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I would never own anything under 76 cc again, as the ability to cut through a log is just not there.

Here they sell a lot of Husky 562's, but as the dealer explained to me it is just because of their cheap cost. People buy them, run them for a year, then trade them in...and rinse and repeat. It is not that they are a great saw, they are a cheap saw. As he called them, "disposable saws." Kind of like the Ford Focus's that are out there; they get people to work, but are pretty basic and underpowered. They work, but people are far better off to skip the Husky 562 and go with a Stihl MS462, they will never regret it.

I have not compared pro to homeowner saws in 20 years as I cut semi-professionally at around 600 cord per year, but the handles and such were what I noticed makes the difference. Homeowners have a lot more plastic, where pro have more magnesium...but is steel at least. It makes a big difference day in and day out. 20 years ago I tried to use a 029 homeowners saw and took it back after a month and got a professional saw. It just could not take the daily pounding.

I talk to guys who run a couple shops about the newer Husky chainsaws. Mostly about how the EPA has complicated matters with small engines. A few months ago, one of them let me try out the 562 out back on a log. I've had alot of chainsaws in my hands with saws ranging from 50cc's to the largest saws manufacturers make including the Husky 3120. I have to say I was impressed with the 562 and no one has spoke of this saw as "disposable"especially for the money these things go for (over $700 here) . I don't know what you are used to cutting with but this saw cut like a 70 cc saw and zipped through a 14" log in no time. It is not as fast as say a Husky 395 but I feel it's a good firewood saw. Either our comparisons are different or something is seriously wrong with your 562. The 562 should run only a couple seconds behind the 372. I would say its a serious step up from a "ranch" or "home owner" type saw. To me, the biggest bang for the buck are the Dolmars (Makita). I'd bet you'd fall in love with the 7900.

The type and extent of cutting I did caused chainsaws not to last me more than a couple of years. It is where I learned that "brands" meant nothing to me. Whether it was a Homelite, Husky, Stihl, McCulloch, Partner, Jonsered, etc., I just needed chainsaws that cut so I bought whatever was available. I've had lemons with the same brand and model that worked fine so I'm not a believer of "I'll never buy this saw again" or I don't buy anything but such and such" as a result.
If one likes certain ergonomics of a saw I could see brand loyalty but I didn't have that luxury. You get used to whatever saw you have in your hands. We had to concentrate on production....chainsaws not so much.

 

[BrokenTrack]

I talk to guys who run a couple shops about the newer Husky chainsaws. Mostly about how the EPA has complicated matters with small engines. A few months ago, one of them let me try out the 562 out back on a log. I've had alot of chainsaws in my hands with saws ranging from 50cc's to the largest saws manufacturers make including the Husky 3120. I have to say I was impressed with the 562 and no one has spoke of this saw as "disposable"especially for the money these things go for (over $700 here) . I don't know what you are used to cutting with but this saw cut like a 70 cc saw and zipped through a 14" log in no time. It is not as fast as say a Husky 395 but I feel it's a good firewood saw. Either our comparisons are different or something is seriously wrong with your 562. The 562 should run only a couple seconds behind the 372. I would say its a serious step up from a "ranch" or "home owner" type saw. To me, the biggest bang for the buck are the Dolmars (Makita). I'd bet you'd fall in love with the 7900.

The type and extent of cutting I did caused chainsaws not to last me more than a couple of years. It is where I learned that "brands" meant nothing to me. Whether it was a Homelite, Husky, Stihl, McCulloch, Partner, Jonsered, etc., I just needed chainsaws that cut so I bought whatever was available. I've had lemons with the same brand and model that worked fine so I'm not a believer of "I'll never buy this saw again" or I don't buy anything but such and such" as a result.
If one likes certain ergonomics of a saw I could see brand loyalty but I didn't have that luxury. You get used to whatever saw you have in your hands. We had to concentrate on production....chainsaws not so much.

I am not brand loyal either. I have a good friend that has a Husky Dealership that is close by, and he can service the saws and make them sing, where as Stihl dealerships are further away and the guys that work on them do not know what they are doing. So it is a crap shoot for me on either Stihl or Husky,

Fit and finish I think Stihl is just plain the better saw, but that really is the rub. Put a $1100 chainsaw in a persons hands over a $750 saw, and they will appreciate the Stihl MS 461 so much more. The only reason a person would chose the Husky 562 over a Stihl MS 562 is because they don't want to spend $1100 on a saw, whether they would ever admit that or not. The two are just not comparable. For the power gained, for the bit of extra weight, it all comes down to cost.

Myself, I am a one chainsaw guy. Holy crap I have driven over enough chainsaws with bulldozers, skidders and excavators just toting one around, much less trying to keep track of multiple saws for felling, limbing, and bucking. So for that, the Stihl 461 is a better all around chainsaw. The Husky 562 just does not have the cc's to buck or fell trees, while anything bigger than the Stihl 461 would make limbing drudgery.

