Bowtie
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This thread has me thinking. I run my 034 with 20 inch full chisel 3/8. Maybe I should try .325 or skiptooth. Or maybe drop back to a 16 inch bar. Points to ponder...
Stihl 361 VS. 036/360!!!
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Trust me..........I am not going to bash the 036/360 and say that the 361 is the be all end all saw of the 60cc class..........we have plenty of blowhards here to do that already!!!
Bowtie
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Not that Im unhappy with what I have, but, I am a gearhead. Main reason I posted this is I am going to make my 034 an 036 when it quits.
Trigger-Time
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I was aiming that at whoever said you could get a 440 and a 441. The dealer said that when he told one of his customers that the 440 were not being produced anymore the guy bought the last 3 he had.
Bowtie
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I wanted the tried and true 440 when I bought my 441, but the 3 dealers I went to said "Good luck finding one" and they didnt act interested in trying to find one. I was a little spooked by the new strato engine in the 441, but I dont regret it now.
2000ssm6
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bcorradi
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I wish more people would follow that strategy.
sawinredneck
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I bought a saw once, I liked it a lot!!!!
I bought another saw once, didn't really impress me.
What do you do?:monkey:
I bought another saw once, didn't really impress me.
What do you do?:monkey:
RiverRat2
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RiverRat2
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+1
I happen to have an 036, MS360 Pro and a 361,,, Ran the 361 today on some Snags left behind by Humberto @ Bro Steves house clearing the fenceline around his pasture,,,nothing over 12-14" mostly oak and sweet Gum,,, quick work, without a hitch,, other than almost getting the 4-wheeler stuck!!!:chainsawguy: Shoulda got some pics but I agree with Andy the 036, MS360 are not that far behind if anything they are very close
I shoud say my 036 only has a muffler mod but it will pull a 20 inch bar in hardwood with .375 all day long no problem,,,, as the Bush wacker said!!!!! the 361 AV is no doubt better!!! JMHO
I happen to have an 036, MS360 Pro and a 361,,, Ran the 361 today on some Snags left behind by Humberto @ Bro Steves house clearing the fenceline around his pasture,,,nothing over 12-14" mostly oak and sweet Gum,,, quick work, without a hitch,, other than almost getting the 4-wheeler stuck!!!:chainsawguy: Shoulda got some pics but I agree with Andy the 036, MS360 are not that far behind if anything they are very close
I shoud say my 036 only has a muffler mod but it will pull a 20 inch bar in hardwood with .375 all day long no problem,,,, as the Bush wacker said!!!!! the 361 AV is no doubt better!!! JMHO
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I have hundreds of hours on 034 and 036's, 95% with 20 in. bars. They all pulled 20 in. of 3/8 with plenty of authority in hardwoods up to 15 inches or so. I have run my nephews 361 about 10 hours and to me it didn't feel as powerful. I believe it will get better when its broke in well so I will not say its less. Mabe the 036 you got your initial impression from wasn't well tuned. A clogged air filter or improper carb adjustment will make any saw feel like a dog. The av on the 361 is no doubt better, as for me 4 or 5 hour s a day on a 036 does not seem to be a problem.
RiverRat2
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You are right about the 361,,, about 5-10 more tanks and switch to synthetic oil,,, mod the muffer and you will be impressed!!!!
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Yeah if someones saws not tuned they're wasting their time, I'd like a day on a 361 just to see what's so good about it, I always thought 361's were quite a lot less power than 036's and strangled with emissions stuff but I'm guessing a 361 is no different than a 360/036 even if it is all fancy and modern
SawTroll
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I've used several 036 Pro's and 360 Pro's. Bought all of them off eBay; later sold them to friends of mine, who are still using them. I did a muffler mod and put in a new carb rebuild kit on them and they cut great in this hard oak we have here in West Texas. I preferred them to the 044's and 046's as they were lighter and better balanced for my handling.
I like my 361's even better; because, I have a muffler mod and a woods mod on both of them.
I like my 361's even better; because, I have a muffler mod and a woods mod on both of them.
I have owned both saws in question and hands down orefer the 361, alhtought there isnt a major differance between the two. Both are fairly anemic in stock trim IMO.
Poley4
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I dunno, I guess I haven't been spoiled by running a 361. I am perfectly happy with an 036, bone stock. Mine wears a 20" bar and 3/8" chisel chain and I saw primarily oak and if you keep her wound up, the chips will fly. But then again, I've ran a 20" bar with .325 chain on a 50cc saw and it got the job done too. Just my opinion!
Buy 12 more to fill the gap.
Not with 3/8's chain...............just my opinion...........it prolly sucks like everyone else's here!!!
If your 036 won't pull a 20 in bar your chain is dull.
