Husky 562xp or Jonsered 2260 - What Would You Choose ?
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SawTroll
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They actually do, as the silly design of the newer red recoil covers disturbs the looks of the saws.
Imo, the desiding factor is the handlebar angle, the Huskys just handle a little better for limbing etc, because of that. That is very important here, as my birches usually have lots of limbs.
KingDavey
ArboristSite Operative
I haven't compared internal ipls but I work for a husky dealer and found there are 2 different sets of spikes which may become available. I have the factory spike with the optional outer spike and roller catcher which I had to both add. But there also appears to be a big spike set for the wrap model. Here is mine as it currently sits.
They actually do, as the silly design of the newer red recoil covers disturbs the looks of the saws.
Imo, the desiding factor is the handlebar angle, the Huskys just handle a little better for limbing etc, because of that. That is very important here, as my birches usually have lots of limbs.
Handlebars don't affect looks
I think the top cover shape is pretty bad to be honest. The whole saw is kinda funky looking. Husky either had their ish together in design or they purposely sabotaged the red and black in this go-round
SawTroll
Information Collector
I haven't compared internal ipls but I work for a husky dealer and found there are 2 different sets of spikes which may become available. I have the factory spike with the optional outer spike and roller catcher which I had to both add. But there also appears to be a big spike set for the wrap model. Here is mine as it currently sits.
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It looks like you drilled holes in the original clutch cover, to mount the outer dawgs there - but doesn't that mean that they aren't sitting on flat surfaces, as on the 562 clutch cover?
Also, in your last picture it looks like the outer dawgs is sitting a bit to the back, compared to the inner ones? If so, that makes twin dawgs meaningless.
KenJax Tree
Terraphobic
That Sugi would look nice on my 5sexy2 though.:msp_smile:
Right you were!:msp_smile:
SawTroll
Information Collector
Handlebars don't affect looks
Well, you only sell the orange ones, so I assume you aren't totally unbiased? :msp_sneaky:
I tend to agree though!
It sounds like the answer is taking an orange/silver one, strip the paint, and paint it red and black! :hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:
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Well, you only sell the orange ones, so I assume you aren't totally unbiased? :msp_sneaky:
I tend to agree though!
It sounds like the answer is taking an orange/silver one, strip the paint, and paint it red and black! :hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:
I just call it like I see it homie.
KingDavey
ArboristSite Operative
I did have to drill the outer clutch cover, but only through the paint. The holes were already there, along with the spaces to hold the hex nuts. And the pictures did not come out the best, but trust me, the dogs align perfectly.
The lower point of the outer spike is harder to see but it is there.
SawTroll
Information Collector
I did have to drill the outer clutch cover, but only through the paint. The holes were already there, along with the spaces to hold the hex nuts. And the pictures did not come out the best, but trust me, the dogs align perfectly.
The lower point of the outer spike is harder to see but it is there.
I am not surpriced really - pictures can be misleading when they are taken at angles!
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Did you have a chance to look at the STIHL saws. They have the correct handlebar angle and the dealer support is great. I UNDERSTAND buying what is AVAILABLE used. Money can get tight for all of us.
SawTroll
Information Collector
Stihl is lagging a bit behind in development at the moment - there isn't much to consider in their model line-up, with the possible exception of the MS241....
You cant be serious.:hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:
SawTroll
Information Collector
Dead serious - and Stihl even has to pay Husky to use some of their technology, but of course they don't get the latest version. It was the EU that more or less forced Husky to sell rights to use some technology to Stihl, to avoid what they thought could be a monopoly situation on the market.
Dead serious - and Stihl even has to pay Husky to use some of their technology, but of course they don't get the latest version. It was the EU that more or less forced Husky to sell rights to use some technology to Stihl, to avoid what they thought could be a monopoly situation on the market.
Do you have a link to this situation? I'm curious in reading about this technology usage.
MRCo.
ArboristSite Operative
Actually, I agree with Troll- right now I think in terms of technological advancement, Husqvarna are the leaders. I'm hearing all sorts of complaints from people who bought new Stihls too...they just don't think they are what their old ones were. But opinions are like bum holes...:cool2:
BTW, having just unboxed a 2252, 2253 and 2258...I go red for sure. The recoil covers actually don't look as 'off' in person. IMO.
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Termite
Time To Launch
I don't understand the recoil cover thing on the 2260! It looks fine to me. Now the silver clutch on the 562 :msp_mad: And I have a 576:msp_mad:
john damps
running chainsaws sence 1974
hello; in trying to decide between sredcs2260 auto tune ;i ran it and love it-however johnsred warrentty is not as reliable as echo,my new 2166 has been a lemmon, it flodded the firdt 3 days i owned it 9-23-14 ran maybe 4 tanks of fuel though it now oil broke -no bar oil, its at comstock waiting to see if under warrenty, i cut my finger in half never ran a saw till late oct, but priced a 562xp both saws 20inch and only 30 dollors difference, both dealers have good rep.just dont have the reason to drop almost 679 on another sred, do i buy the husky, or sred, and before things get out of hand, i keep them stock, or ill buy 2 more echo 590 that cuts every day, for 399,99, please give good advise from the guys that run both,
