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Dok said:
Which of you 440 owners cut hard wood? My 440 handles the 24" bar with skip okay but not great. If the bar is buried in oak I do have to be careful to not bog it. It rips through pine no problem. That has me thinking about a larger saw, but then it would also be a heavier saw and less handy. Thoughts?
Dok
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Yes!

Dolmar 7900 should be just a tad heavier, with a lot more power......
 
Freakingstang said:
Congrats on the new saw. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little jealous. (been looking for a new one reasonbly priced).


A lot of guys are going to hate me for this, and let me start by saying that I love my 440. It is a light 70cc that runs damned good with the dp cover.

The 441 is more of a saw. It wieghs a little more, but it is more HP, more (broader) torque curve, less vibes and a heck of a filtration setup on it.

I believe you will not be as happy with it as you are with your 441. Guys that ran the 441 before the 440 can't stand the 440. Guys that ran a 440 from the get go, can't stand the 441.

Truth be told they are both great saws, but the 441 is a nicer saw all the way around.


here's my thoughts on your 440 questions:

For the HD Air filter, just check it every couple tanks. It isn't bad when you are cutting clean wood with a sharp chain, but when the chain dulls just a smidgen and the wood is a little dirty. the filter will need more attention.

The A/v is not bad at all imo, but it isn't near as smooth as the 441.


I have 4 70-80cc saws and love every one of them. The 440 is not the most powerfull one out there, but the extra light weight (for a 70cc saw) and good power make it many peoples' favorite. The 440 and 7900 are my go to saws.

If you seriously don't like it and want a 441, I will take the 440 off of your hands.
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I have wondered if I would like the 440 as well. I do like the 441 a lot. The 441 pulls a 24" full comp just fine in hardwood. My only experience of really big hardwood (bar buried plus) is limited to Red Oak, White Oak, and Beech.

Spoke to the dealer that is fixing the 441 and they told me Stihl has approved a complete new anti-vibe package; Springs and buffers. They are waiting on parts.

Steve, I'll be sending a pm.
 
SawTroll said:
You obviously have forgotten about the 372xp, and its Jonsered sister!!!


:greenchainsaw: :blob2: :blob2:
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The dealer where I bought the saw also sells Husky. He told me he had a bad rash of gas tank leaks on the 372 XP's. He said he would get one for me, but the Factory support to the dealer was much better on the Stihl.

Before he became a Stihl dealer, he ran and owned Husky saws. He also mentioned it was a lot easier to work with corporate before Electrolux came into the picture.
 
PA Plumber said:
The dealer where I bought the saw also sells Husky. He told me he had a bad rash of gas tank leaks on the 372 XP's. He said he would get one for me, but the Factory support to the dealer was much better on the Stihl.

Before he became a Stihl dealer, he ran and owned Husky saws. He also mentioned it was a lot easier to work with corporate before Electrolux came into the picture.
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I believe you wouldn't like the 372. In my experience, you wouldn't like the 372 for the very reasons you like the Stihls. The 372 cuts great, is fast and all but it just doesn't have much torque.
 
Got the 441 back today. :clap:

New antivibe buffers all around.

We are still getting ice and rain in the Harrisburg, PA area. No cutt'n for either of my "girls" until next week.:(
 
nice saws

you have a good all purpose saw. now go get the saw dirty:chainsaw: clean saws are ugly dirty saw are goood lookin:hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange: :greenchainsaw:
:cheers:
 
Freakingstang said:
I'm pulling the BS flag out on this one. I love my 440, but it is not a 385, and won't outcut one stock. With a 20" bar, they are fairly close, but put a 24 or bigger on each and see which one has the advantage. The 385 is a more powerful saw, but it is also heavier and on a bigger/wider frame.

Even with the DP cover it is a good runner, but it still isn't a 385xp. lol
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HA HA, I got a laugh off that one!!!LOLOL You misunderstood me, I meant VIBRATION not POWER!!!LOLOL My 385 will whoop my 440's behind all day long even dp440 vs stock 385. My 385 is one fast saw, matter of fact not much behind my dp 066. Cept in big wood the 066 will whoop the 385 now. HAHAHAHA,LOLOLOL!!!:greenchainsaw: :chainsaw: :cheers:
 
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Ordered the Dual Port Muffler from the dealer today. We discussed the larger clutch cover, but he didn't think I would need it since the 441 has been working out just fine.

Would it be a good idea to go 8 pin on this? I know it isn't a 441, but I sure don't mind the light touch of the 441. I am planning on keeping a 24" bar on her. I like not having to bend over very far and it is nice for walking the spar.
 
PA Plumber said:
Ordered the Dual Port Muffler from the dealer today. We discussed the larger clutch cover, but he didn't think I would need it since the 441 has been working out just fine.

Would it be a good idea to go 8 pin on this? I know it isn't a 441, but I sure don't mind the light touch of the 441. I am planning on keeping a 24" bar on her. I like not having to bend over very far and it is nice for walking the spar.
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Do you run an 8 pin on the 441 at all?

I've used an 8 pin 440 with a 20" and it was fine. Dunno about a longer bar. Would probably cut better with a 7 pin. Easier on the clutch and whatnot.
 
Peacock said:
Do you run an 8 pin on the 441 at all?

I've used an 8 pin 440 with a 20" and it was fine. Dunno about a longer bar. Would probably cut better with a 7 pin. Easier on the clutch and whatnot.
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No. I believe the 441 came with a 7 pin. Very satisfied with it that way.
 
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PA Plumber said:
No. I believe the 441 came with a 7 pin. Very satisfied with it that way.
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It cuts a bit faster with the 8 pin. I wouldn't recommend it with anything over 20" because you have to be so light with your touch.
 

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