572 updates

[PA Dan]

Being as I already have a 261C-M and 562xp I'm not afraid of the new stuff. Also means I can wait. Now which saw do I liquidate when the new one enters the stable?

NONE!

 

[Benjo]

Maybe the 1.5lb difference of the 462CM vs the 572XP made him prefer it? The 462 has been said to do really well with a 28” bar, while a 32” will show off the ability of the 572. Otherwise they are VERY similar. Depending on the size of the wood, a 462 may be well suited in Swedish hands. Also, as Bob knows, people tend to stay in their camps- maybe there was some brand bias we don’t know about from their logger?

I believe they said that their logger/tester, Lars-Erik, and his crew use the 560 as their main saws currently and have a 2095 for big felling (been a while since I watched these).

Here's their 572 video

And the 462 video. Their logger's preference ("if it wasn't for the C85 chain he'd pick the 462 for the weight...") is at about 8:00.

 

[T.Roller]

New Makita 7900 or wait for the new saws.

I'm with this guy lol

 

[CapitaineHaddoc]

What Kind of problems you had with the stihl chain?

They just don't cut fast enough... It feels like they're more "grinding" than cutting, it's pretty annoying. Even the Stihl guys use Oregon around here, now.

 

[Dub11]

I'm with this guy lol

Hey gfy.

 

[TreeLife]

I'm with this guy lol

Once you have one, you understand lol right?

 

[T.Roller]

Hey gfy.

Dame to you bish

 

[T.Roller]

Once you have one, you understand lol right?

Yeah I love mine

 

[AlfA01]

I'll keep the standard cover for now, captive bar nuts are a good feature.

Here's a pic of my dealer's ad for the 572. He may be able to get a cover with the outer dogs also.

If it comes as pictured, this one has captive bar nuts and outer dogs...

 

[AlfA01]

Once you have one, you understand lol right?

Yes. And, two gives you a much better understanding...

 

[CapitaineHaddoc]

Here's a pic of my dealer's ad for the 572. He may be able to get a cover with the outer dogs also.

If it comes as pictured, this one has captive bar nuts and outer dogs...

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As Bob said, the cover has to be drilled to fix the outer spike. My issue is to get the outer spike...

 

[AlfA01]

As Bob said, the cover has to be drilled to fix the outer spike. My issue is to get the outer spike...

I'll be in his store tomorrow. I'll look at the saws first hand, as he keeps quite a few in stock. I'll also inquire about the outer spike to see if he can acquire one.

 

[CapitaineHaddoc]

I'll be in his store tomorrow. I'll look at the saws first hand, as he keeps quite a few in stock. I'll also inquire about the outer spike to see if he can acquire one.

Thank you. I saw a thread on arbtalk, and it's the same as here, they can't get the outer spike dog...

 

[blsnelling]

The 462 has been said to do really well with a 28” bar, while a 32” will show off the ability of the 572.

Stephen's testing showed the stock 462 stronger than the stock 572, I think with a 32" bar.

 

[AlfA01]

Thank you. I saw a thread on arbtalk, and it's the same as here, they can't get the outer spike dog...

I just called my Husky dealer and says he was able to order one. I'll wait and see if we lost any details in translation, but he claims he was able to get it.

 

[Dub11]

Stephen's testing showed the stock 462 stronger than the stock 572, I think with a 32" bar.

But the 462 with a 33" bar will fall on its face according to hotsaws101...........

 

[AlfA01]

But the 462 with a 33" bar will fall on its face according to hotsaws101...........

LMAO. Never gets old, does it? I personally wield the 32" sword...33 is just too much!

 

[Derf]

Stephen's testing showed the stock 462 stronger than the stock 572, I think with a 32" bar.

I’m going by what Jack showed in his video.

He’s a professional faller, not a hobbyist, cookie cutting weekend warrior, salesman, keyboard armchair or firewood hack. He also ports saws, and avoids forums. He owns and runs Stihl, Husky and Dolmar saws without bias, even has videos comparing and contrasting strengths and weaknesses without becoming a fan boy to any brand. I trust his opinion and what I can see more than what I read on here. And he says the 462 is lighter and better suited to a 28” bar, but if you’re using a 32” bar the 572xp has more power to pull it. I’ve seen videos of 572 vs 462 cutting neck and neck in smaller wood (~10”).

Even in larger wood (~24”) they are neck and neck.

I don’t want to start an argument over which saw is better. This thread is about the 572xp. I just wanted to share my source for my opinion.

 

[blsnelling]

I wasn't trying to offend you...just stating what another member found in similar testing.

 

[Dub11]

I’m going by what Jack showed in his video.

He’s a professional faller, not a hobbyist, cookie cutting weekend warrior, salesman, keyboard armchair or firewood hack. He also ports saws, and avoids forums. He owns and runs Stihl, Husky and Dolmar saws without bias, even has videos comparing and contrasting strengths and weaknesses without becoming a fan boy to any brand. I trust his opinion and what I can see more than what I read on here. And he says the 462 is lighter and better suited to a 28” bar, but if you’re using a 32” bar the 572xp has more power to pull it. I’ve seen videos of 572 vs 462 cutting neck and neck in smaller wood (~10”).

Even in larger wood (~24”) they are neck and neck.

I don’t want to start an argument over which saw is better. This thread is about the 572xp. I just wanted to share my source for my opinion.

He also said the Stihl wasn't very ecofriendly because you have to wash the flippy caps out with mix before opening them.

I guess a pocket brush technology hasn't made it all the way out west yet.