Huskyboy meets the 572xp

[Cobby08]

I’m more concerned about doing what I need to do in a day with my combi oil/gas can being my limitation of how much I want to bring into the woods (1.3 gallons). I prefer not to have to carry any extra weight. I’m already carrying my backpack, food, water, wedges, axe ect. The ported 572 just sneaks by on 1.3 gallons for a days use and does what I need it to. If your a firewood cutter fuel economy probably doesn’t matter to you. Hiking the fuel and your supplies out for the day in the woods just isn’t in your mindset. Different objectives is a good way to put it.

Food?!? Skinny bastard, you must forget that most days... chuckle chuckle... no ass kicking please.

 

[huskyboy]

So what is a weak point or two of the 572xp that I have discovered in my entourage of logging with it so far? I have to say the chain brake flag is something I’m not thrilled with. I was surprised how easily it shattered when a log rolled against it. It’s also more difficult to replace than a 372 brake flag. Perhaps a running change to a less brittle plastic would be a consideration for husqvarna to undertake sometime soon. Another weakness to consider is the rear left av mount spring is the first one to break when you pull on the saw too hard. Both these minor weaknesses are easily overlooked if you are mindful of them. Husqvarna actually offers stiffer springs in the ipl. Might try them sometime soon, but the standard ones have done pretty good for the most part and aren’t floppy. Anyway one thing I really like about this saw lately is how damn accurate the felling sights are compared to some of the competitors saws. They are nice and visible as well. I really appreciated this when I was doing some technical felling on a urban forestry project with lots of “obstacles” to avoid hitting and tight windows to fell the trees.

 

[Ford3000]

So what is a weak point or two of the 572xp that I have discovered in my entourage of logging with it so far? I have to say the chain brake flag is something I’m not thrilled with. I was surprised how easily it shattered when a log rolled against it. It’s also more difficult to replace than a 372 brake flag. Perhaps a running change to a less brittle plastic would be a consideration for husqvarna to undertake sometime soon. Another weakness to consider is the rear left av mount spring is the first one to break when you pull on the saw too hard. Both these minor weaknesses are easily overlooked if you are mindful of them. Husqvarna actually offers stiffer springs in the ipl. Might try them sometime soon, but the standard ones have done pretty good for the most part and aren’t floppy. Anyway one thing I really like about this saw lately is how damn accurate the felling sights are compared to some of the competitors saws. They are nice and visible as well. I really appreciated this when I was doing some technical felling on a urban forestry project with lots of “obstacles” to avoid hitting and tight windows to fell the trees. View attachment 265834

Not much to be concerned about there, especially seeing how much work you get through. I lifted one up yesterday, a sturdy saw, felt a lot heavier
than what Stihl have to compente with it, I think fallers / people who work evey day in the woods will like its tough build and torque and fuel economy, for me although deep down I feel the new generation of Husqvarnas to be a durable saw the Stihl is all I can handle in the weight department once above the 550 size. Its like a complete swap around from Husqvarna being light and high revving to Stihl now being the light weight high revving achiever.

 

[MustangMike]

Stihl always had some light saws, like the 260, 360, 361 and 10 mm 044. Then they seemed to go away (with most of the other models ending in 1), now light weight is back with new models and Ver II of several saws.

 

[Spike60]

Geez Mason, those are some nice vistas in those pics you are sharing. How about we trade places for a day and you can run the saw shop? Just don't take in any stihls. LOL

 

[Ford3000]

Stihl always had some light saws, like the 260, 360, 361 and 10 mm 044. Then they seemed to go away (with most of the other models ending in 1), now light weight is back with new models and Ver II of several saws.

True, then Husqvarna took the light weight title with the 550, now its back with the 261, actually the Echo 501sx is the lightest 50cc saw, but its not as
strong a saw as the Stihl or Husky 50cc.

 

[MustangMike]

The early (5 bolt case) 562s were very light for a 60 cc saw, then they went with the 6 bolt case and the weight was in line with other 60 cc saws.

 

[Spike60]

The early (5 bolt case) 562s were very light for a 60 cc saw, then they went with the 6 bolt case and the weight was in line with other 60 cc saws.

Mike, the addition of a single case bolt hardly changed the weight of the 562.

 

[MustangMike]

Didn't the saw go from about 12.5 lbs to just over 13 lbs, making it just on the heavy side for a 60 cc saw instead of on the light side? (average being about 13 lbs IMO.) There may have been other changes also, but I believe the weight did increase.

How have you been Bob, are those 372s available yet? Between them and the 572s, you have some great 70 cc options!

 

[Ford3000]

Didn't the saw go from about 12.5 lbs to just over 13 lbs, making it just on the heavy side for a 60 cc saw instead of on the light side? (average being about 13 lbs IMO.) There may have been other changes also, but I believe the weight did increase.

