to our channel. Very interesting how things are different from Ireland to the USA. Especially, on chainsaws! Alex will really find your comment interesting. Thank you for leaving a very detailed comment. Hope you enjoy our videos. We are just getting started, so it is great to have support from people like you. Mike
Hi Alex - it's Big Rodders in Ireland again. After 4 months in the shop, I just got my 555 saw back and had a 2 hour heavy cutting session with it. It was indeed a faulty coil so I was wrong to blame the Autotune. The saw now works like new, the bark off it would wake the dead and with a 16 inch bar and a .325 semi chisel chain it is a lean mean cutting machine. I trust you are keeping well. TV reports here tell of massive rains in the US of A in the NE while in the SW the Hoover Dam is threatening to run out of water. It sure is a topsy turvy world right now.
Great information, in the past I owned a John Deere saw made by Echo I now have a 40cc Echo, I was also given a Shindawa by my translator when he came out to the island when he came with his crew to do some contract work for me, when I was stationed in Japan. That Shindawa would not die after 8 years using it every week never needed any work, expect regular care with good gas and oil and change the plug maybe 3 or 4 times. I just now ordered a 3120XP and it should be here in February. Never had a Stihl, had friends with Stihl and they loved them even when they were cussing them out because they where hard to start or had to buy expensive parts to repair them. Ron USCG MKC RET
Hi Ron! First, Thank you for your service. We appreciate those that protect our freedoms! Second, Merry Christmas to you and your family! Thank you for sharing your story. I just love when people do that on my channel. Shindawa back in the day was a fine piece of equipment. Now, Shindawa owns the Echo brand. That is awesome that you are getting a 3120XP!! That is a lot of saw my friend! It is going to do the job, I promise that. I can't say too much about, Stihl. I've seen all major brands have issues. That being said, I sold my soul to Husqvarna a long time ago and continue to fly the flag. I'm pretty much running a fleet of 20+ year old Husqvarna's and love every minute of it. Thank you for watching and for the awesome comment. A comment like that deserved a paragraph back! Take care! WST
Well done basic video👍 Yeah, the model numbers get close to displacement but not exact. My 385XP is actually 84.7cc.
Great job on the video Alex! Very informative. I now know more about your Husky than I do about my Stihl!😆 Take care!👍🏻
😂 Come to the dark side, Rod!! Working on a Stihl model number video. We are equal opportunity here. Thx for watching
Smart feller!!! Always good to know a good bit about your equipment :)
LOL!! I can’t let Alex see this comment, it will go right to his head!!! LOL! He’s a smart kid and has learned a lot wrenching on saws at his job. Really appreciate the comment and appreciate you watching. Mike
Great video! Thanks so much man!
That was a good job explaining the saws. I'm a Stihl man myself. But, interesting to learn all the technical aspects of Saw's.
Hi Gary! Thanks for watching. I definitely feel like the minority as many guys run Stihl’s. I appreciate you still stopping by. Mike
Well done, you know your stuff
Thanks Alex for the great info I cant wait for a video on the data plates. I have a 50 rancher and 298xp and t540xp. Im interested in the years manufactured. Good job there buddy.
Hi Robert, appreciate the comment. Alex and I have discussed doing a nameplate video. That may be one our upcoming Bench Talk segments. Nice stable of saws you have. We have a T540XP also. Great one hand saw! Stay tuned and thanks for watching! WST
I also have a 455 Rancher. A 298xp and 390xp for my mill. 🙂👍
Please teach us more! Great job!
Hi Bud. Glad you enjoyed the video. My son did a great job in my opinion also. Really appreciate you watching. WST
Good tech info. I was surprised that you did not include info regarding Husqvarna's saws that have the "tooless" chain tensioner clutch cover. I have a 455e Rancher and it is a tooless model. In looking at the difference when I bought mine, I saw that the 455 had bolt tensioner and the 455e had the tooless tensioner.
Hi Mark. The tooless has been around for awhile. Stihl has it also on their residential saws. Believe it or not, McCulloch toyed with it on some of their saws in the 80’s. Appreciate you stopping by. WST
Excellent job I’ve learned a lot
Awesome!! That is what we were shooting for. My son does a pretty good job with the bench talk videos. Thanks for watching! WST
Great presentation!
Hi Steve! Glad you enjoyed it. My son does a good job explaining these types of subjects. Really appreciate you watching. WST
Very well done! Nice video and presentation!
Thank you for watching! The crew at WST appreciates it!
