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Started by schmeg, April 01, 2014, 06:30:26 PM

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schmeg

New poster here from central Maine. Thanks to this forum, I made a new saw purchase today. I've owned 4 different Husky's over the last 20 years and use them on my 10 acre wooded piece of property. My last was a 357XP which I had proudly owned for 8 tanks of fuel, then it was stolen out of my garage. I went without a saw for 2 years and just couldn't take it any more. I have too much land maintenance to do this spring. My original plan was to cheap out on things and get a mid range saw "to get by" with. Well,,,after reading a bunch of threads on this forum, and about 2 minutes of hymming and hawwing in the Husky dealer and over $700. dollars poorer, I now own my 5th Husky. A 562XP. All I can say is I'm flabbergasted after bringing it home and running a half a tank through it. 2 pulls and it was started. Idles perfectly,throttle response is unreal, runs like a scalded dog,no smoke, and feels more comfortable than my beloved 357XP. Yes, I ran it hard. It's only 45 degrees out, so overheating isn't a problem. This saw is just miles better than what I have ever used. Thank you to all the users on the board that contribute to good posts. It made my selection process easy. Jay.
2023 MS400
2014 562XP
2007 357XP (stolen)
2004 346XP
1997 350
1992 55

thecfarm

schmeg,welcome to the forum. What town in central Maine? I have a 372. Hope that will last me a while longer.
Model 6020-20hp Manual Thomas bandsaw,TC40A 4wd 40 hp New Holland tractor, 450 Norse Winch, Heatmor 400 OWB,YCC 1978-79

schmeg

I live in Glenburn. Just west of Bangor. I own and live on 10 acres on Rt.221. Mix of spruce, pine, and some maple. I've been selectively cutting on my land for 21 years now. I retire in 2 years which will give me more time to dabble in the woods. I need to buy a tractor now.
2023 MS400
2014 562XP
2007 357XP (stolen)
2004 346XP
1997 350
1992 55

thecfarm

There are a couple members up your way. A tractor is nice to have.
Model 6020-20hp Manual Thomas bandsaw,TC40A 4wd 40 hp New Holland tractor, 450 Norse Winch, Heatmor 400 OWB,YCC 1978-79

Dave Shepard

I've heard a lot of god things about the 562. I'm waiting for the 595. ;D
Wood-Mizer LT40HDD51-WR Wireless, Kubota L48, Honda Rincon 650, TJ208 G-S, and a 60"LogRite!

schmeg

I'm just so used to what I used to run. I always considered my 357XP to be all the saw I would ever need. This new saw was the same kind of jump as when I went to a fuelie 2 stroke 800 sled vs. carbs. All together different feel. What floored me right off the bat was a stone cold saw running like it was already warm. The vibes are a lot less too. Can't wait to go out and burn a few tanks up.
2023 MS400
2014 562XP
2007 357XP (stolen)
2004 346XP
1997 350
1992 55

Maine logger88

Welcome to the forum! I bought my 562 last fall there a great saw I ran the crap out of it this winter between 6 and 7 hundred cord cut with it so far and it hasn't skipped a beat all I have replaced is a bar last week and I've cleaned the air filter about once a week I'm definitely buying another one this summer or fall!
79 TJ 225 81 JD 540B Husky and Jonsered saws

SawTroll

You bought a great saw, Congrats!   :)
Information collector.

Yatt

288 XP Lite
372XPG
562XP
357XP
550XPG
346XP
Dolmar 7900
028 Super totally rebuilt and ported
Speeco 28ton splitter
Silvey 510, Oregon 511AX & Tecomec grinder

schmeg

Thanks all. I'll never equal 700 cord, but I cut as a hobby on my land. This saw is way more than I will ever need power wise. I do have a dumb question. I noticed a fair amount of saws utilize catalytic converters now. It doesn't appear that my 562 has one. Am I assuming right that the autotune allows the saw to pass EPA without the use of a cat?
2023 MS400
2014 562XP
2007 357XP (stolen)
2004 346XP
1997 350
1992 55

HolmenTree

Husqvarna's X Torq  fresh air strato charging  design is what makes their engines pass  EPA regs .
Strato charging without catylatic mufflers is the flavor of design for the big saw companies today.
Making a living with a saw since age 16.

schmeg

Thanks. I'm somewhat familiar with stratified charges in the combustion process. It is used in some snowmobile engines also. Now I just have to get used to the saw and put time on it. I also need to figure out what the best chain/bar combo to use on it.
2023 MS400
2014 562XP
2007 357XP (stolen)
2004 346XP
1997 350
1992 55

HolmenTree

I run a 18" b/c on my 562 and it's perfect for me. I have a 372XP-24" for longer reach and more power.
But seeing your 562 is your largest saw I suggest you should run 20".


