Nice comparison. Want power and lightweight go 400. Want heaviest with best antivibe/no leak caps get 572. Got some extra cash and want the most power get 462. No wrong choice and all three are great options. I am leaning towards 572 for antivibe/no leak caps/save $. IMHO Stihl needs to admit defeat with redesigned caps / retrofit and stop being stubborn. Husky needs to design all MKI's without needing a MK2 (572 best attempt so far). I like both brands and will buy without being brand loyal.
Can you put husky caps on the Stihl 462. I prefer Husky all the way but I will admit that Stihl does put out slightly better power to weight. I have a couple farm saws and just recently bought their 585 with a carburetor. I am in love with it.
@@sub_second_life3174 - Stihl is a quick turn and Husky is threaded. Not the same design. Both companies have great choices with +/- on each model. I ended up with a 550 XP MK2 and it is a ripper. No issues so far and imho the best 50c option with 261 also a good choice. Money is tight or would own a 70/80c, but for now my 550 does everything I need. No regrets so far.
@@ftlaud911 thanks for the reply. I swear I saw a video where someone upgraded the leaky stihl caps. I own a couple 450 ranchers and a 585. Absolute monster in the wood with a hand filed chain. Almost pulls the saw put of your hand.
I chose my 462 over a 500i and a 572, I normally prefer the feel of Husqvarna saws but I think the 462 is the best 70cc saw on the market at the moment.
@@Brian.......... the caps have a rubber o ring that sits in a groove? The boring gets dirty and doesn’t seal. I’ve cleaned mine several times, they always end up leaking again. Bad design for somthing that gets dusty.
Stihl caps leaking is a common problem. Husqvarna has a much better design. Do mean 572? There is a MKII 562 out now which is 60cc but I have not tried it yet.@@Brian..........
None of my Stihls have leaky caps. Sounds like internet misinformation. 661,462,400,261,260pro, 201 none have leaky flip caps. None of the Stihls at work have leaky caps. 500,460,261’s,201’s That’s like saying all 5 series huskies have hot start issues and defective crank seals.
Just sold my MS362 and bought an MS462C, haven’t even used it yet, but I’m as excited about it as a little kid on Christmas morning. Got a bark box on the way for it.
Sorry guys there is no way I believe the 400 beats the 572XP. It barely beats the old 562XP with a 7cc advantage and probably is dead even with the 562XP MKII. Just saying. 462 all day beats it but no way the 400 does. Maybe your 572XP is still breaking in because your throttle response comment also doesn’t jive.
Currently use a 272XP but want to try a ms462c. The 572XP I feel is too heavy for the power. I had a 400C new and didn’t like it and sold it almost immediately. 272xp was way stronger with a 24 bar. Maybe my 400C had something wrong with it.
I've run chainsaws for 53 years and will be running one newyears day , who would put up with the gas and oil cap on a stilh, rubbish 🗑, husky had the comforts ,anti vibe heated handle's while stihl was solid mount , i've purchaced 2 stihls in my life and both are in a parts box in the shop, i would.be hard pressed to runone if given to me .
Nice job fellas! All great saws, but obviously the 462 is always the right choice. As for muffler modes, the bark box I run on my 462 and my 066. They sound great, but I haven't noticed a power difference in either. If there is a power gain, it's minimal at best in my opinion.
@KNLFirewood I think the 400 is a great saw and would like to add one to the fleet, however, I'm not giving up my 462 for one. I would definitely buy a 400 before I bought a 500i. So I guess you still got me convinced. 😁
All good saws! Love my 400 and it’s good to see I made the right choice over two years ago when there was absolutely no info out there about the 400! Ni issues at all after 2plus years of running it. Nice comparison Fellas👍🏻👍🏻👊🏻🎄
Guys, really like this channel. The format is excellent, comparing top class saws that everyone wants. Two guys, lots of information and genuine opinions from firewood cutters. There are comments below on the value of Bark Boxes vs stock mufflers, and a only a few sketchy videos on TH-cam on this subject. Can you do the chainsaw world a favor and make a video, or a few videos, on this subject. You will probably get some flak for it, but I think you now have the street cred to make people listen to you.
got my 400c with the 25 inch bar and green chain from my dealer 2 weeks ago for $925 . it's my first chainsaw . we got a wood boiler 3 months ago so i gotta cut and split wood now . also got a county line 25 ton splitter . thanks for sharing your experiences , jeff
FYI, the reason the 462 is weighing heavier than the specs online is because the bark box is around 7-8 ounces heavier than the stock muffler. I just upgraded mine to the bark box yesterday and weighed it.
