362cm vs 562

[Woodworks]

12 minutes ago, Rough Hewn said:

Exactly my point.
On paper David vs Goliath,
But time the cuts,
nearly identical.
 

My 560 is quick if the tip of it's 20" bar is clear. The minute the wood is larger and the tip gets buried it bogs down and my 460 beats it easily. Also if the chain is bit dull the my 560 is not interested when the 460 just ploughs on through. Yes yes I know we shouldn't use blunt chains but it happens sometimes.

 

Comparing apples and pears if you ask me

Edited November 26, 2018 by Woodworks

[tree-fancier123]

43 minutes ago, john p said:

I love my 362!

Glad to hear a positive comment on it. Beranek had all Stihl in his working climber DVDs, wonder if they sponsored him or hid choice. He had I think a 260 to climb with, vids shot before Mtronic. I bet that 362 is good to dismantle with

[openspaceman]

1 hour ago, Woodworks said:

Also if the chain is bit dull the my 560 is not interested when the 460 just ploughs on through

This is why we used an 80cc saw and 15" chain at the landing when we ground skidded tree lengths

[huskykev]

I bought my 562 in March, boss bought his 362 in February. Any of the lads will grab my saw first, 550 next and leave the 362 in the van. Have a 18” 20” and 24” bar for it, skip chain on the 24”. Rips on the 18, 20 & 24 need to be kept sharp but will pull them all day long. Husky xp oil and blow the filter and fins out every week and it is mint so far. Not expecting more than 3 years out of it but that’s my feeling with any new saws at the moment, Husky or Stihl...

 

[lewiswood]

Would anyone be happy running a 20" bar on a 562, I'm considering one or maybe I should wait for a 572, although I have heard that they are blowing crank seals. 

[Dbikeguy]

rips with an 18” can’t see 20 being a problem. Have a 24” and it pulls this well.