Which saw is best for bucking wood 575 or 570?

[Richard]

I am thinking about buying another saw for bucking wood.I did a couple of test cuts with both the Husky 575 and the 570.I really couldn't tel the diffrence between the two.At the moment I am using a Husky 365.I don't like cutting with only one saw.Any suggestions would be appreciated.Thanks for your time   Richard

[parrisw]

Go with which one feels the best I guess, I like the biggest I can get away with.  I cut with a Walkerized 288xp, and a 394xp.

[sawguy21]

Interesting. I ran the 570 against the 365 and loved the wide power band of the newbie. Did not notice much difference between the 372XP and the 575 except the extra weight. IMHO. the 570 is a winner. A Walkerized 288 or 394 for bucking is sorta like shooting squirrels with a 12 ga. :D

[MDP]

Depends on what your bucking.

[sawguy21]

True, especially in your area. ;D

[Richard]

I am bucking  hardwoods.I sell firewood full time.I live in the Western Catskills of upstate New York.I cut everything except Oak.   

[parrisw]

"sawguy21"  True and funny, but I m like the "tool man taylor" MORE POWER!!! and I like putting the guys I cut wood with to shame. But some of the wood I ve been cutting this year it really helped.  Its kinda a waste of time to cut a 40" dia tree with a 20" bar , not to mention it took me forever to get through it with a 20" I started doing it with a old Husky L65 with 20", then the saw died, so I bought that 288xp with a 36" bar, I then found a good deal on the 394xp so I bought it.  Now all the guys I know think Im crazy!!!!!!  Oh I also have a little Crafstman saw with a 14" bar, its actually a great saw, real good power for a small saw, good for limbing and small stuff.

Will

[thecfarm]

Hello Richard.Welcome to the forum.Glad to have you here.

[rahtreelimbs]

IMO go with the 575. The 570 is too close to your 365!