Husqvarna 562 XP®
Husqvarna 562 XP® is developed for professional loggers, tree care workers and skilled land owners. The saw has a ground breaking design and is loaded with innovative solutions for efficient, convenient operation with large air filter and the ability to fit 28″ bars.
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Automatic engine setting with AutoTune
AutoTune gives optimum engine performance throughout automatic engine settings.
No time spent on carburettor adjustments. It compensates for
different fuels, altitude, humidity, temperature and clogged air filter.
Great power and efficiency
Delivers lower fuel consumption and reduced exhaust emission levels in accordance with the world’s most stringent environmental regulations.
Centrifugal air cleaning system expels larger dust and debris particles before they reach the air filter to help improve engine life
Centrifugal air cleaning system for reduced wear and longer operating time between filter cleaning.
The flip-up fuel cap is easy to open and close when refueling, even if you are wearing thick gloves.
The flip-up fuel cap is easy to open and close when refueling, even if you are wearing thick gloves.
Fast acceleration
Low weight on all moving engine parts means fast acceleration.
Effective LowVib® dampeners absorb vibration, sparing the user’s arms and hands.
Effective LowVib® dampeners absorb vibration, sparing the user’s arms and hands.
Customize and control oil flow to meet any need
Customize and control oil flow to meet any need
Easily remove and replace the filter after cleaning
Easily remove and replace the filter after cleaning
Magnesium crankcase designed for professional use
Sturdily built crankcase withstands high rpms and tough professional use, ensuring a long service life.
Provides easier starting and reduces the risk of engine flooding
Combined choke/stop control allows for easier starting and reduces the risk of engine flooding.
Easy to maintain with snap locked filter cover
Quick release cover saves time when cleaning or changing the spark plug.
Saves time when changing spark plugs and cleaning
Saves time when changing spark plugs and cleaning
Forged three-piece crankshaft delivers maximum durability for even the toughest of jobs
Forged three-piece crankshaft delivers maximum durability for even the toughest of jobs
Easier access to chain tensioning device
Easier access to chain tensioning device
Easy and convenient to handle in any situation.
Low, slender saw body makes the chainsaw easy and convenient to handle in any situation.
Felling marks for correct felling direction
Distinct, coloured felling marks for better felling precision.
Transparent fuel indicator makes it easy to check fuel level
Transparent fuel indicator makes it easy to check fuel level
Specially-designed engine and starter for easy and fast starting with minimum effort
Specially-designed engine and starter for easy and fast starting with minimum effort. Resistance in the starter cord is reduced by up to 40%.
Effective inertia-activated chain brake reduces the likelihood of injury due to kickback.
In case of a kickback, the effective inertia-activated chain brake immediately stops the chain to reduce the likelihood of injury.
Air purge removes air from carburetor and fuel system for easy starting
Air purge for very easy starting.
The retaining function prevents loosing the bar nuts.
The retaining function prevents losing the bar nuts.
| Equipment | |
| Bar length (inch) | 20 in |
| Chain speed at 133% of maximum engine power speed | 28.3 m/s |
| Chain speed at max power | 21.3 m/s |
| Pitch | 3/8″ |
| Recommended bar length, max | 70 cm |
| Recommended bar length, max | 28 in |
| Recommended bar length, min | 38 cm |
| Recommended bar length, min | 15 in |
| Engine | |
| Cylinder bore | 46 mm |
| Cylinder displacement | 59.8 cm³ |
| Cylinder stroke | 36 mm |
| Electrode gap | 0.5 mm |
| Fuel consumption | 1.74 kg/h |
| Fuel consumption | 494 g/kWh |
| Fuel tank volume | 0.65 l |
| Idling speed | 2800 rpm |
| Ignition module air gap | 0.3 mm |
| Maximum power speed | 9600 rpm |
| Power output | 3.5 kW |
| Power source | Petrol |
| Spark Plug | NGK CMR6H |
| Torque, max. | 3.65 Nm |
| Vibration | |
| Equivalent vibration level (ahv, eq) front handle | 3.2 m/s² |
| Equivalent vibration level (ahv, eq) rear handle | 5.0 m/s² |
| Lubricant | |
| Oil tank volume | 0.33 l |
| Sound and Noise | |
| Sound power level, guaranteed (LWA) | 118 dB(A) |
| Sound power level, measured | 116 dB(A) |
| Sound pressure level at operators ear | 106 dB(A) |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight (excl. cutting equipment) | 6.1 kg |