I only cut 600 cord of wood a year which is around 11 cord per week. Most days I just go in, cut 4 cord, and call it a day. If I do that 3 days a week, that is a truck load and enough for me. So I am in this in between zone. Not a professional by any stretch of the imagination, but really not a homeowner either. I need a saw that will power through a log while bucking, yet also limb without making my arms fall off from weight. I think a lot of people on here fit this scenario, and why I think the Husky 562 purchase is a huge mistake. Take the plunge, spend the money, and people won't regret it. I know, I went cheap and regret it.

 

[Rustyiron]

I've had alot of chainsaws in my hands with saws ranging from 50cc's to the largest saws manufacturers make including the Husky 3120.

It's time for you to post another pic of your collection if you still have them all.:thumbsup:

 

[s219]

I have a Stihl 461 and a Husky 562. While the 562 doesn't have the effortless power of the 461, I'd say it's about 90% as capable, in a package that is a lot nicer to handle. So my 562 gets a lot of use around here. I have always found it to be impressive for a 60cc saw. Now if I have to deal with a large tree, say 24" or more, I go straight for the 461.

What I don't like about the 562 is that it tends to be fussy in real cold weather and I am not sure the auto tune is dealing with things properly. And then due to the skinny layout of the saw, it's tippy as heck -- 50/50 chance when you put it down on the ground it will flop over sideways. Stihls tend to be wider and not nearly as tippy.

 

[Creamer]

Fit and finish I think Stihl is just plain the better saw, but that really is the rub.

Never understood why anybody would judge a tractor, chainsaw, or any other tool by the "Fit and finish".

 

[Piston]

I talk to guys who run a couple shops about the newer Husky chainsaws. Mostly about how the EPA has complicated matters with small engines. A few months ago, one of them let me try out the 562 out back on a log. I've had alot of chainsaws in my hands with saws ranging from 50cc's to the largest saws manufacturers make including the Husky 3120. I have to say I was impressed with the 562 and no one has spoke of this saw as "disposable"especially for the money these things go for (over $700 here) . I don't know what you are used to cutting with but this saw cut like a 70 cc saw and zipped through a 14" log in no time. It is not as fast as say a Husky 395 but I feel it's a good firewood saw. Either our comparisons are different or something is seriously wrong with your 562. The 562 should run only a couple seconds behind the 372. I would say its a serious step up from a "ranch" or "home owner" type saw. To me, the biggest bang for the buck are the Dolmars (Makita). I'd bet you'd fall in love with the 7900.

The type and extent of cutting I did caused chainsaws not to last me more than a couple of years. It is where I learned that "brands" meant nothing to me. Whether it was a Homelite, Husky, Stihl, McCulloch, Partner, Jonsered, etc., I just needed chainsaws that cut so I bought whatever was available. I've had lemons with the same brand and model that worked fine so I'm not a believer of "I'll never buy this saw again" or I don't buy anything but such and such" as a result.
If one likes certain ergonomics of a saw I could see brand loyalty but I didn't have that luxury. You get used to whatever saw you have in your hands. We had to concentrate on production....chainsaws not so much.

Well said Arrow.

I wouldn’t consider the 562 (or a Ford Focus for that matter) a disposable item either.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I find it interesting you had an Oregon bar and I assume chain on it when it was new. Don't like the Husky bars?

First of all, Husky bars ARE Oregon bars, at least they will be until Husqvarna get's them all switched over to THEIR OWN BRAND of bars and chains, and that's now happening quite fast.

Secondly, I have both "large mount" bars in Oregon and Husqvarna around here, and the 562xp had an Oregon bar on it then, and still does now...

Do you think it "looks" better with a Husky bar on it? lol

BTW, Husqvarna saws can come either way, power head only, or with bar/chain, my 562xp came with...

SR

 

[4570Man]

Never understood why anybody would judge a tractor, chainsaw, or any other tool by the "Fit and finish".

What’s the definition of fit and finish? And I do agree that the Stihl saws have a more refined look, but I’ll keep my better power to weight to cost Husqvarna.

 

[Creamer]

First of all, Husky bars ARE Oregon bars, at least they will be until Husqvarna get's them all switched over to THEIR OWN BRAND of bars and chains, and that's now happening quite fast.

Secondly, I have both "large mount" bars in Oregon and Husqvarna around here, and the 562xp had an Oregon bar on it then, and still does now...

Do you think it "looks" better with a Husky bar on it? lol

BTW, Husqvarna saws can come either way, power head only, or with bar/chain, my 562xp came with...

SR

Are you saying that all Husky bars are made by Oregon? I didn't know that.

You keep bragging about the your Husky but I found it interesting that your photo showed "an upgrade".

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I am not brand loyal either. I have a good friend that has a Husky Dealership that is close by,

Fit and finish I think Stihl is just plain the better saw, but that really is the rub. Put a $1100 chainsaw in a persons hands over a $750 saw,

He's NOT much of a friend if he charged you $1100.00 for a 562!!

They can be bought all over the place for around $700.00 and less than that on line...

I paid $545.00 for mine WITH bar/chain and then got the Husqvarna $50.00 rebate after that, so out the door for $495.00...

You need to find a new Husky dealer "friend", he Vaselined your backside!!!

SR