MS460 VS MS461

[Mastermind]

Hmmm... I've had that happen to me, and it's not funny!!

On a related note... I put together a saw to sell in The Tradin' Post, and I had this part left over. It should be okay, right?? No need to test it out.
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I like mine better...
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Looks like a spare part anyway......

I can't believe you sawed that 3/4 wrap up.

 

[KG441c]

I'm hoping it is.. But until it gets there.. Then home? The world will never know lol

A second faster isnt enough for me to pick a saw to work with but it may be the most important thing to some. What about the weight and handling between the 2 Dex?

 

[cgraham1]

I can't believe you sawed that 3/4 wrap up.

I'll take that as a compliment!

Brush Ape picks the 460, BTW.

 

[hseII]

I'll take that as a compliment!

Brush Ape picks the 460, BTW.

Huck Fim

 

[KG441c]

Everyone knows the 461 has Delayed Stratification Exhaust Technology?? Why pick the 460????

 

[MustangMike]

Keith, there is no doubt that the 461 is the more sophisticated saw, but the 046/460 is tried & true, a good performer that has been very reliable.

I really like the 461, but it remains to be seen if it will be as durable as the 460. I'm also a little surprised and disappointed that Stihl did not put M-Tronic on it. As far as size, wt, power they are both very close, with the 461 likely having the edge in the torque dept (a broader power band).

It is like asking if the new Mustang is better than the 1968? There is not correct answer, it is nice to have either one.

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

Isnt there 9 different parts from a 460 to a 461 ? ..its the same damn saw with different porting and plastic..im sure its gonna stand the test of time.

 

[MustangMike]

And here I thought there was something specific to the 461 (not on the 460) to prevent heat build up on the piston?

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

Maybe 13 parts..ask wiggs...its as tough as any saw stihl ever made..id take it over a 460.

 

[MustangMike]

Good to know.

 

[KG441c]

Imo the 0 models arent built to be anymore dependable than the newer models. I prefer the newer models myself

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

Imo the 0 models arent built to be anymore dependable than the newer models. I prefer the newer models myself

It may be in my head but i think the 461 feels smoother than the 460 i had

 

[Mastermind]

Maybe you're just better with your chain filing than you were then Ryan.

The AV is exactly the same.

 

[Trx250r180]

It may be in my head but i think the 461 feels smoother than the 460 i had

That's part of having a "NEW" saw ,put some hours on them and things loosen up ,harden up etc ,kind of like a new truck ,everything opens and shuts nice when new ,get 100k on it ,seats not the same ,steering is not as tight etc ,a 5-10 year old saw the rubber mounts will be hardened up some ,making it seem like it vibrates more .

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

Maybe you're just better with your chain filing than you were then Ryan.

The AV is exactly the same.

Could very well be.

 

[sawfun]

Maybe more torque pushes through the cut easier. If the chain sharpness is equal.

 

[WoodChuck'r]

The 461 is sweet. It's a 460 with an XPW top end. Can't argue with that. Took Stihl long enough to finally get it....


But I voted 460. Well, the 046 to be more precise. I like the old schoolness of it. It's authentic, and genuine. A pioneer among the saws of it's generation.



An 'OG' if you will.



Much like me.

 

[PA Plumber]

Voting for the 460 because it looks kinda purty in the middle of it's little and big brothers.

 

[Ron660]

Voting for the 460 because it looks kinda purty in the middle of it little and big brothers.


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I think you should sell me that 460. I'll put some saw dust on it.

 

[hseII]

That's part of having a "NEW" saw ,put some hours on them and things loosen up ,harden up etc ,kind of like a new truck ,everything opens and shuts nice when new ,get 100k on it ,seats not the same ,steering is not as tight etc ,a 5-10 year old saw the rubber mounts will be hardened up some ,making it seem like it vibrates more .

The Seats fit better sometimes after a few years; kinda like those milk Cows we talked about last week.
Certainly after the last payment is made, and you get the title in the mail.


Thinking of you SlowP XOXOXO

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Signed,
Mr. Randomness in December