Stihl MS361 Club roll call.

[ShoerFast]

361 Club 4-6-07

Bought it as an up-grade to an MS-310, the 310 after a couple years dose not own me a dime, the 361 will pay for it's self paid for in no time!

Have about 4 gallons of fuel through it and about 20 cords of firewood and logs cut and on the ground. Found it to be an excellent accomplishment with a 16" bar to an MS-660 that lives with a 28" for Colorado Aspen Ponderosa , Lodge Pole pine and Douglas Fir in the Colorado Rocky's.

 

[SawTroll]

Got the ms361c last Wednesday.

Welcome to the club!

 

[aquan8tor]

I'm confused; what makes the 361C a "commercial" model; what are the differences between it and the 'regular' ms361?? Mine is a late '05 model, I think. Don't have the serial # handy.

 

[SawTroll]

I'm confused; what makes the 361C a "commercial" model; what are the differences between it and the 'regular' ms361?? Mine is a late '05 model, I think. Don't have the serial # handy.

Nothing really, it is a pro class saw anyway, but some (including me) would rather avoid the extra "features" of the "c" model....:greenchainsaw:

 

[Woodsrover]

The "C" has the no-tool chain adjuster. My dealer had both when I got mine...I opted for the old-fashion one!

Jim

 

[dustytools]

I unknowingly ended up with the "c" model but I think that I like it so far. I guess time will tell.

 

[Just Mow]

I unknowingly ended up with the "c" model but I think that I like it so far. I guess time will tell.

will work out fine.

 

[dustytools]

will work out fine.

I think so too! Thanks.

 

[aquan8tor]

The "C" has the no-tool chain adjuster. My dealer had both when I got mine...I opted for the old-fashion one!

Jim

Gotcha. I only just recently used it with a bar, to be honest. I LOVE it. Lots of power, and did I mention that my back doesn't hurt after using it?? The 394XP is a beast, but its a heavy beast. The 361 is normally the powerhead for my ripsaw, which is about to get some serious use. The quick-tensioner wouldn't do me much good as the sideplate has probably been mounted on the saw no more than 5 times ever.

 

[Chris in WI]

I got my 361 summer of 06'

 

[16gauge]

361 club member

Got mine (slightly used) sometime in early '06. Zero issues so far. Have not done any mods but I'm thinking WHY? I've used both 20 and 24/5 inch bars in softwood. This saw impresses everyone around here.

 

[WACutter]

Picked up a 361 last winter, and then found a pristine 034 a few months later. Oh well....you can't have too many saws!

The 361 is awesome. I have a 20' bar on it. Took down 2 firs and a small apple tree last weekend. One of the firs was on a very steep hill, which got me thinking about picking up one new Stihl 3/4 wrap kits for it sometime.

 

[wood4heat]

All right you guys got me, mid April of this year.

Last year my wife and I bought a house with a wood stove and I found myself with a use for a chainsaw. I didn't know where to start looking but a google search led me to Arboristsite.com. Everything I read lead me to go get the ms361 and Thank You it is a great saw! I've only cut about 3-4 cord so far but am heading back out this weekend to try and get a couple more. Funny thing is I started reading your post to help me decide what I wanted but 2 months after getting my saw I'm still coming back here. I figured I'm hooked I may as well post something.

 

[WVhunter]

All right you guys got me, mid April of this year.

Last year my wife and I bought a house with a wood stove and I found myself with a use for a chainsaw. I didn't know where to start looking but a google search led me to Arboristsite.com. Everything I read lead me to go get the ms361 and Thank You it is a great saw! I've only cut about 3-4 cord so far but am heading back out this weekend to try and get a couple more. Funny thing is I started reading your post to help me decide what I wanted but 2 months after getting my saw I'm still coming back here. I figured I'm hooked I may as well post something.

Welcome to the site , I got mine Nov. 06 and love it.
Tom

 

[buzz sawyer]

Birthday present

Got mine in March '06 with a 20" bar - mostly after reading posts on this site. I agree, after 10 -15 tanks it really starts to open up. I've since gotten a 24" bar (w/skip tooth) and recently a 16". Great anti vib and easy to handle. Couldn't be happier.

 

[Log Splitter]

All right you guys got me, mid April of this year.

Last year my wife and I bought a house with a wood stove and I found myself with a use for a chainsaw. I didn't know where to start looking but a google search led me to Arboristsite.com. Everything I read lead me to go get the ms361 and Thank You it is a great saw! I've only cut about 3-4 cord so far but am heading back out this weekend to try and get a couple more. Funny thing is I started reading your post to help me decide what I wanted but 2 months after getting my saw I'm still coming back here. I figured I'm hooked I may as well post something.

Welcome to AS, wood4heat! You've not only got a nice saw, but I like your handle as well.

 

[tdb]

361

I go
t mine

about a year ago TEDMI.

 

[SawTroll]

I Have 2. I find myself grabbing something smaller 5100, or something bigger 372-440. :taped:

Imo, the 5100 isn't much smaller really, or lighter - it just looks that way, because of the rounded off contours.....

Put a Rollomatic E on the 361, and a Oregon Pro-Lite on the 5100, and the weight difference will be mostly evened out - put a Norwegian made Husky/Jred bar on the Dolmar, and there will be some difference again, but not as much as the specs say.

 

[SawTroll]

The "C" has the no-tool chain adjuster. My dealer had both when I got mine...I opted for the old-fashion one!

Jim

You did it right!!!!

 

[KD5UDB]

Got mine in May of this year. Needed more saw than the 250 and have really enjoyed the extra power to low weight.

Chris