manofstihlsometimes
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Thanks. I think I liked yours better. I switched it out.Nice avatar...
Thanks. I think I liked yours better. I switched it out.Nice avatar...
084 to 880 was not an upgrade.....You've never seen a stiletto framing hammer have you? How about a dead blow ball-peen? There's a reason that "they don't make 'em like they used to". The current models are always better than their precursors.
You've never seen a stiletto framing hammer have you? How about a dead blow ball-peen? There's a reason that "they don't make 'em like they used to". The current models are always better than their precursors.
I agree with the 201t and the 250
I believe most who say negative things about the ms362 has never even run one and for those who say it can't handle a 25 inch bar must be drunk
That depends on your elevation... up here at 8000ft, we're down 25% on power. A 440 can pull a 24" bar up here, but without a lot extra. The 460 ish saws are a better choice. Which is why I run a 20" on my 440
I’m on the same page as youStihl models I understand.....Husky numbers and letters seem way more confusing.....or is it just a matter of what you are familiar with:dunno:
I’m on the same page as you
Wow. Now it all makes sense lol. Thank U for that.Huskys nomenclature is actually pretty simple. The last two or three numbers are the displacement in cc’s. So a 395 is a 95cc saw and a 3120 is a 120cc saw. The first number is the series. 1 series are old saws, 2 series are 80’s era pre-emissions, 3 series are more recent pro saws, 4 series are homeowner grade, 5 are the newest.
Using your formula I like the second generation of Stihls the best. Decent running saws, fairly easy to work on and plenty of parts available for about all models...I largely class Stihl saws into three different “eras.” I go pre-064, which includes, well, the 041, 056, 075, 090, and so forth. Built like a tank... That’s about all I have to say.
Then there’s 064-661. The layout of these saws are all largely the same. Air filters, covers, chain brake handles, etc. Durable, turn more RPM, lighter for their power, all usable and very “current” designs. They include essentially 024-084, then MS 260-MS 880, including the 361, 461 & 661. I’m tempted to put the 500i in the group just based on layout. Top covers separated along the air box in two or three pieces, all those traits, etc. By those standards you could group the 038 & 048 into this group as well. M-Tronic was introduced and fleshed out during this sort of “generation.”
Now we’re seeing the “current” generation of Stihl saws with one piece top covers, spring AV (I know the 361 & 661 are spring mounted), general lightness being a major factor. For example, the 241, 261, 362 & 462. M-Tronic isn’t optional, but it’s at a point where it’s proven itself to work and work well.
Right now I have the “064-661” era saws. I think the current generation will work, and I’d have to adjust to them, but they’re probably all fine saws.
As far as old vs new, I definitely like the second gen designs. They are, as a rule, lighter and smoother than the early saws, and potentially more durable than the current generation. That said, I don’t have enough time on a 462 yet to judge.
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