I cut 160 + cords of hardwood firewood last year. All with my 3.5 year old 445. I love that saw. The 362's I have used were not mtronic. It just went into shop for a wore out carb
I have been lookin at both saws. I have operated two different ms 362's. Of course way more powerful and fun to cut with than the 445. I have not picked up the 562 yet but am leaning towards it since my 445 has gone above and beyond the call of duty it was designed for. This is 3.5 years I have used this saw only. So with all this rambling. Who thinks which saw will be the best all around firewood saw. I have an 18" aggressive stihl chain on the 445. I cut big logs most of the time. 30" to 36". I need more reach and power than I can get with the 445. Also which length bar 20" or 24" . thanks
I have been lookin at both saws. I have operated two different ms 362's. Of course way more powerful and fun to cut with than the 445. I have not picked up the 562 yet but am leaning towards it since my 445 has gone above and beyond the call of duty it was designed for. This is 3.5 years I have used this saw only. So with all this rambling. Who thinks which saw will be the best all around firewood saw. I have an 18" aggressive stihl chain on the 445. I cut big logs most of the time. 30" to 36". I need more reach and power than I can get with the 445. Also which length bar 20" or 24" . thanks