thomasinvancouver
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Finally.
462 on the Stihl US website
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I am glad I have mine and at the price I paid. But, I would trade my 461 for a brand new 462. Anybody???
Ginger15
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Two of my dealers still have the 441 and 461, and one of them has the 462.
I hope that’s not the final photo of the 462 R they’re bringing stateside. No big clutch cover or roller chain catcher, not even an outer dog is pretty disappointing.
You can easily add those parts!
And the 241 is still there too.
You shouldn’t have to add them. Every other saw Stihl has sold under the R designation has had them, from the 60 cc class all the way up to the 880. They’ll probably have a $100 price premium still, then add $40 in parts.
If the R designation means just a wrap handle now, I’ll add all the parts to a stock saw for $100.
If the R designation means just a wrap handle now, I’ll add all the parts to a stock saw for $100.
Yep, that said this saw has the HO Oiler in the base model. Most dealers stateside are still clueless. Stihl only offering a true R model or Artic saw to select markets has always been ridiculous.
So I ordered the saw and added the parts, I got what I wanted.
So I ordered the saw and added the parts, I got what I wanted.
You don’t strictly, but those few parys were just as useful as the wrap handle for cutting timber. Throw a long chain brushing out? Good luck not messing it up when it hits that metal bent piece/sprocket, or how much it hurts when it hits your hand on the wrap handle. Like having the saw actually be able to support it’s own weight when you’re falling a big tree with thick bark? You need the bigger dawgs both inner and outer. Like not being covered in chips and having them flow better? That’s where the big side cover has always been useful.
You’re right, you don’t strictly need them, but they are useful if you use the saw to production fall trees. They were on all the prior saws Stihl had sold under the R designation, and Stihl can do whatever they want, but I’m disappointed.
As far as the oiler goes... The stock Stihl oilers are fine, they just usually need to be turned up from the “e” setting. The new tiny oiler holes on Stihl bars are a problem too, they usually see a little drill action in my shop.
I’m not running a longer bar with a newer Stihl and not a large Oiler, or punching the pin on the newer saws. I’m also not paying Stihl for one of there bars, I’ll take a Sugi/Tsumura first.
To me they don’t oil fine with the largest “recommended bar”, and I’m referring to any newer Stihl.
To me they don’t oil fine with the largest “recommended bar”, and I’m referring to any newer Stihl.
stephen warner
New Member
RIP 441 and 461!
462 you have some big shoes to fill. Time will tell.
I wonder if the 441 and 461 production will continue for global markets. If so, we should have no problem getting our hands on them if the 462 falls short. In the mean time ill be happy to give it a whirl.
462 you have some big shoes to fill. Time will tell.
I wonder if the 441 and 461 production will continue for global markets. If so, we should have no problem getting our hands on them if the 462 falls short. In the mean time ill be happy to give it a whirl.
Haywire Haywood
Fiscal Conservative Social Retard
Wow, if I decide to get another saw, looks I will probably be going to the dark side. That 72cc saw is 13lbs. The Husqvara 59cc is 13.4lbs. Instead of the ported 60cc class, I'll just run a stock 70.
no arctic model?
Haywire Haywood
Fiscal Conservative Social Retard
Not that many trees above the artic circle. I fail to see the point. 
I see the 462 as a remake of a 440 . Less saw than a 460, only 72 cc ,max bar of 28 inches ?? W.t.f ? Stihl needs a model in between the 462 & the 661. Just my two cents worth. But this is typical pay more & get less.
Haywire Haywood
Fiscal Conservative Social Retard
It's priced in the same realm as the 70cc class Husqvarna.
thomasinvancouver
ArboristSite Operative
I agree the 462 is more a replacement for the 441. I think the 500i is going to be the true replacement for the 461. I’m saving up for a 462, which I don’t really need. By the time I have the money I wonder if the 500i will be released in the States, or will it see a delay in introduction like the 462. Maybe I’ll just wait for a 500i that I also don’t really need.
HerbHammer
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Ding ding ding. This is spot on. Was deciding between a 462 and 661 and came to this conclusion. Went with the 661. Likely going to pick up a 461 just to keep in the box as I think the DI saws are going downhill from here.
