HemiMoparGuy
ArboristSite Operative
Hi All,
This is my first post here. After a lot of research and weighing different options and such, I think I really like the Stihl MS441 to purchase. However, I am not sure they make the exact one I want, as they do not list it exactly on their website. The MS441 C-Q seems appealing with the secondary chain brake that stops the chain in less than 1 second (so they claim.) Anyone have any thoughts, ideas, or comments about this feature?
Also, the Arctic system is quite appealing as well. While I prolly won't be doing all that much cutting in the winter time, ya never know so it would be a cool feature to have the heated handles and heated carb. Anyone have any thoughts, ideas, or comments about this feature?
However, on their website they don't list the Arctic option under the MS441C-Q, so I'm thinking it may not be available in combination with the braking system. Does anyone know anything about availability with both options? And if they are not actually available together, is it possible to modify one saw or the other with the extra parts needed and very roughly what those parts may cost?
I like the braking feature as it seems it would be much safer. Even though I am always very cautious when it comes to dangerous equipment, its still nice to have extra precautions with saftey features.
I like the arctic feature because there is always the possibility of having to go cut up a tree that fell in a winter storm, or the power going out and needing to burn wood until power is restored, or I may just get bored and go out and play in the woods, who knows what could happen...and the heat would be nice.
Any help, advice, comments, etc are very appreciated. I look foward to becoming a widely known member of this forum.
Thank You in Advance,
Eric
This is my first post here. After a lot of research and weighing different options and such, I think I really like the Stihl MS441 to purchase. However, I am not sure they make the exact one I want, as they do not list it exactly on their website. The MS441 C-Q seems appealing with the secondary chain brake that stops the chain in less than 1 second (so they claim.) Anyone have any thoughts, ideas, or comments about this feature?
Also, the Arctic system is quite appealing as well. While I prolly won't be doing all that much cutting in the winter time, ya never know so it would be a cool feature to have the heated handles and heated carb. Anyone have any thoughts, ideas, or comments about this feature?
However, on their website they don't list the Arctic option under the MS441C-Q, so I'm thinking it may not be available in combination with the braking system. Does anyone know anything about availability with both options? And if they are not actually available together, is it possible to modify one saw or the other with the extra parts needed and very roughly what those parts may cost?
I like the braking feature as it seems it would be much safer. Even though I am always very cautious when it comes to dangerous equipment, its still nice to have extra precautions with saftey features.
I like the arctic feature because there is always the possibility of having to go cut up a tree that fell in a winter storm, or the power going out and needing to burn wood until power is restored, or I may just get bored and go out and play in the woods, who knows what could happen...and the heat would be nice.
Any help, advice, comments, etc are very appreciated. I look foward to becoming a widely known member of this forum.
Thank You in Advance,
Eric