Which 60cc saw

[nkila220]

A dealer cannot modify a saw by law. A stock 361 is a fine saw though. I would go with that with the 2 year warranty (cannot go wrong there). The 361 is my favorite saw of all. The 555 is also a good saw though. I almost bought one of them.

Im starting to lean more and more to that direction. But my dealer txted me just now and said he has a husky 359, same deal, with it being freshly rebuilt and a warranty for 2 years. He said that one is $325. So any opinions on the 359?

 

[blsnelling]

Get the 361. It's my favorite 60cc saw.

 

[Cbob]

Another happy 562 owner here. Hard to be disappointed with it. Only thing is would rather it was inboard clutch

 

[zogger]

Im starting to lean more and more to that direction. But my dealer txted me just now and said he has a husky 359, same deal, with it being freshly rebuilt and a warranty for 2 years. He said that one is $325. So any opinions on the 359?

I got one early fall and it is nice, has a 20 on it. Get that and the loot you save can go to getting it ported and muffler modded!

 

[Andyshine77]

Im starting to lean more and more to that direction. But my dealer txted me just now and said he has a husky 359, same deal, with it being freshly rebuilt and a warranty for 2 years. He said that one is $325. So any opinions on the 359?

The 359 is an underrated saw and ported will run with anything. I owned a 361, I personally didn't care for it much at all. I felt my 362 was a better overall saw with a better power curve, better/stronger AV and it has an air filter that actually filters. The only negative with the 362 is the fact it's slightly heavier than the 361. If I were buying new I'd get a 562, mostly because of it's light weight. To be honest I normally avoid 60cc saws all together, and opt for a good 70cc model. Another option would be the $400 Echo CS-590. The big problem with that model is weight, but the quality you get for price is hard to beat.

 

[MustangMike]

FYI, 562 & 362 are the same weight, and the difference to the 361 is just a few ounces.

 

[Spectre468]

Im pretty young yet (21) but still dont want to swing around too much weight while out cutting. Ill save my back now so it doesn't get worse later. haha. for about 80% of what i do a 20 inch bar is pretty good, so a 60cc powerhead works very well i think.
Thank you for all the replies. Its very interesting to hear everyone's opinions and advice. Its just so hard to decide. I want them all! lol

Since you said that money is not an issue, I would get the 362 AND the 361. Best of both worlds...

 

[Andyshine77]

FYI, 562 & 362 are the same weight, and the difference to the 361 is just a few ounces.

The 362 is quite a bit bulkier and is heavier by a few ounces. It's the size and where the weight is that matters. The 562 simply feels like a smaller saw.

 

[nkila220]

The more im on here the more confusing it gets. Lol. As far as everyone who likes 70cc saws. I see where your coming from. but i already have the 084 for anything a 60cc cant handle. Which is rare. I always liked 60cc saws just because i feel its the one saw i can strap onto my 4 wheeler and clear anything that is blocking my trails. Which i mostly what i do with chainsaws.
As much as i want a new 562 or 362, the deals on the 2 rebuilt saws i mentioned are really tempting. With the money i save i could get some good porting done if i wish, or just put an extra $300+ back in my pocket. With Brad and others backing up the 361 i feel like im leaning that way, but the 359 does catch my interest as well.

 

[MustangMike]

It is not heavier by a few ounces, go check the actual weights posted. Even the new web sites have been amended (an now show the 362 as lighter, which I do not believe). The old web site weights were WRONG and have been amended! Both powerheads are 13 lbs.

Also posted was a side by side picture that reflected almost identical width with the exception of the bar on the 362 flaring out a bit.

If you prefer the "feel" of the external clutch, fine. But I prefer the convenience of the internal clutch. That is the major difference between the two saws. Plus, the 362 has better air filtration.

 

[nkila220]

Also, i have looked at the echo saws. Mainly the cs590. since the 600p is about the same price as the 555, and the 620p is the same price as the 562 and 362c.
The problem with the echo is weight, and i feel that it will be underpowered for a 20 inch 3/8 setup. but for $400 new its a great deal, especially looking at the build quality.

 

[MustangMike]

The bottom line is, all of those saws are capable of putting a smile on your face. Go to the store, handle them, get what you like. Also remember, quality will be remembered long after the price paid is forgotten. I have had 044 #1 for over 22 years, and still love running it.

What the rest of us think is best for us may not be best for you. Luckily for you, they are all good saws and you can not go wrong with any of them, so get what seems to fit your needs.

Best of Luck.

 

[sunfish]

The problem with the echo is weight, and i feel that it will be underpowered for a 20 inch 3/8 setup. but for $400 new its a great deal, especially looking at the build quality.

Not under powered for a 20" 3/8 set up, but heavier than other 60cc saws. Actually it's size and weight are around the same as 70cc pro saws.

 

[nnero]

If you have the money get a new saw. Like the piece of mind and shininess that comes with a new saw lol. The 555 really seems like the best bang for your buck if you count out Dolmar. Air filtration is a big for me which was a big factor in picking the 6100. Echo is good too of course. I would use the extra money to get some good OPE if you don't already and go cut wood and be done with it You already have the big Stihl for anything serious.

 

[Philip Wheelock]

... I always believe you are best to go with the better dealer...

Best advice right there. Something else to consider: the local Husky and Stihl shops have excellent reputations and neither is a fan of AT/M-Tronic technology. That should tell you something; I'd suggest the rebuilt ms361 or a 372xp w/20" b/c, depending on which dealer you feel would give you better service. Run it stock for awhile so you can assess your real needs; porting has its place, but I have no need for it. If I need more saw, I just grab a bigger one.

 

[SawTroll]

I just ran a new 562 last weekend and found all the praise on this site to be true. I ran a 24'' bar buried in oak, plenty of power!I was very impressed and I would not consider any other saw if i was looking for a 60cc.

....unless it is a 560xp or 2260 that is! Basically the same saws, but lighter.

The outboard clutch design makes the Husky/Jonsereds handle better than other 60cc saws, even when the weight difference isn't large.

 

[SawTroll]

Everyone told me my 362 C would not fare well against the comparable Huskys (when it was stock). So I brought it with me to a GTG and it ran very well against a 560. Both saws ran well, both were close in performance. There is video of it at last years Summer NY GTG by Lootbug.

I doubt that's a typical result, but it may of course happen in a random comparison.

 

[rburg]

I believe you would like the 361 or the 359 that your dealer has. Both are good saws and evidently your dealer works on both.

 

[SawTroll]

FYI, 562 & 362 are the same weight, and the difference to the 361 is just a few ounces.

That isn't quite true, even though some specs indicate it.

Most reliable weight results show 12.8 lbs for the 562xp and 13 lbs + for the MS362 (usually 13.2).
The handling of the 362 mainly suffers from the inboard clutch and bulky design though.

The real lightweights are the 560xp and 2260 - those are really neat and well handling 60cc saws!

 

[MustangMike]

Troll, I have seen actual wt of 13.2 for the 562 posted right on this site, which is also what the Husky web site currently reflects. The 13.2 oz 362 had outside dogs. This has been beat to death, and I have paid very close attention to it. THEY ARE THE SAME FOR ALL PRACTICAL PURPOSES!