I dont know if I can agree with that, I stopped using my old 026 after I got my 562xp, the weight difference was negligible and the power difference was very noticable. I've ran 044, 440mags, 372, and demoed a 572. Cant say I had the wow factor I did from the 50 to 60cc class. All outstanding saws, but not enough to get my money, owning saws smaller and larger.
I use my 60cc saw as much as 70cc and more then my 50cc. If i want to go light and agile and keep going extended periods i grab an 025 which is a little smaller but has plenty of zip for small to medium wood. Usually I actually feel like i am taking a break with it and still am getting a reasonable amount of work done. The 50cc lineup feels to close to the bulk of my 60cc and is with less power so gets used less in either situation. I have a ported 026 50cc and an muffler modfed 034super for 60cc . I like 70cc when 60 isn't quite enough and if i need more then that usually skip up to 85 or 90.
The Stihl 026 was a 49cc saw with 3.5hp and weighed about 10.4 pounds. Going to a modern 562XP is a big leap of 1.2hp. If you compare a modern 50cc pro saw from Husky or Stihl (4hp) to a the equivalent 60cc saw the gap is smaller.
That's the great part about pretty much any manufacturer except Stihl. Anyone with internet and an address can have most anything in their mailbox.
Awesome!
You have that same option with the 562xp for a 28" bar. Yes its the max bar saiz, and no it doesnt quite have the power of a 70cc saw. And I guess I should have left the 026 out for weights, when you look at the more modern saws ms261, and the 550mii your closer to in weight. And no the power of said saw to weight, and how it handles is negligible. At least in my mind, like I previously stated I gave away a perfectly good running 026 in favor of the heavier saw. And you have a Very valid point with the ms462 power and weight wise, stihl did an excellent job of trimming the weight off that saw.
Makita is out of the gas powered saw game in a few years. I woulnt not, reccomend one, but I wouldn't necessarily just jump on one. Knowing parts sometime down the line may be rough to find. (Shouldnt be for years though)Thanks a lot for all the responses, this has got the be one of the most active forums I have visited in years...I did not know forums this active still existed!
I'm going to check out all recommendations (I didn't realize Makita was making chainsaws as well, Echo is new to me. I think it is a lot better known in the US, but I have quickly checked and found some dealers in the neighborhood, as well).
Thanks again!
Stihl 261 0r 271, depending on your bank. I'll go to hell and back with a 261.Thanks a lot for all the responses, this has got the be one of the most active forums I have visited in years...I did not know forums this active still existed!
I'm going to check out all recommendations (I didn't realize Makita was making chainsaws as well, Echo is new to me. I think it is a lot better known in the US, but I have quickly checked and found some dealers in the neighborhood, as well).
Thanks again!
‘Makita’ and ‘Dolmar’ are the same brand. ‘Husqvarna’ and ‘Jonsered’ are the same brand. Choosing a saw from a good, local dealer, who will be there to support you, should also be part of your choice.
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Stihl MS 462 you won't be sorry.
That's not in his stated price range.
I did that. 562xp or ms362. Both dependable, hard working saws. In his price range, that will handle whatever task he needs done.
