In the video I estimated the time of the 572 to be slightly faster then the 562. I then watched the video and timed the saws with a stop watch. The times were approximately the same. About 19.5 seconds for both saws. My conclusion is that there was not much...if any difference in stumping speed. That may not be the same case in harder wood. The 572 does have more low end power. But in softer second growth they are really about the same. These are both stock saws. Both new. The 572 has about 3 months use on it. The 562 only had about three hours use at the time this video was filmed. I hope this video was helpful for those of you considering what saw to buy for your various needs.

@buckwheat3129

2 жыл бұрын

I picked a 562 up this summer Love it Are u running 3/8 chain on it"?

Thanks Dan big fan of both saws

I'm just a dude - not a timber faller. Got a 562 with lightweight 20" bar in 2013 - it has been great. Bent the bar being a little heavy handed with a big alder, got a normal weight bar to replace it - hated the standard weight bar. Put a wrap handle on it, got a 28" oregon light bar for it - it has been great. Mostly cutting red alder and douglas fir, a little maple. The filters on mine are the old kind - hotsaws101 says to put an O-ring on there - seems like a simple fix and good idea. I haven't done it - but it only gets used 1-5 hours per week, sometimes sits a couple months. I can tell my filter is dirty when it starts acting gutless or weird. Just a great saw!

@norcaltimberfaller1943

2 жыл бұрын

It is a great saw. Thanks for the input👍

Sounds honest. Owns up to the long bar in soft wood. I Like my 400 for much the same reason as you like the 562. Sometimes it's less about HP and speed, than torque that's needed. I don't run more than a 25" bar on the 400, but I prefer running it with a 20". Otherwise, I'd want a 70cc class saw in hard wood with up to a 28" bar. East Coast here, eh. I like both Stihl and Husky...and own more Huskys. Put the 60cc class saw with a 20" bar in hard oak, hickory, and locust...it's tough stuff and absolutely needs a sharp chain.

Thanks Dan! Have you used any of the Westcoast saw felling dogs? I saw where they have them for the 562 and 572.

@norcaltimberfaller1943

2 жыл бұрын

I have some after market dogs on the 572. I don't know if they are the ones your talking about. They sold them with the saw and I wasn't paying much attention. I do like the aftermarket dogs that are on my 572... really nice in swell butted Timber👍

I just bought the 562xp and for a 60cc saw it will hold its own against 70cc saws, it a ripper

I see some guyline notches. Are you back on the main property or are you guys still in the southern piece?

@norcaltimberfaller1943

2 жыл бұрын

Yes we are down at the south end. We're almost done there and then we're moving back up north somewhere... not sure where yet.. haven't seen it

So these are stock saws? I run a walkerized 572 in BC falling, but been thinking of getting a 562 when the wood is smaller in the block. I don’t love the wrap style on the 562, but that’s just the way I cut not a big deal. Do you run square ground? I’m surprised the 562 can handle a 32 full comp.

@norcaltimberfaller1943

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I run square ground, full comp. The 562 can handle a 32 inch bar ok, but I don't think it would do as well in harder , older trees. It does good in the softer, fast growing second growth here in Northern California. With a 28 inch bar it does pretty good in just about anything. I really like the 562's , they are just so enjoyable to operate and have a lot of snort for being such a small saw.

That is some soft wood for sure your cutting there. Here in Wisconsin with how hard the Ash and other trees are you are not running a 32 inch bar on either. I have a 550XP Mark II, 562XP new version like yours, 572XP, 395XP and just bought the 592XP which I have yet to pickup from the dealer due to being on vacation when it came in. I agree probably not much difference between the 562 and 572 but in harder wood their is a difference. If I had it all over to do I would have skipped the 562 (purchased 562 after already owning the 550 and 572) as my 550XP and 572XP have me covered.

@norcaltimberfaller1943

2 жыл бұрын

Yes ... you are correct about that. Softer wood ... like this second growth ... is very different from harder wood. If I get into harder wood( that's usually inland for) then I prefer a 395 .. at least for stumping. Sometimes I just have a big saw for stumping and a smaller saw for bucking and for smaller trees. That works pretty well in certain situations

@Brian-Outdoors

2 жыл бұрын

@@norcaltimberfaller1943 agreed. The smallest saw that gets the work done efficiently is the best one to use. Big ones wear us all out😀

@bierstadt77

2 жыл бұрын

I have 550xp and 572xp. They do cover a lot of situations but I find I need something in between like a 562xp. I actually really like the 572 with a 28" Sugi bar but....it's a porker. That thing is pushing 21 lb (14.5 lb powerhead) when fully filled and ready to go. It wears me out. The real problem here is a Stihl 462 weighs 3 oz. LESS than a 562xp. You get a 72cc saw for less weight than a 60cc saw. I'm a Husky guy but my aching back and shoulders can't help but wonder about that Stihl 462. This is to say nothing of the Stihl 362 which is a 60cc saw that weighs a full 1.2 pounds less than the 562xp. I love my Huskies but they ARE porky compared to Stihl. Over the course of a day, 1.5+ pounds does make difference. I don't want to buy Stihl though because ANY little thing that goes wrong you have to take the saw into a dealer or at least drive to pick up parts. No parts lists, diagrams or actual oem parts available online and dealers may not have the part you need (more waiting). This is really bad. With Husky I can get any part I want online in 2 days. I want to try a Stihl but the Stihl dealer policies are straight out of the 1970's.

