462 To Replace 60cc Saw?

[MarcS]

Same saw with 24” GB bar and chain installed. Solid, heavy bar.

 

[rocco490]

462 is the saw to have for shorter bars i dont have any 60cc or smaller saws anymore i plan to eventually have a 462 it will do everything they did and do it better Get the 462!!!!

 

[MarcS]

462 is the saw to have for shorter bars i dont have any 60cc or smaller saws anymore i plan to eventually have a 462 it will do everything they did and do it better Get the 462!!!!

That’s pretty much my thoughts but still a matter of preference. I’m sure I’ll still run 50cc saws and 90+. 60cc saws will still be a great choice for a one saw guy who doesn’t want to shell out $1000 or more. Cleaning up my 2260 for a prospective buyer today and it’s easy to forget that it really is a great saw that broke a lot of molds, just being overshadowed by a new generation maybe.

 

[huskyboy]

The 562/2260 are nearly 10 years old design. Time flies!

 

[dustinwilt68]

Port the 2260, saves you a lot of $$ and you still have a lighter saw at the end of the day more then capable of pulling a 20-24" bar.

 

[MarcS]

Port the 2260, saves you a lot of $$ and you still have a lighter saw at the end of the day more then capable of pulling a 20-24" bar.

It already is.

 

[dustinwilt68]

Sounds like your set to me, unless you just want a different saw, and that's never a bad thing.

 

[huskyboy]

I owned a ported 562 and imo cutting firewood you won’t tell a difference between it and the 462 powerwise... I wouldn’t sell the ported 2260 for 462 cutting firewood unless I wanted to try something different. Bore cutting/felling timber and bucking saw logs on the landing the 462 has some more grunt with a 24” bar in bigger wood and I would choose it over the 562/2260 for that. Both good saws, little bit different personalities. Just my two cents.

 

[friendlywithbears]

Could someone weigh a 462 with and without the scrench holder for me ?

I'd also like a published weight with a 28" and a full skip chain with half the toof filed back and a set of 661 dawgs and 3 stickers.

Thanks for the help.

I'm sorry what? Every sticker adds 5 horsepower and the scrench holder is for aerodynamics, so weight is a moot point here.

 

[MarcS]

I love the different directions and thoughts that you guys took this thread. Looking forward to trying a 462 for myself and sharing my thoughts on it vs. the 2260.

 

[sawmikaze]

I owned a ported 562 and imo cutting firewood you won’t tell a difference between it and the 462 powerwise... I wouldn’t sell the ported 2260 for 462 cutting firewood unless I wanted to try something different. Bore cutting/felling timber and bucking saw logs on the landing the 462 has some more grunt with a 24” bar in bigger wood and I would choose it over the 562/2260 for that. Both good saws, little bit different personalities. Just my two cents.

That's realistic and pretty much spot on.

 

[MarcS]

Anytime I’ve run a ported saw in a class larger than it was designed for I go back to its conventional size. Might have the power but the balance is off and a/v mounts aren't happy. Since weight isn’t everything its possible the 572 might the better 24”-28” saw, just more intrigued with the 462 and it seems to fit in a range I never used to think of for a 70cc saw.

 

[sawmikaze]

Anytime I’ve run a ported saw in a class larger than it was designed for I go back to its conventional size. Might have the power but the balance is off and a/v mounts aren't happy. Since weight isn’t everything its possible the 572 might the better 24”-28” saw, just more intrigued with the 462 and it seems to fit in a range I never used to think of for a 70cc saw.

I've chunked down with ported 60cc saws and 24" bars..although they pull them well I agree.

For us saw people they each have a place..but for guys that see them as just a tool I think a 462 ended the 60cc days..they feel so similar, If you're gonna carry the weight you might as well carry the power.

That's just my opinion.

 

[huskyboy]

I would personally pick the 572 over the 462 for a 28” bar in hardwood. Would balance it better. I like running the 572 so far. Smooth, comfortable and torquey. I guess it comes down to personal preference and what a guy is looking for in a saw. Both good saws... different personalities.

 

[sawmikaze]

I would personally pick the 572 over the 462 for a 28” bar in hardwood. Would balance it better. I like running the 572 so far. Smooth, comfortable and torquey. I guess it comes down to personal preference and what a guy is looking for in a saw. Both good saws... different personalities.

A 462R balances an oregon reduced weight pretty damn good...kinda heavier with 2 stickers and a scrench holder though.

I won't buy husqvarna saws again because I don't have a good dealer..but if I did...I'd probably have a new 572 and 550

I was just dickin off at my bench and held my 462 and 361..I can tell the 462 is heavier but not by much.

Depends on how your vaginometer feels the weight of a chainsaw.

 

[Dub11]

Food for thought but why not spend the 462 money on a square grinder?

Can make any saw faster that way.

 

[dustinwilt68]

Food for thought but why not spend the 462 money on a square grinder?

Can make any saw faster that way.

I had one Wayne, definitely a learning curve, for me the round just made more sense. Not saying that's right for everyone though, just me and my situation.

 

[Deets066]

Food for thought but why not spend the 462 money on a square grinder?

Can make any saw faster that way.

So can a $6 file

 

[MustangMike]

I was gonna say, I do all my square by hand!

 

[Dub11]

So can a $6 file

How many chains to a file?