Oh right , thanks for the spec heads up. I've been watching vids like crazy and trying to decide what saw I want next. These vids and all the info is helping me along.
I really like Huskies, but it's just a fact that Stihl wins the 70cc category. 400c is light and great power, and the 462 is heavier, but a torque monster. It outclasses the 572 in every way. Top handle, 50, 60, 90 and 120cc the Huskies are better. But 70 belongs to Stihl. A good category to win, because that's the best all around saw size.
My little Husqvarna 460 rancher has been potty trained since the day I brought it home. Never needed to give it diapers not once or PP pads for that matter. 😆😁👍. Merry Christmas 🎄
@@lifeonmttammanyridge2565 I have no experience with the 372 other than holding one at the dealership. Personally I would choose the 572 just because I love the auto tune, the 5 series in my opinion has better controls in the sense they are easier to use, and it is the saw going forward. Husky at some point I imagine will stop producing the 3 series. I know the 372 is a legendary reliable saw, so cant go wrong with it.
I know the 462’s are everyone’s favourite saws at the moment. But I had one ( used) and sold it before putting many hrs on it. Was a heavy use work saw. Have to try a new one before having an opinion I guess😊
400 is a great saw, purchased one when they first came out, but the 462 is much stronger saw and has zero issues 25" or 28" bar Bark Box would not be an option for me again, too much heat forced down on the chassis and clutch cover My favorite saw running a bar of 25" to 32" is the 500I, now with that being said I would not cut all day long with a 32" bar on the 500I, if I did have an occasion that I needed to pull out a 32" or larger bar all day long then the 661 comes out of the case. God review guys, where is the 500I? 😁
Run my 462 with 32" Stihl light weight. Cut and file my own chain. It screams, but yes, mine is a leaker too!!!! Pisses me off so bad. The thing eats wood like a beast, but leaks fluid like a SOB.
16 ounces in a pound, so 572 is even less than 1/2 pound more , filled up. So dry specs , you may notice one saw is lighter the more close to empty on fuel/oil you get, lol. Otherwise probably not noticeable I'd assume?
I got a Ms 462 C-M R and it runs a 28 to 32 inch bar it runs great I have the bark box on it for a while and then I went to a local shop to get it power turned “ ported “ and I know it will gain a little more power . I love my 462c ! I used to have a Ms 400c , but that is close to the Ms 362 and the Ms 462 . Now I have a Ms 261c and the Ms 462 C-M R ! Both great saws !
Been using both 500i and 462. Its a tough call which i like more. Been jonesing for a husqvarna just to see what they are all about. Does anyone run the 585?
@@765Guys It is a different class, an MS 400 is a modified MS 362 from the factory. No forestry worker would compare it with a 572 XP or want to replace it with it. Even if it has 67 instead of 60 cc, it is far from being designed for the 70 cc class
Your test is flawed, comparing stock mufflers to a bark box is not apples to apples. If you test the 572 with a modified muffler, the results would be very different…
@@lexiusnez6513 you must not have heard me say I prefer Husqvarna saws, or have seen previous videos where I run the 592xp and say I prefer it? Or maybe the one where I prefer the t540xp, definitely not a stihl fan boy.
Red beard saws and others male aftermarket. Filters -mufflers .I'm for it and what's the lightest..462cm with suspension. Kit dogs and uni filters. Box.xctra the stock saws all need help ..I switched to stihl after decades of husky .because of power to weight in professional use.however my echo 2511t is most used saw daily and 462cm. 80 percent of daily tree work is done with those 2 .do to the weight.lets be honest warranty on stihl is 3 months garbage. And my echo is 5 years never seen the shop.yet...if your not a professional echo saws are you need.guys just buy stihl and echo to be cool.in tree care world it's for weight and speed. Plus dealer support .is 5 minutes away .everything today is built crappy compared to old tools.however if a person s goal is speed then ported is only way to go..out of the box and with. Bolt on mods stihl 400 462 and 500i. Are just best for professional use.if it said husky on it .would still pick them.that said the 400 and 462 ported are far superior..the 500i is for BIG WOOD LIKE 5ft around wood other wise it just 4 strokes.its maid for big loggs.you can run a 8pin on the 500i ..but the 462 has always been best ..people just follow fads on the 500i ..and or are obsessed with husqvarna. I grew up with 6ft6 Swedish tree men they were obsessed with husqvarna..I'm going for weight and what works daily I'm older and body is broken .at 160 pounds I can't just lift 400 pounds like when I was younger.every pound counts .people think they need bug saws but I do most tree work with 2511t..can cut most trees with that. The big spar only takes few cuts with 462 .
