Poulan pro struggling

The number #1, hands down, best, one saw, option on the market right now. Enjoy that beast...

gotboostido said:

Ok heres an update. I dumped the 460 rancher. And grabbed a 562 xp with a 20" bar. I did a test on a 21" silver maple. And buried the whole bar and it kept ripping right through. This will definitely speed thingh up. Lol

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Excellent! I know it costs more, but you have a top performer in its displacement class. Truly a case of "buy once, cry once."

...and don't be shocked if people start giving you funny looks. You'll have a smile on your face for good while after cutting with it.

gotboostido said:

Ok heres an update. I dumped the 460 rancher. And grabbed a 562 xp with a 20" bar. I did a test on a 21" silver maple. And buried the whole bar and it kept ripping right through. This will definitely speed thingh up. Lol

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I'm jealous! Have fun!


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BenTN said:

The number #1, hands down, best, one saw, option on the market right now. Enjoy that beast...

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I know the Stihl 362 C-M costs more but why do you think the Husqvarna is better?

Going to the 562XP from almost every other saw out there feels like attempting to cut oak with a butter knife to being handed a Jedi light saber.

I ended up going with the 562's baby brother -- the 555 . . . which is more than enough saw for my needs.

WoodyIsGoody said:

I know the Stihl 362 C-M costs more but why do you think the Husqvarna is better?

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Cause it is. Stihl is a good saw just not the best

BenTN said:

Cause it is. Stihl is a good saw just not the best

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I was hoping you would be able to provide a reason. Because the Stihl is lighter and makes the same amounet of power. And if you believe those who have used both, the Stihl has a little meatier powerband down low. Both 60 cc.

WoodyIsGoody said:

I was hoping you would be able to provide a reason. Because the Stihl is lighter and makes the same amounet of power. And it you believe those who have used both, the Stihl has a little meatier powerband down low. Both 60 cc.

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I dont where you found your specs?

http://www.husqvarna.com/ca-en/products/chainsaws/562-xp/966570303/

https://m.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/professional-saws/ms362cm/

Looks pretty close to me, except the price tag.. if you want to be happy for the OP then great. If you want to start a husky v stihl pissin match, start another thread. You are obviously stihl biased as i am husky. You missed your chance to sell here, stop hijacking...

BenTN said:

I dont where you found your specs?

http://www.husqvarna.com/ca-en/products/chainsaws/562-xp/966570303/

https://m.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/professional-saws/ms362cm/

Looks pretty close to me, except the price tag.. if you want to be happy for the OP then great. If you want to start a husky v stihl pissin match, start another thread. You are obviously stihl biased as i am husky. You missed your chance to sell here, stop hijacking...

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Awfully touchy here! You're not going to get a "pissing match" from me.

I inquired in a simple, polite manner why you thought the 562 XP was "The number #1, hands down, best, one saw". Your words, not mine.

I thought you might offer some support for your strongly worded opinion but I guess not.

BenTN said:

I dont where you found your specs?

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Just to explain why I claimed the 362 C-M was a bit lighter, using manufacturers specs, we see it is 12.35 lbs. vs 13.0 lbs. for the same power in the Husqvarna. Not huge, but 5.3% less weight. Same power. I was simply wondering why you thought the 562 was "The number #1, hands down, best, one saw".

If you don't care to answer the question, that's your prerogative. But don't start ranting at me for asking why you think that!

This is just common sense. Or it should be...

Since the thread was started as an Issue with a Poulan Pro there are some articles on the web that deal with this issue and at least one for the 50, with the same plug, indicated opening up the spark plud gap to .030 would correct this.

try to be objective in my opinion, but i had the poulan for a few years would have to take a few chains, gas and oil if i wanted to cut all day. went through clutches and all kinds of crap. not a real firewood saw. i had the huskies at work and they just feel heavy, the weight is what beats you up all day. the saw i got is light and super powerful, i always run a 18in for weight and with and that and as much power as it has, thing is a rocket through the ash oak and maple i cut most of the time as deep as the saw. i take no chains, no oil, goes through one tank of gas, have to top that at lunch is all

I have a poulan wild thing with an 18" bar. I just had to google the specs on it. Says 40cc. I have cut many cord of firewood with it. The saw doesn't "struggle" in 12" wood, I've cut 30" logs before also. I have cut log loads up start to finish with it. If I only cut 2-3 cord a year, I would be OK with the saw. I haven't used it in a year or two, it is 16 years old, and I could go out in the garage and fire it right up.

My "hands down best saw ever made" (372xp), will cut a 5 cord log load into 16" pieces in 3 hours, using only 4 tanks of fuel and 2 tanks of bar oil.

It all depends on what you are after I guess.