MS 462 and 572xp coming soon...excited?

[Jeff1988]

So far I’m leaning towards the MS 462...what about you guys?

The 372xp is the best current 70cc saw out there hands down...so deep down I kinda wanna get the 572xp but from what the videos show and on paper looks like Stihl may win in the 70cc range.

I currently use an Echo CS500P 16” and a Stihl 661c 25”. My neighbor was looking at homeowner Stihl saws and I like the guy too much to let him make such a poor decision so I sold him my 371xp for $275 and it had a like new 20” powercut bar on it and still runs great so I feel I did him a favor.

 

[nighthunter]

I'm using a 462 with 18" for forestry and amazed how light it is,I even stuck a 30" on it the other day when I was stuck and it pulled it for fun in some nasty beechwood. But 1 flaw it has is a small fuel tank but not bad,definitely gets a thumbs up from me

 

[Stihl working hard]

I'm using a 462 with 18" for forestry and amazed how light it is,I even stuck a 30" on it the other day when I was stuck and it pulled it for fun in some nasty beechwood. But 1 flaw it has is a small fuel tank but not bad,definitely gets a thumbs up from meView attachment 657910

Lovely looking saw there

 

[scheffa]

Does anyone know when the 462 is likely to be released in outside of Europe

 

[Tex68w]

Does anyone know when the 462 is likely to be released in outside of Europe

No one knows for sure and if they do, they are being pretty tight lipped about it. I would imagine it won't be any sooner than the very end of the year.

 

[blsnelling]

Excited? Well, I would be if they hadn't already been coming for a year or two and still aren't here.

 

[ferris076]

I'm using a 462 with 18" for forestry and amazed how light it is,I even stuck a 30" on it the other day when I was stuck and it pulled it for fun in some nasty beechwood. But 1 flaw it has is a small fuel tank but not bad,definitely gets a thumbs up from meView attachment 657910

But the Tank is in normal 70cc range
0,72 Liter

 

[nighthunter]

But the Tank is in normal 70cc range
0,72 Liter

ok I thought it was on the small side/I think you have a 462 aswell or am I mistaken for another member on here,how do you like it

 

[Jacob J.]

Excited? Well, I would be if they hadn't already been coming for a year or two and still aren't here.

I'm more excited about the 462 than I am the 572, and I'm a Husqvarna kid.

 

[rumatt]

I was excited when I thought this thread might have actual info about when they're coming.

 

[blsnelling]

Has there been even one production MS462 in the US?

 

[Thor3209]

I was excited when I thought this thread might have actual info about when they're coming.

^ I agree..I'm in need of a bigger saw and I don't want to buy a 461 and have the 462 come out a month later..

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[Andyshine77]

I'm more excited about the 462 than I am the 572, and I'm a Husqvarna kid.

I agree. On the other hand maybe the 572 will be a tank, in a good way.

The power to weight of the 462 looks off the charts, but then again I have my 7900's, which are in the same ballpark, and they don't require firmware updates.[emoji38] [emoji38]

 

[Thor3209]

Came across this by accident on Instagram. So between October and December for the 462 with any luck it seems.

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[rumatt]

Your local Stihl dealer is your best source of new product info.

Right. Sure. Uh-huh.

 

[Skeans]

When I was at OLC this year we had both Husqvarna and Stihl there, they had a 572 wrap saw to test well when asking Stihl they said maybe next spring.


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[andy]

The Swedish homestead guys have reviewed both on Youtube.
Power to weight ratio are very similar. Both saws looks sweet.
Links below. Very good videos imo.

IMO ..The Stihl 462 looks like the saw I would get for falling and general clean up.
Bought an older Husqvarna 80ish CC saw to fill that role until the ms462 arrives.
Subjectively, I like Stihls side access bar tensioner and internal clutch and, I have a dealer 5 mins away for service.
Seems Not much difference with these modern saws otherwise.

Video Reviews:
Stihl MS462
Husqvarna 572

 

[Huskybill]

I just purchased a 266se, 268xp, 570xp and a 372xp, probably gonna refresh them if needed. I have a newer 385xp, 575xp and 353. The 372xp I’m going to port it.

I’m trying to keep the wolf away from my wallet on the newer saws but I really want a husky with electrically heated handles. Had one before.

 

[Tex68w]

I wouldn't hold your breath on that 4th quarter non-sense, I say spring at the earliest.

 

[Big_Wood]

if the 572 was out right now i'd go buy one tomorrow. the wood i'm cutting now is perfect for 70cc but no doubt in my mind i'll be back in 90cc wood by the time they finally release it. after the 461 and 661 i'm done giving stihl anymore chances although i have a few 660's. one of the few stihls worth mentioning lol