cheyenne19
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Just go with an 036 Pro and don't look back.
Just go with an 036 Pro and don't look back.
Rather a Husky 560xp, but that's another discussion....The 362 weighs pretty much the same as a new 440... So for me it would be a 261 or 440
ABSOLUTELY AGREED as it has 62cc vs 59cc and a little more power.
As far as mmurph "In real-world weights the 362 is slightly better."
What world are you living in?
MS361 is 12.3lbs vs MS362 is 13.2lbs which is far closer to a MS440 at 13.6lbs
I have two BRAND NEW MS361's sitting at my feet. One on my left and one on my right. I just like to look at them NEW like that. thank goodness my older 361 is in great running condition.
I am looking at picking up a 036 PRO as well. Screw that heavy MS362 and cash in on a STIHL 044 or MS440, lb for lb. Hey STIHL, if you make the new saws heavier add MORE cc's. :msp_mad:
No experience with the 560xp.. Hear good things tho. Do you think its better than your ms361?
I obvously don't really know yet, as the 560xpg that I ordered months ago still is pending.....
The real world weight I am living in is that I have both saws, both have been cleaned and weighed on an accurate scale.
BTW, 036's are about 12.25lbs (I've got one of those too.)
You do realize that a ratio is definitive number? The 362 carries 2.880 lbs/hp. The 361 carries 2.897hp/lb....it's splitting frog hairs I know, but your statement about the 361 having a better p/w ratio isn't true.
Here is what I know.
I pick up and cut with my 440 and I say nice!
I pick up and cut with my 361 and I say sweet!
Noticeable difference in weight between the two.
I pick up the 362 and I say - Gimme my 440.
That my friend is REAL WORLD and beats any scale.
STIHL screwed up. technology is to help us get lighter and stronger.
Take the MS441 for example. I would buy a Husqvarna 576xp oer a MS441 any day. They both weight the same but you get more power and torque with the 576xp, AND it is smoooooother.
i would be willing to bet that these are 3 more models that you have never had in your hands either, like most saws you blow about.........I guess I shouldn't comment more on this, but the 441, 362 and 261 are all among the Stihls I woundn't even consider buying, even though they are a lot cheaper than the comparable Huskys here.....:msp_sad:
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