Johnny2186
Well-Known OPE Member
So with the new saws like the 572 and 462 what is everyone's opinions on the best 60 and 70cc saws available new on shelves offered now days? Looking into purchasing one in the near future possibly.
Doc I couldn't agree more. Just did a too end on a 362c and ran it against a stock MS360 with loads of hours. The MS360 spanked the MS362c. I dunno if it was the Meteor top end but I don't want it.I know you want new, but a ported 262 Husky or 036 Stihl will cost you less (around half), likely last longer, and cost you maybe a gallon or 2 more fuel a year.
Sorry to be “that guy”. Working on a 462 right now. My own ported 036, which is 20% less powerful than the ones others have, will run circles around it stock. And it weighs a pound or two less.
Doc I couldn't agree more. Just did a too end on a 362c and ran it against a stock MS360 with loads of hours. The MS360 spanked the MS362c. I dunno if it was the Meteor top end but I don't want it.
The 562xp and 572xp run strong stock but I like a saw with only two pieces of wire: high tension for plug and a wire to ground the coil.
The 562xp and 572xp run strong stock but I like a saw with only two pieces of wire: high tension for plug and a wire to ground the coil.
So with the new saws like the 572 and 462 what is everyone's opinions on the best 60 and 70cc saws available new on shelves offered now days? Looking into purchasing one in the near future possibly.
i rebuilt my friends 262 several time'sYep I had a 562 and ported 262. I sold the 562 and still using the old school 262. If she ever dies I have enough stuff to build her twice over. Anything she can’t handle the ported 046 will
Thanks Dave.of the newer saws
i like my ported 2166
@chipper1 has one for sale.
never cared for xt saws but i like this one.
i generally run a 266xp from 1986
new saws are not for me.
Gotta like those front tensioners , main reason I'd buy a 90cc stihl instead of a 395, that coming from a husky guy.I know you want new, but a ported 262 Husky or 036 Stihl will cost you less (around half), likely last longer, and cost you maybe a gallon or 2 more fuel a year.
Sorry to be “that guy”. Working on a 462 right now. My own ported 036, which is 20% less powerful than the ones others have, will run circles around it stock. And it weighs a pound or two less.
Trying to keep me out of the stihls .You need a 390xp.
Agree on maybe MT/AT, air filtration and the bar nuts. The autotune is the best thing since slice bread until it stops working which is rare, but then you are dead in your tracks and want to fix the saw with a BFH. It’s excellent if you need to lend someone a saw and it is nice to be worry free when cutting, but I still check tune out of habit anyway.Gotta like those front tensioners , main reason I'd buy a 90cc stihl instead of a 395, that coming from a husky guy.
Fuel costs are only part of an equation, efficiency of cutting is much more important to me. The modern saws are much more efficient in that matter; captive bar nuts, flippy caps, quick clips/screws for the cover, better filtration, side tensioners better AV, return to run master switches, and not having to tune a saw are some of the reasons I like the MT/AT saws for work saws. For a firewood saw, a nice work ported saw with good AV and filtration makes for a good time getting wood cut.
Yep, lots of things need to be considered as to what will make a saw work best for an individual or company, that's why its great to try a bunch, whether you buy them all, or make it to a gtg I think its important to get them in your hands.Agree on maybe MT/AT, air filtration and the bar nuts. The autotune is the best thing since slice bread until it stops working which is rare, but then you are dead in your tracks and want to fix the saw with a BFH. It’s excellent if you need to lend someone a saw and it is nice to be worry free when cutting, but I still check tune out of habit anyway.
I’m used to old rubber AV on Stihl’s and actually prefer it. Mushy spring AV isn’t for me, but I don’t cut wood all day for a living like some do-I can see it’s merits for others.
Flippy caps were a step in the wrong direction, ever get a leg full of oil? The quick release top covers have to be that way because of design, I can pull the back off an old Stihl by twisting a knob 90*.
I’d never part with my 395, but I can’t stand front tensioners either. And I am a Stihl guy. There just isn’t a replacement for a good 395 for true production work IMHO.
I agree, can't beat the quality for the price. Bummer they don't have a better parts network, the good thing is that they can be ordered online unlike some manufacturers.Best value on the market for a 70cc saw is still the Makita 7900, easy to work on, new on eBay for a little over $700, but to me my ported 2156 and 357 is all I need. Save my back, and my wallet.