60 and 70cc saw opinions

[NeSurcaster]

My 562 is a 2019, it fires up no problem in any condition here in south Jersey. It was pretty damn humid today and 90 degrees. When hot restarting I just pull the choke lever up, push it down and then 2nd pull it fires. Pull the trigger to get it off fast idle and good to go. That's what the manual says and it works every time so far.

 

[Ford3000]

I consider the 462 to be the best 60cc saw available...

Old post I know, but that is an amazing perspective you have, just get a 70cc and you
have one hell of a 60, works for me.

 

[MustangMike]

The 462 has the wt of a 60 cc saw and the power of a 77 cc saw … not much not to like!

I have 2 ported ones, they are my "go to" saws, one with a 20" and one with a 24" bar.

Also like the clean filter tech, spring AV, and instant throttle response. Also, no tuning screwdriver needed!

 

[BonScott46]

My buddy runs 362's and I can say I have been pretty impressed by them. I am even considering replacing my 261 and 462 with one since i run an 18-20 75% of the time and I have other saws that run 24 and up.

 

[Ford3000]

The 462 has the wt of a 60 cc saw and the power of a 77 cc saw … not much not to like!

I have 2 ported ones, they are my "go to" saws, one with a 20" and one with a 24" bar.

Also like the clean filter tech, spring AV, and instant throttle response. Also, no tuning screwdriver needed!

I wouldnt like to be holding onto a ported 462

My buddy runs 362's and I can say I have been pretty impressed by them. I am even considering replacing my 261 and 462 with one since i run an 18-20 75% of the time and I have other saws that run 24 and up.

For the difference in weight between the 362 and the 462 you have, you will feel let down
with a 362, its almost the same weight, but when you will just be waiting for it to finish
the 462 will be well into the next cut. Put a 20" bar on the 462 and it will be faster still,
they are a fast revving saw and with a 20" bar they will keep up the revs in the cut.

 

[BonScott46]

I wouldnt like to be holding onto a ported 462

For the difference in weight between the 362 and the 462 you have, you will feel let down
with a 362, its almost the same weight, but when you will just be waiting for it to finish
the 462 will be well into the next cut. Put a 20" bar on the 462 and it will be faster still,
they are a fast revving saw and with a 20" bar they will keep up the revs in the cut.

I have run both, for my needs a 462 is not good enough to keep me from considering replacing two saws with one.

 

[Ford3000]

I have run both, for my needs a 462 is not good enough to keep me from considering replacing two saws with one.

I may have picked you up wrong, I though you were saying your were
thinking about replacing the 261 and the 462 with one saw, a 362,
and for for the weight difference between the 462 which you already
have, I didnt see the point in getting a 362.
I had a 362 new, sold it before even cutting, the dam thing was a lemmon
from the dealer, very hard to start, didnt want the hassle of trips to the dealer
and them saying here you are, nothing wrong, back home, same problem, another
tirp, wasnt worh it.

 

[MustangMike]

The new 362 V II is more than a half pound lighter than the 462, the Ver I was very close to the same weight as a 462.

I'm sure your preference would depend on your specific situation.

I sold my ported 362 Ver I to get a ported 462 … no regrets … but I doubt if I would have done it if I had a ported 362 Ver II.

My favorite saw was always my 10 mm 044. The 462 is the only saw by any company that is both lighter and stronger than the 044 (took 30 years to accomplish that goal).

 

[BonScott46]

I may have picked you up wrong, I though you were saying your were
thinking about replacing the 261 and the 462 with one saw, a 362,
and for for the weight difference between the 462 which you already
have, I didnt see the point in getting a 362.
I had a 362 new, sold it before even cutting, the dam thing was a lemmon
from the dealer, very hard to start, didnt want the hassle of trips to the dealer
and them saying here you are, nothing wrong, back home, same problem, another
tirp, wasnt worh it.

The 362's I have run handle an 18-20 inch bar just fine for my needs and they were bone stock. Believe me I was surprised how well they ran. For me a 362 is still small enough to be a good limbing saw while having enough power to pull .375 and fall and buck bar length (18-20 inch) wood. For running 24 and up I have an 044, 064 and a flat top 066 that needs built so I am set there.

 

[MustangMike]

I'm almost always cutting hardwoods, and will presume (unless you tell me differently) that you mostly cut softwoods over there.

That would easily explain different preferences.

 

[BonScott46]

I'm almost always cutting hardwoods, and will presume (unless you tell me differently) that you mostly cut softwoods over there.

That would easily explain different preferences.

Pine, spruce, birch, beech, oak, elm.

 

[MustangMike]

Very rare that I cut pine or spruce. My saws go through White Pine like paper mache.

In addition to those hardwoods, we also have a good amount of Maple (several varieties), Ash, Hickory, Black Cherry and occasionally Locust.

 

[BonScott46]

Very rare that I cut pine or spruce. My saws go through White Pine like paper mache.

In addition to those hardwoods, we also have a good amount of Maple (several varieties), Ash, Hickory, Black Cherry and occasionally Locust.

We have maple, ash and cherry as well hornbeam. I also cut a lot of limby yard trees and crawl around in a fair number of piles from climbers bombing down crowns. A little bit lighter little bit more compact saw makes quite a difference for me at the end of the day. I am not sailing my 462 yet but i am confident i could live without it.

 

[MustangMike]

I also have a ported 261 Ver II for the limbing, that saw is very light. When the bucking gets over about 10" I usually switch over to the 462s.

 

[Ford3000]

The 362's I have run handle an 18-20 inch bar just fine for my needs and they were bone stock. Believe me I was surprised how well they ran. For me a 362 is still small enough to be a good limbing saw while having enough power to pull .375 and fall and buck bar length (18-20 inch) wood. For running 24 and up I have an 044, 064 and a flat top 066 that needs built so I am set there.

You have a good stable there.

 

[Ford3000]

I also have a ported 261 Ver II for the limbing, that saw is very light. When the bucking gets over about 10" I usually switch over to the 462s.

Did the porting give you more torque or rpm, I likes torque.

 

[Ford3000]

We have maple, ash and cherry as well hornbeam. I also cut a lot of limby yard trees and crawl around in a fair number of piles from climbers bombing down crowns. A little bit lighter little bit more compact saw makes quite a difference for me at the end of the day. I am not sailing my 462 yet but i am confident i could live without it.

I understand now, the 462 has rivals that are better in your situation.

 

[MustangMike]

My ported saws are generally stronger across the RPM range.

 

[chipper1]

I also have a ported 261 Ver II for the limbing, that saw is very light. When the bucking gets over about 10" I usually switch over to the 462s.

What bar do you run on that 261 Mike.

 

[MustangMike]

18" 3/8, square file.