Opinion on 70cc saw

[blackop555]

I have a ms 250 a 562 and a 576. Just recently got into wood working again and needed bigger saw for milling. Bought a 066. Dilemma is do I need 576 anymore. Its relatively new, just don't see myself grabbing it much. I love it but the 562 is just so versatile..

 

[CR500]

I have a ms 250 a 562 and a 576. Just recently got into wood working again and needed bigger saw for milling. Bought a 066. Dilemma is do I need 576 anymore. Its relatively new, just don't see myself grabbing it much. I love it but the 562 is just so versatile..

I had 70cc saws then I picked up a 562. Granted mine was stock but I missed the 70cc power and traded mine and some cash for an 064.

I would not mind a ported one though. STOCK the 562 was a respectful saw. Ported I hear they can keep up with most 70cc saws until longer bars are being used.

The 576 is smooth ad silk but is heavy IMO.

If you wanted to get rid of the 576 I think after some port work. I don't think you will miss it to much.



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[Onan18]

Send the 576 to @srcarr52 you will find yourself running it a lot more after.

 

[skidooguy]

The 576 did feel a bit heavy to me also but that would not deteor me if it puts out. My 064 isn't any lighter in the same respect. I would try sending your 576 off for a bit of port work before you judge it too much. As stated above it would likely impress you and start using it for more jobs than you think.

 

[srcarr52]

Send the 576 to @srcarr52 you will find yourself running it a lot more after.

Personally I'd sell the 576 and port the 562 and the 066.

 

[Derf]

Think about what size bars you run and the type of wood you cut. The 250 is good for limbing and a 16". The 562 could run a 20", maybe a 24" if you're cutting pine but I wouldn't want to bury it in hard wood. I'm not sure it could oil a 28" very well. The 576 could run a 24" or 28", or a 32" (again if you're in soft woods.) The 660 gets you up into the 32"/36" territory, but the weight is a major penalty. While you could use it with a 24" bar, I'd rather pack the 562xp and cut from both sides.

If you mostly are cutting down around 20" and then get into big stuff (stumping, milling, old-growth etc), you could sell the 576. If you keep seeing wood in the 20"-30" diameter, I'd keep the 576xp.

 

[Four Paws]

I predict the 576 will be the next cult saw.

It appears to not have the autotune troubles the 562 has been plagued with. I have heard people say it's heavy...heavy is relative...how are the ergonomics, that is more important to user fatigue than weight in my opinion.

I have always wanted to try one as people say they are smooth as butter.

There is NO replacement for a strong 70cc saw. Find one you like and make it your 1 saw plan!

 

[huskyboy]

I think the 576's biggest problem is being in the shadow of the 372.

 

[blackop555]

The anti vibe is out of this world.

 

[redoakneck]

Ported 372 for the win

 

[sawmikaze]

I think the 576's biggest problem is being in the shadow of the 372.

And it's almost the same physical size as a 390..

Id take a 576 lowrider though..

 

[Crzybowhntr]

And it's almost the same physical size as a 390..

Id take a 576 lowrider though..

I `l lalso throw in the price of parts. 372 parts are EVERYWHERE and affordable. 576, not so much. At least in my area

 

[huskyboy]

And it's almost the same physical size as a 390..

Id take a 576 lowrider though..

Not much lighter than the 385xp I have and my 372 with a am bb kit was faster and lighter. Some things I liked were how good the AV was and the fact that they used 5mm screws instead of 4mm in a lot of places. Overall it wasn't a bad saw but imo 385/390 and 365/372 blow it away in many areas.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

This may or may not make sense to you guys....

I rebuilt a non-AT 576 for a local tree business last year and I own a 75cc 372 XPW. Everybody is right, the 576 IS smooth as butter, and FEELS heavy in the hands, more so on both counts than my 372. It doesn't have the mean disposition of the 372. But having said that, the thing just CUTS. Seems like it's bread and butter isn't high RPM power like the 372, but rather it powers through with torque taking to dogging in like a champ. Kind of reminds me of the relationship between a 359 and 357xp in the area of speed and performance. Both get it done, but seem to get it done by differing methods.

After all is said and done, I still prefer my 372 overall and life would not be right without it.

 

[CoreyB]

Ummmm I will take one of each. Lol

 

[mdavlee]

Ported 576 is very smooth and has plenty of power. If it's your big saw then it's ok. If it's your small saw it feels a little heavy

 

[KenJax Tree]

I had a 576xpat and liked it when bucking logs but if i had to swing it around i preferred the 372

 

[blackop555]

Turning into a 576 vs 372 debate lol

 

[TreeLife]

I'm glad this thread is here, I've been looking into 372's and 576xp/at! Going to get a couple new saws for the business I think...

 

[blackop555]

I love the 576 just took down a 36 diameter white pine. Handled flawlessly. No adjusting carb and smooth my dad has a372. I love both but the anti vibe and autotune had me sold.