Husky 575

[rickk]

I am thinking that it often boils down to what dealer is closest, and if that dealer gives good service. I have 2 Husky dealers near me, and the one I go to most is a fair guy to deal with. I think if they sold another brand I would have gone with them instead.

Of course, once people are into a certain brand, they tend to stick with it unless something bad happens. As long as I can get parts and good service, I will be lazy and stay with Husky.

For what it is worth, saws are not the only thing that happens to... only red tractors area allowed in my barn... none of those green thingies 

[beenthere]

rickk
"well said.", and I agree with you 100% (save for subbing in the saw brand name and exchanging the tractor 'colors'.      )

       The color is only skin deep, as its how we feel that counts, right? 

[Ed_K]

 Well I'm going to find out what the 575 will do, and how bad wore out I be at the end of a days cutting. Ordered it this morning, here on Fri.
 Dealer says I have 15 days, and if I really hate it, I can bring it back.

[sawguy21]

how about looking at the 575 from a slightly different user prospective...

For the 10 cord a year firewood cutter, who uses the first or second tank of gas going empty as an excuse to put the saw away for the day, will the 575 be noticably heavier than the 371's and 372's?

If I am using my 371 for firewood cutting, the end of the second tank of gas is usually when I am ready to put the saw away (I still have to split the whole mess before night comes).

If I have dragged out my Husky 2100, I have just as big a pile of wood after the first tank is done as the 371's second tank, so the end of the first tank is pretty much a welcome relief.

So, if the 371 eventually becomes unrepairable, will the 575 be noticably different for me?

The guy that goes for beer after the second tank does not generally spend that kind of money for a saw. The 575 is for the pro logger/sawyer and he is going to be picky about the extra weight. Personally, I would lean toward the 570 to replace the 372, broad power band and lighter.

[Max sawdust]

Sawguy,
I am with you if put a saw away after a few tanks of gas and just cut 10 cords of firewood a year you do not need a professional saw or such a large saw.
The "farm saws" are perfect for those kind of users.

I just don't get it.  I just got done cutting 200 cords of 8 to 28 inch hardwoods this year with a husky 346xp.  Too lazy to put that saw down and go pick up a larger one for felling or bucking the large pieces   Guess I rarely felt underpowered. 
max

[Ed_K]

 I picked up the 575 this morning. I have 4 tanks thru it in 6 hrs. Its a well balanced saw, easy to tip back and forth for notch cuts and limbing. It is heavier than my 2171, but if I use the bole to carry the weight it's not bad.
 I didn't like the weight as to carrying it from the truck to the cut area. Tomorrow the skidder will carry it  . I feel it is good on fuel too,so far.

[BCtimber]

I've been using my 575 for a couple weeks now.   The saw is very smooth-  what an improvement in the anti-vibes!  (my last saw was a 372)  Good power as far as I am concerned.  With all the talk around here of low impact and sustainable logging I think this is a perfect fit.  It is lower emissions and consumes less fuel.  My vote is good saw.  And actually in the 100 Mile house area there over twenty 575's in service from my dealer with good feedback.  My input for what its worth.

[sawguy21]

Welcome aboard BCtimber. You will learn lots here and have fun doing it. I know the 100 Mile area quite well and really enjoy it.

[Ed_K]

 Welcome BC timber, I have to agree with you. I have already noticed less problems with my hands from the antivibration. The fuel use is less on mine also. If I use 6 tanks in a day its getting dark when I come back to the truck.