i stated with echo 452 vl,then bought new ms361,then bought 660 new,then sold 660,then got a 028,then 044 month ago..now i have the 361,o28 and 044.....with o44 the 361 and 028 dont get used unless o44 runs out fuel,saying no matter how big,small wood is i just like the 044...now i been on the fence myself to replace o28 with either new 441c or 261c,since o44 is pretty rough......what would have been better for me could have been 261 and 441.but for me the 361-60 cc,is real close to weight of 261-50 cc,with 361 having more power.i just like 60 plus cc saws better,tho i havent tried the 261c yet.lot guys like 50 and 70 cc saw,i kinda like 60 and 70plus cc plan...i also started with 16" bar on my echo and 361 for years,then moved to a 20" bar,and have found that for the most part 20" is best all around size for me from small to large trees.....if it were me and knew one saw was all i ever need the 362 would be the ticket,but if i knew i would need at least 2 saws,i would either have a 261c/362c and 441c with 20" on small saws and 25 on large saw...just my experience with c.a.d....good luck in your decision,let us know what you get!
