Which 60cc saw

[nkila220]

I was pretty set on buying brand new. I am considering the stihl ms362c for $680, the husqvarna 562xp for $690, as well as the husqvarna 555 for $550. Then this morning i got a txt from one of the guys at the dealer saying he has an ms 361 that he is building. New carb, crank seals, all rubber parts, and new piston. All OEM parts. with 20 inch bar and he will warranty it for 2 years. Wants $370 for the 361. Thoughts? Money is not a problem. If it was i would be going for the 361 without considering the new saws. Thanks!

 

[MillerModSaws]

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

Between the saws you mentioned...The 562 at that price is a really good deal and the better saw unless the builder is willing to do the right muffler mod on the 361.

 

[blsnelling]

IMHO, the MS361 is the best 60cc saw ever, at least after mods.

 

[CoreyB]

I agree with this guy ^^^^ if it had to be one of those 4 I would umm well ask here.

 

[nnero]

Out of those I would do the triple nickle. But that's just me

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

IMHO, the MS361 is the best 60cc saw ever, at least after mods.

Quit puttin the bait out brad

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

I was pretty set on buying brand new. I am considering the stihl ms362c for $680, the husqvarna 562xp for $690, as well as the husqvarna 555 for $550. Then this morning i got a txt from one of the guys at the dealer saying he has an ms 361 that he is building. New carb, crank seals, all rubber parts, and new piston. All OEM parts. with 20 inch bar and he will warranty it for 2 years. Wants $370 for the 361. Thoughts? Money is not a problem. If it was i would be going for the 361 without considering the new saws. Thanks!

What are your plans with the saw ?

Firewood ? Lots of felling and limbing ?

They all good , some shine in certain areas.

 

[nkila220]

Well i found out a bit more about the 361, cosmetically it is kinda scratched up.
As far as dolmar goes, i considered the 6100 as well. Problem is, not any dealers around my area.
The 555 looks like a pretty nice saw especially for $550. But i just hear that the 362c is the most reliable of the bunch?

 

[nkila220]

What are your plans with the saw ?

Firewood ? Lots of felling and limbing ?

They all good , some shine in certain areas.

Firewood, thinning, storm cleanup of trees that blow over in the woods. I already have an 084 for anything pretty big, so thats why im going for a 60cc instead of a 70-80cc

 

[nkila220]

IMHO, the MS361 is the best 60cc saw ever, at least after mods.

Im going to ask if i can get a muffler mod done if i decide to go with the 361.

 

[nnero]

With the Dolmar, online parts availability makes a big difference. Especially with some of the sponsors here amd it uses a common bar mount pattern. Ive always had parts delivered asap from ford150. It doesnt enter mind as an issue.

I am always price conscious even for 100-200. If u want a traditional carb I would go with 6100, auto tune 555. But honestly any one you pick will be great. I would try to handle each one and pick what feels best to you

 

[sunfish]

357xp if ya can find one.

555/562xp/2260 if new.

 

[KenJax Tree]

562 or 2260 for me...i've never been a fan of Stihl rear handle saws, but they're top handles are 2nd to none.

 

[Hinerman]

I was pretty set on buying brand new. I am considering the stihl ms362c for $680, the husqvarna 562xp for $690, as well as the husqvarna 555 for $550. Then this morning i got a txt from one of the guys at the dealer saying he has an ms 361 that he is building. New carb, crank seals, all rubber parts, and new piston. All OEM parts. with 20 inch bar and he will warranty it for 2 years. Wants $370 for the 361. Thoughts? Money is not a problem. If it was i would be going for the 361 without considering the new saws. Thanks!

Any saw you mentioned will work, as well as others mentioned. Since money is not a problem I would buy new.

 

[nkila220]

Any saw you mentioned will work, as well as others mentioned. Since money is not a problem I would buy new.

Yea my thing with new is that its like having a clean slate. I will know everything about it from day one. Plus a factory warranty. Peace of mind i guess.

 

[MontanaTed]

Yea my thing with new is that its like having a clean slate. I will know everything about it from day one. Plus a factory warranty. Peace of mind i guess.

I'm the same way.

I looked pretty hard at the 60 cc this past weekend. I really like the feel of the 362 comparatively, as far as good they probably all are good saws choose which feels best.

 

[Whitty21]

I like a new saw as much as the next guy. But sitting here in Canada that 361 seems like a pretty sweet deal. I have ran one for 5 years now. Completely stock, nothing wring with it, muffler vibrated off once.

I haven't got my hands on a 562xp yet, but that also seems like a good deal, again, being in Canada its hard to judge. I also wouldn't write of the 550xp either. Depending on your age/condition you may appreciate the lightness of the saw in the coming years, and apparently they cut like a 60cc saw...

 

[blsnelling]

Quit puttin the bait out brad

Don't make me come up there and steal your new saw!!!

 

[MustangMike]

It is no secret I'm a fan of the 362 C. Very good performance, and the best air filtration of any of them.

I also like the internal clutch, and the B&C should be compatible with your other saw if the need ever arises.