572 Husqvarna

[Pine Ridge]

Anyone have any info ? Been reading about the possibility of them on other sites, everybody is pretty secretive about it. Just wondering , if they are like a 562xp with 70 some CCs they should be good.

[SawTroll]

It is some times since the pre-production test saws appeared (at least a couple of years) - but as you said, they keep the cards tight this time.

As far as I know, it is a development of the 560 design, but (sadly) with an inboard clutch. There has been no leakage that I know of concerning the cc and other specs...

[Maine logger88]

I looked at a prototype test saw about a year ago it looked like a nice saw

[Pine Ridge]

I'd sure like to take one for a spin ! thanks guys for your replies.

[weimedog]

That discussion did go flat hasn't it... My guess? It's probably ready to drop into the market from an engineering and development perspective and now it's about timing and what to do with the legacy saws.... (372-576) Does it replace the 576 line? The 372 series that included the 365 & Jonsereds? Does it sell along side those two series? Or does it replace all of them including the Jred's ? Does Jred keep the legacy 372 based saws and Husqvarna drops them in favor of the 572??? Only time will tell. What do YOU all think will happen??

[JohnG28]

From a manufacturer standpoint it makes sense to trim the old lines in favor of the new.  While they are long selling models with huge following making redundant products isn't really a good business model. And the only way to push their sales, at least initially would be for there to only be one choice, at least IMO. Having Jonsered keep those lines going doesn't make a lot of sense to me either, business wise. Could tip the scales of sales towards them and away from Husky, again hurting their new saw sales of the new line. JMO though, take as you will.  ;D

[SawTroll]

That discussion did go flat hasn't it... My guess? It's probably ready to drop into the market from an engineering and development perspective and now it's about timing and what to do with the legacy saws.... (372-576) Does it replace the 576 line? The 372 series that included the 365 & Jonsereds? Does it sell along side those two series? Or does it replace all of them including the Jred's ? Does Jred keep the legacy 372 based saws and Husqvarna drops them in favor of the 572??? Only time will tell. What do YOU all think will happen??

I'm thinking about the same - and there also are signs that there may be about more than one new model. Time will tell!

I feel the 572 at least will replace the 576, but not really sure about the legendary 372-family. Offering two different xp designs in the 70cc class have more been a habit than the exception from Husky, after 1995....

[pwheel]

...I feel the 572 at least will replace the 576, but not really sure about the legendary 372-family...

I bet lots of folks will stick with the 372 no matter what. Straightforward design, easy to repair, reliable.

[weimedog]

Until the parts dry up....

[Maine logger88]

It's hard to beat the 372s but I'm excited to try the new saw when it comes out. I hope it's a lot like the 562 but with more power and a inboard clutch.

[SawTroll]

It's hard to beat the 372s but I'm excited to try the new saw when it comes out. I hope it's a lot like the 562 but with more power and a inboard clutch.

Sadly, it is very likely that your wish for an inboard cluch will be granted.  :(

[JohnG28]

Lot easier to service an inboard clutch on the fly IMO. Pop the clip and it's off in seconds. Cleaner and more compact as well I think. But to each his own...

[SawTroll]

Lot easier to service an inboard clutch on the fly IMO. Pop the clip and it's off in seconds. Cleaner and more compact as well I think. But to each his own...

They occationally are convenient, but the much more important downsides are there all the time!

[4x4American]

It is some times since the pre-production test saws appeared (at least a couple of years) - but as you said, they keep the cards tight this time.

As far as I know, it is a development of the 560 design, but (sadly) with an inboard clutch. There has been no leakage that I know of concerning the cc and other specs...

What do you like about an outboard clutch?

[SawTroll]

That do you like about an outboard clutch?

The most obvious and important advantage is that it makes it possible to make a much better handling saw, as it puts the bar closer to the centre of mass - often with a slimmer case as a bonus.

Then it helps protect the crank from damage by bending or breaking, makes the load on the clutch side crank bearing lighter, cools better itself, and doesn't "trap" heat into that side of the powerhead. Cleaning/maintenance is easier as well - if it is done right.

[4x4American]

I'll take an inboard clutch over one anyday!


Grenade a rim sprocket, easy fix.  Tree sets back on bar and have to push over with skidder, easier to take powerhead off.  (not that this happens very often but still is nice to be able to do that).  Changing bar + chain, faster. 

[SawTroll]

....   Changing bar + chain, faster.

Maybe a second or two, not more! 

It is more about what you are used to, and predjudice.

Also, removing a modern Husky outboard is just a matter of knocking it off, no special tools or piston stops needed. You just need a suitable screwdriver, and something to hit it with - and there are no e-clips etc to loose in the process.

The inboard clutch design no doubt is to blame for lots of bearing and crank issues trough the years, on many brands and models....

[HolmenTree]

The Husqvarna  346XP, 550XP, 562XP, 272XP,  395XP, 3120XP Stihl MS200 , 090  which are some of the highest rated heavy duty professional  saws have the outboard clutch for good reason, just as SawTroll explained.

In over 40 years felling trees I never once had to remove a powerhead from a pinched bar and chain......maybe there's  is a reason why amatuers have to run inboard clutch saws :D

I have knocked off outboard clutches at the stump with just a scrench and a short hardwood stick in just a matter of a minute or so , reinstalled included.To retighten rev up to WOT and then hit the chain brake. All set to cut again.

I used to change up different size rims in tooth count and pitch sizes on my logging saws right on the job.
I lost count of the times a C-clip  went flying gone forever off a few of my inboard saws ;D

[so il logger]

The Husqvarna  346XP, 550XP, 562XP, 272XP,  395XP,  Stihl MS200 , 090  which are some of the highest rated heavy duty professional  saws have the outboard clutch for good reason, just as SawTroll explained.

In over 40 years felling trees I never once had to remove a powerhead from a pinched bar and chain......maybe there's  is a reason why amatuers have to run inboard clutch saws :D

I have knocked off outboard clutches at the stump with just a scrench and a short hardwood stick in just a matter of a minute or so , reinstalled included.To retighten rev up to WOT and then hit the chain brake. All set to cut again.

I used to change up different size rims in tooth count and pitch sizes on my logging saws right on the job.
I lost count of the times a C-clip  went flying gone forever off a few of my inboard saws ;D

I agree 99%  :D But eventually every faller will get his saw hung up, and pinched in a backcut. Maybe rot or seam, but it happens. When it does happen it is no challenge to get the powerhead loose from b&c, on a 395 that is.

[HolmenTree]

I agree so il logger I'd  be a liar  if I said I never  got my saw pinched . ;)

[nitehawk55]

Unless the 372 series becomes auto tune to meet EPA standards which keep becoming more demanding a 572 may be the saw that replaces the 372 and maybe others not meeting those demands by EPA . I think it's a tough time for saw companies and you may see some in problems soon because of it .

I think you'll see Stihl come out with an M-tuned 461/2 in the next year as well .

[Pine Ridge]

I hope the old saying " good things come to those who wait " is true, because i'm still waiting.