shwinecat
ArboristSite Operative
I ran the 362 last Friday back to back with a 361 and a 361 with just the exhaust opened up (according to the owner). I felt the 362 with mild pressure could cut well and the times for the cut was won by the 362. I felt at WOT the 361 had more torque. I could stall the 362 in cutting cookies easier. I cut with all three saws several times back and forth. The three I compared all had 20" bar with RSC Stihl chain.
I think the saws were so close the average person would never know the difference. You guys have to remember you are running saws all the time and multiple saws trying to get as much out of them as possible. The difference could be just how one runs the throtle or how one moves his weight when cutting or just the amount of pressure placed on a saw.
I really think the slight margins you guys speak of are great for determining if you are gaining with exhaust, porting, ignition or chain sharpening. The average buyer who does not suffer from CAD is going to take the saw that runs the best, the longest and with no complications.
I spoke with the Stihl rep and he stated the 362 was given more torque at low RPMS. This would explain the increase in fuel economy and the emmisions reduction.
I think the saws were so close the average person would never know the difference. You guys have to remember you are running saws all the time and multiple saws trying to get as much out of them as possible. The difference could be just how one runs the throtle or how one moves his weight when cutting or just the amount of pressure placed on a saw.
I really think the slight margins you guys speak of are great for determining if you are gaining with exhaust, porting, ignition or chain sharpening. The average buyer who does not suffer from CAD is going to take the saw that runs the best, the longest and with no complications.
I spoke with the Stihl rep and he stated the 362 was given more torque at low RPMS. This would explain the increase in fuel economy and the emmisions reduction.