Stihl ms362 vs Husqvarna 562. Very Interesting.

[@camcuts7643]

I run a 362 with a 28 inch bar as my daily use saw. I’ve put many hours on that thing and it’s still going strong. Solid saw!

[@livewire2474]

Yes yes I'm only running a 20" on my 362c ready to up to the 28" to save the back a little bit lol. 28" on the 372xp is nice but a little heavy for work that don't justify 5hp👍👍

[@Orefamilylawncare]

A 28" on a 362 stock??

[@fmcmillan08]

Love how you call out the names of us fellows who have input. Means lots to watch you and hear followers names. Keep up the good work. Wish you the best !!

[@johndurant8687]

Thanks for the shout out Buckin! I can't wait to show my grandsons. They love to watch your channel with Poppie!

[@michaelnewman-ds3fr]

Both nice saws doesn’t matter the brand just how it makes you feel while running it! Love it!

[@Autobody_mason]

You couldn't have said it better

[@danbarrette9888]

Agreed

[@brandonkulikosky5068]

Couldn't agree more. Mostly ran stihls m tronic saws and just prefer to use them over anything else cuz im used to them

[@PlanCthruZ]

I love this stuff. I can’t believe 80 years! Trees are amazing! Both saws sound great. Truck at the end sounds cool too.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

thx

[@bjorkidentity]

"Stand up and buck for heanen's sake." 😊 Right on, sir. Thanks for your uplifting messages, as always. Cheers.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

my pleasure

[@aaronwendt-smith5910]

I own 35cc and 56cc stihls, 35cc and 79cc makitas, use 35cc husqvarna and 50cc stihl that are on our fire appliance. They’re all great, as long as they’re are maintained well. Go with what makes you happy and I wish everyone massive piles of saw dust

[@TopD90]

Excellent Videos...! I've been watching all your 562XP testing and reviews, really nice saw...! I'm 70 (not as old as that little tree thank goodness) and I've been wearing suspenders almost all my life and just ordered a pair of yours with the screwdriver holder. (I have suspender buttons on all my trousers). That otta give me 4 chances to win your saw, I'm going for it. Keep up the good work Billy Ray and keep us informed and entertained! Steve Downey, South West Arkansas

[@RichFreireich]

I ran em both damn fine saws both of them, I personally prefer the 562 just like the Ergonomics and handling better, never ran either one modified, I know out of the box the husky feels stronger,personally I would love to try a 400, same chassis more power and nicer powerband.

[@raynman67]

My buddy runs Stihl and run a Husky, Overall the Husky just seems more reliable, while the Stihl seems to be finicky at times. Both good saws.

[@Timberjack.loggers]

Impressive working saws. I tried running the 562 xp but had nonstop clutch and bearing trouble even in the new stages of the saw an had a struggle to get any warranty. I had to go to stihl for hand falling daily . Keep up the good videos!

[@Shane_Reynolds85]

Was that a Mark II or original 562? Just curious...

[@ianalderson5133]

Felling*. Trees fall on their own. Trees fell when someone cuts them down

[@Timberjack.loggers]

@@ianalderson5133my apologies I’m a logger not a English teacher

[@Timberjack.loggers]

@@Shane_Reynolds85it was original 562 xp didn’t seem to matter what length bar we ran on them still had issues I even tried the 550 xp had same issue I loved the way the saws handled an balanced in my hands but to costly to run especially in the hot summer here in Nova Scotia it gets hot

[@Hello_there_obi]

@@Timberjack.loggersloggers would be familiar with the lingo though eh

[@timothyvotaw7517]

Very interesting to me, as I have an older Stihl 361 that has cut a lot of wood w/ a 28" bar, and a new Husky 562, barely used, 24" bar, both with the same full skip Oregon chain. Your videos have me wanting to give both saws a pipe, for those modest benefits. Very enjoyable postings, and informative videos, you have a good attitude & outlook.

[@bevis226]

Wow very interesting indeed. Thanks for the cool video Buckin. :) Stihl ms362 has 47mm bore, 36mm stroke. Husky 562 has 46mm bore, 36mm stroke. The Stihl should pull better but it's to close to call. I bet the difference is in port size, shape and port timing. Husky has greatly improved there transfer ports over the years and it seems that they have found a sweet spot for that saw. Stihl is still using there traditional flat Oval ports VS Huskys newer Trapezoid shaped ports. I have an older MS362 sitting in my shop that has a bad crank. Thinking about building a 441 stroker out of it once I have the funds to do so. Would love to get my hands on a 562 to use as my primary firewood saw. I'm still using my old Macs. My Pro Mac 10-10s and my 2 old Timberbears have cut ALOT of wood over the years but they are heavy old saws. I like how light and powerful the new saws have become.