Bark box mufflers don’t do much. They just make it loud. Go check the dyno tests if you want. Husky doesn’t compete in the 70cc class. That’s just the end of the story. They win every other category. But not 70cc. Just facts.
All the husky 550, 562, 572, really wake up with a muffler modification. Stock muffler is horribly constricted design. Holds too much heat. Snap up to rpm is instantaneous with a muffler mod. I do not like waiting for the saw to ramp up to full rpm. However i will be purchasing Stihl 400 in the near future, i believe it is the best power to weight ratio for i do. Ive got 390, 592 if i need the big power. They aint light. I aint getting youger either.
Nice comparison. Want power and lightweight go 400. Want heaviest with best antivibe/no leak caps get 572. Got some extra cash and want the most power get 462. No wrong choice and all three are great options. I am leaning towards 572 for antivibe/no leak caps/save $. IMHO Stihl needs to admit defeat with redesigned caps / retrofit and stop being stubborn. Husky needs to design all MKI's without needing a MK2 (572 best attempt so far). I like both brands and will buy without being brand loyal.
Couldn’t agree more!
Can you put husky caps on the Stihl 462. I prefer Husky all the way but I will admit that Stihl does put out slightly better power to weight. I have a couple farm saws and just recently bought their 585 with a carburetor. I am in love with it.
@@sub_second_life3174 - Stihl is a quick turn and Husky is threaded. Not the same design. Both companies have great choices with +/- on each model. I ended up with a 550 XP MK2 and it is a ripper. No issues so far and imho the best 50c option with 261 also a good choice. Money is tight or would own a 70/80c, but for now my 550 does everything I need. No regrets so far.
@@ftlaud911 thanks for the reply. I swear I saw a video where someone upgraded the leaky stihl caps. I own a couple 450 ranchers and a 585. Absolute monster in the wood with a hand filed chain. Almost pulls the saw put of your hand.
My favorite saw would be a 462c with 572 handles. Cannot beat the husky feel.
@@anthonywilliams5830 I agree completely!
I chose my 462 over a 500i and a 572, I normally prefer the feel of Husqvarna saws but I think the 462 is the best 70cc saw on the market at the moment.
I agree!
How are the so called "leaky caps"? And why do you think it's better then the 562? I'm gathering info for my next purchase. Thanks all.
@@Brian.......... the caps have a rubber o ring that sits in a groove? The boring gets dirty and doesn’t seal. I’ve cleaned mine several times, they always end up leaking again. Bad design for somthing that gets dusty.
Stihl caps leaking is a common problem. Husqvarna has a much better design. Do mean 572? There is a MKII 562 out now which is 60cc but I have not tried it yet.@@Brian..........
None of my Stihls have leaky caps. Sounds like internet misinformation. 661,462,400,261,260pro, 201 none have leaky flip caps. None of the Stihls at work have leaky caps. 500,460,261’s,201’s
That’s like saying all 5 series huskies have hot start issues and defective crank seals.
Just sold my MS362 and bought an MS462C, haven’t even used it yet, but I’m as excited about it as a little kid on Christmas morning. Got a bark box on the way for it.
You’re going to love it! Thanks for watching.
The 400 can hold its own! Great job guys👍👍
Yes sir!
Sorry guys there is no way I believe the 400 beats the 572XP. It barely beats the old 562XP with a 7cc advantage and probably is dead even with the 562XP MKII. Just saying. 462 all day beats it but no way the 400 does. Maybe your 572XP is still breaking in because your throttle response comment also doesn’t jive.
462c is an awesome saw and IF properly built will best a 500i with 20-25” bars
Currently use a 272XP but want to try a ms462c. The 572XP I feel is too heavy for the power. I had a 400C new and didn’t like it and sold it almost immediately. 272xp was way stronger with a 24 bar. Maybe my 400C had something wrong with it.
I've run chainsaws for 53 years and will be running one newyears day , who would put up with the gas and oil cap on a stilh, rubbish 🗑, husky had the comforts ,anti vibe heated handle's while stihl was solid mount , i've purchaced 2 stihls in my life and both are in a parts box in the shop, i would.be hard pressed to runone if given to me .
Interesting test and not totally surprising results. Wonder if you gutted the muffler on the 572 if it's throttle response would improve?
I’ve ran one with a gutted muffler for a day, it felt about the same. Thanks for watching!
