562 xp ms 362 c m

[SAWMIKAZE]

Mike ill make another effort for you to understand what guys that like a 562/2260 are talkin about.

Its not the dead weight itself , but more of how its distributed on the layout of a saw

Your dead set on these scale and paper ratings , a 562 is faster than a 362c..game over...not by any ass whipping amount but its faster..period.

The guys that whine about the outboard clutch thing seem to use saws with them the least , as a weekend warrior mike how often are you changing rims/drums/chains ?

They each have their own strengths , id love to have a 562 with a trouble free carb and the air filter setup of a 362c.

I still dont get the bias thing ? , i currently have more stihl saws than husqvarna/jonsered saws..and my next will be a 7910.

 

[M&Rtree]

I'd buy which ever you can get in your hands faster! Both tools cut wood amazing compared to a 445.

 

[moondoggie]

I'd buy which ever you can get in your hands faster! Both tools cut wood amazing compared to a 445.

Word

 

[SawTroll]

Troll, there are many people guilty of that other than me, I if U read my post I tried to make it very unbias. If I seem a bit defensive at times, it is because I believe the 362 C gets more inaccurate bashing than any other saw on the site.

Ryan, I was told it was a lot slower, a lot more heavy, a lot fatter, all complete BS.

And as to the subjective differences, they are just that, subjective. Some people seem to notice them more than others.

Stock, the two saws are virtually identical in size, wt & power.

I don't agree with all that, but everyone is entitled to have their own opinion - and you did give the 562xp plus points for handling.

 

[MustangMike]

Ryan, I don't want to beat dead horses here, but to classify all people who prefer the inboard clutch as WE warriors is false. In fact, I'll bet that someone on this site who cuts just as much as you also prefers rubber AV to springs.

It is a subjective thing, and not everyone has to like to same thing. For example, I could care less if a saw has spring or rubber AV, while others have a strong preference for one or the other. It is OK.

If he can he should run both saws and get the one that feels best in his hands. Nothing else really matter.

 

[STIHLTHEDEERE]

wow, this thread has gotten interesting to say the least. i like stihl saws, i always have. they support their dealers well, have a more durable/longer lasting/ better built (heavier), more reliable product. with that being said, husky/jonsered saws are lighter, spool up quicker, and smaller in size in general, than their stihl counter part. i have always felt what makes a husky/jonsered saw a little quicker in the cut, is the fact that they have lightning quick throttle response. it easy for me to see why husky/jonsered saws are lighter/better balanced. they definately use smaller hardware and less of it. but the fasteners seem to be in the right spots. the new stihl pro models are screwed together like tanks, with a ton of hardware. if absolute raw performance is what a guy wants, then a clear winner is husky/jonsered. if a guy wants a saw that will start and run trouble free for its service life then get a stihl. in the end i could really care less about a few ounces or a second or two. either saw will give its owner good service if cared for properly. just my .02 p.s., a new 2260 will definately put a grin on your face!!!!!!

 

[SawTroll]

wow, this thread has gotten interesting to say the least. i like stihl saws, i always have. they support their dealers well, have a more durable/longer lasting/ better built (heavier), more reliable product. with that being said, husky/jonsered saws are lighter, spool up quicker, and smaller in size in general, than their stihl counter part. i have always felt what makes a husky/jonsered saw a little quicker in the cut, is the fact that they have lightning quick throttle response. it easy for me to see why husky/jonsered saws are lighter/better balanced. they definately use smaller hardware and less of it. but the fasteners seem to be in the right spots. the new stihl pro models are screwed together like tanks, with a ton of hardware. if absolute raw performance is what a guy wants, then a clear winner is husky/jonsered. if a guy wants a saw that will start and run trouble free for its service life then get a stihl. in the end i could really care less about a few ounces or a second or two. either saw will give its owner good service if cared for properly. just my .02 p.s., a new 2260 will definately put a grin on your face!!!!!!

That's a well reflected wiew, even though I don't agree 100% with everything.

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

Ryan, I don't want to beat dead horses here, but to classify all people who prefer the inboard clutch as WE warriors is false. In fact, I'll bet that someone on this site who cuts just as much as you also prefers rubber AV to springs.

It is a subjective thing, and not everyone has to like to same thing. For example, I could care less if a saw has spring or rubber AV, while others have a strong preference for one or the other. It is OK.

If he can he should run both saws and get the one that feels best in his hands. Nothing else really matter.

I know its not the rule mike , i know guys that love rubbers , it most certainly is personal preferance.

 

[SawTroll]

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Your dead set on these scale and paper ratings , a 562 is faster than a 362c..game over...not by any ass whipping amount but its faster..period.

.... .

The differenses are larger in the real world, than they are in the specs - and then it is total knock-out in the handling department.

 

[KenJax Tree]

Mike its ok not to have the biggest, fastest, lightest, most popular, best of everything, really its ok. Are you like this with everything?

 

[STIHLTHEDEERE]

Cue the "Stang"..........3-2-1....go.

 

[KenJax Tree]

Some people just think everything they use, own, do or buy is the best. I wonder if he argues his tax service is better than H&R Block

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

Mike its ok not to have the biggest, fastest, lightest, most popular, best of everything, really its ok. Are you like this with everything?

I have alot of things that arent the best

 

[STIHLTHEDEERE]

Some people just think everything they use, own, do or buy is the best. I wonder if he argues his tax service is better than H&R Block

 

[sunfish]

Mike is OK, at least he drives the right brand of car. Guess somebody has to like a mas362

 

[CTYank]

Another factor to consider in this Husqy vs Stihl discussion is openness of parts supply. Stihl makes it pretty clear that thsy want you to go to your local, the way they embargo IPLs and service manuals.

This is the "Internet era", and we should be enabled to access the best prices and delivery on parts from whomever, wherever. The whole idea of being dependent on yer local really doesn't apply much in this crowd. (Stihl dealers around me are one high-handed lot.)

In partial defense of Mike, he liked my Dolly 6100, and has asked to be pre-entered on the dance card of my 576XP for upcoming GTG. Clearly, Mike's not totally biased.

 

[SawTroll]

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In partial defense of Mike, he liked my Dolly 6100, and has asked to be pre-entereed on the dance card of my 576XP for upcoming GTG. Clearly, Mike's not totally biased.

I know he isn't, but his love for the MS362 isn't a sign of good judgement, nor is liking the 6100...

 

[SawTroll]

Some people just think everything they use, own, do or buy is the best. .....

Often happens - but some complete their "home work" before they buy anything.

 

[KenJax Tree]

I have alot of things that arent the best

But you don't argue that it is

 

[jeepyfz450]

The best like mike said is very subjective.

Its been mentioned many times on this thread run them both and see what you like.