372xp or 576xp?

Mike, I have the Echo CS-590 w/ 20" that I use in the tree when needed but is also my only felling saw. I was thinking more about felling and bucking with a longer bar. Speed is not really a concern for my occasional jobs. I might try getting a 24" inch bar for the Echo but that is as big as they say for it. I was thinking a 28 would be perfect but I am not sure the Echo would handle it if I could even find one that fit. I am also looking at a couple used MS 440 mags in my local ads.
 
monkeylove said:
I've also read that the 576 needs a 32" bar to feel anything near balanced
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Frank, where did you pick up that idea from???? We run 20" and 24" bars on the 372's/576's, and either saw is quite comfortable with either one of those sizes. When we get to the 28" bars, we go up to a 395 (or Stihl 660), which is a much bigger, much heavier powerhead than the 372/576 and they balance nicely against the 28". I've got a 660 with a 32" that is nose heavy and CAN'T IMAGINE that much bar on a 576. Maybe if you got a really lightweight bar, but still...
 
I have to agree with Mike, the 562xp is a whip ass saw! On crane days I throw the 28" tech lite bar on it and it'll shred anything. Normally it runs a 20" and is very compact and nimble. The jug and piston is set at an angle which greatly reduces gyro forces thus making it less tiring for the user. Great saw.

Reed Wortley
CTSP #01739
ISA CA #SO-6953A
 
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