There's a $200-250 difference bw 440/362's. Yes, if cost is not a factor, I think the 440 is a better saw for the weight than the 362. But, the 362 is a very capable saw for many users.
It is a capable saw. It's just underpowered and over weight. It still has a little more power than my ported 261, but when compared to the 440 it's a scab. It doesn't fill the gap between the 261 and 440 very well. That is simply due to the weight IMO. If cost is a big factor you could always go the ported 261 route.
362 is 670$, 440 is 950$
That is an apples and oranges comparison. Most HO's just want to walk into a shop, grab a saw and go. You find a few that will venture into MM's. But when you start talking porting saws, they picture Stihl Hot Saw competition. Heck, most saw techs don't even know what porting a saw involves. For the average AS user, there isn't much need for a saw bw a 261 and 440.
I am surprised you think a stock 362 is stronger than a (well) ported 261. What size bars and wood are you comparing?
There's a $200-250 difference bw 440/362's. Yes, if cost is not a factor, I think the 440 is a better saw for the weight than the 362. But, the 362 is a very capable saw for many users.
On the west coast, I was seeing some very good prices on 372 xt's - better than new 362's in some cases. I'd rather have an xt 372 than an ms361 anyday unless I had to do nothing but limbing.
............No major problems with the 362 so far, apart from the clips that hold down the top cover. 3 of them have been lost in the past 7 months......
It is hard to get it to fit, but it also looks like it will do a good job; I will know more this fall............. I also dislike the air filter design but no problems so far.....
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