Ron660
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I was wondering if it was in the 13K range??
It's here!!!!............Inside the MS661
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I'll try to remember to put my tach on it.
Ron660
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Thanks....I'd like to know. It sounded plenty rich on the video.
So that just leaves the 880 and 461 as the only pro saws w/o M-Tronic. If they follow the design of the 661, they should not be too far off, then perhaps a slimmer/lighter 441 ...
Also will be interesting to see what the 572 Husky is like.
Also will be interesting to see what the 572 Husky is like.
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Mike, I spoke with a Stihl Rep. several months ago and he stated there were no plans for mtronics on the 461. That could change but that was the latest I was told.
tacomatrd98
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I really don't see Stihl Mtronic-ing the 461. It seems to be their saw for the anti-tech crowd, but you never know. I personally would love to see both versions available here, then one could choose the level of tech they are personally comfortable with.
The replacement 461 class saw is in the works. Might be a couple years, though. The replacement will be M-Tronic.
wigglesworth
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Silliness...
I'll be staying old school till I run outta parts saws, or somebody gives me an M-tronic....
Mastermind
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Don't hold your breath.
tacomatrd98
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Granted I am wearing creamsickle goggles while I'm drooling over this thread again but, this saw looks to be a really nice, dare I say perfect blend of heritage/old school design and new tech. This thing looks like a 660 and a 390xp made a baby. Kinda like a 3 series husky but with Stihl's quality touches. I can't wait to get my paws on one as I'm really digging this new platform.
Mastermind
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It might be silly, but the upgraded top end on the 461 vs. the 460/046 was simply a stop gap for emissions reasons. The rest of the saw is 20 year old technology...essentially the same age as the 066.
Mastermind
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Sorta like the 372XT.......only a hell of a lot better.
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wigglesworth
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Which is why im against em. None of em made today have the wow factor of a 288xp, or early 064/066 to me. I'd bet that all the saws in North America don't put out the emmissions that one old kenworth makes in the same time frame...
And.... I can make the old saws run. I don't have to buy a carb for a brand new saw cause I can't tune it, and hope the new carb works... Bologna!!
Mastermind
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None of them "wow" me anymore.....old or new....ported or stock.
Trx250r180
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WOW
wigglesworth
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Slingin' Stihls and runnin' Huskies
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It will replace the 441 and 461 and may be mtronic at first but more then likely go straight injection
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