562xp Mk2 or MS400c?

[bwalker]

The 562xp is not the same size saw as the ms400. There is almost 8 cc's difference between the two saws. The 562 is 59.8 and the ms400 is 66.9 cc's. In my opinion the ms400 is a different class and it should be a stronger saw and the price reflects that. Both are great saws but the power to weight the Stihl is going to win and should have better performance in larger stuff. The ms362 is more apples to apples to the 562xp.

Its the same physical size and that's what counts IMO.
The 362 is a turd and should be discontinued.

 

[bwalker]

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…

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.

 

[Crowbar]

Its the same physical size and that's what counts IMO.
The 362 is a turd and should be discontinued.

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]

Its the same physical size and that's what counts IMO.
The 362 is a turd and should be discontinued.

It sounds like Stihl is going to discontinue the 362 and the 400 for the 400.1.

 

[bwalker]

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.

 

[StoneyMeadowMaple]

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…

What negative?