Bearcat22lr
just some guy that burns wood
they look good in red. I wish Tractor supply carried more of the Jred pro line saws.
Husqvarna 562xp & 60cc saws
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Skeans
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I own both for the last 5 years the 555 has ran a 20" and a 28" bar on the landing without a lick of issues doing some bucking with some knot bumping. The 562 is a nice light change they'll pull a 32" bar with a semi skip chain in oversized wood 3 years on that setup and the only issue has been a blown clutch. For 90% of you guys do you really need a pro saw or make a living with one?
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this is the one i bought from Nate at performance outdoor equipment.... you can swap bars and or chains with your current saws and you will get a good deal from him....and the saw is awesome
i would recommend this saw and or the dolmar 6400 series saws are fast becoming my favorite saws
Charlie Pendleton
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Haha define need, did my wife really need the Acura or would the crv have sufficed. Totally agree with your comment. The triple nickel would suffice for 90 percent of fire wood cutters. It's basically a pro saw anyway. Absolutely have loved mine. Truthfully the autotune works awesome, I cut in a range from 5,600 feet up to 10,300 and it always shines.
From what quite a few cutters are telling me it is still hit and miss, but most have given up on them. Seems extreme temps brings out the worst in them. Mine included, anything getting toward 90 and my saw will not run after it is shut off. When cold my bog gets bad to the point of stalling. I really want to like the saw but if you need to rely on it, well flip a coin. My dealer will steer his regulars away from the saw also because of the reliability. CJ
I will admit when the 562 runs it runs excellent esp when modded but it's quirks will tick you off, mine when hot is a pain. When I need to rely on a saw the 346 and 372 go, esp if running longer bars with the 372. CJ
Skeans
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I've ran mine in 90 degree heat out in the PNW with the 32 with no issues the same with many other fallers I only know of one failure so far. I've got to wonder if part of it is most of the guys east of Cascades run a round file chain causing then to push more and create more heat.
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Andyshine77 had a tread on the 562 about hot starting in the heat. I tested my 2260 in 95 degree weather and it always started easy but I was running AVgas. I will see if I can find the thread.
link http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/562xp-hot-start.298269/
link http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/562xp-hot-start.298269/
that's why i also bought the 2260 no issues
jmssaws
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The 562 I had was a older one with the old carb on it and to be honest I wouldn't give 50 cents for another one like it,it had a unusable bog and the parts to fix it were 300$ so I sold it.
It was a animal when it would run right though.
The newer ones I've ported haven't gave any trouble other than I wish you could do a simple reset like a stihl.
It was a animal when it would run right though.
The newer ones I've ported haven't gave any trouble other than I wish you could do a simple reset like a stihl.
jmssaws
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Same saw are they not?
Sorry, but that's a bit of a stretch! Than again were cut wood that's just a bit more dense. Besides If working the saw a little harder causes a saw to not work properly, is this not a problem?
It all has to do with fuel turning to vapor at around 140°F. Run the saw in 90°+ heat and humidity, shut the saw off and let it sit in the sun for 10 minutes and take a temp reading of the carb. Some are even seeing the fuel vapor being pushed into the fuel tank.[emoji4]
Skeans
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You don't think that we don't cut hardwoods as well? Another thing that comes to mind how many of us that cut professionally run in those temps all the time? Me personally I can't work more then 6 hours a day so on hot days we're done by or before 1 pm less heat and fatigue on the operator. These are setup for professional fallers that run day in and day not that make a living running these.
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jmssaws
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We cut trees in the summer also and are average tree is about 20" and not a single faller I know runs anything but a 90cc
I'm in logging country and in hardwood country and since around 2009 I've ported saws full time and will absolutely guarantee that a 562 with a 32" wouldn't last a single tree here before it was thrown down the hillside.
The meanest ported 60cc ever won't run a 32" in this wood much less oil it.
A 562 is a 20" bar saw to me and most everyone else, if it runs a 32" buried for you then your cutting Styrofoam trees or the likes.
Skeans
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5.5ft on the largest parts, same job had 36" dbh alder, 5' Doug fir, a few 3.5' hemlock, and a random spruce 4'.
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similar the 2260 is the same saw as the not sold in the usa 560xp... and not many 562xp have any issues most is operator error... or reprogram from the dealer... some of course did need carb and module updates (replacement) ... however the 560xp did not have the same issues ( to my knowledge which is limited ) .... (bogging ect. ) .... as the 562xp the 2012 model I had ran perfect
jmssaws
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What's the difference between a 562 and a 560?
I just ported a 562 and a 2260 at the same time and I thought they were the exact same saw.
I didn't notice any difference in the parts or the port timing.
I don't know much about them
jmssaws
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Operator error causes the bog?
What's the difference between a 562 and a 560? ..... uuummm ...one has 2 (two) one the end the other a (zero ) ? 562 /560 ..... ...I don't know much about them ...yes you do you port them ??? Operator error causes the bog? yes it can (as you know there is a proper programming programming procedure/break in ) adjusting to altitude.... but then I am of course just... pointing out the obvious ....as you all ready know.... ( do we like to cause problems?) life's to short for that ......
