Its the same physical size and that's what counts IMO.
The 362 is a turd and should be discontinued.
562xp Mk2 or MS400c?
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The 362 is a turd and should be discontinued.
I ran a early 562XP heavily for several years. At that time it completely burried the MS361 Stihl. I had zero issues with that saw.I would have to say the 400 even though i do not own a single Stihl saw. Have just heard heard negative things about the 562xp lately. I have a 550xp and a 572xp and love them both…
Don't know why anyone would buy a 362 now. I've seen reviews that have stated the 362 and 400 weigh the same - despite what Stihl specs say. Which make sense since they are on the same chassis.
PJwoodcutter
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It sounds like Stihl is going to discontinue the 362 and the 400 for the 400.1.
That makes sense. I just hope the 400.1 has the snot the 400 does.
What negative?I would have to say the 400 even though i do not own a single Stihl saw. Have just heard heard negative things about the 562xp lately. I have a 550xp and a 572xp and love them both…
Early models had several issues that were tackled through running changes. Carb issues, bearing issues and heat soak issues. There was also a case update to add a bolt to the oil tank area. Having owned a 2012 model till a few years ago, they didn't all have these issues. The newer models have been very reliable. I haven't gotten to run a mk2 yet, but I'd be hard pressed to believe it will have quite the power of the older models since it now runs a dished piston.
I have had a MK1 and a 2020 model which was ordered, not off the dealer shelf, the air cleaners were different, so I believe the second was a MK2 I didn’t notice a power difference, I don’t think they list one, but I didn’t know about the dished piston.
The 2020 model was just an update, not a mk2. At the time husqy offered a retrofit kit for the new (greatly improved) airfikter and intake horn for the earlier models too.
Mk2 saws should have been 22 or 23 models. Depending on dealer/ warehouse inventory i would have expected most to see them sometime in 23 on shelves.
Mark2 is just coming out now. It is labeled mark2 on the starter cover.
I had to look at my old thread for date they started selling. MKII 562 Nov 2023 http://chainsawrepair.createaforum.com/husqvarna/husqvarna-562-mkii/
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echo510
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I like them both. I feel stock 562xp has the lower cost, and Stihl offers lighter bars.
I’ve been mainly using the ms462 28” light bar and ms362 20”bar every day for hazard tree work. And then when I bought the 562 as my personal saw, it didn’t feel any more nimble than the ms462.
What I would love to get more experience on is how the ms400 and the 562xp handle in twisted/tension wood, since the ms462 does well in those cases while still being nimble.
I have a MS400 and ran a friends 562xp mk ii in late spring for a day. I used both saws back to back. The 562 mk 2 was brand new, just taken out of the box so it was not broken in.
Here’s my take away.
The Stihl was noticeably lighter and balanced better.
The feel of the saws in the hand were just fine and I could have gotten use to either one. No preference on handle size.
The Husqvarna had more torque and low end power.
The Sthil had a little more top end and was just a hair faster in the cut.
Either one was just fine and I had no complaints with the Husqvarna. I was running a 20” of the MS400 and the 562 had an 18” bar.
Now I do not use chainsaws daily but For the price of the Husqvarna on sale, it would be hard to beat.
Here’s my take away.
The Stihl was noticeably lighter and balanced better.
The feel of the saws in the hand were just fine and I could have gotten use to either one. No preference on handle size.
The Husqvarna had more torque and low end power.
The Sthil had a little more top end and was just a hair faster in the cut.
Either one was just fine and I had no complaints with the Husqvarna. I was running a 20” of the MS400 and the 562 had an 18” bar.
Now I do not use chainsaws daily but For the price of the Husqvarna on sale, it would be hard to beat.
Another salty echo guy shows up..
damifino
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My saws; Johnsereds 49sp
Husqy 372 XP non xtorq
Dolmar 421
Echo 4910
Weed whip; Stihl
Leaf Blower; Stihl
Not brand favorite to anyone. One brand I hate is insecure ignorance. And you are branded.
This Site needs to wake up like the other chainsaw sites have.
Good to read a real life back to back review.
For me the biggest difference would come down to dealer support, I like the Stihl dealer, but he’s 45 minutes away, the Husqvarna is 10. I personally love the 562xp, the difference between the 2 seems so negligible it almost seems like the best deer rifle caliber argument, they all have merits.
Personally, IMO, go with the best/closest dealer.
Personally, IMO, go with the best/closest dealer.
With these two particular saws you really can't go wrong with either. I would still favor the 400c and I have owned both(albeit Mk1 version), but ai wouldn't sweat it if I only had a Husky dealer near by.
