Second saw

[agreb12]

I am curious about a second saw. Just picked up my first saw of my own, bought an ms261 cm with a 20 inch bar brand new. Doing some clean up at my parents house(where I'll be living for another year or two). We have quite a few large trees as there's about 12 acres of all wood and almost all of the fallen trees are pretty large. Mostly cutting for firewood and bringing to the yard to split. Looking to get another saw, used for the least money that will turn a 32" bar in hardwood well. Also want to stay in the same brand so mostly focused on stihls. I don't need the saw right away but I want to keep my eye open for a deal on Craigslist or here. Any input would be great!

 

[Wyatt183728]

I would saw wait for the new MS 462 C-M to come to the states. If not, a 461 or 661 would do just fine. If possible, check out older saws such as the 440s or 460s. Or, 044s.


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[1Alpha1]

An MS-261 and an MS-461 is a great two-saw plan.

 

[Ryan'smilling]

I'm guessing that there's gonna be a fair number of guys selling saws to upgrade to the 462. A 462 would be a great option also, but you should be able to score an 044/440/441, 046/460/461, or a 660/661 for a decent price in the next year. For a 32" bar in hardwood, a 460 would be okay. A ported 460 would be better, and a 90cc would be better still. The 90cc saws aren't as viable as your only saw larger than a 50cc though, since they're pretty darned heavy. If you want a dedicated long bar saw, a 660 would be a good choice. If you want something to cut a lot of firewood in a hurry with a 20" bar and be able to pull a 32" when needed, a 460 is a better call.

 

[Big Block]

044,046,460,461,462

I like 044 a lot light and plenty of power. With a few mods they are pretty nasty. Love my brothers 044 10mm.

 

[agreb12]

When does the 462 come out? And how do you guys have this info?

 

[Ryan'smilling]

It's available in Germany now. As far as when it'll get here and how much it's gonna cost, it's all speculation so far. In Germany, it seems to be priced a few bucks cheaper than the 461, but who knows if that will carry over. The specs and videos seem really awesome. There's a thread or two on it here and at OPEforum.

 

[agreb12]

Is there a significant difference between a 046, 460, and 461?

 

[Ryan'smilling]

Is there a significant difference between a 046, 460, and 461?

They're all rubber mounted saws rather than spring mounted. They all use the same type of air filter. The 046 is a little less choked up from the factory, and early ones had some more aggressive timing numbers, but in general they're all kinda similar. A 460 or 461 can have the muffler opened up and be very good saws.

 

[Deleted member 117362]

Just foget the stihl and get a 394 or 395.

 

[agreb12]

Just foget the stihl and get a 394 or 395.

Is that a comparable saw?

 

[Ryan'smilling]

Is that a comparable saw?

A little bigger than a 660. Torque enough to pull a 42" bar all day long.

 

[agreb12]

A mint 440 just came up sort of near me. The guy wants $600 with a 20" bar. What do you guys think?

 

[agreb12]

He said he has a stihl es bar 32 brand new, he would sell with the powerhead and no chain for $625.

 

[Deleted member 117362]

All oem or aftermarket?

 

[Lowhog]

If its all oem and minty buy it.

 

[agreb12]

It's all oem, very mint

 

[Lowhog]

I would buy it with the 20.

 

[Lowhog]

They're all rubber mounted saws rather than spring mounted. They all use the same type of air filter. The 046 is a little less choked up from the factory, and early ones had some more aggressive timing numbers, but in general they're all kinda similar. A 460 or 461 can have the muffler opened up and be very good saws.

461 is rubber av? My early 441 is spring.

 

[Ryan'smilling]

461 is rubber av? My early 441 is spring.

Yep. 441 is spring, and so is the 241 (I think), 261, 361, 362, and 661, but they stuck with rubber on the 461.