Husky 372xp or 572xp ?

[Johnnywrenches]

which do you prefer ? and why ? lots of customers seem scared of electronic adjusted carbs . seem to steer back towards old school 372xp

 

[Seachaser]

Every saw I own but one or two are self adjusting. I like cutting better than adjusting. It’s the future. It’s nice. I have a 572, let it warm up, run it for a minute or two, and it’s ready to cut.

 

[lone wolf]

which do you prefer ? and why ? lots of customers seem scared of electronic adjusted carbs . seem to steer back towards old school 372xp

Afraid of not being able to trouble shoot it when it breaks Dealers are high priced.

 

[vtfireman85]

I like the 5 series. The 562 is WAY more saw than my 365, I don’t have either of the aforementioned, but based on my experience with a slightly smaller pair I would definitely go
With the 5.
I firmly believe that 95% of saw issues have to do with maintenance and care, and a 3 isn’t going to do any better than a 5 if neglected.

 

[Colonel428]

Just depends on how good you are at tuning a chainsaw really. I had a 372xt and a 390xp and just never felt like I had either one of them tuned "just right". I always erred on the rich side and tuned them in wood but thought there was more in the saws than I was able to get out of them. I've sold those saws and now have all 5 series, autotune saws. I know those saws are giving me all they've got.

 

[LuDookie]

I’m an electronic tech. I’m also a chainsaw enthusiast that wants to keep my saws running for decades. I’m skeptical that the auto tuned saws are designed for that purpose, pretty sure of it actually. I believe they are designed for the professional who can get their money’s worth out of them in a few years and replace them. There are lots of non professional cutters that want a top tier saw and still have 2 series(and older) running strong on replaced parts without having to fool with dealers. I’m all about the future and have nothing against the 5 series but my vote is for the 3.

Wish someone would prove me wrong. Where’s all the 10+ year old autotune saws?

 

[sean donato]

Just got rid of my 2012 562xp for a ms400 last April. Dealer couldn't get a carb in for it. The saw moved on to someone else that got a carb for it and is still using it. This is a reflection of pizza pore local dealer, and the lack of part available that affected everything not just autotune or even o. P. E. I had a job that needed done and didn't want to sling the 390xp around for another day with a 36" bar on mostly 18-20" trees.

To add one of my close friends loggs for a living, he's been running auto tune for at least 8 years now, and his retired saws get gone over and sold to locals. As far as I know (I take care of a fair many of them.) His first 576xp is still running pulling fire wood duty to this day. They are simple to work on. No harder then a regular carb. If husqy would offer the solenoid separately like stihl does it would even be cheap and no real need for a dealer.

 

[LuDookie]

Just got rid of my 2012 562xp for a ms400 last April. Dealer couldn't get a carb in for it. The saw moved on to someone else that got a carb for it and is still using it. This is a reflection of pizza pore local dealer, and the lack of part available that affected everything not just autotune or even o. P. E. I had a job that needed done and didn't want to sling the 390xp around for another day with a 36" bar on mostly 18-20" trees.

To add one of my close friends loggs for a living, he's been running another tune for at least 8 years now, and his retired saws get gone over and sold to locals. As far as I know (I take care of a fair many of them.) His first 576xp is still running pulling fire wood duty to this day. They are simple to work on. No harder then a regular carb. If husqy would offer the solenoid separately like stihl does it would even be cheap and no real need for a dealer.

These are the accounts I like to hear. But I only wish those potted solenoids were easy to come by, or something you could order online, easily.

 

[sean donato]

These are the accounts I like to hear. But I only wish those potted solenoids were easy to come by, or something you could order online, easily.

Unfortunately for husqy it's buying a carb, which can be had online. It's the price that makes me cringe vs stihl. I was quoted $139.00 for the carb on the 562. Vs the $30.00 odd dollars for the solenoid that stihl sells separately. You can get them online, but it seems cheaper and easier to grab a spare from the dealer to keep on hand.

