562xp re-released!

[2stroked2smoke]

Went to a buddies shop on my break and weighed the powerhead only dry- 12lbs 15ozs and with both tanks full and a bar and chain-18lbs 2ozs.
I couldn't stand it, started the saw and ran a couple of heat cycles through it in the back room at work. Starts easy and Idles nice. Took off from work early and went to the wood lot. I followed the instructions and found a decent sized log and made several cuts for 3-5 minutes to set the carburetor. I must admit, I thought the saw was a little doggy at first but with every cut it was a little stronger. By the time I had burned a half tank of gas it was running great. Talk about smooooth!! By the time I quit, I was convinced that this saw is much stronger than my ported 357xp. I put the tach on it in the cut and was averaging between 9900 and 10200 with the bar buried but not leaning on it. I didn't take the video cam to work with me so no videos till sunday, but I'll have some pics up in an hour or two.

 

[sunfish]

The 562xp is a good looking saw, but 739.95 is insane.:msp_thumbdn:

$100 more than the 555 and $100 less than the 372. It's a 'Tweener'

 

[2stroked2smoke]

Ok heres some pics.

 

[2stroked2smoke]

And some more.

 

[locustslayer]

Purdy!!:msp_thumbup:

 

[sunfish]

Yeah Man, I do like that!

Thanks for the pics!

 

[huskydude]

thats basically 13 pounds. seems like quite a bit more than they said

 

[Hugenpoet]

Very nice indeed.

 

[sawinredneck]

Outboard clutch? Really? $739 and an outboard clutch with a stupid primer bulb? GRRRRRRRRR.........

 

[almondgt]

Went to a buddies shop on my break and weighed the powerhead only dry- 12lbs 15ozs and with both tanks full and a bar and chain-18lbs 2ozs.
I couldn't stand it, started the saw and ran a couple of heat cycles through it in the back room at work. Starts easy and Idles nice. Took off from work early and went to the wood lot. I followed the instructions and found a decent sized log and made several cuts for 3-5 minutes to set the carburetor. I must admit, I thought the saw was a little doggy at first but with every cut it was a little stronger. By the time I had burned a half tank of gas it was running great. Talk about smooooth!! By the time I quit, I was convinced that this saw is much stronger than my ported 357xp. I put the tach on it in the cut and was averaging between 9900 and 10200 with the bar buried but not leaning on it. I didn't take the video cam to work with me so no videos till sunday, but I'll have some pics up in an hour or two.

Is the top of the 562xp cylinder stamped with 46 meaning 46MM piston/cylinder? I tried to find info on the piston ring that should fit this model and no luck. The part number 505215701 doesn't come up anywhere I looked. I wonder if the ring will be 1.5mm thick like many other husqvarna saws or other.....Too many questions, looks like the answers will come........eventually

 

[sunfish]

Outboard clutch? Really? $739 and an outboard clutch with a stupid primer bulb? GRRRRRRRRR.........

I would pay extra for an outboard clutch! :hmm3grin2orange:


Primer bulb I'd rather not have, but has been no problem on my 346xp.

 

[K&L Landscaping]

Outboard clutch? Really? $739 and an outboard clutch with a stupid primer bulb? GRRRRRRRRR.........

haha...I noticed that too! Looks like the MS362 will win, for me at least. Sure is a great looking saw though!!

 

[mdavlee]

It looks real nice.:msp_thumbsup: I'll be impatiently waiting for videos now.

 

[2stroked2smoke]

Can we say restricted exhaust!

Glad to see a single piston ring.

 

[Log Hogger]

Sorry guys, i don't believe the 562s have the rev boost. The ones that i have sold and run don't seem to have it. I have a demo saw here at my shop that does and is evident. It was built back in March. It has a distinctive overrev for a couple seconds then comes down. I could be wrong but there is no change in the rpms when you hold it wide open like the demo I have.

Maybe all it needs is the right coil? I'll be the needed parts can be ordered...for a price!

 

[2stroked2smoke]

Is the top of the 562xp cylinder stamped with 46 meaning 46MM piston/cylinder? I tried to find info on the piston ring that should fit this model and no luck. The part number 505215701 doesn't come up anywhere I looked. I wonder if the ring will be 1.5mm thick like many other husqvarna saws or other.....Too many questions, looks like the answers will come........eventually

Ya it says 46 with a -03 under it.

 

[Log Hogger]

thats basically 13 pounds. seems like quite a bit more than they said

It was 12.3 lb. at one time!

Husqvarna made a big mistake by witholding the 560XP from the US market. A lot of potential XP buyers are going to go for the 555, which must have significantly lower profit margins for Husqvarna. Some upper level manager needs to be fired for this decision.

 

[SawTroll]

I would pay extra for an outboard clutch! :hmm3grin2orange:


Primer bulb I'd rather not have, but has been no problem on my 346xp.

I want both! :smile2:

The primer is nice to have, when a saw has been sitting for some time! :smile2:

 

[indiansprings]

Congratulations, the mythical saw does exist. I hope it lives up to all the expectations. I wish they had come closer to their original weight estimates. I think if I try one I'll go with the 555, first for the price and I understand it is very easy to make the 555 the same as the 562 with a simple modification. Several dealers have alluded it is simple to do and doesn't take much time to do it, don't know the specifics, if it involves timing, stuffers or what, but I'm sure it will be posted on here before long how to make the change.
It's a great looking saw, I'm sure it will impress you even more after 15 or 20 tanks when it really gets broke in. I'll be interested in your thoughts on the real world application of rev boost. It's going to be a tough sell with the MS362 at 70.00 less at retail and the 555 even less. At 739.00 your not far from 70cc saw pricing, my dealer still has 372 xp's at 809.00. I think based on price the 555 will be the real winner in sales between the two models, I think they made a mistake not bringing in the 560 in the sub 700.00 price range. I hope the 562 is a success, it will force Stihl to hasten bringing out the 362 M-tronic or fuel injected version. Competition brings out the best for all us saw consumers.

Again, congratulations and I'll bet you wind up being very satisfied with the saw, XP's are as good as any other saws on the market. I hope it exceeds your wildest expectations. Looking forward to your reviews as it gets broke in, I'll bet it gets quite a bit stronger as it breaks in. Thanks for sharing and being the first lab rat out of the box with this saw. It has the potential on paper to be one hell of a firewood saw.
If it holds up like the 361's it will go down as a legendary Husky.

 

[Nailsbeats]

I want both! :smile2:

The primer is nice to have, when a saw has been sitting for some time! :smile2:

You don't need them on Stihl's though, they start right up regardless. My 346xp would be a dead horse without it though, kind of an engineering crutch I guess.:msp_thumbup: