CoreyB
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I agree but I wanted to try and keep as many variables limited as possible. Looks like I didn't eliminate enough for some.
562xp vs 555 vs 6100 stock shoot out
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SawTroll
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No, not really - and it isn't only the different chain. We don't know the state of run-in etc. of the different saws + there is the operator factor, as pointed out by others....
The efforts here still were better than in many other comparisons I have seen.
In fact it is borderline to impossible to make 100% fair comparisons by cutting wood, as slight variables in wood structure and operator technique always will be involved + what you do may be ideal for one saw, and not for the other(s). Even if you use the same chain, it will be a little less sharp for each cut. Sharpening between the cuts doesn't solve that issue either, as who are 100% consistent in their sharpening?
Lighten up guys. Take it for what it's worth. His technique may not be perfect, but he was consistent from cut to cut. It still gives you an idea of how the saws perform and stack up. We don't want to run people off and make it where no one wants to post their videos.
Heck with it all. Give me my stock 65cc poulan. 
Forgive me on my operating skills in the cuts because I do know I suk at it.
Cutting baseball bat type hard dry ash 12.5" with untouched off reel 3/8 7T.
Then 8T in pine for fun. Using square 3120 chain I made up.
Forgive me on my operating skills in the cuts because I do know I suk at it.
Cutting baseball bat type hard dry ash 12.5" with untouched off reel 3/8 7T.
Then 8T in pine for fun. Using square 3120 chain I made up.
CoreyB
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I really thought the big discussion would be how close three 555 is to the 562 in a decent sized of hard wood. As a guy looking at Husqvarna this is great info for a guy wanting to save a $100!
I would buy one over the 562xp
You know guys just because I prefer my 6100 doesn't mean I don't enjoy other saws.
I would buy one over the 562xp
You know guys just because I prefer my 6100 doesn't mean I don't enjoy other saws.
I think for a firewood cutter the 555/2258 would be a better choice than the 562/2260 just from the purchase price.
Most of us have known about the 555 545 bang for the buck when they came out few years ago.
The only thing not to like about the 555 is the small bar mount, other than that it's an amazing buy for sure.
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tacomatrd98
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Is saving $50-100 on a saw that you will likely own for 20 years really a big deal?
CoreyB
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It does when you just don't have any more money. Many people are just getting by. Sometimes there just isn't another 50 bucks anywhere.
That is why the 590 is so popular.
Big Block
WFO or I don't go
Ya no ****. I bought my 590 because I NEEDED a saw and I only had enough $ for that one. What he said is true. Sometimes there really isn't another 50 bucks.
NC Cutter
ArboristSite Operative
I thought it was well done and liked it a lot! The only things I would have added is the 60cc Echo and Stihl saws. The Dolmar looks impressive!
sunfish
Fish Head
What? The small mount the the main reason I'd take a 555 over a 562.
Small mount 3/8 bars are less common, and it's nice to be able to share the same bars that fit 75% of the saws I own. IMHO small mount on a 60cc saw is odd.
sunfish
Fish Head
Makes sense. 562xp is the only saw I have with large mount, the other 7 or 8 take small mount.
KG441c
Keith
Whats the largest saw u own Don?
sunfish
Fish Head
562. I had a hot rod 365/72, but sold it after running the 562 for a year.
KG441c
Keith
Gotcha. I guess if a fellow doesnt like anything over a 60cc theres no need for a large mount. I ran my 562 this past Sunday in about 10 smaller trees and loved every minute of it, very easy and smooth saw to use
My 362xp took small mount and my poulans 54cc 60cc's are small mount k041 but also use k095 on them.
My bigger poulans use lg mount. 65cc up to 83cc
My bigger poulans use lg mount. 65cc up to 83cc
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