Bought a 576 AT

[MacLaren]

I agree the 372 was the most reliable saw ever built, but since they now have the same engine as the 576 your better off with the 576 it has a superior AV system. My 576 was built in 011, so maybe the carb is the Achilles Heel. I did go 6 months before I had a problem thats about 4 1/2 months longer than the 7900's.

I agree 110% men! Running the 562xp I have really spoils me. I tell ya, its pretty darn cool when ya have a saw with better AV than a 372!
Not to mention the power of an autotune saw. I was runnin the 2171 SS (75cc) together this weekend, and its really something at how close that 59cc saw will keep up with the 75cc 2171 I have. And a lot smoother. The 5 series Husqvarna saws are awesome IMHO.

 

[tramp bushler]

Having never run a 576 I can't say . But since the 372 W is so smooth I don't see the need . Also there must b something wrong with your 2171 . Unless your Husky is running a few thousand rpm faster in the cut . 16 ccs is Alot of difference .

I'm planning on putting Big Bore 83 cc jugs on my 460 Stihls . Displacement is a great thing .

The 372W is smooth fast dependable and powerful . I hope they keep making them .

 

[mingo]

I agree 110% men! Running the 562xp I have really spoils me. I tell ya, its pretty darn cool when ya have a saw with better AV than a 372!
Not to mention the power of an autotune saw. I was runnin the 2171 SS (75cc) together this weekend, and its really something at how close that 59cc saw will keep up with the 75cc 2171 I have. And a lot smoother. The 5 series Husqvarna saws are awesome IMHO.

When my skidder was down I picked up some trucking for another logger, and they had a 562that they let me try out I was really impressed with it had a lot of snap.

 

[mingo]

Having never run a 576 I can't say . But since the 372 W is so smooth I don't see the need . Also there must b something wrong with your 2171 . Unless your Husky is running a few thousand rpm faster in the cut . 16 ccs is Alot of difference .

I'm planning on putting Big Bore 83 cc jugs on my 460 Stihls . Displacement is a great thing .

The 372W is smooth fast dependable and powerful . I hope they keep making them .

If you ever get the chance you should try out the 576. Before I bought mine I tried out the 372, 576, and the 576a/t side by side and you could tell the autotune was better in the cut than the other two. When you first pick up the 576 it feels heavier and more bulky than the 372, but once you run it for a little bit you forget all about that.

 

[Oldtimer]

The 576 is a superior saw vs the 372 in every way but heft. And like Mingo said, it's a non issue after 15 minutes.

 

[stmonnat]

The 372xp is a great saw well should say legendary saw but it does seem pretty cool to run these new saws they are so user friendly and just a work of art the competition better step up or they will be tasting dust for a very long time

 

[Slamm]

The 372xp is a great saw well should say legendary saw but it does seem pretty cool to run these new saws they are so user friendly and just a work of art the competition better step up or they will be tasting dust for a very long time

LOL, I'd say the Stihl 441 CM holds it own quite nicely.

Sam

 

[Oldtimer]

Stihl need a lesson in saw balance. They always run, and run hard, but the balance is not nearly as good as a Husky. IMO..

 

[tramp bushler]

Husky's problem in Alaska is dealerships . I only know of 2 good , stocking dealers . 1 in Ketchikan and 1 in Fairbanks . Not alot of oppirtunity to try out a saw . Lot of good Stihl dealers around . .

How does the 576 handle longer bars ?

 

[mingo]

Husky's problem in Alaska is dealerships . I only know of 2 good , stocking dealers . 1 in Ketchikan and 1 in Fairbanks . Not alot of oppirtunity to try out a saw . Lot of good Stihl dealers around . .

How does the 576 handle longer bars ?

I run a 24" with jg or ck chain and it handles it fine I would say 75% of the loggers around here use 20" bars. I know you guys like 28" and up if the 372's can handle the longer bars the 576 should have no problem because it's a stronger saw than the orginal 372's.

 

[mingo]

Stihl need a lesson in saw balance. They always run, and run hard, but the balance is not nearly as good as a Husky. IMO..

The last time I owned Stihl's was close to 30 years ago ran super 45s they had crank seal problems and the air filter would load up with chips because it was located on the bottom right hand corner where it would catch all the chips coming off the chain. Went to a 910 Jonsred that had some issues, after that 281 Huskies, and have had Huskies ever since except for the dark period when I tried Dolmars, but I'm back to Husky now. Stihl must make a pretty good product,becuase a lot of loggers on this site use them. I don't think you can go wrong with either Stihl or Husqvarna there the best of what's out there.

 

[tramp bushler]

Normally I run 32" and am goind back to 36" as my back doesn't handle short bars too good . .
I have a 20" on my 372 this winter as it will fit on the floor of the Terex behind my feet . But I don't do alit of cutting with it . A 372W with a 32" is a real good all around saw and bar . It handles an 8 tooth speocket and keeps enough chainspeed with semi skip 3/8.

Does the 576 have a 2 barrel carb like the 441 Stihl does ?

 

[mingo]

Normally I run 32" and am goind back to 36" as my back doesn't handle short bars too good . .
I have a 20" on my 372 this winter as it will fit on the floor of the Terex behind my feet . But I don't do alit of cutting with it . A 372W with a 32" is a real good all around saw and bar . It handles an 8 tooth speocket and keeps enough chainspeed with semi skip 3/8.

Does the 576 have a 2 barrel carb like the 441 Stihl does ?

It does the trouble is it's not a Holley it's a ZamaView attachment 228597

 

[tramp bushler]

The problem with new saw development is too much BS .by now they should have saws out that are making 10-12 horse power at 18-20,000 rpm that weigh 10# or less power head weight . . That cost $1,000.00 or less that burn less than 3 gal. Of gas in 7 hours and that will last an 8 month cutting season .

All else is BS . .

Pandering to liberals .




There . Now that I got that off my chest .

 

[mingo]

Brought the 576 back to the shop today. Has a hesitation when it revs up from idle, and sounds like it's breaking down in the cut put a new plug in, but didn't help. I put 3 tanks through it thinking maybe the electronics had to adjust. Why couldn't they just keep making the old style 372's life was so much simpler.

 

[stmonnat]

Where did you buy it and what did they say when you brought it back

 

[Slamm]

Time to see how long a 441 CM would last, I'd be interested to see if your "mojo" would mess up one of those, as I don't think anyone has had any problems with them ...... that I know of. My dealer has sold a lot of them and they haven't heard anything but good back from them.

Be interesting,

Sam

 

[stmonnat]

I'm about to punish the living hell outa mine hope it makes you feel better

 

[Oldtimer]

I'll be buying a carb 576XP. That Auto-tune is for the birds.

 

[stmonnat]

I am yet to here of a problem with the autotune part of it just the autotune trying to fix a problem