Stihl MS 462 C-M vs Husqvarna 572 XP
Quick take: The Husqvarna 572 XP costs $271 less; the Stihl MS 462 C-M has more engine (72.2cc); the Stihl MS 462 C-M swings a longer bar (25"); the Stihl MS 462 C-M is lighter at 13.2 lb.
| Spec | Stihl MS 462 C-M | Husqvarna 572 XP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,620 | $1,349 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Power Type | Gas | Gas |
| Use Case | Professional | Professional |
| Engine | 72.2 cc | 70.6 cc |
| Rated Power | 4.4 kW | 4.3 kW |
| Voltage | — | — |
| Kit Battery | — | — |
| Bar Length | 25" | 24" |
| Bar Range | 16-32" | 15-28" |
| Chain | 3/8" pitch / .050" gauge (33 RS3) | 3/8" pitch / .058" gauge (X-Cut C85) |
| Weight | 13.2 lb (powerhead only) | 14.5 lb (powerhead only) |
| Warranty | 1-year professional (2-year consumer) | 2-year consumer / 1-year commercial |
Pros & cons
Stihl MS 462 C-M
- ✓Class-leading power-to-weight: 4.4 kW from a 13.2 lb powerhead, the lightest Stihl in its fuel class
- ✓M-Tronic self-tuning delivers max power at any altitude or fuel quality — praised as a game changer for felling
- ✓Comfortably buries 25"-28" bars in hardwood; owners retire their heavier 660-class saws after buying one
- ✓Strong low-end torque that pulls full-comp 3/8" chain without falling on its face
- ✓ArboristSite owner threads are overwhelmingly positive — 'no buyer's remorse' is the recurring verdict
- ✓Rebuildable pro construction with full dealer parts support
- ✗Price keeps climbing — $1,619.99 with a 25" bar at Ace, hundreds more than at launch
- ✗Overkill for typical firewood duty; owners admit it sees less use than they expected
- ✗The newer MS 400 C-M is noticeably lighter and cheaper if you don't truly need 72cc
- ✗No meaningful retailer review aggregate exists — dealer-channel sales mean almost no online reviews
- ✗1-year warranty in professional use
Husqvarna 572 XP
- ✓4.3 kW output pulls 24-28 inch bars through hardwood without bogging
- ✓AutoTune eliminates carb fiddling across altitude and fuel changes
- ✓Best-in-class cooling and filtration for sustained full-load work
- ✓Low vibration for a 70cc saw — full-shift usable
- ✓Flat torque curve deep in the cut, the X-Torq signature
- ✓Pro-grade magnesium construction built for years of rebuilds
- ✗$1,349 list and dealer-only — a working tool's price tag
- ✗Half a pound heavier than the Stihl MS 462 it battles
- ✗Early-production cylinder issues still color forum sentiment despite the fix
- ✗AutoTune diagnostics require a dealer visit
- ✗Vastly more saw than any homeowner workload justifies