Damn! finally makes sense on the model number - *A huge freakin' high five!* I stopped the video to comment - a min & 43 seconds in and I could stop now and call this a big win - thanks for the explanation - now back to the video... ;>)
Hi Jake, glad you found it informative. Appreciate you watching! WST
Thanks for breaking it down - cheers
You are welcome, Bota Bob. Cheers my friend!
One thing worth mentioning is the 560 XP and the 562 XP. These saws have the same performance figures (3.5 kW) but the 562 is 200 grams heavier (6.3 kg vs 6.1 kg for the 560). However that "2" indicates that the 562 has the large bar mount, that can run 3/8 chains and bars. The 560 is the biggest Husqvarna saw with the small bar mount, and runs .325 chains and bars up to 20 inch (50 cm) long.
good info! thank you for your knowledge 👍great vids
Thank you for watching and enjoying our videos. We appreciate it very much. Glad you could learn something from them. Take care! WST
Wow, learn something new everyday.
Very happy you learned something. A day you don’t learn something, is a wasted day. Thank you for watching and commenting. We appreciate you! WST
Special can also denote a higher performance version. For example, the 365 special is a professional saw with a closed port cylinder for more power versus the 365.
Not all Specials are closed port. The closed port cylinder was entirely an EPA thing. It appeared before the designation change, however, for markets outside North America, the open port cylinder hung around until 08, and the last holdout was the Russian market.
Amazing video friend!
such a good vid. thanks!!
Thank you for the comment and thank you for watching! WST Crew
Nice walk through on the husky. 👍👍👍
Thank you very much for watching. We will be doing a walkthrough on the Stihl nomenclature this Sunday. Hope you can check it out! Mike
Good to know thank you very knowledgeable information
Thank you very much for the nice comment. Glad you enjoyed the vid. The crew from WST
great info! thanks
Appreciate you watching! Take care, WST
Excellent 👍
yes please do the video on the plate. Thank you so much.
Great job I know now the meaning the models. I have 450 rancher even is not pro but it cuts like butter
Nice! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed! WST
Thanks for the info
Thank you for watching and commenting. Glad you enjoyed the video and found it informative. WST
The W was more of a big timber fellers package that meant it came with the big dog spikes and a full wrap handle. Also the 372xpw had a 75cc cylinder, not sure about other saws that came with the w package
Hi Keith, thanks for commenting. That is one that we did not discuss. The W is the west coast edition that comes exactly with what you mentioned and a little kick in CC’s. Thanks again for stopping by. WST
Nice to know!
Thx for watching guys!
Awesome video you explained it all flawlessly great job ! I have the 545 mark 2 like to get a 70cc you have any suggestions? I cut down fairly big trees for milling
Hi Jared! Glad you enjoyed the video. I like the Mark 2’s a lot. Zippy saws and they improved the Auto tune on them. Much more dependable. If you are looking for a 70cc saw, I would tell you to get a 372XP!!! This does not have auto tune or the x-torq. This is the old school carb system. The reason why they still make it after all these years is the loggers love it. It is bulletproof. It would be perfect for bucking or milling. The fully adjustable carb would allow you to richen up the saw when milling and make sure you are getting plenty of lubricant to the cylinder. Milling is harder in saws then bucking. Doesn’t take much adjustment either. Just a bump on the high needle counterclockwise. I have an older 372 that is still cutting a lot of wood. Hope this helped. You will see the 372 I have in more videos upcoming. Thanks for watching! We appreciate it! WST
Great video, i am just wondering if you have a particular recommendation for which saw to choose, i am planning to work professionally with this saw and use it all full time, i am intending to train as an arborist at. later date but am currently looking for a ground saw. i have been thinking about the 550xpg but just wondered if you thought it would have any limitations and if there was a better option as an all purpose ground saw for felling as well? Thank you very much for the video really clarified everything for me. Cheers Isaiah
Great question. If I were you, I would have a 372xp or newer 572xp. If you do live in a super cold climate, you can get the heated handles. I had the 550XPG and the dang handles got so hot, I couldn’t stand it! My point is that I love a 72cc saw as and all around saw. That is what I use here. I have several different bars for it from 16” to 32” It does it all! Thanks for the great question! WST
Getting close 455 or 460 thanks for the help. 460 is winning
Tha is for watching. Stan! Have a great Sunday and week! WST
Cheers Mate !
Hello Rafai! Cheers! Thanks for watching and checking out WST!
Sorry I didn';t say the Jonsered model is 16" = 2040.
