Why is a Stihl guy buying a Husqvarna 562XP?

[farmerdoug]

The Stihl MS 361 was my first saw and I loved it. My dad ended up with that saw and I upraded to the MS 441 and I totally loved this saw. I just sold this saw for $550 to a really nice guy from Alaska. He was actually 7 feet tall. Tallest guy I have ever met in person.

I have to say the 441 was a totally awesome saw for me. Started on the first pull every time when it was warm. Was not M-Tronic, so it idled like a Harley until it was warm. I didn't mind at all.

Now I have my trusty Echo CS-352 - and waiting for the arrival of my 562XP from the recommendation of this site.

The saw will be woods ported and shipped from Iowa and will arrive mid- December. $850 is a great price for a new saw that is ported by a pro.
I will be running: 20" techlite bar & a 24 " Power Match Bar (My 24 inch bar needs to have 84 drivers so I can use my chains from the 441)


I have a feeling that my new relationship with Husqvarna will be a pleasant one. Especially if I run several tanks through my Echo CS -352 while I wait my 2 weeks.

Stihl need to get going on the Mtronics because Husky will take over the market with their autotune as they have done a very good job implementing it into multiple saws.

 

[Joe Kidd]

I hope you'll love it. New saw rep sent! Mod that muff and you'll think you're runnin' a 372!

edit: just realized you've got a ported saw coming, I read too fast.

 

[sunfish]

I haven't run a ported one, but the 562xp is the most impressive stock saw I've ever run!

You Will Like It!

 

[lmbrman]

congrats on an awesome saw- rep inbound

 

[SawTroll]

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Stihl need to get going on the Mtronics because Husky will take over the market with their autotune as they have done a very good job implementing it into multiple saws.

I'm not sure if you know that the Mtronic is Huskys early Autotune version, made by permission from Husky?

 

[tlandrum]

the 562xp is a nice saw especially after porting

 

[ChainLightning]

I am a Husky fan, but if I had the chance to get a good Stihl at a good price, i'd but it in a heartbeat. Both very nice saws. I am actually also very Happy that Husky bought McCulloch. I was in Sears the other day and they were selling McCullochs made by Husky. I hope Husky goes back to selling only in dealers and keeps the McCullochs in the big box stores. I also hope that Husqvarna does not ruin the McCulloch name....but I doubt they will.

 

[ChainLightning]

I am a Husky fan, but if I had the chance to get a good Stihl at a good price, i'd buy it in a heartbeat. Both very nice saws. I am actually also very Happy that Husky bought McCulloch. I was in Sears the other day and they were selling McCullochs made by Husky. I hope Husky goes back to selling only in dealers and keeps the McCullochs in the big box stores. I also hope that Husqvarna does not ruin the McCulloch name....but I doubt they will.

 

[Monadnock]

7' tall?! Was his name Paul?

I think he's gonna need a bigger bar.

 

[mweba]

I am a Husky fan, but if I had the chance to get a good Stihl at a good price, i'd buy it in a heartbeat. Both very nice saws. I am actually also very Happy that Husky bought McCulloch. I was in Sears the other day and they were selling McCullochs made by Husky. I hope Husky goes back to selling only in dealers and keeps the McCullochs in the big box stores. I also hope that Husqvarna does not ruin the McCulloch name....but I doubt they will.

I believe they could only improve the name by now. Only the older generations know of the american made muscle.

 

[SawTroll]

I am a Husky fan, but if I had the chance to get a good Stihl at a good price, i'd but it in a heartbeat. Both very nice saws. I am actually also very Happy that Husky bought McCulloch. I was in Sears the other day and they were selling McCullochs made by Husky. I hope Husky goes back to selling only in dealers and keeps the McCullochs in the big box stores. I also hope that Husqvarna does not ruin the McCulloch name....but I doubt they will.

McC. ruined their own name several decades ago, so that is not worth worrying about - it is too late anyway!

I understand that Husky is planning to make McC. their prime consumer saw brand. Time will tell what that means for the Poulan brand, and a few other brands (that are not so well known in the US).....

 

[John R]

Why is a Stihl guy buying a Husqvarna 562XP?

He fell down, and bumped his head. :hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:

 

[s4fitz]

I am a Stihl guy myself and the 562xp is awesome. I am going to hold off on doing mods for now but post up a vid of the saw running! Congrats!!

 

[farmerdoug]

Post of saw running

I will see if I can't post a video of the saw running after I get it. I will aim to make it an impressive video:

Echo CS 352 VS 562XP

Just might give Echo a run for it's money :msp_tongue:

 

[deye223]

Why is a Stihl guy buying a Husqvarna 562XP?



because he can't handle a ms461 lol :big_smile:

 

[Anthony_Va.]

I'm not sure if you know that the Mtronic is Huskys early Autotune version, made by permission from Husky?

Why is the m-tronic so sound, while the Auto-tune has issues from time to time?

I was just wondering, since the early version seems to be more reliable than the newer AT version from what I've seen on here.

Ported 562xp is a beast of a saw, hard to believe it's a 60cc saw.

 

[WidowMaker1]

because he can't handle a ms461 lol :big_smile:

too much vibe hey :biggrin:

 

[deye223]

too much vibe hey :biggrin:

don't have any probs with mine and it's pull'n .404

 

[sunfish]

Why is the m-tronic so sound, while the Auto-tune has issues from time to time?

I was just wondering, since the early version seems to be more reliable than the newer AT version from what I've seen on here.

Ported 562xp is a beast of a saw, hard to believe it's a 60cc saw.

I've wondered the same about the MT and AT?

My 562xp has been flawless. I have no plans to mod it, but may open up the muffler, or not...:msp_smile:

 

[SawTroll]

Why is the m-tronic so sound, while the Auto-tune has issues from time to time?

I was just wondering, since the early version seems to be more reliable than the newer AT version from what I've seen on here.

Ported 562xp is a beast of a saw, hard to believe it's a 60cc saw.

I haven't notised a single case where the Auto-tune itself was proven to have caused an issue, but faulty carbs have happened.