Sthil 462 or Husky 572

[allseasons]

Hi all

am after people’s thoughts between these two saws as we are looking for a mid range saw that will cope with a 24-28 inch bar nicely but isn’t to heavy but is reliable and wondered what people think between 462 or 572 ?

[Mark Bolam]

Spin a coin mate, they are both excellent saws in my opinion.

@MattyF may have used both recently,  he’d be better put for an answer.

 

Personal preference I think.

 

 

[Rough Hewn]

Neither. Go 500i
Better with a 28” than both those.
200 grams difference between a 462 and 500i
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[allseasons]

11 minutes ago, Rough Hewn said:

Neither. Go 500i
Better with a 28” than both those.
200 grams difference between a 462 and 500i

Already have a 500i and had issues with it only just back from sthil after 6 weeks and only 29 hours on it.

[Stubby]

1 minute ago, allseasons said:

Already have a 500i and had issues with it only just back from sthil after 6 weeks and only 29 hours on it.

Go orange then .

[Rough Hewn]

Already have a 500i and had issues with it only just back from sthil after 6 weeks and only 29 hours on it.

What issues?

[butters]

462 hands down beats the 572. Stihl is lighter, spools up quicker and holds on better full bar in the cut.

I’ve had my 462 for 2 years now and not a single problem. 572 is a nice saw but just feels really heavy

[allseasons]

11 minutes ago, Rough Hewn said:

What issues?

Pistol went and sthil then didn’t know why and rebuilt it then it wouldn’t start. Took best part of 8 weeks to get fixed under warranty. 

[allseasons]

6 minutes ago, butters said:

462 hands down beats the 572. Stihl is lighter, spools up quicker and holds on better full bar in the cut.

I’ve had my 462 for 2 years now and not a single problem. 572 is a nice saw but just feels really heavy

That’s what I felt when we handle both saws the other day but it is ment to be only .6kg lighter but feels more. 

[Rough Hewn]

Pistol went and sthil then didn’t know why and rebuilt it then it wouldn’t start. Took best part of 8 weeks to get fixed under warranty. 

What fuel do you use?
That’s very strange to lose a piston at 29 hours.
Just bedding in.
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