Smart start is for spring wind up assist when pulling
Hi Magic One! We agree with you. When my 16 year old son did this video nearly a year ago, he didn't have every fact down. We appreciate you interjecting your knowledge. Also agree on the T for Top Handle. We have a T540XP and that is what the saw is, top handle. Thank you for watching and commenting! WST
ALL I CAN SAY IS RIGHT ON BUDDY VERY HELPFULL AND GOOD GOOD
Hi Edward! Glad you enjoyed the video. I thought my son did a pretty good job with this one. Thanks for watching! WST
@@WSTMike your welcome. And yes he did a fantastic job. Should helped me out.
Good overview
Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed the vid. The crew from WST
@@WSTMike BTW I have a model 51 which must be the first generation that I bought in 1994. Love it for limbing. Also a 390XP and love the easy start on it
@@adirondackwoodsman You cannot beat the old school Husky’s. I sold all my new generation saws and only use old school. Simple and powerful. All the new EPA crap really kills power and performance. Thanks for the reply. WST
i have a 2017 Husqvarna 450e II. on their parts for the 400 series saws there's 4 different 450 saws, 450,450e, 450 II and 450e II. i'm trying to figure out what the differences are. i think the e refers to the tool less chain adjust, but i can't find what the II is. can you help solve this question?
Hi Gary. They never really called out exactly what the E stood for, but they boasted that it had the Efficient X-torq engine, the Easy fill flip up caps and the smart start technology and tooless chain adjust. I was say the E stood for EASY. It was a very user friendly model. As for the II, that just meant it was the second generation. On all the Husqvarna XP pro saws, they call first and second generations, Mark I and Mark II. Hope this helps and thanks for watching. WST
Very informative! do you have a video for Stihl? same thing, the models are confusing!
Hello Kain, thanks for subbing. I did the same. Can’t wait to checkout your channel. We did do one on Stihl. It is very confusing to say the least. I will tell you that a few corrections had to be made, but I would say for the most part, it is 90% accurate. There is just no rhyme or reason to how Stihl does some of their models. Here is the link to our video. ruclips.net/video/2niNRxfuVwc/видео.html
Take care and all the best. WST
Learn something new everyday didn’t know have that
Thanks for watching, David. Working on a Stihl model number video.
I like your video do one on the sh chainsaw as wel
I like your video do one on the stihl
What does E-Series on the recoil label signify?
Hi Keith! e-Series chainsaw had an X-Torq engine for lower fuel consumption and reduced emission levels. Auto return stop switch and visible fuel level.
Nice info.
Craftsman did a "smart start" type feature in their weed whackers 15-20 years ago. It's essentially just an additional spring.
For my 550xpg mark2 i use the technical glives that are leather. Not wintergloves. Then it is a relly god balance of heat in the winter
Hi Mathias! Thank you for the tip with the Technical Gloves. I have never used them, but I have seen them. I like the technical gear from Husqvarna. Their safety chaps are excellent! Thank you for stopping by and watching WST. Take care! WST
@@WSTMike you should pick up a pair. Have a good day!
Alex, can you help me on clarifying if a Husky 51 has any parts that could work with the 61 please? I have a friend that has a 51 parts saw but I only have the 61. Thank you for your time sir.
Hi Bob, hard to say not knowing serial numbers. That being said, the coil and carb should be interchangeable. They made both saws multiple years and did vary the parts. The saws are very close, but still different enough that sapping parts isn’t as simple. I hope this helps some. WST
@@WSTMike I know they are two different Chassis but still many parts on that saw that could work was my reason I asked. Just wasn’t sure. Thanks for the tips. Much appreciated.
Just an excellent description thank you very much, I have 460 rancher looking for something a little more powerful kind of looking at the 572 XP
My buddy says he really likes he 575s, he is a logger
I told him I was thinking about the 372 XP he likes the 575
Yes please do a video on the tag description the serial number tag
Hi Robert, thanks for stopping by and commenting. I will give you my opinion. The 572XP gives you an excellent power to weight ratio. That is very important in any chainsaw. The 572XP is a perfect choice for the jump from the Rancher to a professional model saw. I highly recommend it. I believe you buddy has a 576XP. That is what I have and it gives you a little more cc’s, but not enough to make a real difference. What you end up getting is just a bigger gas tank, which loggers like. Very subtitle differences, that’s it. I’m building a 372XP now. I went this direction because of the power to weight ratio. If you haven’t subscribed, please do. You can see this saw very soon. I am also working on a serial number video. It’s complicated, especially for the older saws. Rest assured I will get this done for you all out there. Thanks again and I hope this helped. WST
@@WSTMike thank you very very much
The 550xp mark 2 will even out run the 460,550 is at 4hp and 460 is 3.62 so 3.7 to be generous
Nice stuff full play. I'm no expert at it but I enjoy it. What part of the country are you in.