How have you been Bob, are those 372s available yet? Between them and the 572s, you have some great 70 cc options!

It did get a good bit heavier, not just a bolts worth, was the case
not redesigned so there would be a place to put this one bolt, was there
a bearing increased in size too. Either way we might see a replacement,
if they want to compete with Stihl, even if the 362 were to dissapear the
power the 400 has to offer would temp people away from whats an older
design with less to offer.

 

[Lightning Performance]

20's and 24's; typical for the loggers. Tree guys will run 28's.

Hi Bob.
I never run a 28" unless it's on the 660, 066 or the Dolkita 8400. I'm no logger and never was but if it was good enough for them... and my bad back. 20" is my usual go to or 24", rarely. Just not running 70ccs saws because I don't have to. Many people just don't understand that but that's ok.

I did think your 572 right out of the box was a strong runner in CT.

 

[Lightning Performance]

I seen that vid with that ported saw yeah it wouldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding.

Lol

Thanks

 

[Johnmn]

Mike, the addition of a single case bolt hardly changed the weight of the 562.

Must have been a heavy bolt!

 

[Spike60]

if they want to compete with Stihl,

I've noticed that after a period of time, and several washings, the elastic waste in Haines briefs doesn't hold up as good as Fruit of the Loom briefs. Brands do make a huge difference.

 

[Ford3000]

I've noticed that after a period of time, and several washings, the elastic waste in Haines briefs doesn't hold up as good as Fruit of the Loom briefs. Brands do make a huge difference.

And thats what Stihl Husqvarna Makita and Echo are, brands.
None of them are in the Fruit of the Loom catagory not did I suggest so.
What I see is the 562 being left behind if it is not updated or replaced, which is what I meant about competing with Stihl, the MS400 is a good deal stronger and lighter than a 562,
people will be aware of this, and many will choose the Stihl, before this, the 562 had only the 362 to compete with.

 

[RI Chevy]

I've noticed that after a period of time, and several washings, the elastic waste in Haines briefs doesn't hold up as good as Fruit of the Loom briefs. Brands do make a huge difference.

LMAO

 

[Spike60]

Nothing personal and this isn't directed at you, but this is so tiring after a while, so I gotta vent. All of this Husky needs to respond to stihl stuff is comical. What do you mean, "if they want to compete with stihl"? I get asked constantly about whether or not Husky will respond to stihl with an FI saw. Well, why should they? They are going in there own direction, not following stihl. They are leading, not following. The new 90cc class saw will move the needle even more. The latest AT technology does everything with less fuss and bother than FI. (Plus it's nice not to have a $1400 saw on the shelf.) The spec chart gymnastics that guys like to fret about is only part of the story. Great for cookie races at a GTG, but there are other factors that come into play in the real world. There is much to be learned here from Mason's commentary about what it's like to live in the woods with a saw all day long. That's real world knowledge, and that's what really matters to the pros. There is little, and I mean very little crossover between Husky and stihl users out in that real world. Many have run their preferred brand for a lot of years and are extremely loyal to it. Neither company is going to reinvent the wheel enough to capture a lot of the other's users. I'm selling the updated 562's for $650. What's that amazing MS400 going to cost? How many guys are going to "choose stihl" at whatever they price that thing at?

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[Spike60]

LMAO

Now there's one of those loyal stihl guys and I completely respect that. Cause he doesn't douse it with a lot of outer space market analysis; just an honest stihl user.

 

[Johnmn]

Nothing personal and this isn't directed at you, but this is so tiring after a while, so I gotta vent. All of this Husky needs to respond to stihl stuff is comical. What do you mean, "if they want to compete with stihl"? I get asked constantly about whether or not Husky will respond to stihl with an FI saw. Well, why should they? They are going in there own direction, not following stihl. They are leading, not following. The new 90cc class saw will move the needle even more. The latest AT technology does everything with less fuss and bother than FI. (Plus it's nice not to have a $1400 saw on the shelf.) The spec chart gymnastics that guys like to fret about is only part of the story. Great for cookie races at a GTG, but there are other factors that come into play in the real world. There is much to be learned here from Mason's commentary about what it's like to live in the woods with a saw all day long. That's real world knowledge, and that's what really matters to the pros. There is little, and I mean very little crossover between Husky and stihl users out in that real world. Many have run their preferred brand for a lot of years and are extremely loyal to it. Neither company is going to reinvent the wheel enough to capture a lot of the other's users. I'm selling the updated 562's for $650. What's that amazing MS400 going to cost? How many guys are going to "choose stihl" at whatever they price that thing at?

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QTLA

 

[huskyboy]

Bob, my threads always seem to attract the stihl guys for some reason lol.