stihl ms362

[NuBota]

...I also picked up a MS460 with the 25" bar, what an animal of a chainsaw...

You will love it - it is a monster - will cut those trees like butter. Just be careful as you tire because it is a little beefy. The power in that thing finally pushed me into getting a pair of chaps. I have run without them for years and I never thought about it until reading advice on here.

Have fun and be safe!

 

[trook]

I recently doing a LOT of research on arboristsite, I purchased a Stihl MS361 with a 20" bar and I really like it. From everything I have read, the MS460/461 is a REAL BEAST!! You should love it!! :thumbsup:

 

[amigauser]

The power in that thing finally pushed me into getting a pair of chaps. I have run without them for years and I never thought about it until reading advice on here.

Yes, after reading all of the horror stories both on TBN and Arborsite.com I picked up some Stihl branded chaps back when I purchased the MS290 a couple of years ago. I am pretty careful but like you said it only takes a second when you are tired to cause a lot of grief. I also have the Stihl helmet with the integrated flip down face shield and muffs. I wear both items when I run either saw or the chipper. Not fun in the 90 degree heat we had this past weekend but better safe than sorry

The MS460 is indeed one heck of machine. Going back an forth between the MS290 and the MS460 there is no comparison. For limbing the MS290 was a lot lighter to work with but for powering through and bucking the large logs the MS460 rules.

 

[Saxman]

I have a MS361 and a MS362, both are great saws but I think the MS362 might be a little better in the anti vibe department and a slightly wider power band. I have lots of other Stihl saws MS260,361,362,441,056 Mag and MS660 and looking forward to the release of the MS261 soon.

 

[Pushing_Tin]

I have a MS270 Woodboss and that thing is amazing. I can't imagine running some of the saws you guys do. I know this is an old thread, but a helmet and chaps have saved me several times while working in the woods. My wife works at a hospital and sees quite a few serious logging injuries a year.