My experience with the 572XP and MS462

[AlfA01]

All, I'm new here and found the site via Google search.  I've been dealing with saws my whole life, but recently have gotten into them more heavily.  I cut weekly and do most of my cutting from October - March.  I live in Greece, so it's better to avoid fire danger that seems to be highly prevalent during summer months.  

 

I am originally from the US, but have lived the better part of my life as an expatriate in Europe.  I met my wife while working abroad and we decided to live permanently in Greece.  

 

On to the saws.  Recently I have been helping folks to acquire these saws that are not offered them yet in the geographic locations.  I have operated both saws and can give honest general feedback about their characteristics, if anyone is curious or is trying to decide which saw to purchase.  

 

First, some of my photos.

 

 

 

[AlfA01]

I've compared these saws with other models in size.  The 462 is comparable in size and weight with the 562Xp Husqvarna.  

 

The size and weight of a 60cc, with 70cc HP and torque...

 

 

 

 

[Valeman]

The 462 looks and sounds like a beast.  Its on my wish list

[AlfA01]

Here is the 462 with my Ps630 Dolmar (Ps6400).  Again noticeably lighter by feel in the hands.  

 

 

[AlfA01]

32 minutes ago, Valeman said:

The 462 looks and sounds like a beast.  Its on my wish list

Definitely is one very nice saw.   

 

I don't think it has as much HP and torque as a 461, but it's close...

Edited September 26, 2018 by AlfA01

[AlfA01]

The 572 while similar in description, is quite different in person.  As you can see from the pics, it comes with the flocked high density air filter.  It has an all metal flywheel and shares the clutch cover design with several other of Husky's saws.  

Well, at least you can put other clutch covers on this saw to be able to use, for example, 395 felling spikes.  You would lost hte captive bar nuts, but if you need the big spikes it's a trade-off.  

[MattyF]

What cc is the dolmar ??

[AlfA01]

10 minutes ago, MattyF said:

What cc is the dolmar ??

It was 64cc, but I've since upgraded it to 79cc. 

[HuntingHicap]

14 hours ago, AlfA01 said:

Well, at least you can put other clutch covers on this saw to be able to use, for example, 395 felling spikes.  You would lost hte captive bar nuts, but if you need the big spikes it's a trade-off.  

are you sure about that? Not sure if it would actually fit, or even why you would do that. You can order a set of more aggressive dawgs for the 572xp, there was one in the display area at the apf with them and a full wrap handle on it. 

[AlfA01]

11 minutes ago, HuntingHicap said:

are you sure about that? Not sure if it would actually fit, or even why you would do that. You can order a set of more aggressive dawgs for the 572xp, there was one in the display area at the apf with them and a full wrap handle on it. 

Yes.  I'm sure about it.  I've ordered the felling spikes, and currently in the EU, there isn't the HD felling spikes.  

 

I'm just saying some of the other covers are interchangeable.