The Husqvarna 550XPG II is a 50.1cc professional gas chainsaw built for felling, limbing and bucking. It uses Husqvarna's X-Torq engine and a 16-inch, .050-gauge bar, and it adds heated handles for cold and damp work. In the 50cc class it is aimed at forestry and tree-care crews rather than casual homeowners, and it competes with pro saws like the Stihl MS 261 on power-to-weight and anti-vibration comfort. The heated grip is the main difference from the standard 550 XP II, which suits year-round outdoor work.
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Owners of the 550 XP line generally rate it as a strong, smooth-cutting pro saw in the 50cc class, and the heated-handle version is valued by people who cut in cold weather. Complaints tend to center on the learning curve of the starting procedure and on the price premium over non-heated models.
The Husqvarna 550XPG II is a gas-powered chainsaw with a 50.1cc X-Torq engine and a 16" bar. It is the second generation of the 550 XP and is made for professional forestry and tree care crews. It is built for felling, limbing and bucking, and it has a slimmed-down design with a low, slender body.
The X-Torq engine is built for efficient combustion. AutoTune sets the engine automatically and compensates for fuel, altitude, humidity, temperature and a clogged air filter, so no carburetor adjustments are needed. The crankcase is magnesium, and the crankshaft is a forged three-piece design. Air Injection technology uses centrifugal force to expel larger dust and debris before it reaches the air filter. The cooling system is also designed to extend engine life.
Heated handles keep hands warm in cold and damp conditions. LowVib technology uses dampeners between the engine and chassis to reduce vibration. The felling sight is molded into the saw. The bar nuts and starter screws are retained so they don't get lost. Other features include a flip-up fuel cap, a transparent fuel indicator, a quick-release air filter, a snap-lock cylinder cover, a side-mounted chain tensioner and an adjustable oil pump.
