spike60
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Well, I got the scoop, (or most of it), on these new saws. The 560 is not actually an XP and is to replace the 359. The 562XP, replacing the 357, will come in both large and small tail bar mounts. Displacement on the 562 is 62CC, and they spin to 13,500. Not sure of the actual CC on the 560. Didn't get the actual weight but was told they "feel about the same". as the 357, but better balanced and therefore handles better. I'm told it's a nice looking saw, kind of like the 346NE, and there's a little more silver on it. (not sure I'm going to like that 
) There will be one in the New England growers show in Boston Feb 3-5 if any of you New England guys are going there. They should be available mid year, but I hope to get a sample before that.
Now this will get a lot of guys rolling their eyes: I'm told that all three of them are Auto-Tune. (And they want to go that route on a lot of stuff.) I asked if they have seen any problems/issues with the 576AT, (thinking of Simon's thread), And he says they have been virtually problem free and that there are no special steps to take when new. The auto-tune does not need to "cheat" to pass an emmisions test. So, not saying anything against what Simon posted, and I've no desire to incite an argument. But I have not been able to confirm any of that "auto-seize" stuff, and my contacts are good ones. I have yet to see a failure, or talk to a dealer in this area who has. The guy who bought my demo, which I wish I'd kept, says "The heck with the 372". I don't agree with that myself, but guys do like that 576.
Now for the other side of the family, doesn't Jonsered 2262 sound kind of cool? I'd guess that they should be available by the fall..........of 2014 maybe????
) There will be one in the New England growers show in Boston Feb 3-5 if any of you New England guys are going there. They should be available mid year, but I hope to get a sample before that. Now this will get a lot of guys rolling their eyes: I'm told that all three of them are Auto-Tune. (And they want to go that route on a lot of stuff.) I asked if they have seen any problems/issues with the 576AT, (thinking of Simon's thread), And he says they have been virtually problem free and that there are no special steps to take when new. The auto-tune does not need to "cheat" to pass an emmisions test. So, not saying anything against what Simon posted, and I've no desire to incite an argument. But I have not been able to confirm any of that "auto-seize" stuff, and my contacts are good ones. I have yet to see a failure, or talk to a dealer in this area who has. The guy who bought my demo, which I wish I'd kept, says "The heck with the 372". I don't agree with that myself, but guys do like that 576.
Now for the other side of the family, doesn't Jonsered 2262 sound kind of cool? I'd guess that they should be available by the fall..........of 2014 maybe????
