Which 70cc Chainsaw?

[Jamie Jones]

Which is the best option for a 70cc Chainsaw with a 24" bar for Arb or Forestry work?
STIHL MS 462C-M or Husqvarna 572 XP 
Which is best and Why? .....  Ideally from people who have used both...
Any know issues with either brands model?
What's are peoples experiences of either brand for long term hard use?

[Stihl123]

Neither, 500i 

[Jamie Jones]

2 minutes ago, Stihl123 said:

Neither, 500i 

The 500i is an 80cc saw... I am looking for a 70cc to go along with a 90cc saw.

 

[gary112]

30 minutes ago, Jamie Jones said:

Which is the best option for a 70cc Chainsaw with a 24" bar for Arb or Forestry work?
STIHL MS 462C-M or Husqvarna 572 XP 
Which is best and Why? .....  Ideally from people who have used both...
Any know issues with either brands model?
What's are peoples experiences of either brand for long term hard use?

How about a Dolmar 7300 Jamie to go along with your 6100s?

[Jamie Jones]

27 minutes ago, gary112 said:

How about a Dolmar 7300 Jamie to go along with your 6100s?

I have 2x 6100 already... If I was to get a 7300, I might as well get another 7910 as it is the same weight and very little difference in price.

[MattyF]

The 500i is an 80cc saw... I am looking for a 70cc to go along with a 90cc saw.
 

80cc saw that's the same weight of a 70cc saw , what's not to like? Any one I know who has had a 572 or 462 prefers the 500i , 462 is a great saw but I haven't really picked it up since the 500i

[StihlGreen]

I've not used a 572 personally so I can't help you with that side of things...but if you are considering a 462, I'd definitely recommend looking at a 500i. The throttle response on the 500i never fails to impress....see if you can have a play with one before you buy. 👍

Hope this helps.

 

H.

[s o c]

I’ve had 572 for over 2 years with no issues. Only use my bigger saws (661) for the longer bars

[Rough Hewn]

In order of preference;
1. Pre 2007 Stihl ms440
(By the time you’ve had it rebuilt it’ll be cheaper and more powerful than most others…)
2. Stihl 461 it’s a tank.
3. Stihl 500i rather tasty
4. Stihl 462 nippy
[emoji106]

[gdh]

Never got on with Stihl so can't comment on those but our 572 has gone well. Plenty of power and fast revving to. Goes very well on a 24inch bar and not too heavy.