 

[LuDookie]

Just got rid of my 2012 562xp for a ms400 last April. Dealer couldn't get a carb in for it. The saw moved on to someone else that got a carb for it and is still using it. This is a reflection of pizza pore local dealer, and the lack of part available that affected everything not just autotune or even o. P. E. I had a job that needed done and didn't want to sling the 390xp around for another day with a 36" bar on mostly 18-20" trees.

To add one of my close friends loggs for a living, he's been running auto tune for at least 8 years now, and his retired saws get gone over and sold to locals. As far as I know (I take care of a fair many of them.) His first 576xp is still running pulling fire wood duty to this day. They are simple to work on. No harder than a regular carb. If husqy would offer the solenoid separately like stihl does it would even be cheap and no real need for a dealer.

Was the 562 used professionally, high hours?
The reason I ask is because I would like to know how it would hold up to a hundred hours or more a year vs less than 40, sitting for periods of time.
A lot of my saws are used seasonally but run hard during cutting season. I’ve held onto saws, one going on 40 years, another going on 15, both on original carbs. My big saws are older than 5 years, running strong and I’ve got a fairly new 3 series Husqy.
If I were a pro I’d probably be all about auto tune but I’m not keen on buying chainsaws every few years and compared to regular carbed saws, there’s not enough evidence yet, to give me confidence, when I know the saws I have could last me nearly my lifetime without going to someone who knows how to work on them.
Also if I knew these solenoid drivers were readily available and wouldn’t be obsolete in the future as new versions hit the market, I’d feel better.

 

[LuDookie]

Unfortunately for husqy it's buying a carb, which can be had online. It's the price that makes me cringe vs stihl. I was quoted $139.00 for the carb on the 562. Vs the $30.00 odd dollars for the solenoid that stihl sells separately. You can get them online, but it seems cheaper and easier to grab a spare from the dealer to keep on hand.

Yes, this! Price is a factor as well.

 

[sean donato]

Was the 562 used professionally, high hours?
The reason I ask is because I would like to know how it would hold up to a hundred hours or more a year vs less than 40, sitting for periods of time.
A lot of my saws are used seasonally but run hard during cutting season. I’ve held onto saws, one going on 40 years, another going on 15, both on original carbs. My big saws are older than 5 years, running strong and I’ve got a fairly new 3 series Husqy.
If I were a pro I’d probably be all about auto tune but I’m not keen on buying chainsaws every few years and compared to regular carbed saws, there’s not enough evidence yet, to give me confidence, when I know the saws I have could last me nearly my lifetime without going to someone who knows how to work on them.
Also if I knew these solenoid drivers were readily available and wouldn’t be obsolete in the future as new versions hit the market, I’d feel better.

Mixed use, I'd work for my logging buddy on Fridays and sometimes Saturdays, do side jobs, as well as firewood for myself, dad and one brother. I burn roughly 10 cord a year, the old man about the same, brother is more like 3 to 4 cord tops. I do all the cutting for dad anymore. Just help my brother when he needs it. I doubt it would have lasted that long in a logging setting. My logging buddy gets about 2 years out of a saw before it needs attention. Sometimes less every now and then more. Been the same theme as long as I can remember didn't matter if it was an old 044, 372xp or now the 572xp he got a year or so ago.
In my current situation I'm not too worried about a saw lasting a long time. Just don't do the tree work I used to. More so because where I currently work I do 10 on and 4 off evening shift over park season. Just doesn't give a lot of time keeping up with the house and kids to do much else. This past winter being wet and never getting a good freeze put a damper on how much help my buddy needed. Just cant get in the woods without making a big mess, and the days he could I worked.

 

[sawfarmer]

I would go 572 all the way.I use saws all day in my business and i was a little taken back at first but now no problem they always run at top performance .We have new stihl 500 and 400 mtronic and the husky 572 592 great saws