Husqvarna 572XP Chainsaw

The Husqvarna 572XP is Husqvarna's 70 cc class professional chainsaw, the modern successor to the 372XP and a go-to bucking saw on tree crews. It pairs a 70.6 cc engine with AutoTune and runs bars from 18 to 28 inches for removals, storm work and firewood.

The 70 cc saw on the truck

Every removal crew needs a saw that bridges the gap between the light limbing saw and the big-wood saw. That is the 70 cc class, and the Husqvarna 572 XP is Husqvarna's current pro model in it. It drops spars, bucks trunks into rounds the loader can handle and cuts through storm-damaged wood without fuss.

With about 5.8 hp from a 70.6 cc engine, the 572xp has noticeably more power than the 372XP it replaced, and it keeps that power on longer bars. Crews that run 24-inch bars most of the day will feel the difference in dense hardwood.

It is also a solid felling saw for small and medium trees on the ground. A 70 cc saw has enough bar for most trunks you will fell whole, and enough power to keep the back cut moving while you set wedges.

AutoTune and reliability

AutoTune adjusts the carburetor on the fly, compensating for fuel, altitude, temperature and how clean the air filter is. The result is a saw that starts and runs consistently without manual tuning. On a crew where saws get shared, that consistency is a real time saver.

Like any pro saw, the 572XP still needs the basics. Use fresh 50:1 fuel, clean the air filter often, keep the cylinder fins clear and replace the spark plug and fuel filter on schedule. Most problems with modern pro saws come from old fuel or neglected filters, not the engine.

Let the saw warm up for a few seconds before cutting, especially on cold mornings, and let AutoTune settle after a fuel change or a filter cleaning. If the saw ever runs poorly after a filter change, a few minutes of normal cutting usually lets it adjust.

Bars, chains and setup

The 572XP runs bars from 18 to 28 inches with 3/8 in pitch chain. A 20-inch bar is quick and handy for removals. A 24-inch bar is a popular all-round choice. A 28-inch bar is for bigger wood and storm work. If you are coming from a 372XP, many of your bars and chains will fit, but confirm the mount and drive link count first.

Search interest in husqvarna 572xp specs is high for a reason: people want to know whether it is worth the upgrade. For most crews running a 70 cc saw daily, the answer is yes, especially if the old saw is due for a rebuild.

Safety and who should buy it

Wear chainsaw chaps or pants, a helmet with face and hearing protection, gloves and cut-resistant boots. Check the chain brake every shift and keep the ground crew clear of the work zone. On tree jobs, follow ANSI Z133 and make sure every operator is trained for the cuts they are making.

Buy the 572XP if you want a modern, powerful 70 cc pro saw that will carry most of your bucking and removal work. Pair it with a 50 cc saw like the 550XP Mark II for limbing. Compare it to the older 372XP if you are deciding between the two.