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372 xp vs. 562xp for felling day to day

Started by Wallee, December 02, 2015, 12:36:08 AM

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Wallee

Which one and why? Average cutting between 12 to 30" mixed hard and softwood.
Lt28 Woodmizer, International 3514 wheel loader, husqvarna 450,455 rancher, and 372xp saws, 1990 international 4700 log truck, Prentice 180b knuckleboom!

Wallee

Also a local store has a few 365 xp's laying around if it's to be considered?
Lt28 Woodmizer, International 3514 wheel loader, husqvarna 450,455 rancher, and 372xp saws, 1990 international 4700 log truck, Prentice 180b knuckleboom!

nhlogga

562xp is my choice. Lighter and will keep up with a 372xp with no issue. They are also less expensive and imo have less vibration
Jonsered 2260
Husky 562xp

49er

I have a Jonsered2260 ported and a 365xt with a few tweaks. I wouldn't want to give either one up. I keep a 20inch bar on the 2260 and a 24 on the 365.
I just got a Total Super bar for the 365 but haven't tried it yet.

I like your log truck Wallee.
Husqvarna EC390 365xt
Jonsered 2188 2165 2260 2253 70e
Redmax GZ4000

Wallee

Quote from: 49er on December 02, 2015, 09:26:56 AM
I have a Jonsered2260 ported and a 365xt with a few tweaks. I wouldn't want to give either one up. I keep a 20inch bar on the 2260 and a 24 on the 365.
I just got a Total Super bar for the 365 but haven't tried it yet.

I like your log truck Wallee.
Thanks! The 365 and the 372 are very similar aren't they?
Lt28 Woodmizer, International 3514 wheel loader, husqvarna 450,455 rancher, and 372xp saws, 1990 international 4700 log truck, Prentice 180b knuckleboom!

rburg

If the 365 is the 71cc x torq model,about the only differences are restrictors in the transfer covers on the 365 and usually the 365 is low top and the 372 is a high top. I have a 365 that has had the restrictors removed, so it is basically a low top 372 now.

49er

Quote from: rburg on December 02, 2015, 01:27:35 PM
If the 365 is the 71cc x torq model,about the only differences are restrictors in the transfer covers on the 365 and usually the 365 is low top and the 372 is a high top. I have a 365 that has had the restrictors removed, so it is basically a low top 372 now.
Now Randy, I have seen your 365 run and it is not an ordinary 365-372.

Husqvarna EC390 365xt
Jonsered 2188 2165 2260 2253 70e
Redmax GZ4000

barbender

I've never gotten the opportunity to run a 562 or it's red cousin, but I have ran both the 372 and 365 in red (pre X-torq). I currently have the 2171, I actually kinda preferred the 2165, it has a smoother low end power delivery, and it pulled a 24" bar fine in what I cut.
Too many irons in the fire

rburg

My 365 did have some minor surgery by the Wiggs.

Wallee

Well I went to my local dealer today and he extended his black friday sale to today for me and sold me this beauty for 720$
Lt28 Woodmizer, International 3514 wheel loader, husqvarna 450,455 rancher, and 372xp saws, 1990 international 4700 log truck, Prentice 180b knuckleboom!

beenthere

south central Wisconsin
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pwheel

Quote from: Wallee on December 02, 2015, 12:36:08 AM
Which one and why? Average cutting between 12 to 30" mixed hard and softwood.
I'd go for the 372xp any day. 26-30"Ø is 70cc territory. 372 is a simpler design, easier to diagnose & repair, and has legendary durability, cutting speed, AV, and handling. More appropriate for felling.
Stihl MS260 Pro, MS261, MS440 x2, MS460, FS90; 1982 Power King 1614

Wallee

Quote from: pwheel on December 03, 2015, 05:39:41 PM
Quote from: Wallee on December 02, 2015, 12:36:08 AM
Which one and why? Average cutting between 12 to 30" mixed hard and softwood.
I'd go for the 372xp any day. 26-30"Ø is 70cc territory. 372 is a simpler design, easier to diagnose & repair, and has legendary durability, cutting speed, AV, and handling. More appropriate for felling.
First day in the woods today and its a light sabre lol. Beats the socks off a 460 rancher  :D :D
Lt28 Woodmizer, International 3514 wheel loader, husqvarna 450,455 rancher, and 372xp saws, 1990 international 4700 log truck, Prentice 180b knuckleboom!

mad murdock

I love my 372 XPW. I have been milling with it more vs regular wood cutting duties and it has performed excellently over the last several years of service.
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sawdusty1

Woodmizer LT15
Husqvarna 550xp
Husqvarna 372xp
Husqvarna 350
Husqvarna 55 Rancher
Husqvarna 181se
Kubota L4701

SawTroll

There are major weight and handling differences involved here, so it really depends on what is needed.  :)
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HolmenTree

Quote from: SawTroll on December 04, 2015, 01:25:48 PM
There are major weight and handling differences involved here, so it really depends on what is needed.  :)
And also the skill level of the operator in hand filing, to be able to make regular touch ups.
Making a living with a saw since age 16.

