New Husqvarna chainsaws lift performance
HUSQVARNA IS INTRODUCING A PAIR OF NEW PROFESSIONAL chainsaws that it claims will lift the bar on performance.
Featuring outstanding power-to-weight ratio and cutting, the new 572XP and 565AT have just gone on sale in New Zealand.
The 572XP is described as a game-changer for forestry professionals. With a better power-to-weight ratio than any other Husqvarna saw with similar displacement and a 12% higher cutting capacity than previous models it’s the most powerful 70cc chainsaw Husqvarna has ever made.
The engine gives users a 30% broader RPM range compared to previous generations; increasing the optimal range from a band of 2000 to 3000 rpm. The wider working range means that the engine, in a predictable way, delivers good power in all working situations and has a better response time when revving up or down.
The lighter and smaller diameter of the flywheel helps generate rapid acceleration and Husqvarna says it will power through logs faster than any similar-sized chainsaw.
Other features include a heavy-duty filtration system allowing for long running intervals before cleaning – optimised for extended usage, day-in, day-out – plus a rubber handle inlay for a trustworthy, comfortable grip and an anti-vibration system.
The 572XP is fitted with the long-lasting X-CUT C85 3/8” chain as standard, which is easy to spot due to the golden tie-strap that helps loggers keep track of the start/finish of their filing loop.
Meanwhile, the 565AT is pitched at arborists and farmers, with its X-Torq engine technology reducing harmful exhaust emissions by up to 75% and increasing fuel efficiency by up to 20%.
It also has a good power-to-weight ratio and air filtration and among its features are a fuel purge to make it easier to start and, like its bigger brother, it has a 60% wider usable RPM range for peak performance under heavy loads. This makes for easier cutting due to more forgiving motor characteristics. Both saws are better suited for work with long guide bars.
They both also have a 20% percent higher cooling capacity plus a soft cut-out system, which means a longer engine life, easier restarts and will protect the motor from overrevving.
The Husqvarna-developed AutoTune has been updated to enable automatic adjustments to be made up to ten times faster.
The new processor in both saws delivers instant engine tuning for best performance and it automatically compensates for different fuels, altitudes, humidity, temperature and dirt in the air filter.
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