The Husqvarna 5 Series is Junk ???

[@afellowinnewengland6142]

I have a 572xp and a 550xp mk II that have both been flawless for me. They're extremely well built pro saws that vibrate less than my Stihl and Echo saws (which are also good saws). If you run a sharp chain and good fuel/oil mix and let them warmup properly they will last for many years. Most people (including some tree pros) have no idea how to properly maintain a saw. They run chains that aren't sharp enough, they start a cold saw and go right into a full throttle cut, they never clean the saw out from debris properly, they don't keep the bar grooves cleaned out, etc etc. As for oil and fuel mix:. High quality synthetic oil is fine at 50:1, but you can run 40:1 for a little extra peace of mind. When you go to 32:1 or greater you are now leaning out the gas in the mixture and the saw will run hotter. People assume more oil is better, but it can actually cause carbon buildup which will scratch cylinders when it flakes off, as well as clog the muffler screen (in addition to causing more heat). My preferred saw oils are Echo Red Armor and Amsoil Saber mixed with non-ethanol fuel. However, Husqvarna XP+ is ok in a pinch too.

[@KAMP8505]

That’s all I use is amsoil saber. I use amsoil in all my equipment and vehicles.

[@robertfootball1]

He’s doing something to tear up a 572 and a 592. Those saws have the strongest bottom end of any saw on the market, everything the new 562 mkII had done to it was already done on the 572 and 592.

[@oakeymt.outdoors]

@@robertfootball1 I think he was running a dull chain and 50:1. Putting too much heat into the saw .

[@oakiewoodsman]

good to know

[@tedneitzel]

Love all my 5 series saws. 40:1 belray H1r oil!

[@oakeymt.outdoors]

@@tedneitzel that's good oil also

[@oakiewoodsman]

hello Ted!

[@oakiewoodsman]

now that you have had more time on the 562, is it still operating correctly after the coil repair?

[@oakeymt.outdoors]

@@oakiewoodsman it's been fine since it got repaired. I was thinking about getting a 562xp mk2 .

[@oakiewoodsman]

@@oakeymt.outdoors would love to see the comparison

[@oakeymt.outdoors]

@oakiewoodsman I don't think they would be a big difference. What you think ?

[@oakiewoodsman]

@@oakeymt.outdoors I have been keeping tabs on Mitchell’s backyard logging. I wanna say that he kinda like the Mark I a bit better but he doesn’t have a bunch of time on em. I really don’t know T.

[@oakiewoodsman]

how do you like that Forrester light bar?

[@oakeymt.outdoors]

@oakiewoodsman I like it so far. Haven't run it that much because of the heat wave,so I can't say anything about durability yet. I wish they made them in longer lengths. Maybe they will in the future

[@oakiewoodsman]

@@oakeymt.outdoors I am hearing rumors that Oregon is going to be back in the game as well again.

[@oakeymt.outdoors]

@@oakiewoodsman that would be sweet

[@1966poker]

I’d call BS on that. I’m no professional but I watch several guys who really use their saws every day for a living and none of them are having these issues. Could it happen, of course. Could it happen to all 6 of your saws??? 😂

[@oakeymt.outdoors]

@1966poker I know it's kinda unbelievable but they are people out there that don't know how to use a chainsaw. Thanks for watching

[@oakiewoodsman]

I think he was just saying that personally. Yes, the 550 and 562 were prone to some troubles. How many of them were user error. They are high revving saws not meant to be leaned on. Combine that with abuse and you have trouble. Afleet command just recently talked a lot about nylon caged bearings and it was an interesting perspective.

[@cindymendenhall7994]

That's some very good information to know

[@MrBuckAll]

Heat is their biggest problem, 562, 550, 545 good saws for limbing and falling just not ment for continuous use as they will overheat.

[@oakiewoodsman]

interesting comment. I love my saws but since the 562 has had a muffler that lets the heat out, it seems to be even better.

[@MrBuckAll]

@@oakiewoodsman Yes the exhaust restricts these saws significantly. I had a 562xpg and it overheated and self destroyed when I used it for some intense non stop bucking in hardwoods😵‍💫 the smaller 5 series saws are light to medium duty saws 572 I would consider heavy duty and the 592 sever duty, the lower the duty cycle the easier they are to overheat🤓

[@scottfoster2487]

To long of a bar can kill these newer saws . The 572 has a weak av feel. These new saws good quality fuel since the computer is incharge of the game.

[@teewheeler7347]

Very interesting.

[@wormyterry]

👍👍👍

[@PhillipDrumz]

Any issues with the 550xp mark 2? I am about to get one of them

[@oakeymt.outdoors]

@@PhillipDrumz I haven't had any issues with my 550xp. It's my favorite little saw.

[@PhillipDrumz]

@@oakeymt.outdoors that’s great thanks so much

[@afellowinnewengland6142]

I've had a 550xp Mk 2 for years without any problems. Probably the most reliable and easy to start saw I've owned.

[@oakeymt.outdoors]

@@afellowinnewengland6142 the 550xp and 545mk2 are the best 50cc saws on the market

[@gregwinger6717]

I use Pennzoil marine

[@gregwinger6717]

I dont like premix gas my saw gets hot

[@oakeymt.outdoors]

@gregwinger6717 yeah I always mix my own I have seen where premix want even run in some equipment

[@kmtphx]

I have a 550xp and a 576xp and they're the most dependable saws I own. Both run great and have served me well. I've never owned a Stihl chainsaw. What I really need to do is stop watching these videos comparing saws. Stihl is better or Husky is better or Echo or whatever. Take care of your equipment, keep your chains sharp and don't do anything stupid. What I should be watching is videos on how to do things better, not clickbait comparisons.

[@oakeymt.outdoors]

@@kmtphx thanks for watching