which chainsaw to get?

[arboristCT]

Hey friends, which chainsaw you guys recommend me to get?

I want it to be with a 20" bar for limbing on the ground, we have used the husky 357s for a long time and when the new husky 562s came out when gave them a try, we like the fact that they are stronger and lighter and faster than the good ol 357s but we have had the 562s in the fixshop many times. So which saw you guys recommend?

Thanks

 

[TheJollyLogger]

261 and never look back

 

[Zale]

460

 

[CanopyGorilla]

088

 

[CanopyGorilla]

The 260 rips for its size though. I climb with one quite a bit a bit. Great saw.

 

[TheJollyLogger]

Limbing is such a subjective term. I dont mind a 50cc saw if all im doing is limbing. But if its limb and buck, just grab the 44 and get er dun. Ive had the same issues with the 562 and the 550: good saws in theory, but shop pigs. wont idle, and just never quite right.

 

[MountainHigh]

what issues have you had with 562's? Mine runs like a beast in heat and hasn't skipped a beat yet. Late 2013 flippy cap version working great so far.

 

[chevybob]

372XP with a 20" bar

 

[TheJollyLogger]

boggy, doesnt like to idle, tough to warm start, and honestly, feels a little underpowered. and yes, Ive done all the autotune calibrations. just not impressed.

 

[Griff93]

I too am sorely disappointed in my 562. It's been back at the shop three times in less than three months. They have replaced the ignition module and carb with updated ones. It just wont run right. When you start it up it has a bog so bad it seems like it's going to die. Previously it would randomly die under load when hot. It sometimes will still not start hot.

 

[tree MDS]

I have three 372's. Good saws, always have been.

 

[no tree to big]

362 is a perfect size for multi tasking it rips through cuts with your bar buried in big wood and its pretty light n compact

 

[chevybob]

362 is same size/weight as 372 I believe? Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought it was the same case and parts? Anyway if it's the same saw might as well buy a 372

362 is a perfect size for multi tasking it rips through cuts with your bar buried in big wood and its pretty light n compact

 

[tree MDS]

362 is same size/weight as 372 I believe? Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought it was the same case and parts? Anyway if it's the same saw might as well buy a 372

Pretty sure the 362 is smaller.. made to replace the old 262's? I could be wrong though?

 

[chevybob]

Maybe in thinking of the 365? I know one of them uses the same case as the 372

Pretty sure the 362 is smaller.. made to replace the old 262's? I could be wrong though?

 

[no tree to big]

Stihl makes a 372?

 

[jefflovstrom]

I have three 372's. Good saws, always have been.

I have 8,,not bad for a douche, eh?
Jeff

 

[jefflovstrom]

Stihl makes a 372?

Husky

 

[tree MDS]

I have 8,,not bad for a douche, eh?
Jeff

Lol. How many per crew,,,, Mr Douche??

 

[tree MDS]

....Strom