Husky 562 xp

[Bota4me]

Stay out of the chainsaw shops..... I have a stihl ms361 that has performed great for me for last 7 years. But i saw that sexxxxxy new husky on shelf and looking for a touch more oomph than my 361 without more weight. What do you guys think? I wanna hear from owners also good and bad on it. Ty guys in advance

 

[Scooby074]

I have one.

Its awesome. At first I was having starting issues, but once I got my head around the technique its a pretty good starter.

Lots of power and real light and flickable.

 

[Bota4me]

I have one. Its awesome. At first I was having starting issues, but once I got my head around the technique its a pretty good starter. Lots of power and real light and flickable.

ty scooby! Have you any other saws to compare power to? 20" bar?

 

[Scooby074]

I have a Husky Model 51. Its only a 16" bar.

The 562 destroys it in acceleration and power. Plus its lighter and narrower. And feels better in the hand. XP saws rule:thumbsup:

I have a 20 on the 562 and it pulls it no issues.

 

[Bota4me]

I have a Husky Model 51. Its only a 16" bar. The 562 destroys it in acceleration and power. Plus its lighter and narrower. And feels better in the hand. XP saws rule:thumbsup: I have a 20 on the 562 and it pulls it no issues.

nice good to hear scooby.



This wood pile will be nervous then if i show up with that lol

 

[LD1]

NEver ran either saw. But based on what I have read elsewhere and other specs, I dont think you will notice an appreciable difference in power between a 361 and a 562. :2cents:

 

[Scooby074]

nice good to hear scooby.

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This wood pile will be nervous then if i show up with that lol

Nice pile. Wood is real hard to get here, 6 week wait or more!!

As LD says though, you might not notice a huge difference with the upgrade. The 2 saws are almost equals. I havent ran a 361 but did run a MS362 of a friend, and prefer my Husky. Plus he has had his share of issues, much of which wasnt covered under warranty even though he should technically be in the warranty period!! Hes had a couple sub-$100 bills on what is essentially a new saw.

If your looking for a slight upgrade to replace an older saw, youll be real happy with the 562

 

[Bluegill2]

I've run saws for 36 years and the 562xp is by far the most impressive stock saw I've ever run. Smooth, slim, light and fast! It will cut a little faster and have a little more power over the ms361. Had a 562xp for close to 3 years now. Easy starting and No problems!

 

[Bota4me]

I've run saws for 36 years and the 562xp is by far the most impressive stock saw I've ever run. Smooth, slim, light and fast! It will cut a little faster and have a little more power over the ms361. Had a 562xp for close to 3 years now. Easy starting and No problems! http://s243.photobucket.com/user/fishheadbug/media/firewood/562xp2.jpg.html http://s243.photobucket.com/user/fishheadbug/media/firewood/562xp1.jpg.html http://s243.photobucket.com/user/fishheadbug/media/firewood/562xp3.jpg.html

blue, how much wood has it cut? It looks great!

 

[Bluegill2]

blue, how much wood has it cut? It looks great!

It was fairly new when those pics were takin. I cut around 15-20 cords a year and do some logging, but have other saws that get used too. So it's hard to say how much, but it's cut at least 15 cords and dropped a number of larger trees. I sold my larger 75cc Husky after running the 562 for a year, if that means anything...

I'm not knocking the ms361, it was one of Stihl's best saws. But when I compared this 562 to a buddies 361, the Husky was noticeably faster in the cut.

 

[Bota4me]

It was fairly new when those pics were takin. I cut around 15-20 cords a year and do some logging, but have other saws that get used too. So it's hard to say how much, but it's cut at least 15 cords and dropped a number of larger trees. I sold my larger 75cc Husky after running the 562 for a year, if that means anything... I'm not knocking the ms361, it was one of Stihl's best saws. But when I compared this 562 to a buddies 361, the Husky was noticeably faster in the cut.

my dealer says its close to a 372 or ms441 stihl and he sells both so thats good news that you are comparing it to a 75cc husky thsnks for all your info

 

[Bota4me]

I almost forgot.
WITH a 20 inch bar
I would imagine 24-28 372/441 would pull away

 

[Bota4me]

Only 3, 562 xp owners on this site??

 

[Bluegill2]

my dealer says its close to a 372 or ms441 stihl and he sells both so thats good news that you are comparing it to a 75cc husky thsnks for all your info

My 75cc was stronger and faster, but a lot heavier. Yes, 20" on my 562, but it'll pull a 24" just fine. I rarely need more than a 20" though.

Only 3, 562 xp owners on this site??

This is a tractor site. There are much larger chainsaw sites out there.

 

[LD1]

Only 3, 562 xp owners on this site??

I dont even own any huskys anymore. In the past I have had a 136, 272xp, 266se, and a 365sp.

But all dolmars now. :thumbsup:

 

[motownbrowne]

I'd recommend doing a muffler mod to your 361 before you buy another saw the same size.

I like the 562, but mostly because I bought my 50cc pro shindaiwa from a guy who needed cash after he bought a 562. Full wrap, big dogs, 28" lite bar, and they got him for over $1200! Sold me the shindaiwa 488 with 3 new chains and a gallon of bar oil for $60 to make rent.

Best part was when I said "that's a nice 60cc saw, I like that size (having a 361 myself)" and he said, "no it's way bigger than that":laughing:

 

[toddbiss]

I moved to a 562xp from a 55 Rancher and the 562 is night and day compared to it. I just cut firewood but love the saw so far. Starts easy and it is good on gas.

 

[LD1]

I just cut firewood ....

Thats good. Lots better than some of the other things I have inadvertently cut:laughing:

 

[xyz123]

If you havent muffler modded the 361 you are only cutting with a turd still. Those dont come alive till muffler modded. Very choked down from factory. Remember to retune carb then too.

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