rmtlogging
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Looking at getting either an ms440 or ms460 and going to be running a 28~32 inch bar any suggestions
440 or 460
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cpr
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440
McCulloch.
Oh.
Dammit.
More for me then.
McCulloch.
Oh.
Dammit.
More for me then.
Bowtie
Gearhead
440 is an awesome saw, but for that bar length I agree with longbar. Especially if it is hardwood. ( I have had both saws )
MechanicMatt
Cut Split Stack Burn
That big of a bar, unless it's softwood, Id get the ms460. Im very impressed with my fathers, and his is stock. I keep trying to get him to open the muffler up but his reply is "Its got enough power for me like this" . They are great saws.
Beer Gut
A Fine Pilsner
460 x 3 for those bars..
galde
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Get a 440 for the 28" and a 460 for the 32".
Any reason why someone hasn't recommended both.....?? 
juststumps
ArboristSite Guru
660
get a 660 if you want to run a 28-32 " set up !! i've run a 460 with both the 28 +32 , sorta ok with a 28 , dog with a 32 . rocking saw with a 25" bar...
get a 660 if you want to run a 28-32 " set up !! i've run a 460 with both the 28 +32 , sorta ok with a 28 , dog with a 32 . rocking saw with a 25" bar...
rmtlogging
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Thank you all for the input
NORMZILLA44
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I have a 044 love it. Wont sell it not even for a 460. But if I went to get a new one it would be a 460 on the stihl side. You just stuck on that brand, and those two models? Just asking because there are a few other options.
TonyRumore
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I agree - I really like the 460 with a 28" bar (my favorite firewood setup) provided the bar is not buried......If you're actually cutting 28" wood, I would go with a 660 as well.
And definately a 660 with the 32". At 36", I go to one of my 084's.
Tony
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chainsaw kid
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I'm diggin the ms440 right now. I go through bouts with certain saws...right now I'm on a 440 kick. I love the ms460 too but the 440 is a tad lighter and is more then enough for most stuff I do.
rmtlogging
ArboristSite Lurker
Well I have always wanted a 660 but for now 0I'm looking for a smaller one since I currently have a 395. But if a 660 would be better for what the bars I want to use then I might go that route
Evanrude
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I'm confused. Why would you buy a 660 if you have a 395?
bcorradi
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I personally like the 440 a lot better than the 460, but it's personal preference. If a person needs more than the 440 than grab the 395/660, etc. However, for 99% of what I need to cut the 440 is plenty.
Me too.
WidowMaker1
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your got a 395. that's all you need mate! 24" to 36" on the 395 is win win !!!!! if ya looking at getting a smaller saw, being there a tad lighter in the 70cc range, then run 28" or under on a 440 ...personally Id be looking into getting yourself a 372XP with 28" and leaving the big stuff for your 395.
