Husqvarna 562mk2/Stihl MS362C-M decisions decisions…

[StoneyMeadowMaple]

The 572 is gone, I am going to get another 60cc range saw. I like both dealers, the cost difference is negligible, the Stihl is slightly lighter, the Husqvarna is familiar. I also have bars and chains for the Husqvarna, I would have to start over with the Stihl.
Any opinions?

 

[madhatte]

I have and very much like both the 362 and the 562. The ergonomic differences are entirely a matter of preference; they are very much functionally equivalent. If you already have bars and chains for Husky, I say stick with them.

 

[Crowbar]

Skip both of those and go straight to the MS400. I've heard its the same weight as the 362, despite Stihl's specs, 66 cc and 5.4 hp. The 362 has been made obsolete by the 400. If you decide to stay with Husky since you have bars for Husky, I'd go with a 372. Years ago my 372 with a 20" bar was my go to mid size saw. I'd grab my 372 over my 357xp every time.

 

[madhatte]

Skip both of those and go straight to the MS400. I've heard its the same weight as the 362, despite Stihl's specs, 66 cc and 5.4 hp. The 362 has been made obsolete by the 400. If you decide to stay with Husky since you have bars for Husky, I'd go with a 372. Years ago my 372 with a 20" bar was my go to mid size saw. I'd grab my 372 over my 357xp every time.

Haven't got my hands on a 400 yet but the 500 is a game changer.

 

[StoneyMeadowMaple]

Haven't got my hands on a 400 yet but the 500 is a game changer.

If not for cost I would get a 500 in a heartbeat.

 

[StoneyMeadowMaple]

Skip both of those and go straight to the MS400. I've heard its the same weight as the 362, despite Stihl's specs, 66 cc and 5.4 hp. The 362 has been made obsolete by the 400. If you decide to stay with Husky since you have bars for Husky, I'd go with a 372. Years ago my 372 with a 20" bar was my go to mid size saw. I'd grab my 372 over my 357xp every time.

I just got rid of a 572xp, I have bigger, that’s not the reason for buying this saw.

 

[ElevatorGuy]

I wouldn’t buy a 362. I would also look at the 400. I’m not a husky fan but I would buy the 562 before the 362.