Husqvarna 540i XP VS 535i XP and T540i XP VS T535i XP Battery Powered Chainsaw Comparison Review

[@MachineryNation]

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[@Clif_Brown]

I just got the new top handle 540iXP with two BLi200 batts in the USA and it performs as well or better than my gas/petrol top handle T540 and so much less noise, no cranky starting and no fumes. Cuts like a demon and with two batts was able to cut into rounds about 10 long logs 8" to 16" in 40 min, a lot of rounds! Not what a top handle is made for but it does it. The rear handle has more leverage than the top handle, which is why it might seem to cut faster, but specs say they have the same motor and chain. If you cut with the top handle like a man! ;) it rips! Amazing saw and you can use it in the rain.

[@MachineryNation]

That's great to hear Clif. Like you say they are both super impressive saws and have lots of benefits like the noise and no fumes. Thanks for watching the video and commenting!

[@n-wnw3145]

Please test the stihl msa 220 vs 540i xp

[@MachineryNation]

This is something we may do in the future! Keep your eyes peeled!

[@dadandme]

I am impressed by the clear difference between the 535i and the 540i!!

[@MachineryNation]

Yeah, we were quite impressed as well!

[@markkaris2469]

It looks like the t540 isn’t reving right. Maybe it is stuck on eco mode. The differents is much bigger compering the older one.

[@MachineryNation]

The t540 was on the normal mode, but we may test these again in the future.

[@peterpanini7877]

how long do you think the longevity is compared to petrol? i'm concerned about warranty and out of warranty problems. i'm not sure what kind of repairs if any can be done on electric motors.

[@MrNtm08]

Some questions. Botn the T 535 and T 550 have the same chain and no difference. In the 535 vs 540 test the 540 have the x-chain/bar setup and the 535 have the old version chain. Maybe you should test it again with the same chain setup? The 535 also comes with the x-chain now days.

[@MrNtm08]

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[@meinventil]

Endlich mal ne ordentliche Analyse. Thanks for this good analysis.

[@Dan-wo4bx]

How much of the difference is down to the pro bar and chain on the 40? Are the motors the same in the 35 & 40 ? Running the 14” or 16” bar make a difference? I’m asking as i am teetering on the edge of getting the 40 16” option

[@jonbreaksstuff4518]

Great saws, but I love the smell of a wide open gas/oil burner!

[@MachineryNation]

Great point!

[@cyuiyuwyguiyui]

That smell is dangerous to the body..

[@jamestroutman953]

@@cyuiyuwyguiyui it's dangerous if you're in an unventilated space, normally gas saws are used outdoors. But I do understand your point carbon monoxide is deadly.

[@marugmad]

What? The most awful smell, definitely prefer to smell cut wood rather than toxic gas!

[@wt9653]

So the run time was about 12 minutes with all the stacking and resting in between. Saws time are measured in how many cuts vs time.

[@MachineryNation]

As you could see in the video that was 360 cut in about 40 mins. It’s not to be sniffed at 👍🏼

[@mohdarifarifhafizi9874]

Thanks you Josh and ryan

[@MachineryNation]

No worries, we enjoyed it 👍🏼

[@eliaskimmo6582]

0:10 husqavarna, is that some new thing?

[@florinrotari1970]

Super tare, 540i xp e mai puternică decât 535i xp. . . ! 👍👍👍💪💪💪🙋

[@MachineryNation]

Thank you! Glad you liked the video! Super impressive saw as you say!

[@rodgerwiggins8755]

What are these saws like on hardwood

[@andreasfriesinger7397]

what stand the T for? Whats the diffence between the nomrmal 535i XP and the T535i XP

[@MachineryNation]

Turbo.. I’m kidding, the T is for Top Handle 👍🏼

[@richardcromptonjr7512]

Just started to get into the battery arena. I was wondering if the maintenance cost of electric, which I do t know what would be. The cost of carburettors and other gas problems , are expensive. Guessing, judith out taking into consideration the cost of cost. Battery is the way to go. Need to remember that the are limits that battery will not do at this stage of progress . Be a good follow up vidieo

[@MachineryNation]

Check out our recent video where we compare petrol and battery products.

[@corpsiecorpsie_the_original]

Were both chains the same? I don't recall a statement about that

[@MachineryNation]

We will add this into the description. Thanks for mentioning it, but yes both saws had the same chain.

[@0069sidewinder]

Can the 540 b fitted with a 24" bar n cut big timber ???

[@MachineryNation]

No defo not. You will have to wait a bit longer for large battery saws 👍🏼

[@mats15trout]

Will you review the new 2023 T542i xp that’s just come out?

[@MachineryNation]

🤞🏼 hopefully we will see it soon 👍🏼

[@VEIWER313]

I'm curious if the chain oil lasts that long or not? No oil will work a saw on its own, let alone cut wood

[@MachineryNation]

Do you mean does a full tank of chain oil last the duration of one battery? If so yes, in this test it used about 2/3 of a tank.

[@rodgerwiggins8755]

Love that everyone is decked out in STIHL gear

[@RNDist]

Is the 540 much heavier then the 535 ???

[@brendanwildsoet2665]

Did the 540 use the new 200x battery?

[@MachineryNation]

Not in this video.

