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.

 

[sean donato]

562xp over the ms362 all day every day. The ms362 shouldn't even be in production any more. If you didn't mind spending the money, get the ms400. It's about the same weight as the 562xp and has nearly the power of a ms462. Mine has been my go to, since it replaced my old 562xp. The 562xp is still a great saw, and I'd take another if I didn't already have a ms400.

 

[bwalker]

562xp over the ms362 all day every day. The ms362 shouldn't even be in production any more. If you didn't mind spending the money, get the ms400. It's about the same weight as the 562xp and has nearly the power of a ms462. Mine has been my go to, since it replaced my old 562xp. The 562xp is still a great saw, and I'd take another if I didn't already have a ms400.

This. The 362 has always been a turd.
I have a 400c is a awesome machine. I have owned a 562xp. It was an awesome machine as well. Can't go wrong with either of those two.

 

[KTM 350]

60cc range Don't even mess with MS362, only reason is save $100-150 vs the MS400
562xp vs Ms400
562xp mark ll Have bars and chains. $150-200 cheaper then MS400
MS400 lighter , more "power" ?
I have Ms362 that I use at work. No time on MS400 as of yet. A 562XP is my personal and preferred saw in the 60cc range . I like the ergonomics and power band of Husky saws. If the 562XP mark ll is better then first gen, that I have it will be a great saw.
Down side of the MS400 is more cost and my hate for the Stihl fuel ,oil caps.
I have been using 550XP the most . It just revs and cuts on most of the size wood I have.