[@em4703]

The difference is in the chain. The stock stihl chain comes sharp sure and its not much to complain about it for what it is, but what Buckin does to the chain on the Husky makes as big of a difference as that 362 $500 portjob. Same with running stock chain vs square grind. The cut time difference is crazy. The idea is to get all these mods done ON THE SAME MACHINE if you care about max cutting speed.

[@inilegnam]

I LOVE my 362. Put a 28in bar on it per your recommendation. Put a new piston, muffler mod and performance air filter in it last winter.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

great saw

[@HairlipButcher]

I'd like to see what the 362c(Mtronic) compares to the 562 with the auto tune. And use the same chain on both saws.

[@billjames1127]

I own both saws the 562 lean seized after 30 hours stihl fires right up so I wasted 900 I put a straight shot muffler on the stihl you couldn't tell a difference between them

[@brettblack7049]

They're very close.the earlier version of the 562 had a lot of problems and the early version of the 362 was a turd, most disappointing saw I've ever owned. I've got a video on my channel of a 362 we put an aftermarket muffler cover on it and my 2260 jonsered(small mount version of the 562) did a great job keeping up with it stock for stock, but the muffler mod helped it to be a bit faster.

[@HairlipButcher]

@@brettblack7049I agree, I put a red beard air filter with a straight shot. I can tell the difference with those 2 bolt on's. I got a 28inch light bar on it and it pulls it no problem. But I believe Buckins 💯% correct its all in the filing. Can't run a low raker on most 60cc and down saws in the wood around my neck of the woods (central wa). But I'm in the process of figuring out this stihl hexa chain. So far it cuts pretty good.👌

[@OOOOOO12345]

@@brettblack7049What year was the turd 362? I think I might have one.

[@patrickkelly8095]

@@brettblack7049when didn’t the earlier versions come out?

[@jasonesau3864]

I bought one of these when they first came out. Way before I started working Professional tree service. We have all the latest and greatest Stihls which are great saws but I still love my Husky. Great torque and ergos. Probably the best value at the moment too with saw prices these days. Thinking about buying a second one. Cheers from the Okanagan.

[@MrFreeknassty]

Both are very impressive for under 70cc that for sure

[@danbarth9421]

Very impressive I'd say. Thank ya for sharing the comparison on both of them!! Good stuff❤❤

[@xavierc8383]

Interesting comparison, I really feel like husqvarna nailed the 562, having different chains sure makes a difference, but it still held up against a ported saw. NOT BAD! Thanks for the video Buckin and have a nice day everyone!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

apparently it is a ground up change from the first gen

[@CorwinBos]

I run my 362 with a Barkbox, keep my air cleaner clean, and I keep my chains as sharp as I can. I can carry a 25" bar in oak and ash with no issues. It does all I need it to do. That being said, nothing wrong with that Husky either. Different strokes for different folks.

[@AlbertaElement]

Love the braaaaaap. Hope someone wins the saw that really needs it. Lots fun fun to see the guessing and hear the actual tree age answer. Keep on keepin on bucken. Got the new belt today thanks a million. Might have to pick up a black one now. One for work one for church.

[@backcountry250]

So other than the times being very similar I see and hear the Husky revs much higher and the Stihl seems to have more lower end torque. Just my observation. Great video Buckin!

[@livewire2474]

Gosh they both rip!!! Myself i own the 362c and am very pleased with it. got it used for a smoking price 👍 couldnt pass er up🤷🤷

[@jamesdepalma6341]

362 is a good saw but as is the 562. I will say I feel cutting the top cover of a 362 defeats the purpose of the flywheel pushing fresh air into the saw as they are designed.

[@martyrutter3630]

Congratulations to the three winners 🎉. Nice dulling saws videos this just doesn’t get old 😂

[@edwardschaefer4550]

Keep doing your buck trivia with the trees that was fun to wait for!

[@benvasilinda9729]

That 362 sounds so sweet.

[@dsulli7383]

I think the husky sounds way better. Higher rpm. And much better cackle when it’s idling

[@jamesjackson4224]

Husqvarna sounds like a dirtbike!!!

[@adupuis8723]

My current saws I’ve been running past couple years 👍🏼

[@rickstafford5316]

But that Husqie sound with that pipe … yessir!

