The 562xp in the flesh. So to speak.

[Philbert]

. I noticed that the muffler had a couple of scuffs on it from making contact with the wood I was cutting. As I was cutting I was thinking that it would be nice to have a slightly larger dawg on the saw. This confirms it, if it were 1/4-1/2" bigger it would be perfect.

I have a similar problem with my 353. Cat muffler gets hot enough, but especially when there is no clearance between it and the wood. Seems like a general Husky design thing? I'm not asking for redwood falling dogs, just enough to space the muffler back 1/2" or so from the bark.

Philbert

 

[TK]

I have a similar problem with my 353. Cat muffler gets hot enough, but especially when there is no clearance between it and the wood. Seems like a general Husky design thing? I'm not asking for redwood falling dogs, just enough to space the muffler back 1/2" or so from the bark.

Philbert

I haven't checked yet, but I'm going to see if there is a wrap version of the dawgs. There is a standard one listed for the clutch cover, not so sure adding that will do anything as far as the muffler is concerned though.

 

[SawTroll]

I've got a 20" Techlite bar thats gonna look mighty nice on one.

Probably what Husky want you to buy, and the main reason that bar is offered......:msp_smile:

 

[REJ2]

MEH! At $750 I'll wait for a used one, man these things are getting pricey!

Id take a NOS 362XP, probably $150 less, than a 562XP anyday. Small weight penalty 1-1.5lbs, power just about the same. I remember Moss Man saying his dealer had a pallet of them, 362xp that is.

 

[TK]

Well I didn't get any pictures or videos today, but did do some cutting. And doesn't she pull hard. I had swapped over the 20" bar to an 18" bar yesterday as I needed the 20" on the 365. I cut two crotches out of a maple tree, one of them being about 14" at the base. This gave me a good chance to spend the 3-5 minutes as recommended by the book with the saw running 8-12k rpms.

At first it was similar to hitting the stutter box, it had a real fast pulse feeling when pulling through the cuts. It was only noticeable for a minute or so then it calmed right down. near the end of the time of cutting cookies it was about as smooth as it gets. Plenty of power for sure. I have the chain filed a tad aggressively with the rakers a little low as I was cutting a bunch of pine previously with the other saw. She loved every bit of it, only slowed down when I really pushed it hard. It was rather difficult to pull the saw away from the tree, my arms were getting pretty tired trying to hold the saw body back a few inches.

I plan on cutting more tomorrow in the morning with a friend, hopefully I'll be able to set up the phone for a good angle or have him hold it. I have a feeling we'll both be cutting to get a tree out of his uncle's yard so there won't be a whole lot of time for playing around. I did check the compression earlier today before cutting to try to get a baseline of where the P/C starts out, and it maxed at 120psi. The same gauge reads 155psi on my other saw, and has been pretty reliable so far so I trust it. I may try it out again next week with both gauges in the shop. So far she's burned about a tank and a half of fuel, still a ways to go.

 

[wendell]

Ran my first 555 today. Amazingly smooth (by far the smoothest saw I have ever run). And good power.

Definitely a winner!!

 

[TK]

Well, today should be the day. Going to compare the 562 to the 357 and 365 in some ash. Going to test out it's limbing capabilities as well.

I forgot to add yesterday that it's noodling is fantastic. When the bottom gets clogged, which only happened to me when the pile on the ground met the saw, it started shooting noodles out the front a good 10 feet or so. I've never seen so much shoot out of a saw before. My 365 just clogs up at the bottom and she's done until I clean it out.

 

[Doug Fir]

Ran my first 555 today. Amazingly smooth (by far the smoothest saw I have ever run). And good power.

Definitely a winner!!

Sounds great. I think I may get one, but I am waiting for someone to tell me what the saw actually weighs. (I don't trust manufacturer specs.) I realize that not everyone has a scale, but perhaps someone could take an empty powerhead to the post office. Most post office lobbies have an accurate scale for weighing packages. You can just walk in and plunk it down on the scale.

Doug

 

[TK]

Sounds great. I think I may get one, but I am waiting for someone to tell me what the saw actually weighs. (I don't trust manufacturer specs.) I realize that not everyone has a scale, but perhaps someone could take an empty powerhead to the post office. Most post office lobbies have an accurate scale for weighing packages. You can just walk in and plunk it down on the scale.

Doug

She's a 12 pounder. I'll say that I don't really notice a huge difference between the 562 and the 357, but then again I haven't used either of them for a full day. The difference is very noticeable when compared to the next size up like a 365/372. The handles on the saw are noticeably different as well.

If a couple tenths of a pound will sway you in one direction or another, you just might be too picky. 12 pounds.

 

[REJ2]

She's a 12 pounder. I'll say that I don't really notice a huge difference between the 562 and the 357, but then again I haven't used either of them for a full day. The difference is very noticeable when compared to the next size up like a 365/372. The handles on the saw are noticeably different as well.

If a couple tenths of a pound will sway you in one direction or another, you just might be too picky. 12 pounds.

How about the difference in power, noticeable or hard to tell?

