562xp Mk2 or MS400c?

[Lionsfan]

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.

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.

Last saw I bought from a local dealer was a 371XP, in 1998. Last 3 new saws I purchased came from the classified ads on here or OPE. Can't say I've ever really needed dealer support for much of anything.

 

[Colonel428]

Last saw I bought from a local dealer was a 371XP, in 1998. Last 3 new saws I purchased came from the classified ads on here or OPE. Can't say I've ever really needed dealer support for much of anything.

Couldn't agree more. My saws are ported, all but one by XS (Kevin LaVanway). He's my go to for most any saw related need or question (Thanks Kevin!). As far as parts I've needed there are a number of good places on line that are as cheap or cheaper than my dealer, who happens to sell a full line of Stihl, Husqvarna and Echo saws. About the only time I could see really "having" to use a dealer is with the M tronic and auto tune saws if you've gone through everything you can and still can't get the saw to run right.

 

[StoneyMeadowMaple]

Last saw I bought from a local dealer was a 371XP, in 1998. Last 3 new saws I purchased came from the classified ads on here or OPE. Can't say I've ever really needed dealer support for much of anything.

Being a small dealer and business owner myself, I do my best to support the business that support me, whatever extra it might cost up front, I believe when it comes to service it more than makes up for it, he has literally disassembled a new saw off the shelf to keep us going when he didn’t have the part available. Your mileage may vary, but for me It has been well worth it.