372xp, 562xp or... suggestions?

[jacob lombara]

Looking at another saw, I want to get a NON-ARBORIST saw, what do you think, my dad has a 15 year old 372xp non-xtorq, I have a 550xp and I'm impressed of what a screamer it is for only being 50cc's, I'm looking at stihl, j-red or husky, thoughts? Preferably a new saw because I've had bad experiences in the past. I have the 30cc, 40cc, 50cc, 120cc range cover, my dad want me to get a 372 what our your thoughts?

 

[Termite]

Your question is like asking what girl ya should marry. Just wait you will get plenty of opinions.

 

[mesupra]

If you have a 550 I would go with the 372 over the 562. Also I guess it would be good to look at the bar length if you need a 20" go 562 if you need a 24" go 372

 

[jacob lombara]

i don't really need a 24", i have a 47" on a ms880 for any big stuff

 

[bryanr2]

lot of info in this rather lengthy "which" thread

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/which-60cc-saw.289694/

if you have a 30, 40, and a 50cc saw.... might as well go ahead and jump another 10cc to a 60cc saw and stay in succession. Then add a 70cc. Seriously though, that is a huge jump to go from a 550xp to a 880. That gap needs to be filled. Id go somewhere in the 70-80cc range. They could do 90% of all the big stuff. What are the 30 and 40cc saws by the way?

If it was me, Id look no further than these 2 listings. A ported 7910 and a 550xp would be a "dream team".
http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/miller-mod-saws-7910-and-6100.290371/
http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/brand-new-dolmar-7910.290668/

 

[MillerModSaws]

lot of info in this rather lengthy "which" thread

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/which-60cc-saw.289694/

if you have a 30, 40, and a 50cc saw.... might as well go ahead and jump another 10cc to a 60cc saw and stay in succession. Then add a 70cc. Seriously though, that is a huge jump to go from a 550xp to a 880. That gap needs to be filled. Id go somewhere in the 70-80cc range. They could do 90% of all the big stuff. What are the 30 and 40cc saws by the way?

If it was me, Id look no further than these 2 listings. A ported 7910 and a 550xp would be a "dream team".
http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/miller-mod-saws-7910-and-6100.290371/
http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/brand-new-dolmar-7910.290668/

×2 on the 7910!!!

 

[jacob lombara]

Ms170 and 028

 

[MustangMike]

Based on the saws that you have, a saw in the 70 cc range would likely be your best choice (although both those saws are great choices).

New, I would look at the 372 or 461, used I would look for a good 044/440 or 372. There are some on the trading post at this time, and buying from members is usually a good deal.

 

[sunfish]

Logical answer is get a 70cc.

But if a 562 with a 20" bar is available, it will see more use than a 70cc saw.

 

[MustangMike]

Don, you are likely correct, but it depends on what he cuts. If he limbs with a 50 cc saw, then the bucking will go better with a 70 cc saw, but if he wants to use it for all around stuff, I agree with your comment.

 

[jacob lombara]

i have a 372xp at my disposal, I'm thinking of the 562