Is The MS441 Being Discontinued?

[MustangMike]

Nice! If I did not have what I have, I would have one of them (if that makes any sense!).

 

[Rockjock]

Stihl Canada estimates delivery of the 441 in mid march 2016. We had one on order and that is what the order desk told me today.

 

[hseII]

Nice! If I did not have what I have, I would have one of them (if that makes any sense!).

It Don't.

MMMS461R
FTW- 02/16

 

[Stihlman441]

can you post a picture of your muffler mod on your 441

Two differant ways

 

[Hayden]

I'm NOT a Stihl expert by any stretch. It seems I remember a "re" release of a MS440 inspired saw in different global markets. That along with the MS460/461 puts Stihl in a similar situation Husqvarna is with a crowded field in that 70-75 class of saws. And the MS441 doesn't have as much in common with either the 460 or 440's. But the Husqvarna 576 is a bit on an odd ball too compared to the other current "Husqvarna" saws, so who knows. Only the Stihl marketing planners I guess. From the outside looking in, I happen to like those 441's, regardless of their weight. Might have one before the end of next year...if all goes well.

Since the 441 is still in the USA's line up maybe all those that were headed to Aus are now headed here...

(Love the "Air Filtration" graphic....familiar to Husqvarna types and Jonsered before Husqvarna's)

http://www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/professional-saws/ms441cm/

I went to buy a MS441 in August and there was none to be found. Stihl AU STILL had the saw listed on their website. I contacted Stihl directly and this is how I found out that they stopped stocking the saw back in March.
I'm checking out the USA Stihl DEALER websites and the saw has been removed from the product line up and I don't recon they would do that for a prod delay: https://treestuff.stihldealer.net/products/chain-saws/professional-saws/
https://andersonmower.stihldealer.net/products/chain-saws/professional-saws/
I'm not expecting Stihl to give any information until around March time when they generally release updated models. "I normally try and get the first one out the door"

 

[danimal]

Christopher,


We are in receipt of and thank you for your e-mail. The MS441RCM is still being offered but is not currently available; it is expected to be back in stock in April. Production of the MS441 series was halted due to an issue with the production process; production has restarted.


Thank you again for your e-mail.


Best regards,

C.M. Peavler

Technical Advisor

STIHL Inc.


i emailed stihl usa last night

Production process, hmm
Then whydid they come and yank them off the dealers shelf to send back to germany

 

[MustangMike]

With the new versions of the 261/362 already out, I think it is very likely that either the 441 or 461 (or both) will be updated.

 

[Derrick Sawyer]

NOW OFFICIALLY DISCONTINUED IN US:

http://www.stihlusa.com/products/ms-441-discontinued/

Some dealers around here still have old stock, never real popular, everyone loved the 440/460/461 better anyway

MORE HOT NEWS: MS170 a deal at $159

 

[MustangMike]

That says the CMQ, nothing about the regular 441 C-M. I believe Q is the quickstop.

 

[Derrick Sawyer]

Technically speaking it says 441 C-M and C-MQ but maybe C-MR is still around?

MS 441 C-M & C-MQ MAGNUM®
DISCONTINUED

 

[Rockjock]

Technically speaking it says 441 C-M and C-MQ but maybe C-MR is still around?

MS 441 C-M & C-MQ MAGNUM®
DISCONTINUED

Still in stock in Canada. Just looked. shows 100+

Looks like I will need to order more from the PM's I am getting lol

 

[Derrick Sawyer]

Update, here is a reply from Stihl USA today about 441 and 461:

The MS441C M has not been discontinued. It is temporarily on hold at the production level by our founding company in Germany, where it is produced. The tentative re-release of this chainsaw to the U.S. market is scheduled for January of 2017.


There are no plans to release an MS461 chainsaw with M-Tronic technology, though there are plans to release a similar chainsaw with a different designation. So far, we have not been informed by our founding company of the new designation or release date.

 

[MustangMike]

Wow, good stuff, thanks.

I can not imagine the 441 being out of production for this long w/o changes similar to the new 261/362 (a lighter saw).

Also, I can not imagine them releasing another saw in the 461 size range w/o discontinuing the 461. Although, perhaps the 461 Rescue will remain in production.

It will be interesting to see what happens. I think the new Husky 572 is out and will be at the Upstate NY GTG.

 

[logeeland]

Wow, good stuff, thanks.

I can not imagine the 441 being out of production for this long w/o changes similar to the new 261/362 (a lighter saw).

Also, I can not imagine them releasing another saw in the 461 size range w/o discontinuing the 461. Although, perhaps the 461 Rescue will remain in production.

It will be interesting to see what happens. I think the new Husky 572 is out and will be at the Upstate NY GTG.

Any pics or info on the Husqvarna 572? The internet has nothing yet.

 

[VinceGU05]

just picked up the Aussie catalogue.. 441cm is gone.

 

[MustangMike]

Yep, it disappeared in the USA listing also.

But hey, what the heck it a 381??? We don't have that here! (Nothing of that size). Wonder if that will be the size of the replacement?

 

[VinceGU05]

Yep, it disappeared in the USA listing also.

But hey, what the heck it a 381??? We don't have that here! (Nothing of that size). Wonder if that will be the size of the replacement?

i think that one is made in Brazil.. real old school that model and i am sure when the new 70cc saw coming out, it might disappear.

 

[logeeland]

The 038/381 is still being made in Brazil

 

[hseII]

Yep, it disappeared in the USA listing also.

But hey, what the heck it a 381??? We don't have that here! (Nothing of that size). Wonder if that will be the size of the replacement?

The 038 continued to be updated in other parts of the world: I believe that is a Brazilian Made Series.

 

[logeeland]

Yep, it disappeared in the USA listing also.

But hey, what the heck it a 381??? We don't have that here! (Nothing of that size). Wonder if that will be the size of the replacement?

The 381 is the old 038 Mag 2.