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MS462 Review

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Oldman47, Jan 30, 2018.

  1. Barcroftb

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    It's not my saw, so I don't have any glamour shots but here's a nice video comparison of the 462 and 572:

     
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    Until you hang a 36 or 42" bar on it. Then that's wwishful thinking.
     
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    Been very happy with my 562xp I find myself grabbing it for most all of my wood cutting needs. While working on Eating the elephant I have come to the conclusion that a bigger saw /longer bar would be nice to have. Really would like to get my hands on the new 572xp.
     
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    That's where I'm at too...562xp is my primary firewood saw right now, but there's a lot of logs in my pile that could use a bigger saw/longer bar. I've considered a 572 too but I do prefer stihl and was very hopeful about this new 462c...not sure how much longer I'll wait though.
     
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    I'm not in a big hurry, so waiting is not an issue. I'm not brand loyal so as long as it does what it's supposed to I'm good. Watching a few videos the 462 seems to be lighter than the 572, that would make a difference to me though
     
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    So today I heard Husqvarna is releasing a 565, which is basically the same as a 572. Also auto tune, different air filter, more of a commercial grade than pro grade saw. Decisions, decisions.
     
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    looks like it's a couple ounces lighter than the 462.
     
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    The Stihl 462 does look to be a great saw though. Can wait for each to hit the US market
     
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    Yep word on the street is January for both the 565 and 572.
     
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    I don't believe so. 565 should be only a couple ounces lighter than the 572. The 462 is1.5 to 2 lbs lighter. Can't remember the exact weight, but the 462 is quite light for 70 cc
     
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    :yes:yep. I looked at the wrong model#...:emb:
     
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    The 462 reminds me a lot of an 036 or even a dolmar 6100 weight wise.
     
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    I believe the weight is similar to an 036. Just didn't wanna throw it out there without being certain
     
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    is cole gonna have his at the gtg ?
     
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    I'll take "I have no idea what you're talking about" for $1000, Alex


    Lol. I'd imagine so
     
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    lol
     
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    I'm only a firewood cutter not sure the 1lb differences would be that big of a concern. I will say that I tend to grab my 562xp over my 261cm most of the time. With the 20" bar it just feels most comfortable to me.

    I really like the specs of the 462. Sized close to the 261 it should be a dream to handle.
     
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    Couldn't say what a 036 weighs for sure. I wanna say it was 13ish pounds or there abouts. I'm going off muscle memory. Never been a hard core specs sheet zealot. I've got a lot of trigger time on both the 036 and 6100. The 70cc 462 feels close to both of those 60cc saws. To me that's a break through as long as it holds up long term.
     
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    Anyone know when the Stihl is coming out?

    I am really thinking I will buy one. I really, really, really despise my Forever Crank (562XP), and will put it up for sale, or trade it in for the Stihl.
     
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    They are light...

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