Husqvarna 562xp news
I found the following information on utube from Sept 2011. Maybe of interest to potential buyers:
Here I am testing the new Husqvarna 562XP chainsaw on a show in Arnhem (Netherlands). This saw is coming out in oktober 2011, the local stores are already ordering them. The last 357XP's have been sold (sad about that, still nice saws) and this will be the replacement.
They stiil have X-Torq and Autotune, but the technician from Husqvarna told me the Revboost function has been cancelled, i don't know why though! Also coming out are a new climbing saw (T540XP) and the 560XP (same machine as the 562 but lighter bar connection, smaller filter and a standard .325" pitch instead of a 3/8" config), 550XP (replacement for the 346XP) and the 555 (for non-pro users).
28-09-2011 update: Just heard that the new climbing saw T540XP will be delayed due to problems with the Autotune feature. It seems the carb has problems with new fuels from Germany, which are way higher in octane percentage. Also some bad fuels out of some Russian area's seem to cause carb trouble. From what i have been told the launch will be in januari 2012!
This new info also makes me wonder how the Autotune feature on other saws, like for instance the new 562XP, but also the older 576XP handles these particular fuels?
Also, someone asked about the 562 ............. Is the oiler made out of plastic like the one on the 555? and the answer was yes
