Shopping for 24" bar for a 562xp

I will use the 24" as needed on the 562 I will hopefully see tomorrow! Should I spend a little extra and get a tsumura/carlton or just buy a oregon powermatch. I may switch to a 24 and leave it as I have a 450 Rancher I can use for a limber. So if thats the case is the tsumura lighter to make up for the $ difference? Will the tsumura hold up better to the heat of running through a bunch of oak?

Second question is .050 or .058 bar?
The super pro tough and light 24" 3/8 .050 is $89
The super pro 24" 3/8 .050 or .058 is $62
Both chains are fairly accessible local and online. Is the extra cost for the pro light vs just pro worth it? My 20" bar that comes with the saw is .058 so should I just stick with that?

 

Kerf is going to be the same on both .050 aND .058
It is just the driver widths and some will say the .050 may be slightly easier to pull, lighter and faster. Others will say .058 carries more oil and dissipates heat better and holds up better.
Me I doubt you could ever tell a difference.

 

I would also give fordf150 a holler
Total Super Bar Light and Tough
He would be able to hook you right up.

 

Thats actually where I found those prices!

 

I bought a 24" .50 total bar for my 562. Then I bought a 7900 to put the total bar on before it ever got on the 562 lol.

 

I'd go with a high end, light weight bar & .058 gauge.

 

I have used BaileysOnline Husqvarna Chainsaws, Outdoor Power Equipment and Tree Care Supplies from Bailey's for a lot of my chainsaw needs. They have a database where you can put in your saws information and it will come up with what fits which. The prices seem reasonable enough. They also send a catalog and a free hat or at least they did with my orders. The baseball style hats I just give away.

They do ship fast which is also a plus in my book.

 

I get Carlton Speed Tip bars from Bailey's and are what I prefer for bar 16- 20". But over 20 and I want a light weight bar.

 

Total bars are very nice! I just got a 18" Super Bar.

 

What do you guys think of the 22" solid from tsumura? I see thechainsawguy has a few that length. Not really sure I need the full 24 anyway. Have a Jred shop about 3 mi from my house that can cut me loops for .35 a link so very reasonable!

 

Solid like hard nose or just not the cutout light version. If it is sprocket nose, non cut out version they are very good bars. They are the total super bars fordf150 sells as well. Many people like those
I am sure a hard nose is ok but I have never had one.

 

Still a sprocket nose replaceable tip just no cutouts in it. Torn cause the 24" is still cheaper but realistically not sure I will use it enough so the weight savings of the 22" might make more sense...... decisions, decisions!

 

You won't notice much difference with the 22" over the 20". You're talking 1 or 2 more cutters in the wood if the bar is completely buried.

The 050" and 058" is a lot of personal preference. I use a lot of .063" and run stihl mount bars a lot on my stuff. The wider ones will oil better and cool a little better.

 

I wish I had a reason to get one of these new light weight bars from Nate .
I have 3-4 used 24" I am using and 1 new husqvarna labeled 24" in line.
Heck I priced a used 24" to a friend wanting one just to move the line along.

 

When doing side jobs a 24" bar is big.
I like those Total bars today.
Had a lot of use out of the GB bars too!
When doing bigger cuts I like a bar with no flex

 

So your saying go for the 24" just in case I need it? I was thinking mainly for working large trees and piles if I order a load or 2. I will keep the 20" for the day to day use (really about a couple hours a weekend, about a weekend or maybe 2 a month).

 

Pretty much. I like a longer bar and no reaching to the ground.

 

not enough run time on a 2260/562 to really give a valuable opinion on bar size although in hardwoods i probably wouldnt go above a 20". switching to 3/8 .050 would be at the top of the list for me though.

oddly enough i dont stock a 20" .058 bar but do stock a 24" 3/8 .058 bar(sold 2 so far this year compared to 2 a week for the .050 version) rough numbers but im sure if i actually check they are fairly accurate

3/8 .050 bars i have 20/24/28/32 i also have the total light weight bars in 3/8 .050 20/24/28.


I am not a fan of the .058 bar and chains. .050 till you hit roughly 32" bars. from there up i would go with .058 or .063 for the extra oil. 60cc saws i lean towards a 20" bar.

Light weight bars are awesome. All of the weight reduction is out in front of your hands so that 5-10oz really feels like a couple pounds at the end of a day. The down side is that the bar isnt quite as stiff and if you pry on a bar your going to reduce the life of the bar significantly.

 

I dont advertise here so it may not be known but over $100 is free shipping.