Both of the saws I handled had 24" Husky bars and chains.
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Both of the saws I handled had 24" Husky bars and chains.
sunfish
Fish Head
Large mount Husky 24" is a heavy bar. I'd want an 18" or maybe a light 20".
I handled a 555 the other day with a small mount 20" and it was noticeable lighter than a 357xp.
I hope the 562xp isn't much heavier than the 555/560xp.
mowoodchopper
Polar Bear
ported 2150
562xp crowned king
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we had our shoot out today 266se vs. 562xp .in 8 out of 8 times the 562xp won hands down.we traded saws same results.new 16 inch bars new chains.we are not racers for sure but a fair contest. i was suprised that it was not closer.logs were the ones we skidded out earlier this wk. 14 to 16 in. green ash.[you should be able to see pics. later tonight].the 562xp now has 7 tanks.this little saw is fast becoming my favorite [ only need one size] saw.it is already showing promise of becoming a legend,[is that too early to say?] please don't quote me ,262xp,272xp,wow big shoes to fill! anyway to all have a happy new year!
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Awesome man! Thanks for the review. I know you guys have a blast. Thats great.
we had our shoot out today 266se vs. 562xp .in 8 out of 8 times the 562xp won hands down.we traded saws same results.new 16 inch bars new chains.we are not racers for sure but a fair contest. i was suprised that it was not closer.logs were the ones we skidded out earlier this wk. 14 to 16 in. green ash.[you should be able to see pics. later tonight].the 562xp now has 7 tanks.this little saw is fast becoming my favorite [ only need one size] saw.it is already showing promise of becoming a legend,[is that too early to say?] please don't quote me ,262xp,272xp,wow big shoes to fill! anyway to all have a happy new year!
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sunfish
Fish Head
Now that's cool man! I do like to run small ported saws!
mowoodchopper
Polar Bear
I kinda got out of the 50cc saws for a while, but the big saws seem alot heavier this yr. And this little 160 dollar , 2150 ,after some port work is just plain nasty, not sure how long it will last but time will tell LOL
SawTroll
Information Collector
lmbrman
stumped
20" b&c,fuel and bar oil
lmbrman
stumped
357 20" b&c fuel and bar oil
lmbrman
stumped
346 20" b&c fuel and bar oil
mt.stalker
ArboristSite Guru
I hate to say it , but.............. from the side , the way the top cover is shaped and the angle reminds me of a Stihl :eek2:
lmbrman
stumped
Well, it does seem a little 'buzzy' like a stihl
Just kidding, I run both brands on a regular basis. My biggest problem is treemonkey made stock saws feel like terds. This saw however, is an exception.TommySaw
ArboristSite Guru
20" b&c,fuel and bar oil
thank you for this, any chance you have a 372 that you can hang up there w/ 20" b/c??? I'm soo close to buying a 562 for the weight savings but I need to save a pound or better to make it worth it to drop 5-600 smackers
Logger4Life
ArboristSite Operative
Not trying to derail the thread but I weighed my 7900's both with 24" bars and chains one has a Sugi Hara light bar and the other a Windsor speed tip both full of fuel and bar oil 19.1lbs and 19.3lbs respectively so for the same price all most I think I will be sticking with the 1 pound heavier Dolmar . That is almost sad that it weighs 18lbs loaded. I am a big Husky guy and wanted a 562 in the worst way. Please don't think that I am putting the saw down I just don't see a place for it logging 1lb is not worth another saw purchase. Right now LOL
372's loaded are about 18.8lbs 24"B&C
372's loaded are about 18.8lbs 24"B&C
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lmbrman
stumped
thank you for this, any chance you have a 372 that you can hang up there w/ 20" b/c??? I'm soo close to buying a 562 for the weight savings but I need to save a pound or better to make it worth it to drop 5-600 smackers
Be glad to follow up in a few days- kinda curious myself, but I usually use 24" on that saw. Beg for rep ?
TommySaw
ArboristSite Guru
well my back disagrees with you:hmm3grin2orange:, I for one can certainly feel the weight difference between a 441 and a 372. I could run the bosses 441's for free but choose to run my 372 because my back hurts less lugging it around and it weighs about a pound less which may not sound like a lot but I can feel the difference.
TommySaw
ArboristSite Guru
Be glad to follow up in a few days- kinda curious myself, but I usually use 24" on that saw. Beg for rep ?
rep sent:msp_thumbsup:
lmbrman
stumped
Kinda surpised myself of the weight, as I do not feel it, maybe cause it is new and shiney, but i think the handle spacing helps. Pretty close to my 262 power wise, but it beats me up less. Little nervous about a new design. If I get a chance I will throw my 262 on the scale for comparasion. Stihl 362 is lighter.
Never ran a dolmar, but I did fondle, I mean, handle one.
TommySaw
ArboristSite Guru
Be glad to follow up in a few days- kinda curious myself, but I usually use 24" on that saw. Beg for rep ?
I run a 20" with an 8 pin rim, cuts fast and is long enough for most loads, we got a load of white oak in from a tree service with a big ol' 4 foot thick log in there that I might break out the 390 for:msp_thumbup:
lmbrman
stumped
White oak is hard stuff for us in WI, especially when frozen. I definitely would drag out the big saw for that log. I get very few that large, but when I do it used to be a bear until I upgraded to a 395 for those suckers and now I can smile, well,, if it is a short walk anyways. lol