Nice job fellas! All great saws, but obviously the 462 is always the right choice. As for muffler modes, the bark box I run on my 462 and my 066. They sound great, but I haven't noticed a power difference in either. If there is a power gain, it's minimal at best in my opinion.
Now wait a minute! I thought we convinced you to join the 400 club?
@KNLFirewood I think the 400 is a great saw and would like to add one to the fleet, however, I'm not giving up my 462 for one. I would definitely buy a 400 before I bought a 500i. So I guess you still got me convinced. 😁
All good saws! Love my 400 and it’s good to see I made the right choice over two years ago when there was absolutely no info out there about the 400! Ni issues at all after 2plus years of running it. Nice comparison Fellas👍🏻👍🏻👊🏻🎄
Thanks Todd!
Guys, really like this channel. The format is excellent, comparing top class saws that everyone wants. Two guys, lots of information and genuine opinions from firewood cutters.
There are comments below on the value of Bark Boxes vs stock mufflers, and a only a few sketchy videos on TH-cam on this subject. Can you do the chainsaw world a favor and make a video, or a few videos, on this subject.
You will probably get some flak for it, but I think you now have the street cred to make people listen to you.
Thanks for the kind words Tim, I think making a bark box video is an excellent idea!
got my 400c with the 25 inch bar and green chain from my dealer 2 weeks ago for $925 . it's my first chainsaw . we got a wood boiler 3 months ago so i gotta cut and split wood now . also got a county line 25 ton splitter . thanks for sharing your experiences , jeff
I run a stock 400 and like it. Would like to run a different, comparable saw just out of curiosity.
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FYI, the reason the 462 is weighing heavier than the specs online is because the bark box is around 7-8 ounces heavier than the stock muffler. I just upgraded mine to the bark box yesterday and weighed it.
Good point!
Oh right , thanks for the spec heads up. I've been watching vids like crazy and trying to decide what saw I want next. These vids and all the info is helping me along.
@@Brian.......... glad it’s helping, there’s no wrong saw, all in what you prefer and your needs.
Great video merry Christmas 765 guys . 😊 all off them are great bread 🍞 chainsaw in wood 🪵 yards. 😊
Merry Christmas!
love my 462!!
Me too!
I really like Huskies, but it's just a fact that Stihl wins the 70cc category. 400c is light and great power, and the 462 is heavier, but a torque monster. It outclasses the 572 in every way.
Top handle, 50, 60, 90 and 120cc the Huskies are better. But 70 belongs to Stihl. A good category to win, because that's the best all around saw size.
Couldn’t agree more!
I love my ms462, all around the best saw I own!
I feel the same!
All are very nice saws !!!
My little Husqvarna 460 rancher has been potty trained since the day I brought it home. Never needed to give it diapers not once or PP pads for that matter.
😆😁👍. Merry Christmas 🎄
You may have already done a video on the 372 versus the 572 and whether or not the 572 is worth the extra squeeze?
@@lifeonmttammanyridge2565 I have no experience with the 372 other than holding one at the dealership. Personally I would choose the 572 just because I love the auto tune, the 5 series in my opinion has better controls in the sense they are easier to use, and it is the saw going forward. Husky at some point I imagine will stop producing the 3 series. I know the 372 is a legendary reliable saw, so cant go wrong with it.
I certainly prefer the 572. Def one of the smoothest saws out there. And once ported she really punches over her weight👍
@@bryansteele8210 videos of ported 572s look great!
I know the 462’s are everyone’s favourite saws at the moment. But I had one ( used) and sold it before putting many hrs on it. Was a heavy use work saw. Have to try a new one before having an opinion I guess😊
I’ll stick with the husky. I don’t like leaky caps and dirty air filters. Those 2 negatives steer me away from stihl.
Very true!
400 is a great saw, purchased one when they first came out, but the 462 is much stronger saw and has zero issues 25" or 28" bar
Bark Box would not be an option for me again, too much heat forced down on the chassis and clutch cover
My favorite saw running a bar of 25" to 32" is the 500I, now with that being said I would not cut all day long with a 32" bar on the 500I, if I did have an occasion that I needed to pull out a 32" or larger bar all day long then the 661 comes out of the case.
God review guys, where is the 500I? 😁
Run my 462 with 32" Stihl light weight. Cut and file my own chain. It screams, but yes, mine is a leaker too!!!! Pisses me off so bad. The thing eats wood like a beast, but leaks fluid like a SOB.
Merry Christmas 🎁🎄
Merry Christmas to you as well!
