2013 562 xp Husqvana used

woodman52 · December 23, 2022, 04:37:08 PM

I am thinking about buying a 2013 562 xp Husqvarna used. Fella says "Runs great, oils great. New 6 bolt short block/crankcase assy, new oil pump worm gear. Only has 60-70 hours, maybe 2 on new case, backup saw. PTO side crank bearing cage broke in original case". He is asking $475. Questions -
Should the cage break before repair scare me?
If I does run and cut well is the price fair?
What is the general opinion of this saw from that time frame?
If I go look at it should I look for anything in particular?
Thanks in advance.

barbender · December 23, 2022, 07:10:58 PM

I think you can get a new 562xp for a little over $800. Typically I'd rather just buy new than pay that much for a used one. If it is super clean and you are confident in who did the repair work, maybe I guess. I have no problem running a saw like that if I am the one that did the repair and I know what's inside it. I'd hate to pay that much for someone else's screw up though. The new one comes with a warranty😉

Woodfarmer · December 23, 2022, 08:00:54 PM

There was several issues with that saw from the early years. Bearings and hot start issues. Too Much money for me.

Spike60 · December 24, 2022, 07:11:16 AM

Like barbender points out, who did the work is the first question I'd have. The fact that the hours are known, means the saw has been plugged in, so a dealer may be involved. If done right, the saw will be fine. The plastic bearing cage usually never harms the P&C. Most often it melts and then finds it's way into the muffler screen. Price is a little too high IMO. Retail on those short blocks is about $229 last I looked. Typically, this level of repair is done with running, not selling, the saw in mind. But in this case a low hours saw in cosmetically nice shape would be worth doing to sell it. But I think it ought to be around $400. Closing in on $500 is closing in on a new saw.

Big_eddy · December 24, 2022, 11:59:47 AM

The other thing to check on a 2013 is the carb model. An EL48 is preferred. EL44 and EL46 carbs were prone to a bog off idle and sometimes hot start issues.