Stihl Ohioan
ArboristSite Operative
I may buy a box of 036 parts to rebuild one saw . Will the 036 run with the ms 360-361 saws ?
Stihl 036 vs ms 360-361
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old-cat
Fir Man
the 036 and ms360 are basically the same saws. The ms361 is a totally different animal
Saw Dr.
Junk Collector
And NO, the 036 will probably outrun a 360, but both will lose to a 361.
I ran my rebuilt 036 Pro side-by-side against my Ms 361 with the same bar and chain on board. It was s dead heat. However, the 361 now has 1000 hours on it and the 036 Pro has a rebuilt engine that I did in my shop. Take it from there.
BTW, the 361 cost me $650 new back in 2008 and I bought the 036 Pro used and non-running for $190. I have a grand total of about $250 plus my labor in the 036 Pro. It's a heckuva saw.
old-cat
Fir Man
THE BEST bang for the buck fire wood saw that there is, period!
Agreed. You can still get these used and non-running for under $200. If they run, add another $100, but it's still a good buy. Parts are also available as need be.
Matt B
ArboristSite Operative
Got a 361 that runs well. Sure there are improvements over an 036 but you'd be hard pressed to really notice much difference in the bush when collecting wood. Would happily own an 036 in place of the 361 if one was available at the right price. Hell I would probably buy one in addition to the 361 seeing the way my CAD is progressing... anyone got a nice 044?
old-cat
Fir Man
Only one problem, this kind of talk can push the price up! Shhhhhh!
