HUSKY 562XP or 465 Rancher

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http://www.hlsproparts.com/product-p/965-03-02-92.htm

I could cut just seven tree's with that no problem for the money. I know guys that cut twelve cords a year with one, so it can be done.

 

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Red Oak blocked up after dinner...

 

[Czed]

Red Oak blocked up after dinner...
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I like those starter handles
Bought a couple dozen at the hl christmas sale
Saws/trimmers/gocarts/logsplitter/stihls get one

 

[Matt L]

The Ranchers are decent saws for what they are. If you are not running them all day every day the $200 less for the 465 is tempting. Even when I have a 20" on my 550xp, I still grab my 465 when it comes to blocking up the bigger pieces.

 

[Woodpecker]

Hey Guys thanks for the Add. I have been looking at the 562XP and 465Rancher for a while. I have about 7 Water Oaks I have to work on they have been growing since 1981.. I am probably removing at least 3 of them. Just want your Opinions on both Saws or should I buy Something else or something Bigger. Thank you for the Help.

Great advice so far, but I'm a little surprised nobody asked you how big the trees are. Diameter at chest height might help to really put you into the right saw. If these are monsters you might wanna step up to the 70cc class.

 

[Marshy]

Been doing more research how's the 365 run guys ???????

The 365 is a good saw. I assume your talking about the newer version which is a "X-torque".

The 365 has the same displacement as the pro series 372xp which is 70cc but is detuned and has 4.83hp vs 5.5hp. It may not seem like much but it's noticable. Both the 365 and 372 are a different class being 10cc more than the 562xp however the 562 advertised power is 4.7hp.

I've never ran a 562 but have heard good things about them. If this isn't going to be a full time hobby and you don't care for top of the line then the 365 is a solid option especially I'd your going to be working with a 24" bar.

 

[Dub11]

Great advice so far, but I'm a little surprised nobody asked you how big the trees are. Diameter at chest height might help to really put you into the right saw. If these are monsters you might wanna step up to the 70cc class.

You take your common sense questions and get lol.

 

[old guy]

He did ask about the 365 rancher which is a clamshell saw.

 

[Marshy]

He did ask about the 365 rancher which is a clamshell saw.

I dont see where he asked about the 365 rancher... do you see where he used rancher and 365 in the same sentence? Maybe i missed it?
He did ask about the 465 rancher...

 

[sunfish]

Great advice so far, but I'm a little surprised nobody asked you how big the trees are. Diameter at chest height might help to really put you into the right saw. If these are monsters you might wanna step up to the 70cc class.

He said they've been growing since 1981. Water Oak grow pretty slow, so they should not be huge.

 

[sunfish]

It's funny how most say get a larger saw. When a strong 50 or 60cc will get er done. 545 or 555 are two I'd be looking at.

 

[Woodpecker]

He said they've been growing since 1981. Water Oak grow pretty slow, so they should not be huge.

Thanks, I can read, and I'm familiar with the species. You know what happens when you "ass-u-me" right? That's why I asked.

A trees environment can impact size greatly. For example a 40 year old forest tree can be significantly smaller than a 40 year old yard tree. I also noticed he's in Florida. Much different growing season down there than say Missouri. All this doesn't even take into account how big the trees were when they "started growing" in 1981. Did they grow from seed or were they planted as 15 year old start from a tree farm. Enquiring minds want to know.

It also wouldn't hurt to find out what other saws he has before we run down the "suggestion" rabbit hole too far. If I had a strong 50cc pro saw I'd either do the job with that or skip the 60cc class altogether.

 

[sunfish]

Thanks, I can read, and I'm familiar with the species. You know what happens when you "ass-u-me" right? That's why I asked.

A trees environment can impact size greatly. For example a 40 year old forest tree can be significantly smaller than a 40 year old yard tree. I also noticed he's in Florida. Much different growing season down there than say Missouri. All this doesn't even take into account how big the trees were when they "started growing" in 1981. Did they grow from seed or were they planted as 15 year old start from a tree farm. Enquiring minds want to know.

It also wouldn't hurt to find out what other saws he has before we run down the "suggestion" rabbit hole too far. If I had a strong 50cc pro saw I'd either do the job with that or skip the 60cc class altogether.

I spent the first half of my life in north Fl & know a thing or two about the water oaks down there. But you are right on most accounts.

 

[old guy]

I dont see where he asked about the 365 rancher... do you see where he used rancher and 365 in the same sentence? Maybe i missed it?
He did ask about the 465 rancher...

My bad, I Don't know how that 3 got in there, I did mean 465 rancher.

 

[Marshy]

My bad, I Don't know how that 3 got in there, I did mean 465 rancher.

No worries, thought I missed something as well.