looking at getting a stihl

[2yb3]

im not an expert nor in any way very familar with stihl saws, guys selling these 2 441 at $350 each or 600 together well im trying to figure out are they both 441's the one in the back looks a bit different, they both run good, but i'll see person, so what'd be the better one to buy. thks

 

[sjp]

Sounds like a good deal,but im no expert

 

[Rudedog]

Wow. Those LOOK pretty good. Too good for that price. Are they stolen?

 

[blsnelling]

The back one is not a 441.

 

[MacLaren]

if they both run, you better jump on that! That 1st one is a 441. the other may be a 460 or 440!! for that price -considering nothing wrong with them they could be hot too. But dang, that seems awful good to me man!!hone:

 

[JDNicol]

I'm pretty sure you're right. I think the one in the back is an ms440 (ms441predecessor). Too bad i don't live in canada, i'd have the both for $600.:biggrinbounce2:

 

[bobt]

They sure are different models. The one in front a 441 and the one in the back a 440????? They are definately good lookers though!

 

[blsnelling]

It is not a MS440.

Or a MS460

Or a MS361

Or a MS660

Or a MS360

 

[nmurph]

buy both of them and worry about what model they are when you get down the road a mile or so.

 

[brages]

is there a ms660?

 

[blsnelling]

The shape actually looks like a MS880, but not sure it's big enough. Can't see the muffler very well.

 

[blsnelling]

If it's a MS880 for $300, it's most definately stolen. No fool would sell a nearly new $1700 saw for $300, not even if he were desperate.

 

[blsnelling]

If they're not stolen, I'll take which ever one you don't buy!:rockn: I'll even spot you $50 on top of shipping, just for your trouble

 

[JDNicol]

Upon checking out some pictures i agree. Probably a ms880 judging by general shape and distance from the stihl sign on starter recoil and handle. (ms440 what was i thinking :bang.
If you go to see them check for initials on handle and question seller if so as to why they are there. Another long shot see if serial number is scrubbed (almost definately stolen). Also where did you get the picture you posted from, do you have any more?

 

[TXcowboy]

The shape actually looks like a MS880, but not sure it's big enough. Can't see the muffler very well.

Sure looks like an MS 880 going by the slope of the filter cover and the way it flares over the handle. Also the length from the wrap handle to the case split.

 

[JonCT]

Looks like a MS460 Arctic maybe? Anyone have one?

 

[blsnelling]

Looks like a MS460 Arctic maybe? Anyone have one?

The engine shroud on a 460 isn't held on with a nut in the plastic like that one is.

 

[brages]

Look at the size of the tank on it! Compared to the size of the flippy cap...


that's what I call a "hotsaw" !!



:biggrinbounce2:

 

[blsnelling]

Go to 2:26 in the vid and you can see the flywheel side.

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[Chris J.]

If you get the feeling that the sale is legit, i.e. the saws weren't stolen, and they're mechanically sound, buy them quick. You could easily flip the one you don't want to keep, and have a nice saw for short money.