372XP or 562XP??

claydogg84 said:

The 562 handles the 20" bar perfectly, you'll love it. Not that it's relevant, but the tree crew here at work hates the Stihl saws with their version of AutoTune. I haven't had any issues with my 562, but it probably has under 5 hours on it.

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Not to derail, but what is it they don't like? I just bought my first M-tronic saw, MS261 C-M and the few times I've used it I really like it. I don't have any experience with Husky auto-tune however

D8Chumley said:

Not to derail, but what is it they don't like? I just bought my first M-tronic saw, MS261 C-M and the few times I've used it I really like it. I don't have any experience with Husky auto-tune however

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All of them have been to the dealer multiple times. They don't like having to send them to be fixed, rather than fixing themselves. It's worth mentioning that all of these guys are Stihl heads, one of them having it tattooed on their arm.

Stihl tattoo, that's hard core Well hopefully I don't have that problem

It was a gen. 1 and I never had any problems with the auto-tune it worked great, it's just not my preferred carb. . I like a simple carb. that I can adjust and know it has a slightly rich F:A mixture.

My ps6400 is stronger and can become a 7900 whenever I choose for $200 and 2hr of my labor/love. So the 562 went now lives 85 ft. away with a happy new owner. If I didn't have the dolmar I would have kept it longer.

I've never ran a 372. I have a 562xp. I came from a stihl farm boss, like the 450 rancher. Those two don't even compare. It would be like comparing a gas powered hydraulic splitter to a bottle jack style Anyways, I burn about 7 cord of wood a year or so. I've never desired anything bigger.

I'd for sure increase the warranty. I did when I bought mine. That's also a really good price. I think I paid closer to $650 and that was online a couple years ago. I have a 20 inch bar and a 28 inch bar. I've never used the 28inch - I will be this summer. I don't have much of an idea without pricing it out, but I would suspect that there isn't a huge cost difference between a 24" setup and a 20" setup. The $10 more probably isn't that good of a deal (but I'm just guessing.)

Get the 24 and order a spare 20in. This way if you pinch the saw, you have a backup. I always take 2 bars with me on a job. 24 = less bending over.

I would buy it with the 20" and get the 24" combo when and if you need it.

claydogg84 said:

I would buy it with the 20" and get the 24" combo when and if you need it.

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I agree with this 100 percent.

That saw is better matched with the 20. It pulls a 24 ok for those times you need it but if much of what you cut is small enough to do with the 20 inch bar ( and with experience that is a 35 to 40 inch diameter tree cutting from both sides) , all your doing is using more available power requiring more power to move the slightly heavier chain. Plus you have a longer bar obviously with the 24 inch bar and unless you need it, can be more cumbersome. Lastly the 562 is a very well balanced saw and is not that heavy to limb with, and the 24 inch bar is a pain in the rear to use for limbing.

Someone mentioned getting both sizes. That's good too if you need it. But if you don't ever need a 24 inch bar I personally would go the other way and get a 16 inch bar to go with the 20. Or if you need the 24 then consider a 16 or 18 inch bar to go with it instead of a 20. If you cut a lot of smaller stuff and do a lot of limbing in tight working conditions, that saw with a 16 inch bar will be super fast and fun to work with.

As for getting 2 bars incase you pinch a bar that's a good idea normally but the 562 uses an outboard clutch. It's a little harder to get a chain off in a pinched bar situation because it has to fit around the clutch.

KenLockett said:

Thanks guys. Great points. I am going to stick with the 20" bar/chain combo.

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Congrats on the saw choice. You will not be disappointed with the 562XP. If you are interested I have a lightly used 24" Husqvarna bar that I am getting ready to sell. You are welcome to have right of first refusal. I also have 2 sharpened Stihl RS chains for it with about 90% life left to with it. PM me if you are interested and I will send you pics and price. Not a problem if you don't want them as a package, glad to sell the items individually. Don't forget pics once you have the saw.

Clyde

KenLockett said:

On Amazon:

24" Husqvarna bar $73.75 chain $27
20" Husqvarna bar $45.25 chain $24
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In case it helps sway your decision any, the price difference between a 24 inch bar vs a 20 inch bar on baileys online is only about $2. Sometimes you have to be careful with amazon pricing on more specialty type stuff. A 20 inch husky bar is $47 and a 24 inch was around $49.

When I worked at a dealer the saws typically did not come with a bar cover. We sold them for like $5. I have been using the Husqvarna power box for a while and it includes a 20in bar cover. The case is well worth the cost.

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New saws typically don't come with the scabbard unless you ask them to throw it in. I had the Husqvarna Powerbox as previously mentioned, and never used it. I prefer just throwing the saw in the back of the truck with whatever tools/oil/fuel I'll need.

Regarding the scabbard with Husky / Jonsered they are technically sold as power head only. Dealers price them with bar and chain but that's on their end. They buy them from Husky as power head only I'm fairly sure. They never come with scabbards.

Stihls and Dolmars are sold with bar and chain from the manufacture and come with scabbards to the best of my knowledge. If the dealer chooses not to include it in the sale I'm assuming it's so they can sell it as a extra but it arrives with the saw to the dealer as a package with the bar and chain included. Perhaps a stihl or Dolmar dealer can chime in and clarify this. In my experience the Stihls I've bought over the years always came with them.

My Jonsereds came with them because I asked for one at time of purchase. Perhaps ask the dealer to throw one in for you. Even if you already ordered one it doesn't hurt to have a spare. Tell the dealer you will tell all your friends how pleased you are with the purchase and customer service and you will get 2 scabbards for free I'd almost bet one of my saws on it

By the way enjoy the new saw. Huskys 50cc and 60cc pro saw chassis is super nimble and easy handling you will love it. If I could only have only 1 saw for every job task from small to big , to storm clean up to firewood cutting, to even logging work, without a doubt it would be a 562 / 2260.

woodhog73 said:

Ken in regards to the auto tune and repair like others have said it probably needs to go back to the dealer.

It's a valid concern if the auto tune breaks in 5 years out of warranty what will it cost you ?

Don't know. But it's a $700 dollar power product I would think at most a new auto tune could be $ 100 to $200 ??? Not sure honestly but the industry is going this way with auto tune being the norm etc

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I've got around 5 years on my 576 XP with auto tune with no issues whatsoever. Great investment IMO. Of course check back with me if it ever DOES conk on...