Best 50-60cc Husky saw

[coolbrze]

We're looking at purchasing our 1st 50-60cc Husky saw as I'm not big on the new comparable size Stihls. Would like to run a 20" 3/8" bar/chain & want the best 50-60cc Husky saw for the job. Will be used for light limbing, a little aerial climbing work, but mostly a lot of bucking. Trees will be anything from soft wood like White Pine & Poplar to Hickory, Locust, & Oak hardwood trees. Is the 562 XP what we're looking for?

 

[blsnelling]

Yes

 

[nmurph]

This is what you need-

Husqvarana 346NE 50cc with Muffler Mod and unlimited coil #2 - YouTube

 

[certified106]

I was going to say the 346 XP Modded or the 562.
Personally I would just go for the 562 XP!

 

[sunfish]

346xp is the Best 50cc

562xp is the Best 60cc

562xp is the Best for 3/8" 20"

555 is a good one if you want to save a few bucks over the 562xp.

 

[JOE.G]

I don't know as much as these guys, but after running a 562 XP I must say that saw really impressed me and will be my next new saw purchase.

 

[blsnelling]

346xp is the Best 50cc

562xp is the Best 60cc

562xp is the Best for 3/8" 20"

555 is a good one if you want to save a few bucks over the 562xp.

+1. There's nothing more to be said.

 

[Bluefish]

Don't wanna jinx a perfectly good thread, but where are the stihl heads? Just sayin... Russ
And oh yeah, 562XP!!!

 

[sachsmo]

Best bang for the buck is a 359.

 

[Bluefish]

Hard to find a new 359 around here. What are they going for? I never shoulda sold the one I had. Russ

 

[Zombiechopper]

346xp is the Best 50cc

562xp is the Best 60cc

562xp is the Best for 3/8" 20"

555 is a good one if you want to save a few bucks over the 562xp.

This is exactly right. If you are dead set on 20" 3/8 chain get 60cc

 

[nmurph]

562's are 62cc, so they don't fit the OP's question:msp_biggrin:.

 

[D&B Mack]

+1. There's nothing more to be said.

+2

 

[Jess562xp]

Hey I live in northern VA and of you want to try my 562xp out you are more than welcome too. Shoot me a pm if you want to meet up some time.

 

[SawTroll]

562's are 62cc, so they don't fit the OP's question:msp_biggrin:.

They are 59.8. oke:

 

[sunfish]

Hard to find a new 359 around here. What are they going for? I never shoulda sold the one I had. Russ

359 is a very good saw and a few still around.

$520-$550 last time I looked at my local dealer.

Still like the 562xp better... :msp_biggrin:

 

[nmurph]

They are 59.8. oke:

Uh, OK. I guess I better re-enroll in ChainsawU.

 

[coolbrze]

Hey I live in northern VA and of you want to try my 562xp out you are more than welcome too. Shoot me a pm if you want to meet up some time.

Jess - would love to take you up on that offer, really appreciate it! I'll shoot you a PM.

For the bar, I saw some had the Tech Lite or something or other, not the standard Husky bar. I'd like to purchase the best there is, so a 569 XP w/ 20" TL is what you recommend?

 

[StihlyinEly]

+1. There's nothing more to be said.

There's always something more to be said with this crowd. :hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:

 

[rob066]

Best bang for the buck is a 359.

Also has a proven track record.