[@jamesnelson9482]

Is that the 300 or 300s battery?

[@MachineryNation]

It's the 300.

[@Bigbore3]

From your video it sounds like the 540i XP is more powerful than the T540i XP. Is it correct?

[@MachineryNation]

You’re right, the video does to portray this to be the case but they are pretty identical 👍🏼

[@Bigbore3]

@@MachineryNation can you tell me how long does the T540i XP takes to cut the 12 inch wood where the 540i XP takes 8-10 sec?

[@pearwear]

Did the T540XP have the Bli200X battery? Supposedly the X battery gives the new 540’s more oomph

[@nathandavies4699]

Good videos boys I thinking of buying a top handle chainsaw

[@MachineryNation]

👍🏼

[@sportingpatria5143]

540iXP of course👍😅, keep it up!

[@MachineryNation]

Thanks, will do!

[@truepatriot223]

I have a 535iXP that I bought new and it has bee a TERD since day 1. I can only make a few cuts (always less than 10) and then it flashes the overheat signal and won't work again for 20 mins or so. Does not matter if it's summer or winter. Brought it to a dealer when it was still under warranty and they blamed the battery, not the saw. Took them almost a YEAR to get me a new battery (factory back order) now I am out of the warranty period, and the saw still won't do more than 10 cuts. Friend has one and his works great. Swap his battery for mine and his saw is still good and mine sucks. Husqvarna customer support won't help! They just refer me to a dealer. Dealer won't help because its out of warranty. Bought this new and have literally made less than 100 cuts with it. Total junk and even a "PRO" saw like this is no good and si I wasted a ton of money and Husq won't stand behind their product. Buyer Beware. By the way, I have a lot of other Husq equipment that has done well for me but this was a total waste. First time I splurged on Pro and just got hosed.

[@nathandavies4699]

Josh is the winner

[@MachineryNation]

Always a winner 👍🏼

[@julianalderson6996]

Very good. Ive got ms220. Its fast after good sharpin, but yer husky got that.

[@slpip4365]

I only use my Milwaukee Super Sawzall to cut toothpicks, not a chainsaw.

[@MachineryNation]

Awesome, we also sell Milwaukee. You sir have good taste 💪🏼

[@sejdiniserviceripairelectr7705]

😎

[@nathandavies4699]

Very good videos boys

[@MachineryNation]

Thanks 👍

[@leandroluckei]

BLI300 ?

[@MachineryNation]

Yes sir 👍🏼

[@seamusdelahunty1615]

right it's Husqvarna not husk a varna

[@MachineryNation]

Hahaha, yes your right but in England we pronounce it like this 👍🏼

[@kongkjetil]

@@MachineryNation Ing e lænd you men?

[@hphillips7425]

According to the video it looks like the top handles were the same. The 540 back handle much faster

[@MachineryNation]

Yeah as you say, there wasn't much difference in the top handle saws but the back handles there was quite a difference.

[@nils8485]

@@MachineryNation Then there was anything wrong, if you see all the other videos the 540 blows the 535 away, the 540 even blow the ms201. All tophandle versions. Have a look at Bades Baumpflege, its a german channel

[@MachineryNation]

That is interesting that we found it to be similar. We will have to re test this again a few times to see if we can get similar results as others.

[@nils8485]

@@MachineryNation Yep you should retest it, i was really wondering about the result. I have the T540XP gas version and testet the battery version once and i had to admit that the battery versions seems to be even a bit faster than mine. And i know the 535i backhandle and in my opinion the 535i backhandle was way slower then the 540i tophandle. I tested them all with the 200X battery.

[@MachineryNation]

@@nils8485 That's great to hear, very interesting results. We will hopefully give this a re test and see how it goes. :)

[@scottishsibber8415]

I think it’s an unfair advantage to josh he has 20 stone compared to Ryan 10 stone 😂😂

[@arbolorian]

the t540i on the firsr cuts is in eco mode!

[@MachineryNation]

Good shout! But unfortunately it’s not 👍🏼

[@arbolorian]

@@MachineryNation i use a t540i every day and the sound of that one is not as it should sound. is the same saw as the 540i rear handle and there completely different in the vid. Something is wrong.

[@tonirodriguez8931]

Voy a preferir toda la vida uno a mezcla Stihl

[@jacobnapkins1155]

Groovy

[@MachineryNation]

Thanks!

[@benscott2743]

When you alter the speed of the video it does NOTHING for me - need real time to judge it

[@ДмитрийКалаев-й1б]

Good 👍☀️

[@MachineryNation]

Thanks!

[@cased3424]

the 535 chain is dull

[@MachineryNation]

Yeah seems like it but was new 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Ravenarh]

Okay, I'll take it. In Russia, I will give a little less than my monthly salary.

[@MachineryNation]

Thank you 💪🏼

[@nicholaspiscitelli7685]

I'm so confused

[@cyuiyuwyguiyui]

No English speaking can get the name quiet right. Its Huussqvaarna,prolong the name and you will sound like a Swede.. :o)

[@pauliericher8504]

music is ..annoying

[@mathiaskohler8168]

ganz schlechte billige scheisse kettenspanner schlecht sehr schlecht algemein keine qualität mehr pfuuuuiiiii