@Brian-Outdoors

2 жыл бұрын

@@bierstadt77 we run Stihls too in our tree service. They vibrate a bit more in my opinion and over the course of a day that weighs on my hands more than the extra weight. I also think the Husky’s cut faster but the 462 interests me as well as the 500i. We run a 461 which is nice but my 572 is better.

Agreed. Trees with needles 562. Trees with leaves 572. Hardwood in nwest wisconsin definately 572.

Have you tried an echo 620p?

@norcaltimberfaller1943

2 жыл бұрын

No, I have not tried that saw 🤔I don't even know where a person would buy one around here in Humboldt County. It's all Sthils and Husky's for the most part.

Nice video Dan. I’m still partial to my 3 series saws. (Pre x-torq)

@norcaltimberfaller1943

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.. yes everyone has there pets😊I understand completely 👍

Holy cow. 36 on a 562 lol. Mine BARELY pulls a 24” in hardwood. No bottom end grunt tho.

@norcaltimberfaller1943

Жыл бұрын

I have a 32 on there I believe.. it works good in soft second growth with a sharp chain. In the harder woods a much bigger power head would be necessary..

The 572 has way better torque with beefier bearings. Way more suitable for east coast hard woods with 24" bar. The 562 has a stuffed crank hence the "snappier" throttle response. A ported 562 would be great for Cali redwoods. The balance factor goes to 572 anything 28"+. I was on Mt. Madonna in Watsonville, just outside of San Cruz & San Jose. I lugged my 390xp all over the mountain wished I could've magically made 2 pounds of weight evaporate like my sweat at the end of the day. Get your 562 ported and you won't miss the 572 one bit.

@norcaltimberfaller1943

2 жыл бұрын

Yes.. the 572 definitely has more low end power. It pulls a 36 pretty well in second growth redwood. But like your saying ... it really depends on what your doing. Putting trees down the hill in a yarder unit and chasing them down to buck them... that makes a guy think about every little bit of weight he can get rid of! I understand lugging around big saws and dying out there. Anymore in thicker stands... I leave the big saw by the stump and buck them with the smaller saw. It saves your back .. shoulders... and just feel a lot better at the end of the day!

@TheGuitarRoom

Жыл бұрын

Hey Jersey Joshua, I’m “Jersey” Derek. My closest friend has a 572XP and I have a 562XP. We also both have 592 XP’s. We are Husky Junkies. He has 50 acres. Pine, hardwood, you name it he has it. When we work next week other all day, I have to say that the 562 is pound for pound a nicer side to deal with. The 572 might beat it slightly in torque. I’m talking a second or so, but the 562 is significantly lighter, a better power to weight ratio, better balance and at the end of the day, you were really glad for all of it. He always asks to use my saw. They are both really good regardless. 😊

What dogs are on the 572??

@norcaltimberfaller1943

2 жыл бұрын

They are some after market dogs. I can not remember the actual brand. I got them at the local saw shop.

562MK2 IS THE BEST SAW EVER

@norcaltimberfaller1943

4 ай бұрын

Yes the 562 is a good saw, but I think the Sthil 500i is the best all around saw I have come across so far.

I think that 572 is pitiful. Way to heavy for the power.

@norcaltimberfaller1943

2 жыл бұрын

The 572 is not the best power to weight ratio out there ... it's an ok saw.. but I would say the 562 is a lot of saw for its weight🤔

@TheGuitarRoom

Жыл бұрын

I’ve run and have both. Pound for pound the 562 is far more balanced with 24” C-Tough light bar. It’s the same performance until you get into hard wood. The 572 is better in harder wood but only slightly. The 562 power to weight ratio is unbeatable. And over 2 Pounds lighter, much easier to use yadda yadda. And cheaper.

I run makita/dolmar, hasqvarna, and stihl. If you get a few spare minutes check out (Kevin LaVanway) channel. Everything he builds is excellent. He’s doing a 572 for me now, think it’s the 7th or 8th saw he’s done for me. He is a great guy his work is unmatched and his prices are very reasonable. He’s definitely worth a look.

@norcaltimberfaller1943

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation. That's the first time I have heard of him. I will definitely check out the channel