Choices, choices, choices

[AJStrees]

Anyone got the 562xp? Seems like it will be a good all rounder. 

[AJStrees]

Also the new Husqvarna battery saw looks really good, though the price is quite high from what I have seen so far online. 

[Mick Dempsey]

I have a 560 and a 562, any difference is negligible, same power unit.

[AJStrees]

3 minutes ago, Mick Dempsey said:

I have a 560 and a 562, any difference is negligible, same power unit.

What size bar have you got on the 562?

 

We bought a 572 last week after the storm needed bigger saw for bigger trees, performing nicely. 

[Woodworks]

6 minutes ago, Mick Dempsey said:

I have a 560 and a 562, any difference is negligible, same power unit.

A mate of mine has the 562 and I am on the 560. We did a side by side test and his 562 seems to have more grunt 

[Mick Dempsey]

Just now, Woodworks said:

A mate of mine has the 562 and I am on the 560. We did a side by side test and his 562 seems to have more grunt 

Different pinion as I understand it, apart from that you’ll need a chainsaw expert to explain the difference.

[Mick Dempsey]

7 minutes ago, AJStrees said:

What size bar have you got on the 562?

 

We bought a 572 last week after the storm needed bigger saw for bigger trees, performing nicely. 

 20”

[Jack.P]

As already mentioned 261 good versatile model but if you can get away with a slightly smaller bar the 241 is awesome and runs best on 14’’ .(very well balanced with decent power to weight ratio)

[AJStrees]

2 hours ago, Mick Dempsey said:

 20”

Thanks Mick. Well when I get a bit richer, I will get a 560 or 562. 

 

 

[scbk]

Not tried the 540ixp - only the older model 535ixp. Same idea but the new one is more powerful?

You can't compare it in anyway to a 50cc petrol saw.

You need both, petrol and battery, there's plenty of times when I would pick up the battery saw over any petrol saw.