Theres a new sheriff in town

[Bota4me]

Well you're a bad influence! I grabbed on with 20" bar for $650. Haven't run it yet, but am looking forward to it. This will be the first Husky I own, though I have used many of them over the years. My other saws are an Echo CS-330T (top handle tree saw), Echo CS-400, Stihl MS-261, and Stihl MS-461. Plus a bunch of antiques and relics I won't list. I will say that I don't like the chain tensioner built into the clutch cover on the 562, as I have found those a PITA to deal with on the job out in the woods. Echo uses that as well. And the captive bar nuts on the 562 are a travesty compared to the cleaner Stihl design on the 261 and others. But otherwise the 562 is a nicely made saw and feels very good in the hand. I'm also not a fan of outboard clutches, but have to admit it helps keep the powerhead a lot narrower and more balanced feeling, no question about it.[/QUOTE
Congrats! Im a stihl guy too but this saw just "feels" better and will outcut my 361 hands down. Its sexxxxxy as he** too

 

[xyz123]

60cc saws I just get out the $50 poulan. The wood never knew the difference and I just smiled while siting up in the woods on a nice day.

These saws might even be a little lighter PHO.

 

[5030]

I was told by a good friend of mine that is a logger the new Stihl saws ain't what they use to be he's got some new husky saws now he said that they was mean saws

They aren't. I believe it's because of Tier 4 emissions and how lean they run. I bought a couple months ago, a Stihl professional Arborists saw (I do tree work, limbing and preservation on the side) and it was a total dog for almost 700 bucks.

It went back and I considered the Husky (just as expensive with a 14" bar) but got a Tanaka top handle arborist saw (on the recommendation of a friend) and haven't had issue one. It's actually lighter than the Stihl (with a 14" bar) comes with a laynard ring and best of all starts first pull warm, every time. I always start them on the ground and waem them up prior to ascending.

This Tanaka has all kinds of power running the lo-pro chipper chain and roller nose bar. Best of all, it's $246.00 delivered from Bailey's with a 7 year warranty. Not too fond of their bigger saws but for a tiny saw it's the one for me. Gonna buy a second one.

I'm really disapointed in Stihl on the in-tree side of the equation.

 

[5030]

You can compare apples to oranges or vice versa but it all biols down to how sharp the chain is and how the rakers are set and most owners tend to run a dull or getting dull chain that eats power and slows down the cut. I haven't met too may owners that know how to properly sharpen a saw chain or know when to sharpen one and just taking it to the dealer for a grind don't always mean it's sharp either.

I look for a chainsaw that hot stats easily, has good balance and a good warranty.

 

[CobyRupert]

You can compare apples to oranges or vice versa but it all biols down to how sharp the chain is and how the rakers are set and most owners tend to run a dull or getting dull chain that eats power and slows down the cut. I haven't met too may owners that know how to properly sharpen a saw chain or know when to sharpen one and just taking it to the dealer for a grind don't always mean it's sharp either. I look for a chainsaw that hot stats easily, has good balance and a good warranty.

Yes!!! Thank you! Listening to people here brag or complain or comparing one saw to another with no mention of what size, type chain, rakers, when sharpened, fetc.. drives me nuts. For me (where 90% is trimming the tree and cutting firewood after the 10% that is the felling and the few cuts on the trunk that a bigger saw might be better at) it's about the power to weight ratio. With it so hard to find ethanol free gas, every saw can have problems.

 

[5030]

Yep. Cuts wood like butter until it gets a bit dull and then cuts like an old lady...... slow and slower.....

You can take the cheapest powerhead and with a sharp, properly dressed chain, cut circles around a high priced saw. It's all in the cutters.

 

[Tollster]

Nuthin like a new husky with purdy teeth!

 

[turnkey4099]

LOL, Hey I have that turd!

Actually, I did have some initial doubt when I got it, but the more I have used it the more impressed I am. I read the new strato engines need to have x amount of fuel run through them to attain full power and that does seem to be true. A good bar and sharp chain always seem to be the big part of the equation no matter the brand.
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Yep. There are other saws that needed to have a few tanks through them before really waking up. The MS310 was one. I bought one in the early runs and was aware that it needed that 'break-in'. I was not impressed with it for the firest use but 2 tanks later I wouldn't have traded it for any other of that cc range.

Then cam the 361!! Wow! Watta saw!!. It sounds mean when first fired up. I have run it with a 28" bar and skip tooth in Black Locust. No bogging. Of course as always, the sharpness of a chain has a great deal to do with performance.

Harry K

 

[s219]

Thought I should bump to report on my new 562XP that I bought a couple weeks after Bota4me. After quite a bit of firewood cutting (up to 20") and some felling, I am very impressed with this saw. It feels nimbler than my Stihl 261 and almost as gutsy as my Stihl 461. Very nice. When felling a pine two days ago, the 562 worked so well I didn't really even think about it! My only complaints are that the saw is too tippy when set on the ground, and I am not a fan of the chain tensioner arrangement or bar nuts (all minor gripes in retrospect). I am tempted to sell my 261 as the 562 can definitely take its place.

 

[Bota4me]

Thought I should bump to report on my new 562XP that I bought a couple weeks after Bota4me. After quite a bit of firewood cutting (up to 20") and some felling, I am very impressed with this saw. It feels nimbler than my Stihl 261 and almost as gutsy as my Stihl 461. Very nice. When felling a pine two days ago, the 562 worked so well I didn't really even think about it! My only complaints are that the saw is too tippy when set on the ground, and I am not a fan of the chain tensioner arrangement or bar nuts (all minor gripes in retrospect). I am tempted to sell my 261 as the 562 can definitely take its place. <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/chainsaws/405237-theres-new-sheriff-town-img_5136-jpg"/>

Glad you are enjoying that 562. I fired mine up after sitting for 3 months, 2 pulls and ran like a banshee! I cut up a cherry and a maple and wow am i glad to have it. This saw cuts fast!!
Love the easy starting and light weight felling , bucking.