[@jmacca27]

Love that you’re still using that helmet ☺️

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

freakin love it

[@SgtPUSMC]

I bought a 362 a few years ago. It was my first "pro" Stihl and I don't own it any longer. I bought a 461 (I know they are not comparable) and a 261. I love both. The 362 would bog down all the time whereas the 461 just pulls through almost everything.

[@scottwilson4396]

Chainsaws , whats not to love !! 😍 thank you for the content Buckin and the shirt too ! Some saws just need a nice exhaust to feel like a legend in the hands 👌🏻💪🏿

[@GertRupczyk]

❤Great video as always. I have to say I love the sound of the Husky over the Stihl

[@ellobo1326]

Love my MS 362.

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

Looks like two really good saw, I think it just boils down to you are a Husky man or a Stihl man. Of course I will take a Husky every time. Thanks for sharing my friend

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

yip

[@bowlandcartel9441]

That 562 really is a workhorse. Very impressed and the 362 is a fine saw as well. Where can I purchase your buddy’s muffler, I’ve got to get my hands on one. Johnathan Wichterich.

[@chevy7134]

You sure make both of those saws look good with a nice a sharp chain.👌

[@tonybateson6894]

Can really tell your hand file vs stock chain. Seems the biggest thing is sharp chain either saw is good I don't personally like the wrap on stihl I prefer huskies setup. All good saws thanks for the comparision

[@jonathanhall136]

Hi buckin, too close to call but I think the husky sounds better with that pipe.👍

[@kygreenskeeper8326]

You have no clue what you do for the chainsaw community billy ray....Thank you

[@IndependenceIron]

I run a MS361 in mostly maples and ash with a 24" bar. The 362 in your video seems very similar to mine, in that it seems easy to lug back off peak rpm, but is easy to feather and hold the rpms around the 70% zone i would say. The Husky seems to hang a little higher up in the rpms, but that may also be your chain grinds helping it out!! Both look like great saws and i am very happy with my 361 and doubt i will have a Husky anytime soon. Thanks for the video and like seeing you try out different saws, and hearing your thoughts!!!

[@Travisgio]

Interesting results! You know we wanna see the sister c on the stihl. That chain could be worth a couple seconds in that bigger wood. That 562 rips!

[@ryobrown-mcclain805]

Excellent content as always! We all love to the guess a tree's age game! Thank you!

[@Brian2bears]

Mr. Smith, legitimate runs sir, fan of both machines, no-prime start on the HUSQVARNA was nice...

[@larsencarson5465]

I have an old 038 AV that I like to run through Big Wood occasionally, Just because it prolongs the fun of running the chainsaw instead of always just blowing through it with a 70cc all the time.

[@ChrisLascari]

Congratulations to the ring count winners, nice guesses, fellers.

[@rma3362]

I have 562 with 20" absolutely love it, nice balance and zippy, but my 30 year old 3120xp with 26"bar is pretty fast machine for ringing you can still get parts for it. Stihl are just as good,

[@DAvidHall-n2s]

Let's do it again Buckin.

[@TRayblades]

Great job on tree age fellas, I was way under.

[@Alexhulk]

Tanks Christine ❤

[@christine_bbr]

You are so sweet. Thank you for your support

[@mendonesiac]

I would love to own either of those saws!

[@i4ni2th4a2th13]

Where did you find that full wrap handle for you 362c? I looked everywhere

[@LeBlancfirewood]

Looking at a 562 or 572 blocking beech and hard maple which should i buy

[@ukriroutalempi5124]

I have 362 and I use 20" bar whit it. It has worked very well

[@jamesjackson4224]

I just picked up a husqvarna 262xp at a garage sale for $30 and im debating on what bar size to run on it. Not sure what it can handle. My biggest saw before this purchase was a 460 rancher.

[@henrikhjelvik5649]

I can’t wait till you ported the husky 562 I like your videos

[@Alexhulk]

Imagine running a Buckin pipe!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤ Wow

[@dsulli7383]

I bought a ms362 and returned the next day. Went and bought a 562xp at a different shop. The stihl kept cutting out at high rpm and it wouldn’t stay idling without dying. The husky runs like a champ, starts right up every time and has never died on idle. After doing some research I found out the ms362 has some lemons. They have a carburetor issue.

[@Alexhulk]

Hi Buckin Tanks a lots I received your gift!!! Wouhouhou Very happy Mean lots coming from you ❤

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

you bet

[@EChunter]

Where do I get that muffler for the 562?

[@boooshes]

I like the looks of the chips coming off the Husky a little better.

[@SkyclockGardens]

Would the echo 620pw be worth comparing?

