Looking for a bigger saw that what I have. I have a Stihl 025 and it's served it's purpose. I'll keep it around but it will be used for what it was designed for. Pretty much small stuff and limbing. I'd like a bigger one for firewood, trail work, and possibly screwing around with an Alaskan Saw Mill a little bit.
I’m a husky guy so that’s what I’d get. As usual the answers will be what people like. Get whatever has the best dealer support near you if you use a shop for maintenance and repair. If you like to tinker and can wrench a little yourself then Husky parts are available online where Stihl is not.
I would add that I don’t believe either saw is big enough to mill with.
We've used a 562xp on a 24 inch mill works fine, also have a 572xp. These saws are very good in my opinion never had anything happen to either one. We cut a lot in the winter, we farm, I'm not a logger.
I’m a husky guy so that’s what I’d get. As usual the answers will be what people like. Get whatever has the best dealer support near you if you use a shop for maintenance and repair. If you like to tinker and can wrench a little yourself then Husky parts are available online where Stihl is not.
There are a few big box dealers around, Northern Tool and Fleet Farm. But they're dealing with the 455 Rancher and 271 Farm Boss style saws. Not much of a jump from what I have IMO. I'm going to check out a dealer after work that has both. But, that is a factor for sure.
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I would add that I don’t believe either saw is big enough to mill with.
That's good to know and why I asked. That's nothing that's going to happen in the next year, but definitely high enough up the list to keep in mind. Thank you!
We've used a 562xp on a 24 inch mill works fine, also have a 572xp. These saws are very good in my opinion never had anything happen to either one. We cut a lot in the winter, we farm, I'm not a logger.
What length bar did you have on either of them? The 572XP is on the list as well. But the 562XP seemed like a lot of saw for the money.
Looking for a bigger saw that what I have. I have a Stihl 025 and it's served it's purpose. I'll keep it around but it will be used for what it was designed for. Pretty much small stuff and limbing. I'd like a bigger one for firewood, trail work, and possibly screwing around with an Alaskan Saw Mill a little bit.
I heard that the updated version of this with the new carb is model 555. I never used it to rip boards, but think it's up to the task with the right chain.
Buy the dealer, not the saw. I have Stihl . I like them but my dealer had my 026 in 2 times and it still does not run very well. I know a Husky dealer 12 mi. away and that is close for around here. They are very good mechanics. My next saw would be a 346XP and a 372 XP if mine were lost ruined or stolen.
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I've been really pleased with my MS 362. Stepped up from an MS 310 and so glad I made the jump. Never a single problem with it and I've had it about 5 years now. Local Stihl dealer is great too and like already said, part of the reason I went Stihl.
I found a decent place tonight. Not far from home either. They sell Stihl, Husky, and Echo. As well as toro mowed and snow blowers. They also repair all brands.
I fondled both saws tonight and the 572XP. The 562 is kind of a hot rod compared to what I’m used to.
I also dropped off my saw to see what they can come up with. Whoever said coil in my thread last week sounds like they might be the winner.
Tzone, mostly use 24 inch bars on both saws, had a huge ash last winter had a 36 inch bar on the 572. The 562xp is an amazing saw we've it several years now.
If you're using it for a mill you need a 660 or 880. Other that that a MS261 would be excellent for the work you describe. If you want something bigger that can handle a bar longer than 20", a MS462 would be an excellent choice.
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If you're using it for a mill you need a 660 or 880. Other that that a MS261 would be excellent for the work you describe. If you want something bigger that can handle a bar longer than 20", a MS462 would be an excellent choice. I purchased a 462 a little more than a year ago and it's a Hoss, then again, so is the 261.
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l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right. - Del Gue
Tzone, mostly use 24 inch bars on both saws, had a huge ash last winter had a 36 inch bar on the 572. The 562xp is an amazing saw we've it several years now.
Well I don’t want a 36” bar but would consider a 24”. Although, I probably don’t need it. The one I handled tonight was a 20” bar.
If you're using it for a mill you need a 660 or 880. Other that that a MS261 would be excellent for the work you describe. If you want something bigger that can handle a bar longer than 20", a MS462 would be an excellent choice.
Looking for a bigger saw that what I have. I have a Stihl 025 and it's served it's purpose. I'll keep it around but it will be used for what it was designed for. Pretty much small stuff and limbing. I'd like a bigger one for firewood, trail work, and possibly screwing around with an Alaskan Saw Mill a little bit.
I would figure out the percentage of work you will be using for the mill and how much for trail work, etc. If it's just a little of this and a lot of that..... It will determine how much weight you want to carry, how much $ to spend, etc. The tree sizes and hard wood type may be a factor too. Ask around at an arborist forum. Youll likely find more experience for millwork there.
I found a decent place tonight. Not far from home either. They sell Stihl, Husky, and Echo. As well as toro mowed and snow blowers. They also repair all brands.
I fondled both saws tonight and the 572XP. The 562 is kind of a hot rod compared to what I’m used to.
I also dropped off my saw to see what they can come up with. Whoever said coil in my thread last week sounds like they might be the winner.