  

 
Making a living with a saw since age 16.

schmeg

The saw came with an 18. I have 9 working chains of that length right now. All 3/8 .58. Maybe I'll look into a 20 for bigger stuff of which my large stuff is 50-70 year old black spruce and some white pine. My hardwood is mostly 12" or less.
2023 MS400
2014 562XP
2007 357XP (stolen)
2004 346XP
1997 350
1992 55

DDDfarmer

Great saw, had to run the 55 to free a pinched bar  ::) and I went back to the 562 as soon as I could.

If he doesn't have any trees over 36" why bother with a 20" bar? But I don't know what his trees are like.  I would say have two bars for that saw, and put the longer bar on only when needed, if needed.

I have a cookie from a black spruce that is 200+ years old and is around 7" 
Treefarmer C5C with cancar 20 (gearmatic 119) winch, Husky 562xp 576xp chainsaws

HolmenTree

Quote from: schmeg on April 02, 2014, 10:03:44 PM
The saw came with an 18. I have 9 working chains of that length right now. All 3/8 .58. Maybe I'll look into a 20 for bigger stuff of which my large stuff is 50-70 year old black spruce and some white pine. My hardwood is mostly 12" or less.
Just stick with the 18" then as I now see what size of timber your in.
I used to log with 18  on a Stihl 064 in 12-20" average timber and I could put up a lot of tree length in a day. Felled limbed and topped.
In the bigger spruce pushing upwards of 24-30" I'd run 20".
Making a living with a saw since age 16.

Maine logger88

All I ran was 18 in bars up until last fall when I bought my 562 which came with a 20 so I gave it a try and liked it and have since switched over on most of my saws. But I will say almost all trees around here can be cut with an 18 but it is nice to have a 24 or 28 in the toolbox for those rare biguns
79 TJ 225 81 JD 540B Husky and Jonsered saws

nhlogga

The 562 will handle a 24" b&c in pine with no problem.
Jonsered 2260
Husky 562xp

HolmenTree

Quote from: nhlogga on April 05, 2014, 01:15:20 PM
The 562 will handle a 24" b&c in pine with no problem.
the 562- 24" is too slow for me plus the poor balance turns me off......thats where my 372XP with 24" comes in.
Making a living with a saw since age 16.

JohnG28

Quote from: HolmenTree on April 05, 2014, 02:56:27 PM
Quote from: nhlogga on April 05, 2014, 01:15:20 PM
The 562 will handle a 24" b&c in pine with no problem.
the 562- 24" is too slow for me plus the poor balance turns me off......thats where my 372XP with 24" comes in.

Before I had my Stihl 460 I had a 24" that I would put on the 361 for the rare occasion I needed it. It did ok and got the job done, but now if I need that bar length the 460 is wearing it. Much better suited to the task. ;)
Stihl MS361, 460 & 200T, Jonsered 490, Jonsereds 90, Husky 350 & 142, Homelite XL and Super XL

Rob5073

Schmeg, 
Have you noticed any issues with hesitation when coming off idle or trouble with warm restarts since owning the saw?  I know there was a thread here discussing it and it seemed many owners of the saw were having the same problems.  This is an AutoTune model, correct?

Also, I just went on a popular shopping website with a "rainforest name"  and see they are selling Husqvarna 562xp's! Showing the price also!

schmeg

Yes, its an autotune and that technology works perfect. Understand the Autotune only works on the high speed circuit, so the slow speed left to its own devices which is lean for EPA reasons which is why the saw has a stalling problem. Some people claim changing the carb will fix the issue, but that is probably due to jetting differences (tolerances) from carb to carb. Thats why it works for some people and not others. If you are a climber, I would look elsewhere. On the ground, I wouldn't worry about it. Its more of  an occasional annoyance than anything. Hopefully there will be a fix soon. I would buy the saw again if given the chance. I also would give the MS362 CE a closer look. But I understand they have their issues too.
2023 MS400
2014 562XP
2007 357XP (stolen)
2004 346XP
1997 350
1992 55

HiTech

Welcome and yes the 562 XP does run like a scalded dog. It goes from zero to 60 faster than any saw I ever owned.

Rob5073

Thanks for the answer.  I have a 545 AT and it's great especially when I'm changing from home altitude of 1000 ft to 8000 ft at our cabin.  I just heard complaints from the 562 AT owners.  I'm a firm believer in electronic engine management.

HiTech

Quote from: HolmenTree on April 05, 2014, 02:56:27 PM
Quote from: nhlogga on April 05, 2014, 01:15:20 PM
The 562 will handle a 24" b&c in pine with no problem.
the 562- 24" is too slow for me plus the poor balance turns me off......thats where my 372XP with 24" comes in.
The balance is way off with a 24 "bar. I bought a 24" bar and put it on and picked the saw up and set it back down and took the bar off. Yes, the 372 XP handles it with ease.

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