I'm considering a 562xp to use when climbing and blocking down big wood. I have been using my 576xp recently, and my 570 before that and it cuts great but gets heavy. Will the 562xp run a 24 inch bar? The guys at the husqvarna booth at TCI EXPO said it would. They're salesman tho. Maybe a 372xp?
562xp questions
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SawTroll
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I'm sure it isn't ideal, but the recommended max is 28", and some people actually use it without complaining. I never would though, as if nothing else, the balance of the saw would be wrong.
There is a considerable weight differense between the 562 and the current XT version of the 372, that also is a factor in your choise - but at least they are a bit lighter and neater than the 576....
There is a considerable weight differense between the 562 and the current XT version of the 372, that also is a factor in your choise - but at least they are a bit lighter and neater than the 576....
MarkEagleUSA
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I have a 562XPW running a 28 TechLite with full skip chain and it cuts well. The TechLite doesn't cause any problems with balance IMHO. Of course, I don't know if the TechLites are available again after the problems they were having.
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KenJax Tree
Terraphobic
562xp i use one of mine with a 24" for blocking down if i need the longer bar, obviously it won't pull like a 372 but it will pull it all day without the weight of a 372.
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SawTroll
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You likely have mentioned the best options already.
Make sure that 24" bar is as light as possible, which likely means Tsumura light&tough or Sugihara light in 24".
KenJax Tree
Terraphobic
Mine is muffler modded and it pulls it fine
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pro94lt
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I run a 562 with a 24 inch skip chain and big dual Dawgs for exactly what your describing. .. it's great with a 24 for climbing and out of a bucket.... if I'm on the ground I'll grab a 372 in a tree give me a 562
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Not for this cowboyA 16" is of course even better - but then there are the needs....
KenJax Tree
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A 16" bar on a 562 is wasting it potential...kinda like putting snow tires on a Ferrari
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CapitaineHaddoc
European Westcoaster
I confirm, I have even tried a "25 SugiHara light bar from my 064, and it was OK (in softwood). But it is poorly balanced.
