Port my husqvarna 261 or buy a 562xp ?
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Wow that's harsh
Sometimes the truth hurts!
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And as far as the long bar thing goes if you get a 2260 you can get 28" bars in K095 if thats your thing..i like 28" bars on 60 cc saws for cuttin small logs that are on the ground since im tall..they pull it well if your not usin the whole bar.
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Wow thanks for all comments guys , that's why a like this forum
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Get what u like, preferably both. Is anyone surprised that a modern, flagship saw is smoother, more efficient and more powerful than a design from 25yrs ago? Lol..
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Listen to Ryan ,he has tried almost every saw under the moon ,and knows his stuff .
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Yes but its funny we are all debating which is better, the latest and greatest husky available or a 20 year old designed saw. To even be able to compare the two is a true testament to the greatness of the 262. If the av, fuel consuption, ease of starting and whatever else isnt superior on the 562 then Husqy has failed. Old muscle car vs new "muscle car". Both great saws just boils down to preference imo.
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Although I've never run a 562, I like how simple the 262 is. Personal opinion would be that I'm not crazy about the AT. If I was going to use it as an everyday work saw, I'd go for, wear it out, get rid of it. But I hope to have my 262 for years to come. I can work on nearly everything on it without taking it to my dealer to be updated, ect.. I'm not saying the 262 is better, just saying that the 262 has lasted 20 years, and I hear some many problems out of the 562. How many years will the 562 be around?
Don't get me wrong, when I find a good deal on a 562, I'll buy it and give it a shot! Apparently resale should be easy!
Don't get me wrong, when I find a good deal on a 562, I'll buy it and give it a shot! Apparently resale should be easy!
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I think the real question is, what will the op do with the saw? Are you using the saw everyday? Or is it a firewood/ hobby saw? I ran my FIL's stock 262 and it was ok. The 262 I ported for the @hoskavarna raffle however, wow! Like @drf255 said, they outperform a stock 460 and they are much lighter and nimbler. I've got one coming for myself!
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I'm buying saws that will be used clearing trees and firewood for comfort. 562 is the winner there. Sure a Ported 262 might be a little faster. If I want to get done real fast I'd grab a ported 372 or bigger.
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Here are the Dyno runs.
Stock 460
Masterminded 262
The 262 was a bit higher but also had the hp in a more useable rpm range.
I don't have any vids comparing but it was night and day running in the wood also.
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I'm excited for my 262 project. It may sound crazy but my favorite thing is the little tool box/door. I'll most likely never use it for anything...
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I get this now..sorta.
But , with the power increse , it doesnt make up for bigger clutch/AV/ ability to oil etc etc as opposed to a 460 if you were usin big bars..id like to see the dyno against a 562 just for kicks..id still use a 562 for workin no matter what just because of its features...thats a neat gizmo you guys have there.
But , with the power increse , it doesnt make up for bigger clutch/AV/ ability to oil etc etc as opposed to a 460 if you were usin big bars..id like to see the dyno against a 562 just for kicks..id still use a 562 for workin no matter what just because of its features...thats a neat gizmo you guys have there.
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True! But I don't like anything bigger than 20" on a stock 460, so a 20 in the 262 ported is the cats meow for me! And my 460 just got ported by @jmssaws and will wear a 25".
But this was about 262's and 562's. I just was trying to show that a ported 262 can really kick some a$$!
But if I worked with a saw every day like you I would probably want the 562...
