HumboldtGilles
ArboristSite Lurker
Hello everyone, new to the site. I've been browsing here for the last couple of months and have finally narrowed down my choices for a saw. I am almost dead set on the Husqvarna 562XP, but I am wondering if this will be too much of an investment for what I'll be doing? My wife and I live on a 5 acre property up in the mountains of Oregon. We get frequent wind storms that blow down branches and sometimes trees during the winter time, and right now my property is a mess. My 1977 Echo CS302 is taking a dump on me and its kind of a sketchy saw anyways, so I want something in the "1 saw plan" and I feel as if the 562XP is a great choice from what I've read. Besides property maintenance, there are many retired folk up here that cannot cut their own firewood, so I am considering starting a small local firewood business to supply these people with wood for next winter. These people also pay me to keep up their properties (shoveling snow in winter, wood clearing and property clean up in Spring). We are kind of on a tight budget, but I don't mind spending the money on a good saw if this will pay itself back in a few months, and last me longer than a "homeowner/ranch" saw will. The other saw that I am thinking of is the Husqvarna 550XP, but not sure if it will meet all my needs. My local saw dealer quoted me for $699.99 out the door for the 562XP, and from what I've seen online this is the best deal I can find, and they also have the equipment to service the saw. I considered buying a used saw but cant find any 562's locally, and I figure having the 5 year warranty would be a plus.
Thanks in advance for your insight, I see there's lots of knowledgeable people on here,
Cheers,
HumboldtGilles
Thanks in advance for your insight, I see there's lots of knowledgeable people on here,
Cheers,
HumboldtGilles