 

[TK]

It was so stinkin hot today that we didn't do any video or pictures. Practically broke a sweat before we even fired the saws up. That 562 just gets better and better every time it's used. Definitely a very smooth, consistant power. Revboost is a noticeable feature, when limbing it works great. I was skeptical at first but it's nice and quick and makes quick work of turning a tree into firewood. I let my buddy use it for a bit and had a hard time getting it back from him The price may make people a little weary but if they use it for just a little bit, it will sell itself. I can only imagine the 555 is the same way. Plenty of power, silky smooth, great feel.

One thing I don't like so far is restarting the saw. It seems as though the saw needs to be very thoroughly warmed up before you don't have to set the throttle to restart it. It will fire on the first pull but you have to pull it a couple to three times to get it to stay running, unless you set the throttle first. Once the saw is good and hot it's ready to go. And unlike other saws, when the throttle is advanced - the chain doesn't really spin. Any other saw I've used it bumps the rpm's up to 4-5k. I'm hoping that will change when the saw gets broken in a little more. Perhaps the carburetor needs some longer time to adjust itself, but I doubt it. There's been about 3 tanks of fuel through it so far, and it's been worked long and hard enough for it to do it's thing. There doesn't seem to be any surging or hunting at this point, just squeeze the throttle and go. Very quick to respond.

 

[STIHLTHEDEERE]

it was so stinkin hot today that we didn't do any video or pictures. Practically broke a sweat before we even fired the saws up. That 562 just gets better and better every time it's used. Definitely a very smooth, consistant power. Revboost is a noticeable feature, when limbing it works great. I was skeptical at first but it's nice and quick and makes quick work of turning a tree into firewood. I let my buddy use it for a bit and had a hard time getting it back from him The price may make people a little weary but if they use it for just a little bit, it will sell itself. I can only imagine the 555 is the same way. Plenty of power, silky smooth, great feel.

One thing i don't like so far is restarting the saw. It seems as though the saw needs to be very thoroughly warmed up before you don't have to set the throttle to restart it. It will fire on the first pull but you have to pull it a couple to three times to get it to stay running, unless you set the throttle first. Once the saw is good and hot it's ready to go. And unlike other saws, when the throttle is advanced - the chain doesn't really spin. Any other saw i've used it bumps the rpm's up to 4-5k. I'm hoping that will change when the saw gets broken in a little more. Perhaps the carburetor needs some longer time to adjust itself, but i doubt it. There's been about 3 tanks of fuel through it so far, and it's been worked long and hard enough for it to do it's thing. There doesn't seem to be any surging or hunting at this point, just squeeze the throttle and go. Very quick to respond.

i bet when you get 20+ tanks through it, it will be a totally different saw. I have a very well used 362 here, and a fairly new 362r, they are night and day difference.

 

[craig71]

I am sure the 562 is an exciting saw full of new technology but I just dont like the idea of "autotune", it would be nice when purchasing one of these saws if one had the option of the autotune or a regular old style carb. I would rather maintain settings for myself. Time will tell if new owners will love this or if it will make them pull their hair out.

 

[Doug Fir]

She's a 12 pounder. I'll say that I don't really notice a huge difference between the 562 and the 357, but then again I haven't used either of them for a full day. ...

Well, the 357 is a 13 pounder according to people who have weighed them:

http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/180592-3.htm

I would think that the difference between a 12 pounder and a 13 pounder would be quite noticeable. It is for me. I suspect that these new saws are close to 13 pounds, and that once again Husqvarna is fudging the official specs. I still might get one. If I do I will be sure to plop it on a scale to satisfy my curiosity.

Doug

 

[Philbert]

On a lot of saw (and a number of companies) the 'offical' weight is without the bar or chain (and with helium in the gas and oil tanks.

Philbert

 

[mweba]

I am sure the 562 is an exciting saw full of new technology but I just dont like the idea of "autotune", it would be nice when purchasing one of these saws if one had the option of the autotune or a regular old style carb. I would rather maintain settings for myself. Time will tell if new owners will love this or if it will make them pull their hair out.

The auto tune and the Stihl equivalent, to my knowledge have had little to no issues. Not sure how many years the M-Tronic has been out but its been several. The Autotune from Husky has been available on the 576 for several years as well. Although I have limited experience with either systems, I do read a lot and in general spent far to much time hear. If a SMALL pattern of failures were to show, this board would have it front and center, flogging the makers at an unreasonable proportion.

 

[TK]

i bet when you get 20+ tanks through it, it will be a totally different saw. I have a very well used 362 here, and a fairly new 362r, they are night and day difference.

If the 562 only gets better and better, then my modded 365 can find a permanent spot on the shelf or a new owner.

Isn't a 362 just a 365 running a .325 chain? Same chassis, weight, power, and either a small or large mount depending on build date? Maybe a higher rev range/powerband but essentially the same saw?

 

[REJ2]

If the 562 only gets better and better, then my modded 365 can find a permanent spot on the shelf or a new owner.

Isn't a 362 just a 365 running a .325 chain? Same chassis, weight, power, and either a small or large mount depending on build date? Maybe a higher rev range/powerband but essentially the same saw?

Im thinking his 362 is a 59cc Stihl

 

[TK]

Im thinking his 362 is a 59cc Stihl

Oh. Well don't I feel a tad foolish now.... :msp_blushing:

 

[mweba]

Husky made a 362 for a couple years. 65cc small mount.

He was speaking of the Stihl model though.