We are located in Houghton Lake, MI. We have property across from the lake on the north shore.
I believe the " t" handle stands for tophandle instead of a T shape. Not sure tho
“T” handle definitely stands for Top Handle. Stihl also uses a T in their models 193T, 194T, 200T and 201T to signify Top Handle configuration. Thanks for watching and commenting. WST
What about older 2 digit models like the 66?
Hi Zaxophn! The older two digit numbers vary with Husqvarna. They made three different changes in the earlier days to their model tags. I would have to see the tag exactly to know what era it was. If you want to send a pic of it to my email, I would be happy to look at it and respond. woodsweattears@protonmail.com I appreciate you watching and commenting! Thank you for the sub also. Take care! WST
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Hi Jack! That is a lot of thumbs, so I am going to go out on a limb and say you liked the video. I appreciate the comment! Take care! WST
Is the bar interchangeable with other models.. I mean are all the bars the same and fit regardless of length?
Hello! The bars are not all interchangeable. Each manufacture states whether that particular saw is a small mount or large mount. They also use codes; Example K095 which is the pattern for mounting the bar to your saw. The easiest way to figure out the right bar for your saw is to use the model number of your saw and find a cross reference chart. Baileys has a very good chart online www.baileysonline.com that will help you with the right selection of bar for your saw. I run all Husqvarna saws and have both large and small mount bars. As long as the mount pattern is correct, I can run it on any saw matching that pattern. Hope this helps and thank you for commenting. WST
@@WSTMike thanks much for the info......
Sorry auto correct made me put Still I meant Stihl
W stands for Wrap or West Coast Wrap, T stands for Top Handle
Correct
Video on reading Husqvarna Serial number plates?
That is in the works. Several people have asked about that exact topic. Thank you for asking. If you are not subscribed already, please do so and you will see that topic soon. Thanks for stopping by. WST
We have a husqvarna 870 xp chainsaw, I guess they don’t make em anymore, I can’t seem to find parts for it anywhere, at least not ones that I know will work for it. Does anyone have any ideas
Hi Johny! I am not familiar with that Husqvarna. I looked it up and do not see any reference to it. Please double check that is the correct model number and let me know. WST
If the first number is generation, how come 162 is 40 years old and 135 is new?
That is always the question with manufactures. There is not always a rhyme or reason they model things the way they do. At the end of the day, the serial number tells them everything they need to know. Especially, if you need warranty or service work done. Great question! WST
Husky - Last numbers are usually the CC's
Stihl - No idea what the heck. Going to have to look it up.....
Hey Josh, you pretty much got that right. You could also just memorize all the saw models and know what their cc’s are too….. I’m joking. Appreciate you watching and commenting. WST
Just have to be careful with xx5 series, as they usually are not x5 cc's. IE 365 is not 65ccs its 70. 445 is a 50cc saw. Its the only odd part about what husky does.
@@DuriensBane I completely agree with you. The Rancher series is the odd one. Thank you for Commenting and bringing to light. Much appreciated.
@@DuriensBane Those are still close and those off numbers are only because they were "special".
Isn’t the T designation for top handle?
That is correct. T is the designation for top handle for both Stihl and Husqvarna. Thank you for your comment and for watching. WST
I always thought the T stood for top handle on the saw instead of a actual T shaped handle.
T does stand for Top Handle. We apologize for misleading you and others. It has been a popular response. Thank you for watching and commenting. WST
I have a 359,can you tell me where to find the model number
Try this link. Pro models have a black riveted tag by the oil fill area, generally. The link gives you an idea of other areas.
az417944.vo.msecnd.net/images/model-locator/husqvarna/husqvarna-chainsaw-model-number.jpg
So I own a mid 80's Husqvarna 181se. As I understand the se denotes pro saw back in the day? Also own a 45 with no other characters, also mid 80's. Both we my fathers, bought new. Still banging out wood today.
