Which one?

[MS460WOODCHUCK]

If ya had $1200.00 to buy a new saw to run a 28 and 32'' bar to cut hardwood for firewood in diameter of 24-40'' what would it be? Lets keep this to new from dealer saws...not old, used or ported. All the dealers are pretty local and good so the dealer is not a problem either.

 

[Moparmyway]

661r all the way !!!!!!!!!!

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

1200 wont buy a 661 for most people.

 

[mdavlee]

If I had to spend it all then 661. If not get a 2188 and save $300

 

[jughead500]

Echo cs600p and send it to cuddle lane.

 

[fearofpavement]

In my area, the 661 isn't available but the MS660 is. If I were buying a new large saw, the 660 is what it would be. (even if the 661 were available)

 

[Stihl99]

661R

 

[MS460WOODCHUCK]

Echo cs600p and send it to cuddle lane.

Good saw but 32'' bar on it...nope.

 

[Spectre468]

Well, duh!

 

[cityboy172]

390. brand new from TLandrum. Ported.

 

[fordf150]

Had to put in the only official vote for 7910. $1200 with a 7910 you can buy all kinds of extra goodies to go with it and still have money left over for a steak dinner

 

[Lignator]

390 feels good with a 28 on it. haven't tried a 32 yet.

 

[stevetheboatguy]

7910. If you can stay with a 28". From what I have been told the longer bars oiling gets light.
Definitely one of the lighter saws and usually less expensive.

 

[Stix]

2188 or 390.

 

[ratso]

I'm getting old so for me a 461 with a lightweight 28" bar . If the wood is going to 36" and up most of the time then a 661.

 

[jeff taswelder]

Selection Chainsaws

Professional Chainsaws

STIHL professional and forestry chainsaws are essential tools, combining maximum power and minimum weight for unbeatable performance.

Product
comparison Model Power output
kW/bhp Displacement
cc Weight
kg Price
MS 241 C-M 2.2/3.0 42.6 4.7 $1,289.00*
MS 261 C-M 2.9/3.9 50.2 5.2 $1,449.00*
MS 261 C-MQ 2.9/3.9 50.2 5.2 $1,499.00*
MS 362 C-M 3.5/4.8 59.0 5.8 $1,649.00*
MS 381 Magnum® 3.9/5.3 72.2 6.6 $1,549.00*
MS 441 C-M Magnum® 4.2/5.7 70.7 6.6 $1,899.00*
MS 461 Magnum® 4.4/6.0 76.5 6.7 $1,999.00*
MS 660 Magnum® 5.7/7.1 91.6 7.5 $2,199.00*
MS 880 Magnum® 6.4/8.7 121.6 9.8 $2,999.00*


$1200. wont get much of a saw in tas

 

[lovetheoutdoors]

Im awaiting my 661r , after i get it i will vote. I have a couple 390xp's and a 395xp. Right now i would take a 390xp over my 066.

 

[jughead500]

Good saw but 32'' bar on it...nope.

True but It would still be awesome. I don't dream too big.

 

[jughead500]

Besides I aleady have the pm1000 for the big stuff.24" bar around my parts is about all thats needed.

 

[Mastermind]

MS461 for me.

I'd rarely use the 90cc saw.......