saw choices- MS362 vs MS461?

[lone wolf]

I agree. I would never pick up a 362 when setting next to a 044.

I don't even have one in my line up.

 

[blsnelling]

I don't even have one in my line up.

I have no 60cc saws in my lineup. There's a HUGE power increase going too a 70cc saw. It's either 50 or 70 for me.

 

[lone wolf]

I have no 60cc saws in my lineup. There's a HUGE power increase going too a 70cc saw. It's either 50 or 70 for me.

I have the 40 50 70 lineup.

 

[blsnelling]

30, 50, 70, 90, 120

 

[lone wolf]

30, 50, 70, 90, 120

Well yes but I posted the ones I usually run on jobs. I have the bigger saws and they really don't get used at all. It must be I hate sharpening longer chains and the weight tears my lower back. I never use the 3120 at all.

 

[blsnelling]

Here's my work saw lineup. MS150, 346, 372/440 hybrid, 390, 661, 084.

 

[weedkilla]

The 044 is indeed a fine saw, and one I keep my eyes out looking for a nice example.
In many ways preferable to a 362, however, the better filtration and anti vibe of the 362 is a big deal cutting dry gum.
You are in a great position to try them all and make your own informed decision, you'll even make some nice coin on the 038 on eBay.

Feel free to send me a pm if you want to get rid of the 044, perhaps a trade on a husky 281 and you'll have a nice 60 and 80cc saw....

 

[Grey]

OP great day indeed!.

 

[MustangMike]

I use my 362 more than any other saw, and I have 2 044s that run great.

For what you are describing, I would get the 362 first, even though it does not have the 461s power.

In actual wt (don't trust the website) it is about 1 3/4 lbs lighter, and that and the AV will make a big difference at the end of the day.

You will prefer the 461 for bucking wood over 20", but the 362 for everything else.

IMO, they are fast, smooth & light.

 

[RedFir Down]

I use my 362 more than any other saw, and I have 2 044s that run great.

For what you are describing, I would get the 362 first, even though it does not have the 461s power.

In actual wt (don't trust the website) it is about 1 3/4 lbs lighter, and that and the AV will make a big difference at the end of the day.

You will prefer the 461 for bucking wood over 20", but the 362 for everything else.

IMO, they are fast, smooth & light.

So your telling us a 362 weighs right at 11 lbs?

To the OP: "don't trust the website" ... instead trust a bunch of biased folks that have an interest in saws and have $10 kitchen scales to weigh chainsaws on!!!! Good solid advice, Mike!

 

[sawfun]

The 362 and 044 are close to the same weight if specs are to be believed.

I personally have always been sorry when I bought the smaller engine in almost anything, at least at some point.

 

[bryanr2]

I agree. I would never pick up a 362 when setting next to a 044.

agreed. Id sell the 362.. Had a mint 362MMWSR that I got from DexterDay and traded it for a clean 10mm 044 and a clean 262xp with hda87 carb.

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

If your not a saw collector and are practical about your purchases owning a 362 and 044 as your only saws is about as pointless as it gets ( sorry mike its true ) .. 461/261 is a good idea..covers quite a few bases..actually id go 346/550 and 461..but thats my opinion

I wouldnt even go 362/461..probably 362/661 would be more like it if i was pickin 2

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

agreed. Id sell the 362.. Had a mint 362MMWSR that I got from DexterDay and traded it for a clean 10mm 044 and a clean 262xp with hda87 carb.

What the hell is a MMWSR ? ..you guys confuse me

 

[the GOAT]

Mastermind work saw -- arctic.... If I'm up to date on PSP lingo.

 

[bryanr2]

What the hell is a MMWSR ? ..you guys confuse me

its the 362cmr. Kenis had Randy port it before I got it.

 

[maulhead]

I use my 362 more than any other saw, and I have 2 044s that run great.

For what you are describing, I would get the 362 first, even though it does not have the 461s power.

In actual wt (don't trust the website) it is about 1 3/4 lbs lighter, and that and the AV will make a big difference at the end of the day.

You will prefer the 461 for bucking wood over 20", but the 362 for everything else.

IMO, they are fast, smooth & light.

I have both a 362 & 461. My 2¢ is,,, IF I could only have one of them it would be the 461 without a doubt!! No question.

Even in 16-18" wood I grab my 461 over the 362, sure the 362 is fine for 16-18" wood, but the 461 is more fun

461 with a 20" bar will put a lot more wood on the ground, then a 362 with a 20" bar, in the same amount of time, so the 461 will be in your hands less, so I dont notice the extra weight

The 362 and 044 are close to the same weight if specs are to be believed.

I personally have always been sorry when I bought the smaller engine in almost anything, at least at some point.

Well said!!

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

its the 362cmr. Kenis had Randy port it before I got it.

It sounded like a skin disorder

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

I use my 362 more than any other saw, and I have 2 044s that run great.

For what you are describing, I would get the 362 first, even though it does not have the 461s power.

In actual wt (don't trust the website) it is about 1 3/4 lbs lighter, and that and the AV will make a big difference at the end of the day.

You will prefer the 461 for bucking wood over 20", but the 362 for everything else.

IMO, they are fast, smooth & light.

Mike im not sayin this to bust your stones so dont get all pissed off.

If you think a 362 is a good saw for limbing and cutting small wood theres 2 things i can think of.

You love stihl a whole bunch.

Or you havent expierenced much else , and a few swipes on a log at a GTG doesnt count.

Theres better options dude..even from stihl.

 

[bryanr2]

Mike im not sayin this to bust your stones so dont get all pissed off.

If you think a 362 is a good saw for limbing and cutting small wood theres 2 things i can think of.

You love stihl a whole bunch.

Or you havent expierenced much else , and a few swipes on a log at a GTG doesnt count.

Theres better options dude..even from stihl.

agree 100%. 357, 359, 2156, 2159, 2258, 2260, 555, 562xp, and lets not forget the 262xp in the 60cc range.