New big saw

[StihlKicking]

It's about time to pull the trigger on a new saw. Before i do I wanted to get everyone's opinion one more time. I'm considering either the MS 461 or the MS 661. Please let me hear your thoughts, opinions and experiences. Thanks


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[HuskStihl]

If you're looking for a new big saw, it'll have to be the 661. The 461 is not a big saw.

 

[StihlKicking]

If you're looking for a new big saw, it'll have to be the 661. The 461 is not a big saw.

Just looking for something to stump with. 32" should do it.


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[HuskStihl]

Stumping with a 32-41 is 394 territory for me. 461 is a very snappy, powerful, well balanced saw, but it will not shine stumping with a 32. I've never had the pleasure (or money) of running a 661, but a 90cc saw is what you need.

 

[CoreyB]

Stumping takes a lot more umph then cross cutting. If I could afford it is would go 661. I have an 056 that works ok but man it about chokes me out.

 

[pro94lt]

Theirs only one big saw, 395xp...

 

[user 122190]

The 461 pulls a 32" b&c just fine here in N.W. Montana. YMMV...

 

[cgraham1]

I used my ported hybrid with a 28" bar to cut a 20" oak stump, and I was wishing the whole time that I had a 90cc saw. I cut a pine stump where the bar was barely long enough to cut it from one side, and it did okay. I'm guessing my 77cc hybrid will run at least as good as a stock 461, and I wouldn't want to try stumping with a 32" bar.

 

[cgraham1]

Falling and bucking you'd be fine with a 461.

 

[Jon1212]

The 461 pulls a 32" b&c just fine here in N.W. Montana. YMMV...

Pull, yes. Stump with it at maximum reach, and let us know how "awesome" it isn't......

 

[Jon1212]

@StihlKicking a clean 660 will also do the trick if you're dead set on a Stihl

 

[StihlKicking]

@Jon1212 I had a 660 and just didn't care much for it. I felt like it was sluggish for a saw that size. Granted it was bone stock. I'm hearing reports that the 661 is vastly improved in this area. I put my hands on one last week at the shop it felt better balanced and less cumbersome than the 660.


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[KiwiBro]

395, 32" GB hard nose.

You're welcome.

 

[ropensaddle]

I use my 395 xp "prior to x torque" 24" bucking and 36" for big stumps. Its a hoss but as others said, if stihl get the 660 or 661.

 

[catbuster]

This is where I recommend a 395XP with a GB hard nose bar and some Stihl chains. There's nothing closer to a 3120 or 880 with long bars than a 394/395. The 661 is more of a competitor to the 390XP.

But if you have to have a Stihl, get a 661. Especially in southern hardwoods. Don't worry about M-Tronic, just get it, a hard nose bar and some round chains.

 

[Roll Tide]

I'm just wondering what the next problem will be with the 661.

 

[Roll Tide]

I use my 395 xp "prior to x torque" 24" bucking and 36" for big stumps. Its a hoss but as others said, if stihl get the 660 or 661.

395 is a 395 no" xtorque / non xtorque"

 

[Jon1212]

I'm just wondering what the next problem will be with the 661.

Too short of an anchor chain?....

 

[Roll Tide]

Too short of an anchor chain?....

Lmao I couldnt have asked for a better response!

 

[Roll Tide]

Too short of an anchor chain?....

By the way REPORTED Im sure someone will get butthurt over it lol