I don't even have one in my line up.
saw choices- MS362 vs MS461?
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I have no 60cc saws in my lineup. There's a HUGE power increase going too a 70cc saw. It's either 50 or 70 for me.
I have the 40 50 70 lineup.
30, 50, 70, 90, 120
Well yes but I posted the ones I usually run on jobs. I have the bigger saws and they really don't get used at all. It must be I hate sharpening longer chains and the weight tears my lower back. I never use the 3120 at all.
Here's my work saw lineup. MS150, 346, 372/440 hybrid, 390, 661, 084.
weedkilla
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The 044 is indeed a fine saw, and one I keep my eyes out looking for a nice example.
In many ways preferable to a 362, however, the better filtration and anti vibe of the 362 is a big deal cutting dry gum.
You are in a great position to try them all and make your own informed decision, you'll even make some nice coin on the 038 on eBay.
Feel free to send me a pm if you want to get rid of the 044, perhaps a trade on a husky 281 and you'll have a nice 60 and 80cc saw....
In many ways preferable to a 362, however, the better filtration and anti vibe of the 362 is a big deal cutting dry gum.
You are in a great position to try them all and make your own informed decision, you'll even make some nice coin on the 038 on eBay.
Feel free to send me a pm if you want to get rid of the 044, perhaps a trade on a husky 281 and you'll have a nice 60 and 80cc saw....
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I use my 362 more than any other saw, and I have 2 044s that run great.
For what you are describing, I would get the 362 first, even though it does not have the 461s power.
In actual wt (don't trust the website) it is about 1 3/4 lbs lighter, and that and the AV will make a big difference at the end of the day.
You will prefer the 461 for bucking wood over 20", but the 362 for everything else.
IMO, they are fast, smooth & light.
For what you are describing, I would get the 362 first, even though it does not have the 461s power.
In actual wt (don't trust the website) it is about 1 3/4 lbs lighter, and that and the AV will make a big difference at the end of the day.
You will prefer the 461 for bucking wood over 20", but the 362 for everything else.
IMO, they are fast, smooth & light.
So your telling us a 362 weighs right at 11 lbs?
To the OP: "don't trust the website" ... instead trust a bunch of biased folks that have an interest in saws and have $10 kitchen scales to weigh chainsaws on!!!!
Good solid advice, Mike!
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The 362 and 044 are close to the same weight if specs are to be believed.
I personally have always been sorry when I bought the smaller engine in almost anything, at least at some point.
I personally have always been sorry when I bought the smaller engine in almost anything, at least at some point.
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agreed. Id sell the 362.. Had a mint 362MMWSR that I got from DexterDay and traded it for a clean 10mm 044 and a clean 262xp with hda87 carb.
If your not a saw collector and are practical about your purchases owning a 362 and 044 as your only saws is about as pointless as it gets ( sorry mike its true ) .. 461/261 is a good idea..covers quite a few bases..actually id go 346/550 and 461..but thats my opinion
I wouldnt even go 362/461..probably 362/661 would be more like it if i was pickin 2
I wouldnt even go 362/461..probably 362/661 would be more like it if i was pickin 2
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bryanr2
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What the hell is a MMWSR ?
its the 362cmr. Kenis had Randy port it before I got it.
I have both a 362 & 461. My 2¢ is,,, IF I could only have one of them it would be the 461 without a doubt!! No question.
Even in 16-18" wood I grab my 461 over the 362, sure the 362 is fine for 16-18" wood, but the 461 is more fun
461 with a 20" bar will put a lot more wood on the ground, then a 362 with a 20" bar, in the same amount of time, so the 461 will be in your hands less, so I dont notice the extra weight
Well said!!
Mike im not sayin this to bust your stones so dont get all pissed off.
If you think a 362 is a good saw for limbing and cutting small wood theres 2 things i can think of.
You love stihl a whole bunch.
Or you havent expierenced much else , and a few swipes on a log at a GTG doesnt count.
Theres better options dude..even from stihl.
bryanr2
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agree 100%.
357, 359, 2156, 2159, 2258, 2260, 555, 562xp, and lets not forget the 262xp in the 60cc range.Similar threads
