562xp weight

[Ronie]

I'm thinking about getting a 562 and was a little disappointed about how close in weight it is to a 372, according to this chart there is only .3lbs. Are these weights correct? I've also see it said that the 562 weighs 11.8lbs. With only .3lbs difference between it and a 372 I'm finding it hard to convince myself that I need one. I'm only going to be running a 18" bar, would money be better spent getting a 346 ported for a 18" bar? I already have a couple of 2152's and a new 346 top end on the shelf.

 

[ammoaddict]

I don't think that chart is right. A 365 shouldn't weigh more than a 372.

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[Ryan Browne]

What are you gonna do with the 18" bar?

I like 18" .325 on 346s, both ported and stock. It's a nice setup for cutting small stuff, but I don't really like .325 for a saw that mostly is bucking firewood. I prefer 3/8 for that because it stays sharp longer and cuts as fast or faster. Longer chain life overall also. If you want to run 3/8 and an 18" bar, a ported 346 would definitely do the trick, but if you're gonna be burying the bar in hardwood all day, it might not be the best option.

 

[Ronie]

I don't think that chart is right. A 365 shouldn't weigh more than a 372.

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I saw that too.

 

[Ronie]

What are you gonna do with the 18" bar?

I like 18" .325 on 346s, both ported and stock. It's a nice setup for cutting small stuff, but I don't really like .325 for a saw that mostly is bucking firewood. I prefer 3/8 for that because it stays sharp longer and cuts as fast or faster. Longer chain life overall also. If you want to run 3/8 and an 18" bar, a ported 346 would definitely do the trick, but if you're gonna be burying the bar in hardwood all day, it might not be the best option.

Maybe I should take down that 2159 and have it ported.

 

[Ronie]

What I'd like is something light and be fun to run even when a 18 " bar is buried in oak, for the least amount of money.

 

[andyshine77]

Empty

 

[andyshine77]

With oil and fuel.

 

[huskyboy]

What I'd like is something light and be fun to run even when a 18 " bar is buried in oak, for the least amount of money.

346xp 18” .325

 

[Ronie]

346xp

I've tried to find some videos of ported 346's with 18" bars in hardwood but haven't found any, just softwood.

 

[cuinrearview]

346xp 18” .325

5105 3/8 64dl. I like a stock 357 with the same and four more drivers as well. Ronie has enough options a 346 should be 16 IMO.

 

[Ronie]

With oil and fuel.

That's very close to 372 weight.

 

[Ronie]

5105 3/8 64dl. I like a stock 357 with the same and four more drivers as well. Ronie has enough options a 346 should be 16 IMO.

Maybe money would be better spent if I ask Kevin if he would do that 2159 up like he did your 357.

 

[Ronie]

@cuinrearview That saw is awesome and compared to the videos I've watched it looks like it would smoke a stock 562.

 

[Stevetheboatguy]

Maybe I should take down that 2159 and have it ported.

Need to get in touch with Mike Toath T4driller. He built me a darn good 2159.


Steven

 

[cuinrearview]

562, 3/2159, 357/2156, all hard to beat for a 20" bar saw after some modding. Mike built some strong ones for sure. Still haven't used a stock saw that gave me the holy *s-word's like 562 did.

361 is decent too. Great manners and a lot of power. Could change my mind in the class if I ever try a ported one.

 

[Ronie]

562, 3/2159, 357/2156, all hard to beat for a 20" bar saw after some modding. Mike built some strong ones for sure. Still haven't used a stock saw that gave me the holy *s-word's like 562 did.

361 is decent too. Great manners and a lot of power. Could change my mind in the class if I ever try a ported one.

I sent him a message but it looks like he hasn't been on here since last year.

 

[Stevetheboatguy]

I sent him a message but it looks like he hasn't been on here since last year.

I'll pm you his number.


Steven

 

[Ronie]

I'll pm you his number.


Steven

Thank you!

 

[mdavlee]

That's very close to 372 weight.

A 372 fueled up is pushing 16.5 lbs best I remember.