Hey Bill! Twice in one day! I’m buying a lottery ticket! You have a gem of a saw there. The 181SE was the precursor to the 281XP. The SE essentially means it was a special edition. It had a high power to weight ratio than many of its cousins. The saw was favorite for guys making race saws out of them. They could handle more power and perform. The 45 is a general run of the mill saw. Nothing fancy about it. Just a 45cc limber/bucker. The beauty is the older saws still perform well and in my opinion, perform better. Take care of them and they will treat you right. Hope this was helpful. WST
Thanks for the fast reply. The 181 will definitely tire you out.
@@firewoodathome I believe you! That is when a saw was a saw and man was tired from using that saw! No worries. Happy to help!
dont u thingk that the "T" stands for top handel
You are correct sir. T is top handle
I would think so.
T is for Top
Explain black nameplate please
You can email me at woodsweattears@protonmail.com and I can send you a diagram that can easily explain it. Thanks for watching. WST
Hi whatdya say there buddy I'm an engineer in the UK and have a question that hard to get an answer to! My pal a prof welder has asked me to relace the broken drive gear that is bronze welded to the clutch drum. I see this Jonsered 16" saw is part of the Husqvarna group.
It has a 3/8 pitch -7 teeth sprocket. I measured the ID of the drum which is 63.8mm. I have not been able to get any suppliers to confirm what their inside diameters of the drums are. It seems inputting Jonsered into the net to get anywhere but Husqvarna 36 and 41 has the same data re pitch and 7 teeth but no diameter is stated.
All the Chinese supplyers say make sure you check that the ordered item is correct & yet they do not seen to have a measure of more accurately a vernier!!! OMG /Jesus wept. Please can you say if the drum for the saw I state Husq is 63.8mm ID?
Where did you get that hoodie ?looks nice alol
The hoodie comes from the place where all things come from.....Amazon
@@WSTMike US amazon or canadian ?
@@TwiggyXxnIngaxX 🇺🇲
@@WSTMike Could you link it to me i cant find it
@@TwiggyXxnIngaxX We bought it for Alex last Christmas. I don’t see it either.
Are you sure the last 2 digits are CC? A 545 is 50 CC not 45CC
On many of them it is. There are some that are not. Case in point. Thanks for calling it all. I’ve talked to Alex about it.
@@WSTMike Interestingly, I was told that any saw beginning with a 5 was a professional saw but not all professional saws begin with a 5? Its all very confusing.
@@kirkkw that’s true also. Between Husky and Stihl, they are both confusing. For my son to do this video, we should have had a bunch of disclaimers. The issue is it would be a mile long and even more confusing.
T is not for t handle its stands for top handle saws cause the handle is on top above the engine not cause it looks Ike a t handle cause it doesn't look like a T at all so sorry but it's top handle saw just letting you know
You are completely right. When my soon did this video a year ago, he misspoke, maybe a little nerves. We received plenty of corrections. Just shows the viewers are watching and we appreciate that. Thanks for the comment. Take care! WST
i thought T was top handle...
You are correct
It would be nice if you could buy one
I am trying to understand your comment. Could you explain further?
@@WSTMike …. Don’t you understand English?
If not let me help you. No Husqvarna 550xp saws are available in Michigan
I understand English quite well. How would I translate “it would be nice if you could buy one” to you can’t buy a 550xp in Michigan? I just asked nicely to explain further.
@@WSTMike ....I don't know if you are living under a rock or not but people can't buy cars, couches , stoves, tractors, chain saws , you name it
because of covid-19 . It's hard to buy most anything but you are having a hard time wondering what I'm talking about when I say " It would be nice if you could buy one"
I have called every shop in Michigan looking fo these chain saws .
I hope you have a good understanding of what is going on now !
@@goodboyringo9716 Go to Ebel’s Hardware. They are my Husky dealer in Michigan where I live. I was there today and they have a lot of stock. Pretty sure they had a Mark II on the shelf. That being said, I get your point. It is hard to buy.
G’day,
What does e mean as in 120e mark2
Saw sold in Australia
Grea video ass is your still one
Hey Mate, Mark2 means it is a new and improved version. Husky claimed they made a banger with the new Mark2 version. Thanks for watching! WST
Sorry, but the first number is not the generation. Husqvarna models range from 1-5 (excluding the new Aspire range). These denote the level of use the model is intended for, with 1 being occasional domestic, through to 5 being all day, every day professional use. Nothing to do with how many times the model has been updated.
😂😂😂😂WRONG!
@Idahoprepper71 It's literally in the brochures, on the website and in every Husqvarna showroom. 👍🏻
This was my impression too. But maybe not historically? Also, i think that second number shall be seen as the tenth in the cc, and the last more of a model number. Came here trying to verify that hypothesis, but got more confused.