Husky 540i XP

[Djax]

Experimenting with the rear handle 540i XP. Has anyone found a benefit to running the bli300 battery over the 200x? My thoughts are stay with the 200x and have more on hand to swap out. Unless there is a significant difference.

 

[Maximalist]

No doubt 300 is better than 200. And of course the smartest option is to use the t540ixp with the battery removed.

 

[greengreer]

Do you hang the battery on your saddle?

 

[Maximalist]

Yes, I'm hanging a battery on the back of the saddle.

 

[davidwyby]

How long of a bar can the battery saws pull buried?

 

[Maximalist]

The permissible length a bar is 40 cm. I use a 35 cm bar.

 

[Merle Nelson]

Yeah my 540i's will pull 40 cm/16inches. The predecessor models would not. I switched to running mostly 14 inch bars because I use the 540i mostly for pruning, don't need 16" cutting length most of the time - AND - the 28" Stanly Fat Max plastic toolbox will perfectly hold two saws, charger and two spare batts.

Bucking cuts in bigger wood will take a battery down in about 10 minutes +/-.

 

[Djax]

No doubt 300 is better than 200. And of course the smartest option is to use the t540ixp with the battery removed. View attachment 121140

That’s a tight kit. Where can I buy that battery/umbilical cord set up? Also, do get a full arms reach with that cord on your belt?

 

[Maximalist]

The cable is 150cm long and you don't have to worry about the reach of your hands. I bought it all at the Husqvarna store.

 

[Maximalist]

View attachment IMG_4976.MP4 201T VS T540ixp