I run both a Stihl 400 and Husqvarna 572 XPG- Both are great saws. I can’t speak about the 462- I never ran one.
16 ounces in a pound, so 572 is even less than 1/2 pound more , filled up. So dry specs , you may notice one saw is lighter the more close to empty on fuel/oil you get, lol. Otherwise probably not noticeable I'd assume?
I got a Ms 462 C-M R and it runs a 28 to 32 inch bar it runs great I have the bark box on it for a while and then I went to a local shop to get it power turned “ ported “ and I know it will gain a little more power . I love my 462c ! I used to have a Ms 400c , but that is close to the Ms 362 and the Ms 462 . Now I have a Ms 261c and the Ms 462 C-M R ! Both great saws !
Do y’all round hand file or grind?
Round file
Should be comparing stock saws.
Been using both 500i and 462. Its a tough call which i like more. Been jonesing for a husqvarna just to see what they are all about. Does anyone run the 585?
I don’t know anyone that has a 585. I’ve been told is a non electronic carbed 592? Slightly de tuned? Not sure. I’ve got a 592xp and it rips!
400 for the win!
Merry Christmas Genin
Merry Christmas Kenny, have a great day!
MS 400 is 60 ccm class not 70 🤦♂️
It’s 67cc.. but Looks like it competes with the 70cc saws so why not run it?
@@765Guys It is a different class, an MS 400 is a modified MS 362 from the factory. No forestry worker would compare it with a 572 XP or want to replace it with it. Even if it has 67 instead of 60 cc, it is far from being designed for the 70 cc class
Costs the same and cuts the same. What's magical about 3 more cc's?
The 400c in the video is not stock
As stated in the video, It has a bark box, that’s its. Stock engine and air filter.
Your test is flawed, comparing stock mufflers to a bark box is not apples to apples. If you test the 572 with a modified muffler, the results would be very different…
Most of these Chainsaw TH-camrs are German fan boys. They won't do apples to apples tests.
If there was a muffler readily available for it that was priced well I’d have it. I wish there was better aftermarket support on the huskys!
@@lexiusnez6513 you must not have heard me say I prefer Husqvarna saws, or have seen previous videos where I run the 592xp and say I prefer it? Or maybe the one where I prefer the t540xp, definitely not a stihl fan boy.
Red beard saws and others male aftermarket. Filters -mufflers .I'm for it and what's the lightest..462cm with suspension. Kit dogs and uni filters. Box.xctra the stock saws all need help ..I switched to stihl after decades of husky .because of power to weight in professional use.however my echo 2511t is most used saw daily and 462cm. 80 percent of daily tree work is done with those 2 .do to the weight.lets be honest warranty on stihl is 3 months garbage. And my echo is 5 years never seen the shop.yet...if your not a professional echo saws are you need.guys just buy stihl and echo to be cool.in tree care world it's for weight and speed. Plus dealer support .is 5 minutes away .everything today is built crappy compared to old tools.however if a person s goal is speed then ported is only way to go..out of the box and with. Bolt on mods stihl 400 462 and 500i. Are just best for professional use.if it said husky on it .would still pick them.that said the 400 and 462 ported are far superior..the 500i is for BIG WOOD LIKE 5ft around wood other wise it just 4 strokes.its maid for big loggs.you can run a 8pin on the 500i ..but the 462 has always been best ..people just follow fads on the 500i ..and or are obsessed with husqvarna. I grew up with 6ft6 Swedish tree men they were obsessed with husqvarna..I'm going for weight and what works daily I'm older and body is broken .at 160 pounds I can't just lift 400 pounds like when I was younger.every pound counts .people think they need bug saws but I do most tree work with 2511t..can cut most trees with that. The big spar only takes few cuts with 462 .
Bark box mufflers don’t do much. They just make it loud. Go check the dyno tests if you want. Husky doesn’t compete in the 70cc class. That’s just the end of the story. They win every other category. But not 70cc.
Just facts.
All the husky 550, 562, 572, really wake up with a muffler modification. Stock muffler is horribly constricted design. Holds too much heat. Snap up to rpm is instantaneous with a muffler mod. I do not like waiting for the saw to ramp up to full rpm. However i will be purchasing Stihl 400 in the near future, i believe it is the best power to weight ratio for i do. Ive got 390, 592 if i need the big power.
They aint light. I aint getting youger either.
Chains all need be same or test is inconclusive lol
They are all the same. All brand new, untouched stihl chains.
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@@765Guys Schwing! Merry Christmas my good sir.
Stihl does one thing right , their saw chains are very good I use rs 33 and they market a good file .