Husqvarna 560xp any good?

[peatff]

On 05/03/2026 at 00:50, david wood said:

We get our 546xp tommorow after a demo of one,

 

564xp ?

[Stubby]

1 hour ago, peatff said:

 

564xp ?

It looks to be on the 560/562 chassis but is now fuel injected . Looks a ripper in the vids I have seen . 

[david wood]

15 hours ago, Stubby said:

It looks to be on the 560/562 chassis but is now fuel injected . Looks a ripper in the vids I have seen . 

yeah we tried it and loved it, buried 20 inch bar in oak and it wouldnt bog down at all, super nice feel to it also doing smaller birch.    got it with 15 and 24 inch bars on 3/8 chain so should be super fun to use and replaces our old husky 357 and stihl 441 the hse lady did havs testing on and use time way way too short 

[Alycidon]

I had one of the first 560s ,  only an occasional user these days but had used Husky all my life.

 

It was a disaster,   two engine rebuilds in first 70 engine hours ,  very little support from the manufacturer.  

 

Bought a Sthil 462,   now that is one hell of a saw,  runs a 25" bar as long as you are steady with it,   flies with a 20", no issues what so ever.   Currently thinking about a smaller Sthil for woodland/firewood use,   261 maybe but that might be a bit big. 

 

Will never own another Husky,   the attitude of their dealer and the company was shocking.  

 

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[Peter 1955]

2 hours ago, Alycidon said:

 

Bought a Sthil 462,   now that is one hell of a saw,  runs a 25" bar as long as you are steady with it,   flies with a 20", no issues what so ever.   Currently thinking about a smaller Sthil for woodland/firewood use,   261 maybe but that might be a bit big. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

261 is my answer to every " what saw? " question. 😄 Love it to bits. If you want it for lighter work, you may find that with the smallest light bar, it's suitable for you.