Went to husky dealer in town to get a loop of Oregon chain, I haven't been over to their shop in awhile, and wanted to see how their prices looked. I handled a 562 and a 550 again, last time was a couple years ago. I tell ya what I would jump on a 562 if the price was right. I haven't ran either mind you, but if you can swing the price I don't see a whole lot of weight/handling difference in the two, they're both good. 555 would be ideal IMO if looking to save about $100...i'm used to the heavier stihls though. Funny though the chainsaw guy there said he's had only one 562 come back since the updated ones have been out. He said the saw had 160 hrs on it and it wore out a p&c....??? Now I'm newer to the chainsaw game but I have read pro saws of husky or stihl can expect around 2000 hours give or take with proper care...maybe I'm way off but I hope the guy meant 1600 hrs if the above statement is true. Spike60 or anyone else wanna set me straight...??