Dumb not to get the 562XP right?

[Analyst Man]

First let me apologize for posting chainsaw questions on the Homeowner site. That said, I'm replacing my 34 year old pro mac 610. I only cut about a cord a year and burn for pleasure not heat so with the help of the AS members I had settled on a new Husky 555 from my local dealer for $600 out the door. Now he says he has to order it and I'll have to wait a week but he has a new 562XP that he can sell me for $50 bucks more. Please tell me I'd be nuts to pass that up. Has a 20 inch bar with 3/8 . 050 chain and 2 year warranty.

 

[KenJax Tree]

Yup get the 562

 

[blsnelling]

Make sure it has a EL48 carb. It's clearly visible by simply removing the top cover.

 

[BugaBoots]

For that difference I would definitely get the 562.

 

[blsnelling]

You should contact one of our AS sponsors. They sell the 562 for less.

 

[Joe Kidd]

Make sure it has a EL48 carb. It's clearly visible by simply removing the top cover.

Drats, my 04/2013 model has the dreaded EL46.

 

[blsnelling]

Drats, my 04/2013 model has the dreaded EL46.

As did my 2013 2260. It had the dreaded hesitation until I installed a EL48.

 

[Joe Kidd]

Knock on oak, Mine has been ok.

 

[Joe Kidd]

As did my 2013 2260. It had the dreaded hesitation until I installed a EL48.

Does that require a re-flash?

 

[blsnelling]

Does that require a re-flash?

Mine is currently wearing the EL46 module and runs well. I sent the EL48 module off to be programmed. I will install it when it returns.

 

[sunfish]

First let me apologize for posting chainsaw questions on the Homeowner site. That said, I'm replacing my 34 year old pro mac 610. I only cut about a cord a year and burn for pleasure not heat so with the help of the AS members I had settled on a new Husky 555 from my local dealer for $600 out the door. Now he says he has to order it and I'll have to wait a week but he has a new 562XP that he can sell me for $50 bucks more. Please tell me I'd be nuts to pass that up. Has a 20 inch bar with 3/8 . 050 chain and 2 year warranty.

Toss up. $650 is a good price for the 562, but $600 seems a little high for the 555.
But only $50 more, I'd likely take the XP...

 

[blsnelling]

The 555 can be bought for $500 and the 562 for $600, PHO.

 

[Analyst Man]

The 555 can be bought for $500 and the 562 for $600, PHO.

Where???

 

[Analyst Man]

Make sure it has a EL48 carb. It's clearly visible by simply removing the top cover.

THAT IS SOME GOODS INFO, THANKS!!!!

 

[blsnelling]

BTW, the EL48 didn't come out until 2014.

 

[computeruser]

Either way you're talking a lot of money and a lot of saw for 1 cord/year. That's what, a tank and a half of fuel/year to make that happen?

Me, if presented with those choices, I'd go with the 555 and save the money AND not have a half-silver saw.

 

[sunfish]

The 555 can be bought for $500 and the 562 for $600, PHO.

Plus shipping...

 

[blsnelling]

Either way you're talking a lot of money and a lot of saw for 1 cord/year. That's what, a tank and a half of fuel/year to make that happen?

Me, if presented with those choices, I'd go with the 555 and save the money AND not have a half-silver saw.

The 555 is a very nice running saw, right out of the box.

 

[Philbert]

The 555 can be bought for $500 and the 562 for $600, PHO.

Plus shipping...

And hw would still need to buy a good quality bar and chain, which should cost at least $50.

Ends up pretty close, and he is supporting his local dealer for any support, warranty work, etc.

Philbert

 

[blsnelling]

...and he is supporting his local dealer for any warranty work, etc.

And there's the biggest problem. Most dealers have no clue with the AT saws.