What's the chances of finding a new 440 on the dealer's shelf?

[whitedogone]

I've been looking to complete a 3 saw plan. Since the 440 would most likely get the most use I'd like to find a new one. What's the chances of finding one? WDO

 

[ents]

Every time I go into my local shop I ask about a 440. They just laugh at me.

 

[blsnelling]

A member here on the forum found one just this week. They're out there.

 

[BloodOnTheIce]

The last 440's came out in Mid 2007. There still out there, but your best bet is Ebay.

 

[blakey]

There is a nice 044 up my way if you are up for a road trip.

http://london.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-home-garden-Stihl-044-Chainsaw-W0QQAdIdZ111320877

 

[whitedogone]

If I was to find one, what would come with it? Would it include only stuff like this?

 

[blsnelling]

So you went and did it did you? Congrats on the new saw!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[windthrown]

I think I bought one of the last 440's off a shelf in Oregon about a year ago. It was a 440R model. Even then, all the other stores that I called laughed and said that they were looooooong gone.

Good deals on CL for 044/440s lately, as well as some 361s. Also some 372s are popping up around here and on Ebay for about $500.

 

[windthrown]

If I was to find one, what would come with it? Would it include only stuff like this?

The one I got came with no bar or chain, came with the tool kit and a free hat. Also had the 3/4 wrap, big side cover, large dogs and roller kit. Here it is:

 

[whitedogone]

I think I bought one of the last 440's off a shelf in Oregon about a year ago. It was a 440R model. Even then, all the other stores that I called laughed and said that they were looooooong gone.

Good deals on CL for 044/440s lately, as well as some 361s. Also some 372s are popping up around here and on Ebay for about $500.

what's an "R" model?

 

[windthrown]

what's an "R" model?

Rescue model. As shown in the photo above.

 

[whitedogone]

Rescue model. As shown in the photo above.

Doh, I should have guessed that. WDO

 

[whitedogone]

So you went and did it did you? Congrats on the new saw!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who said I got a new saw :greenchainsaw:

 

[windthrown]

Doh, I should have guessed that. WDO

Well, only reason that they had them was they were the spendy R models. They had two on the shelf when I bought that one. No bar cover with that one either

 

[whitedogone]

That would explain why it's underwater.

http://www.arboristsite.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=91923&d=1236221222

 

[windthrown]

Under water....

Oh, the blue background. That was just to take a photo when I picked it up at the dealer in Eugene. It was all shiney and brand new. I had a blue tarp in my truck and put it out and snapped off the photos. I have about a dozen shots of that saw from all angles.

They sell a bar cover for these rescue saws as well. Exposes only the tip of bar, so they can cut into roofs using them to vent fires. But in reality, the large falling dogs, large side cover and 3/4 wrap are really good for logging with. Add a dual port muffler cover and you are good to go. Well, and a bar and chain of course. And some gas and oil, but I do not wanna make this an oil thread!

 

[whitedogone]

IF I was to find one, how much would I have to pay? WDO

 

[GASoline71]

Lat week there was one sittin' on the shelf at the local dealer here...

Gary

 

[whitedogone]

IF I was to find one, which oil should I use?

 

[GASoline71]

Sure you should be runnin' a saw that big?

Gary