which saw to buy....
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rms61moparman
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I would go for the great saw you already have!!!
That being said, I can't see myself ever buying another Stihl product new, due to their protectionist bullcrap business practices.
I guess that leaves the 562.
Mike
hoss
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Buy a Stihl 084 and get two 60cc saws at once.
northwoods18
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can't go wrong with the 562xp
GASoline71
Mr. Nice Guy
Do a muffler mod on the MS361... you'll notice a big difference in performance.
Read this... http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/33528.htm
Gary
Read this... http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/33528.htm
Gary
SawTroll
Information Collector
Get a 560xp, to keep the weight on the same level as the 361. The 562xp is a bit heavier, and the 362 more so.
The new Huskys actually have all the advantages, and the MS362 an air filtration issue - so it isn't even a close call! :msp_wink:
SawTroll
Information Collector
I have one of his mufflers on an Euro MS361 - no spark screen though, and the tube in a different place than on his spark screen version.....:msp_wink:
Niko I love ya buddy, but don't you remember seeing the 362 on a scale? it weighs the same as the 562 +- an ounce or so.
I say stick with the 361, they're simple as dirt and just as reliable and can be made to run really well. Now if you just want something new with a lot more power, sell the 361 and buy yourself a good 70cc saw. I personally think anyone that has a good 50cc saw and a good 70cc saw, has no reason to own any 60cc saw IMHO. I had both the 361 and 362 and I don't miss either one.
sunfish
Fish Head
Yes, if I had the choice between a 560xp and 562xp. I'd quickly take the 560xp...
zogger
Tree Freak
Same money or close to it..get an echo 600p off of ebay and then get it modded.
Niko I love ya buddy, but don't you remember seeing the 362 on a scale? it weighs the same as the 562 +- an ounce or so.
I say stick with the 361, they're simple as dirt and just as reliable and can be made to run really well. Now if you just want something new with a lot more power, sell the 361 and buy yourself a good 70cc saw. I personally think anyone that has a good 50cc saw and a good 70cc saw, has no reason to own any 60cc saw IMHO. I had both the 361 and 362 and I don't miss either one.
i already have a good 70cc a 372xp big bore, ms361 big bore, ms250 and an 880 just fancy to try something a little different.
mad murdock
ArboristSite Guru
If different is what you're after, then why not consider the echo suggestion, or go real different and get a Poulan 3600, or a Mac 6-10A
Send the 361 out for a port job and never look back......
SawTroll
Information Collector
If different is what you're after, then why not consider the echo suggestion, or go real different and get a Poulan 3600, or a Mac 6-10A
Maybe he isn't mad? :hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:
SawTroll
Information Collector
Niko I love ya buddy, but don't you remember seeing the 362 on a scale? it weighs the same as the 562 +- an ounce or so.
Not empty powerhead, according to the KWF test lab - they found a .2 kg/.4 lbs difference.....
tallguys
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Yes it is 200g but that translates into less than 2 McDonalds Big Macs, which some guys should be eating more of if that little difference in weight bothers them.
I'd be basing my saw purchases on more than that little difference like how it feels in my hands, but thats just me.
Mastermind
Work Saw Specialist
I just modded a 361 for a tree service in MA......
Just got off the phone with em......they like it. :msp_thumbup:
Just got off the phone with em......they like it. :msp_thumbup:
