562 vs 262 much difference?

[Chris Zautner]

Thanks for the info. Not really interested in a 357 at this time, maybe in the future. Think I'm gettin my sights set on a 562xpg.. Guess I need to add another $100.00 or so to that price from Alan, correct Chris? Heated handles you know. They gotta cost something.

That's correct Give Alan a call or talk to him in a pm He's top notch. I do not know If he can get you heated handles but I know for sure he can get you half wrap and full wrap handles.

 

[Chris Zautner]

Mine from Awol is something like 50% faster than a stock 262

I can see why and this one was only on it's very few first cuts

 

[Farmchuck]

Mine from Awol is something like 50% faster than a stock 262

Wow! That's sayin something!!

 

[Farmchuck]

I:ve used JReds version of 550xpg since 12, this year I build up 1×545G and 2×550XPG.
I like those 5xx because they are very slim and their AV is supreme.
Except 550 and 262, my other favourite is 242xpg, its slim but also short, doing lots of limbing work I dont have anything close to a healthy 242.

Hey Tor how do you like your 545 & 550s?

 

[Farmchuck]

Not exactly, 562 is large mount with the high rise air filter, 560 is small mount with low rise air filter. 560 is not available in the states. . The Jonsered 2260 is the same thing however and is available in the U.S.

Joe

Much difference in power between em I wonder?

 

[Duce]

Farmchuck is your 262 for sale? Post a picture. I thought you were talking about a firewood saw, not fastest cutting saw. Really don't get it, one saw is 0.5-1.5 seconds faster in the cut and turns other saw into junk. Square file vs round ground, bought a loop of Stihl skip square ground and ran it against Oregon full round ground. I know, not exactly the same, but Oregon was faster in the cut. Ran them on my Miller 390 24" Cannon bar, so what, cutting firewood conditions are not always perfect, what does 0.5-1.5 seconds matter? Have a Masterminded 562 and is it a lot faster cutting 4-16 inch firewood, not really, but does it pull 20 inch bar buried in oak better. No question about it, enjoy the hell out of that saw. Liked my 562 before Randy massaged it and like it more now. But just cut firewood and not racing. Now, I will shut up and just read.

 

[Tor R]

Hey Tor how do you like your 545 & 550s?

I build those Huskies last year.
Most of the years before I used the JRed versions, 2147WH, 2153, 2253 WH, ie 346OE, 346NE, 550.
Of those 3 JReds I used 2253 most, its slim and has a better balance compared to those other two JReds and it was the only one I kept.
Nowadays I got so used to those Huskies front handle bar that those JReds feels weird.

 

[mdavlee]

Wow! That's sayin something!!

562 isn't stock and 262 was. The best 262 I run was ported by Mattyo

 

[Onan18]

Much difference in power between em I wonder?

Haven't run them side by side but I doubt it, probably be just enough to not notice.

 

[Farmchuck]

Farmchuck is your 262 for sale? Post a picture. I thought you were talking about a firewood saw, not fastest cutting saw. Really don't get it, one saw is 0.5-1.5 seconds faster in the cut and turns other saw into junk. Square file vs round ground, bought a loop of Stihl skip square ground and ran it against Oregon full round ground. I know, not exactly the same, but Oregon was faster in the cut. Ran them on my Miller 390 24" Cannon bar, so what, cutting firewood conditions are not always perfect, what does 0.5-1.5 seconds matter? Have a Masterminded 562 and is it a lot faster cutting 4-16 inch firewood, not really, but does it pull 20 inch bar buried in oak better. No question about it, enjoy the hell out of that saw. Liked my 562 before Randy massaged it and like it more now. But just cut firewood and not racing. Now, I will shut up and just read.

 

[Farmchuck]

Your absolutely right. I guess I'm just splitting hairs looking for an excuse to buy a new saw. I think I probably keep my 262, & your right about a sharp chain making all the difference in the world. You'll get no argument from me on any of your points.

 

[Farmchuck]

Your absolutely right. I guess I'm just splitting hairs looking for an excuse to buy a new saw. I think even if I do get a 562 I'll keep my 262 & your right about the chain making all the difference in the world. You'll get no argument from me on any of your valid points.

 

[Farmchuck]

Sorry. I tink I jest posted the same ting twice.

 

[pro94lt]

562xp is my 60cc worksaw that pays the bills, 262 is a pleasure saw i pull out every once in a while to remember my days cutting as a child...but run a 262 for 4 hours then run a 562 for 4 hours and tell me which one is better. That's the difference. Theirs no knocking a 262xp, in my opinion it's possibly the second best 60cc ever built. Something just has to be on top.

 

[Deets066]

562xp is my 60cc worksaw that pays the bills, 262 is a pleasure saw i pull out every once in a while to remember my days cutting as a child...but run a 262 for 4 hours then run a 562 for 4 hours and tell me which one is better. That's the difference. Theirs no knocking a 262xp, in my opinion it's possibly the second best 60cc ever built. Something just has to be on top.

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[Landmark]

Not trying to sell you on the 357 - just surprised it can't hang with the 262

I have heard a properly ported 359 is a bad machine. Will absolutely throw some chips. I would love to try one for myself.

 

[Farmchuck]

562xp is my 60cc worksaw that pays the bills, 262 is a pleasure saw i pull out every once in a while to remember my days cutting as a child...but run a 262 for 4 hours then run a 562 for 4 hours and tell me which one is better. That's the difference. Theirs no knocking a 262xp, in my opinion it's possibly the second best 60cc ever built. Something just has to be on top.

This is the kinda stuff I'm looking for. Can you be a little more specific on the pros & cons of each one? Thanks so much!

 

[Farmchuck]

562xp is my 60cc worksaw that pays the bills, 262 is a pleasure saw i pull out every once in a while to remember my days cutting as a child...but run a 262 for 4 hours then run a 562 for 4 hours and tell me which one is better. That's the difference. Theirs no knocking a 262xp, in my opinion it's possibly the second best 60cc ever built. Something just has to be on top.

Also what do you use your 562 for? Logging, firewood, arborist? Just wondering.

 

[sawmikaze]

Am i one of the few who buys a saw not soley based on cut speed ?

I like 562s better..personal thing.

 

[pro94lt]

I'm an arborist that owns a tree service. And let me say again theirs not many cons to a 262, but the 562 has captive bar nuts, side tension chain adjuster, auto return kill switch, throttle cable as to a rod on the 262, much better av more power, a big oil cap, not the little hole like a 262. It's just a more refined saw that allows me to get more work done in less time. I used to climb with a 372xp and a 24" bar. The 357, 262, ms362 just didn't handle it well enough for me. When I got the 562 I was able to switch to a 60cc saw and a 24. That's a huge difference for me... it's an animal with a 20"...