Wallee

Quote from: HolmenTree on December 04, 2015, 03:33:24 PM
Quote from: SawTroll on December 04, 2015, 01:25:48 PM
There are major weight and handling differences involved here, so it really depends on what is needed.  :)
And also the skill level of the operator in hand filing, to be able to make regular touch ups.
Getting better with hand filing. Actually went over to my grandfathers old business partner, they cut trees together for 50+ years and had the 80 year old man teach me how to properly do it. And after about 2 hours of instruction and hands on a few chains, I believe I got about 50,000 times better than I ever was. Its easier to maintain sharpness then to let it go to heck by not touching up soon enough IMO. As I am sure you agree!
Lt28 Woodmizer, International 3514 wheel loader, husqvarna 450,455 rancher, and 372xp saws, 1990 international 4700 log truck, Prentice 180b knuckleboom!

weimedog

For me its a 372 based saw. I've got experience on both classes of saw. It's about priorities. I do my own saw work and like a little control over things. Auto tune takes that away. Strike one. I like to tweak internals as well. I can have a 372's top end off and back on before untangling the intake / ignition / carb mess on a 562. Strike two. While lighter the 562 isn't ENOUGH lighter and smoother to offset issue one and two. And I have built my favorite 372 flavors ... and they don't wear me out in a days work. My favorite saws? My 365 Special bottom end built with a 372XPW top end & a 365 X-torq bottom end build with a tweaked "Huztl" top end. Haven't seen a 562 yet that will cut any better. And they were conceived on my work bench. Waiting for the popup piston built 562 w/ modded muffler to sway my opinion...it will take time. And the PITA factor hasn't worn off yet.
Husqvarna 365sp/372xpw Blend, Jonsered 2171 51.4mm XPW build,562xp HTSS, 560 HTSS, 272XP, 61/272XP, 555, 257, 242, 238, Homelite S-XL 925, XP-1020A, Super XL (Dad's saw); Jonsered 2094, Three 920's, CS-2172, Solo 603; 3 Huztl MS660's (2 54mm and 1 56mm)

Spike60

The mere fact that this discussion is even taking place tells you how good the 562 really is.

No other 60cc class saw would be taken seriously as an alternative to the 70cc class. And it's not just a "discussion" as the pro market is moving more and more from 372's to the 562. Last couple years those two saws were neck and neck for my best selling saw. This year the 562 is outselling the 372 by 2-1 in my store. And this is hardwood country too. It's that good.  :)

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Northern Logger

I loved my 60cc series Husq's, but the 272 would be a better bucking saw of course.

JohnG28

Quote from: Spike60 on December 07, 2015, 02:12:29 AM
The mere fact that this discussion is even taking place tells you how good the 562 really is.

No other 60cc class saw would be taken seriously as an alternative to the 70cc class. And it's not just a "discussion" as the pro market is moving more and more from 372's to the 562. Last couple years those two saws were neck and neck for my best selling saw. This year the 562 is outselling the 372 by 2-1 in my store. And this is hardwood country too. It's that good.  :)

That's pretty impressive! Id imagine that the long awaited 572 must be undergoing a whole lot of tweaking to live up to being the big brother to the 562.
Stihl MS361, 460 & 200T, Jonsered 490, Jonsereds 90, Husky 350 & 142, Homelite XL and Super XL

JBlain

I bought a 268xp anniversary edition a few years back from a guy that collects and tunes saws.  It has the larger 272xp big bore kit on it and runs like a top. I Love It.    It is a tank and just keeps on cuttin.
Josh

HolmenTree

The 272 XP in my opinion is a better design then the bulky with poor ergonomics 372XP. Only difference is the 372 has better anti vibe,   air injection keeping the air filter clean longer and a better top end from mid range to WOT (this is the early 372XP BTW)

But back to the ergonomics and compactness of the 272 XP here's a pic comparing my 272 and 562 XP'S


 
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