stihlrookie
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Some get it, some don't
You guys get it. Why can't some other people?
The 362's fuel capacity is 2.9 oz less than the 361. That figures out to be around 2 oz less wet weight for the 362 power head only, bringing the difference in working weight to just about 10 ounces. So, yes the 361 is lighter but not by much. I am using Stihl's stated measurements and weights for this. If that slight difference in weight is really all that matters to someone they shouldn't even be handling a chainsaw.
The advantages of the 362 outweigh that of the 361(pun intended). The .2 increase in hp, better AV, better filtration, better fuel mileage of the 362 make the slight weight increase a non issue. Again, you will not notice the weight difference in day to day working. You will notice the difference in power and AV as well as the gas sipping of the 362. Pulling the 20" RSF I can cut 1/2 cord of wood before needing to refuel. The 361 I had would get a bit over 1/3 cord before needing fuel and it has the bigger tank! That right there should end the debate but it won't.
guess i've been guilty of the weight on paper thing before but half the time you would not notice 1/2 to 1lb extra on a saw if it feel's good go for it
Everyone likely is at some point. Fuel & oil tanks capacity should be figured in... I would like to see wet weights of the powerheads publish. I dont care about B&C weights because I have from 16 - 36" and that can vary the weight ~3 Lbs. Weight weight of the powerhead is what matters, and you are correct you wouldn't notice half a pound.
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You guys get it. Why can't some other people?
The 362's fuel capacity is 2.9 oz less than the 361. That figures out to be around 2 oz less wet weight for the 362 power head only, bringing the difference in working weight to just about 10 ounces. So, yes the 361 is lighter but not by much. I am using Stihl's stated measurements and weights for this. If that slight difference in weight is really all that matters to someone they shouldn't even be handling a chainsaw.
The advantages of the 362 outweigh that of the 361(pun intended). The .2 increase in hp, better AV, better filtration, better fuel mileage of the 362 make the slight weight increase a non issue. Again, you will not notice the weight difference in day to day working. You will notice the difference in power and AV as well as the gas sipping of the 362. Pulling the 20" RSF I can cut 1/2 cord of wood before needing to refuel. The 361 I had would get a bit over 1/3 cord before needing fuel and it has the bigger tank! That right there should end the debate but it won't.