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

sure someone has done it

[@SkyclockGardens]

@@BuckinBillyRaySmith but has Buckin done it? 🙂

[@tgsgardenmaintenance4627]

As you yanks would say, I'm only in little league when it comes to chainsaws, but my Husqvarna 455 Rancher has never let me down! Extremely reliable and robust, and being just a lowly gardener, it does everything I need!

[@BrianMagee-ci1md]

I agree. A good little saw, but once you get a pro saw in your hands you’ll never go back.

[@MrStrumboli]

Buckin! I gotta get that muffler on my 562. Who can I give my money to for one?

[@surfingserpents676]

That 362 will go under saltwater and freshwater for about 10 minutes and run and 10 pulls later it’ll run again we’ve put our 4 under water for minutes at a time over the past 3 years and they still run strong

[@ericfuller6326]

🇸🇪⛓️🪚💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🇩🇪⛓️🪚💩💩💩

[@bahi7134]

I have been running Husqvarna saws under lava flows for the last 10 years and they still run strong

[@dembrowi_n_c.5111]

​@bahi7134 I've been running huskys in the Andromeda galaxy on Pandora for decades now, no problem.

[@tyharland1906]

Lol I don't understand

[@danbaker3525]

My granpappy ran a stihl on the seventh sun of Saturn cuttin the hardest wood you’ve ever seen never let him down he used to tell me

[@miketyson8658]

Whats the weight difference on a 362 vs a 562?

[@brettblack7049]

Depends on which versions they are, the earlier versions of both were heavier. Im not sure what the new mark2 562 weighs, but the newer 362 was in the upper 12lb range iirc. I have a ported 562 but i usually grab a modded 70cc saw(early 372, or a 462) as they are very close in weight and I get a good bit more power. My ported 365(open port, not the special, which is closed port) runs right with the ported 562 and it weighs within a couple ounces.

[@bushleague3472]

@@brettblack7049 I recently handled both of them in a saw shop. Not sure the actual numbers, but to me the 362 felt noticably lighter than the 562. I felt the weight difference between those saws was more noticable than the difference between the 562 and 572. That said I walked out with a 565, ymmv.

[@brettblack7049]

​@bushleague3472 that's basically what I said, that the early 562 weighed within a couple ounces of a 70cc saw(372 chassis or a 462). But the 562 is still substantially lighter than a 572 or a 565. Why did you buy the 565 over the 572.

[@bushleague3472]

@@brettblack7049 It was $250 cheaper, and because the 365xt has been super reliable I figured I'd go with another down-tuned 70.

[@brettblack7049]

@@bushleague3472 I get that. Have you removed the baffles on the transfer covers of the 365. If you do that and reduce the squish to around.020, mod the muffler, and advance the timing, they have all the power of the 372 and a good bit more.

[@danielbenedict9236]

Very interesting Buckin'. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to compare the two and talk about what you think. I know you prefer the 70cc class so I do enjoy your thoughts on the smaller 60cc saws. Thank you very much.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

yer welcome friend

[@stiantnnessen2671]

How do you like the huski 562 over the old one is der a big difference!? Vh stian😊

[@bwhiped8508]

Where do i get a filter like that. Its awesome

[@patrickkelly8095]

So is it the saws or the sharpening?

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

lol take what ya will from it

[@poeticschemes]

Does anyone know what brand BBR's pants are?

[@dgoodman1484]

Guessing Pfanner but I don’t know for sure

[@donavanlafontsee1194]

Hey buckin, I have a question for you. How do you fix a chain after you do something dumb like grinding your rakers down. Before I knew to use a flat file and a raker guage i ground my rakers down and now my saw is way too grabbed. How do I fix that?

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

Start filin

[@mikecubes1642]

stihls always run slower than a husky but they wont blow up as fast or fall apart as fast, so thats the choice. cut fast and fall apart with a husky or go slow and last 25 years with a stihl. the stihl 500i is the only one that works like a husky both of them cut really good and sounded good too

[@patrickkelly8095]

Where’s his filing videos go? I can’t seem to find them.

[@MegaReflexz]

Where can I get a good muffler mod for my 562?

[@jwhiteker1]

Will that 562 sit level on the ground? I got a 450 Rancher a while back, and it falls over when you set it on the ground. Dumbest thing I've ever seen, but it cuts decent.

[@kylephillips1695]

That is freakin hilarious when I read that I laughed out loud. And that’s a shame if that’s the truth I want one just for that fact to show it to everyone and be like look at this dumb saw 😂😂😂

[@treemeister1513]

Thanks Buckin, great content as always. Peace to all✌️

[@edwardschaefer4550]

Bucking do you think Morgan would make a pipe to buy for my 562xp?

