MS 400 Costing me money!

[aarontriton]

Every time I visit this forum it cost me$. I have been checking this forum out for many years . I often check in in the fall and did so a few weeks ago saw a MS 400 I have been thinking it's time to replace my 2004 361. So checking around to several local Stihl dealers and the dealer that sold me my 361 got in a 400 yesterday well it's mine now.

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[sbhooper]

You will love it. The 361 is better than the newer 362 and the 400 whips them both. I love mine. I sold my 361 awhile back and still have my 362, but the 400 with the SS muffler and a 25-inch bar is really a great saw. The 362 is just OK, but also does the job.

 

[user 122190]

You're welcome.

A 2004? Yeah, you were ready for a new saw.

 

[PV Hiker]

Other than this site helping gaining massif amount of knowledge and know how... yes it is costing me more money too. My one saw plan since flew out the door. Went up to 5 now back to 3. I'm am so thinking of selling a MS361 I rebuilt recently and move those funds to a MS400 C-M. It is a nice problem to have

 

[aarontriton]

You're welcome. [emoji16]

A 2004? Yeah, you were ready for a new saw.

Yup lol it owes me nothing cutting for 2 households that heat 90% with wood in Michigan. I do have a o26 Stihl and a Dolmar 7900 but most of the time I grabbed the 361


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[Derrick Sawyer]

Nice, i bought one too but lent to good friend after 1st tank and havent seen it since lol

 

[aarontriton]

Quick update I have run two tanks in read oak and locust saw feels great. I know it will only get better. Somehow it feels lighter than my 361 and definitely more power.

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[PV Hiker]

You guys are a bad influence, but can see how a 400 C-M would be a benefit for me hiking and clearing trees on the trail. A lite bar should be nice to walk in and out round trip 10 miles (more or less distance).

Today I emailed my favorite dealer and I'm on the list when they come in.

 

[Ranger-692]

I just picked up an MS400 with 25” light bar, running full comp chain. Seemed a little boggy and unimpressive to me first cuts in 24” Doug Fir compared to my 362 20”. You guys running a full house or skip with this saw and 25” bar? I realize it’s got a ways to break in but thought I’d ask. Mostly cutting 15-25” Doug Fir here in WYO. Thanks. Also, where can I get a full wrap for this thing?

 

[3000 FPS]

I just picked up an MS400 with 25” light bar, running full comp chain. Seemed a little boggy and unimpressive to me first cuts in 24” Doug Fir compared to my 362 20”. You guys running a full house or skip with this saw and 25” bar? I realize it’s got a ways to break in but thought I’d ask. Mostly cutting 15-25” Doug Fir here in WYO. Thanks. Also, where can I get a full wrap for this thing?

Welcome to the forum. Where at in Wyo.

 

[Ranger-692]

Welcome to the forum. Where at in Wyo.

Sheridan area. You?

 

[3000 FPS]

Carpenter. About 25 miles east of Cheyenne and 6 miles south.

 

[Backstage]

Does that magnesium piston contribute to smooth running? Hows it feel?

 

[Ranger-692]

Not too smooth so far. Hoping in a few tanks it does

 

[Trailsawyer]

I was told a couple days ago that Stihl is going to offer a "R" option on the 400 soon. The 362 parts will fit I believe! $$$

 

[user 122190]

Here is a guy that puts a full wrap on his ms400c. He calls it a 362 Wrap Kit. Looks like it is from Stihl, and it looks expensive, cause for some reason he has to put on a new clutch cover.

 

[aarontriton]

I just picked up an MS400 with 25” light bar, running full comp chain. Seemed a little boggy and unimpressive to me first cuts in 24” Doug Fir compared to my 362 20”. You guys running a full house or skip with this saw and 25” bar? I realize it’s got a ways to break in but thought I’d ask. Mostly cutting 15-25” Doug Fir here in WYO. Thanks. Also, where can I get a full wrap for this thing?

I have 6 tanks in mine so far I am impressed I am running 20inch bar in black locust it is impressive saw only getting better. I plan on buying 25 inch bar this week. It blows my 361 away and feels as strong as my Dolmar 7900 only way lighter.

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[user 122190]

I have 6 tanks in mine so far I am impressed I am running 20inch bar in black locust it is impressive saw only getting better. I plan on buying 25 inch bar this week. It blows my 361 away and feels as strong as my Dolmar 7900 only way lighter.

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Now that is a statement. As strong as an 80cc chainsaw.

 

[3000 FPS]

MS 400 vs 7900
66.8cc vs 78.5cc
5.4 bhp vs 6.3hp

 

[aarontriton]

MS 400 vs 7900
66.8cc vs 78.5cc
5.4 bhp vs 6.3hp

I am quite aware of the cc and hp difference of the saws I own . I guess maybe what I am feeling when running them side by side is the 400 seems to rev better and I have never felt like the 7900 felt good ergonomically in my hands I always preferred my 361 and the 400 feels like a 361 on steroids..


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