I currently have a husky 353 that has been mostly appropriate for most everything I need, but there have been a few situations like this where I've really need a bigger saw. My buddy had a 372 that did a fantastic job, but he isn't always available. I've been eyeballing the 562 and everyone seems to think that it can just about keep up with the 372. The lower price, lighter weight and newer carb tech is really appealing to me. I just need to be sure that it can still pull a longer bar with some authority in these type of situations. It will also make felling and bucking firewood more fun. I'm pretty tied to Husky with my local dealer situation, so recommendation of other brands don't help much. The best part is that I get to write off my new saw as a legit business expense. What say you?
How long is a longer bar? Another option would be the 365xt. With some easy grinding you'll have a lowtop 372.
Great pics btw ! I agree with above...365xt is a nice option. I'd personally go 365xt or 372 over a 562. I'm still not 100% sold on AutoTune just yet.
Wow im amazed you want a new saw to take into situations like in your picts. Im not anywhere near brave enough to do something like cut big trees outa fast moving water.on the saw ya 372 is a good choice, more grunt than a 562. 28 inch bar and you will be set.
When you say longer bar , I'm asuming 28" or larger if a 562 . It'll probably pull it okay in pine . ( maybe get semi skip ) . But I'd have reservations about it oiling well long term .
I know some 372 that dont have go to service for the last .................. i dont remember ......................years the 562 is a good saw but i dont know how will react in situations like theese in the pictures ( i mean all theese hi-fi electronics )
The 562 has some pretty good grunt for its size and weight. I would think with it being lighter than a 372 it may better suit the raft cutting, and carrying through the hills and valleys. Check out some youtube vids... a few have a 28" going through pine plenty fast enough. If you do plan on going that long I would suggest going with .058 instead of .050 on the chain/bar for better oil carrying down the longer bar. I can run a 20" fully burried in oak without any bogging even with a little extra push into the cut!
I have both. Actually got the 372 when my 562 was in the shop for about 6 months getting the demons worked out ( early saw and had to get some upgrades done) I was planning on dumping the 562 when I got it back but it really did get fixed and I love both. If I was carry my saw a long way or hanging off the side of a boat, I would want to save my back and carry the 562. It runs a 28" fine. Cut up some big azz (36" plus) beech with it when I first got it. If you are trucking right into a site and want some balls, the 372 is great but I would use my 562 90% of the time. I use the 372 sometimes just to run it but it isn't my go to saw.
There's no replacement for displacement. Go with the 372 and never wonder if you brought enough saw to the fight.
My ported 562 didn't even pull a 24" that well. I can't imagine it trying to pull a 28". If you need a 28", then get the 372.
I would go with a 372xp xtorq saw. The extra pulling power will be a good thing pulling a long bar. My older 575xp xtorq has seen some use cutting a few trees that fell over into a shallow pond. Cutting through wood that's in water requires lots of power from a saw. If your looking for a used saw a 576xp xtorq saw that's not a autotune would be my choice. A hightop cover saw will provide you with extra protection from debris. You need a saw that's going to restart on the first or second pull.
My ported 562 pulls a 24" real good and I'm a big saw guy.I'm not sure if a stock 562 with a 24" would make me happy.
