Anyone have the new Stihl MS-461?

[Icedogs28]

Hey guys, i was at my local shop today and picked up (held not purchased) a new 461. i was amazed how light and balanced it felt compared to the old 460. i know its techniclally the same weight but it just had a better feel to it. i recently had to sell my 362 and am now ready to pick up another saw, and while im not a huge fan of auto tune carbs, living in CA i don't have much of a choice... anyone have this new saw? opinions? good or bad issues with the new carb? thanks!

 

[mdavlee]

There's plenty of threads about the 461. If they've got them in mtronic then that's the first one in the country that's been reported to arborist site.

 

[RED WOOD]

The 461's have the Intellicarb, which is different from Auto Tune (Husky) or M-Tronic (Stihl). The Intellicarb is a carb that compensates for a dirty air filter. The M-tronic or Autotune is actually an actively controlled carburetor using a PID controller. Makes adjustments to the carb while cutting.

 

[KenJax Tree]

I had a 461 but i took it back because my Echo 670 was faster.

 

[Hinerman]

I had a 461 but i took it back because my Echo 670 was faster.

Quote of the day....Funny stuff. The reason I check in on this site a dozen times/day. You guys don't miss nothing; and, I don't know how you come with it all. I would rep you if I could. Bravo sir, bravo

 

[Icedogs28]

your echo was faster

well, thanks for clearing up the differences of the new carbs. im happy the 461 isnt auto tune. iv been wanting a bigger saw for a while, thats enough good news for me to to pick one up! thanks guys!

 

[Trx250r180]

Its a great saw,if your running a 28 inch or longer bar may consider the wrap model it has a better oiler

 

[Icedogs28]

thanks trx250, i was planing on running a 28inch bar. seeing as im planing on running a ms261 for my 80% of my cutting, this ms461 will be my "big saw", only needing it once in awhile, so i figure why not get the big bar and the wrap handle!

 

[rdtreewalker]

I have a ported 461R with a 25" b&c and absolutely love it. It is balenced well with the 25" b&c on it, it handles great for a bigger saw, it doesent wear you out too bad. I love it. And brad did a great job porting it, it really screams.

Ps. An echo 670 has probably never outcut one, its one of the running jokes on here

 

[SawTroll]

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Ps. An echo 670 has probably never outcut one, its one of the running jokes on here

I believe so!

 

[blsnelling]

MS461? Never heard of them

 

[H 2 H]

I might have heard of a MS 461R :msp_ohmy:


And there fun to run :msp_ohmy:

 

[Sagetown]

I get to reading about this saw and almost wish I was young enough to try one, but then, I'll just enjoy reading you young fellers posts.:computer:

 

[Stihlman441]

Great saw with a 25 or 28'' this one is ported with a 25'' and a 8 pin sprocket in Sugargum.

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