[@ronsilva516]

I think the maple growing over the rocks with moss is cool looking ,I thought it was interesting the ported saw was neck in neck with the husky I think if Donny or ripsaw get a hold on that husky it would be a different animal especially in some big wood.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

hard ta say

[@stokermeister3]

Hi bucking billy ray is it possible for a person to get a full wrap handle for a sthil ms 261 C-M chainsaw ? Or would your friends that port saws be able to tell you if it’s possible?

[@wednesdar452]

Need to get you a Ripsaw 462. That's the only Stihl you'll run. You tried one down at your dad's place back in the day and said it was a problem for the 500i. It is. Much better fuel mileage, pretty much better all around except in the mondo wood.

[@nathanharrison2839]

I mean. I couldn’t agree more. I log in western Massachusetts and own a residential tree service. I logged last winter for an old tree guy and split all the fire wood from the job for him. He gave me a newish 462 he bought but wasn’t logging anymore. Put a muffler on it and it truly is the my favorite say I ever ran. Big 372 guy but that Stihl is the truth.

[@carlwallace8412]

Keep the content coming buckin it’s a shot in the arm to your army fella and vartan ain’t complaining either😂😂😂

[@Buck30cal]

You the Man! I love my 562 but yours sounds better

[@xTMNTx1128]

I also feel like the best Stihl saw I have used is 039 fantastic saw grandfather had it for years

[@smiley454jmw]

Both seem to be good saws but normally the husqvarna will cut faster but the stihl has that same torque threw the wood but it just comes down to which brand you like buy it and run it

[@GroundStudies]

I reckon there's more to be coaxed outta that 362 with a header pipe instead of the box-style mufflers. I've been running Bark Boxes on my Stihls for a few years and recently bought some header pipes off eBay for my 362 and 461. Louder? Yes. More pull? I think so. Faster chain speed? Perhaps. I just don't like the box-style muffler design to be frank. Anyway, YMMV.

[@danbarrette9888]

So how can I enter for a chance to win the 562. I had to take down 3 ash and two more to go. Using a 441 yes it’s getting heavy because I’m not as young as I used to be.

[@jasonsteele5485]

That was a cool vid, but would like to see both ported, and same bar and chain

[@richevy5224]

The only true way to run saws against each other is to use same bar and chain in same stick of wood. Or at least the same chain.

[@andyprice4696]

I agree with what others have said. Lets run it back one more time. This time with same bar and chain on each saw. Probably need a bar adapter but, I bet buckin has one laying around. The C83 chain is good but, I bet buckins hand file beats it by a couple seconds.

[@paulsims6888]

Thanks Buckin'. I guess I need to message Cristine on the website and she will that care of the rest. Thanks again.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

yes sir

[@michaelworley6241]

Buckins did you buy up all the Oregon reduced weight bars? Every vid you have a new one on, and I've warn out all my contacts contacting me back when and if they're going to have them again. North Idaho

[@jamesnelson6848]

Good show Buckin'!

[@rixZR2]

I ran a 28 on my 362 and now run it on my modified 400c for the same reasons most people do. Has anyone toyed with sprocket sizing 7 to 9 pin on the 362?

[@dgoodman1484]

All I know is we called the semi famous shop up there in the Canadian PNW and said we wanted him to build us the most reliable 60cc saw he can to send to us in Alaska, he’s building us a 362! 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@joshlower1]

He's not very bright then

[@dgoodman1484]

Well he ports more saws in a week than you’ll own in a lifetime and has been fixing them longer than you’ve been alive. Most folks know to listen to people with more experience, some go through life never learning. The old 562 was was of the most troubled saws ever made, I know because I have one and the mark II is to new to me proven or have the bugs worked out. When a flight back to town costs more than a new saw, it needs to work. Only a fool would recommend an unproven saw under those circumstances

[@KyleMcbrien-lh9ip]

Glad you're doing well buckin

[@Powdaman22]

Can’t wait to run my new 562 mark 2🇨🇦

[@michaeldupper762]

Billie Ray It is fun Nice job Mike D

[@mikahakkinen5651]

finland mentioned,a heard that buckin.:D if likes a saw and its working good its doesnt matter what brand it is.a think so anyway.a have cutting ice with my saw.sometimes when snow falling from roof and night time its realy cold its ice in the morning.then only cutting it with saw makes things easier.

[@mattnewcomb1163]

They both work really well keep er in the woods 🪵