Been a while since I posted but looking to buy a new saw. Want it to be a strato saw in the 60-70cc area. Was thinking maybe 562xp. Anything else that is worth looking at? What sorta serial numbers/manufacture dates do I need to be looking at on the 562 to be sure I get all the carb updates etc?
Want a new saw was thinking 562xp?
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Gugi47
ArboristSite Hit Man
The 562XP is a great saw.
We can say many thinks but you have to experience.
Like jackcc say in his post the MS362 is a other very good saw.
If I have to buy one now I would get the 562XP again....
We can say many thinks but you have to experience.
Like jackcc say in his post the MS362 is a other very good saw.
If I have to buy one now I would get the 562XP again....
Gugi47
ArboristSite Hit Man
But there was an update done that reduced weight and and it has that fancy new clutch cover? I thought that update came out more recently?
Landmark
Chainsaw Enthusiast
562. Had one, sold it, wish i had it back.
Gugi47
ArboristSite Hit Man
And here are in action some of the saws from the category you ask....
Watch closely the 362 and the562
Watch closely the 362 and the562
I think the member that did the 60cc video recently had the 357, 362, 630, and 262 for sale. I think he kept the 562. He also had a 6100 for sale and a 665 Solo.
I think the regular carb 362 has been out for 7 or 8 years. Not sure when it changed to the m tronic.
LoveStihlQuality
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I think it comes mostly to dealer support. I have a top notch Stihl dealer 5 minutes away. I do have a regular carb 362 and also M-tronic. Both solid. HD filter on Mtronic. I did have coil go bad on carb one. 20 minutes round trip and repaired with in stock coil. Nothing against Huskys , Echos or Dolmars.
LoveStihlQuality
LoveStihlQuality
NC Cutter
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Fantastic video from an unbiased source. Thanks for posting it!
Has Stihl figured out their nuisance issues with the 362 since this video was made?
The 362 came out in September of 09. It has had two major updates the most recent about six months ago. The 562 has undergone many small incremental improvements until fairly recent. The newest of both models will be reliable and dependable. Pick the color you prefer and go cut something.
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You won't be disappointed with a 562.
Tried mine with a 16" bar today (previously only used a 20"). Cuts real nice.
Tried mine with a 16" bar today (previously only used a 20"). Cuts real nice.
Gugi47
ArboristSite Hit Man
Carb solenoids have continued to be a problem, I've heard more 261 and 661s have that.
ktoom
ArboristSite Guru
Ive owned 2 562xp's over the years. The first one was masterminded and the current one is stock. Both are awsome saws. Ported version is very sweet. Weight wise, the 562 is only a little lighter than say,my 044's and obviously isnt as quick. Hence the reason im selling mine. Im actually curious to see what the 2260(jonsered version of the 562xp) feels like with using the smaller bar mount. Many times, members have brought up how the 2260 feels lighter or balances/handles better due to the smaller mount bars you can run. Pretty much you can share the bars from your 346xp or 550xp. I think a 2260 would be awsome with 18" or 20" .325. Right now I have 20" 3/8's on my 562. Here's the a question. If your 2260 feels almost as light as your 2153/2253, do you sell them????
As far as the 362 goes, ive never ran one, but im sure its a great saw. The newer version looks like it weighs as much as the 562. Im a stickler on weight. If im gonna run a saw for hours on end, i want my lightest, strongest saw. I love the air filtration on the Stihls. I feel thats where Huskys are lacking when comparing saws.
As far as the 362 goes, ive never ran one, but im sure its a great saw. The newer version looks like it weighs as much as the 562. Im a stickler on weight. If im gonna run a saw for hours on end, i want my lightest, strongest saw. I love the air filtration on the Stihls. I feel thats where Huskys are lacking when comparing saws.
Husqvarna 555 or my personal preference would be the Jonsered equivalent. Production wise the pro's around here have mentioned at the end of the day there isn't any real superiority of the 560/562 line to the 555, so they prefer to save the money.
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sunfish
Fish Head
562xp, 555 or Jred 2260
