tawilson
Platinum Member
I've got a 441 and two things I like about this saw I haven't seen mentioned here are the fuel economy and the antivibration setup.
I've got a 441 and two things I like about this saw I haven't seen mentioned here are the fuel economy and the antivibration setup.
Quite happy with the 441 , especially the compression release , ( if I remember to use it :ashamed: although on first pull I DO REMEMBER if you get my drift:confused2: ) .
Fred H.
A couple of reasons for that.
First, stihl has the best dealer network and dealer support.
That is something that doesnt matter much to us "weekend warrior" types. Most of us do our own maintenance and tune-ups and filter changes etc. Those "pros" always have a dealer service the saw.
Second reason that Stihl and Husky are popular among big loggers is that they offer 120cc saws. (MS880, and 3120xp). Dolmars current biggest offering is only a 90cc saw. And big outfits like to have all one brand. Makes things easier. And dolmar doesnt offer a "large" saw, so they dont buy any of their smaller ones either.
Third, what the loggers use (the grunts doing the work) dont really know much about chainsaws, and dont even have a say as to what they get ordered. (at least the few around here I have talked too). Last time asplund (tree trimmers...not loggers) was in my area doing powerline trimming, they were using huskies. I was cutting up the trees they were clearing for firewood. Had out my dolmar 6400 w/84cc kit. They were pretty impressed. With the sound and cut speed. A few of them (nice guys) asked to take a look at the saw. Their comment "I've never heard of dolmar before":confused2:
Anyone that makes their living w/chainsaws, and knows a little about them surely would know what a dolmar is:confused2:
I didn't think the stock oiler in the 441 was sufficient for a 20" bar so I put in the high output oiler. I think it's the one used in the 460. This was just my opinion so I did it. If I was to order one with what I wanted I'd get the Arctic version too. When the hands get cold I like to grab my 346XPG.I am looking at the 441 also. Good reviews in most places. The only bad comments are related to weight and chunky "feel". The 441 C-M model has an electronic carb and Arborsite tests on that model show its cut times are pretty close to both the 460 and Dolmar. A few comment that the adjustable oiler is a little low on output for bars over 25 inches. My dealer is getting info on a R version with higher output oiler, bigger dawns and some other external changes. I bought a 260 some years ago and still have sticker shock on the MS441 price (almost $1000 inc tax with a couple extra chains and files).
Stihl saws work. Very, very little down time.