Stihl MS460

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

I've heard rumours about the following too;

 

362 out now

460 dissapearing fast to be replaced by 461 or 462

660 to be replaced with 662 (no 661)

and an 882.

Nowt on the 260 tho...

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Seriously glad I got this saw before it was too late; tempted to get another for when this one's had it.

 

Been ringing up some very hard oak today and what a dream! There is no way that my old Makita DCS7901 was as good as this; I reckon anyway.

 

Seems so light and with fantastic power and speed. Have 036 and had 066 before and now this a model I'd not had - I love it! This is with a 25" bar too - certainly no friday afternoon one this! Thanks Stihl (altho you need to get your a in gear re the MS200T).

[geoff]

Like mine too,the 460 is a joy to use,does like a bit of fuel but does a lot of work so thats ok.the 200 is a gutsy saw,just carb problems & exhaust bolts cant be undone without snapping them.

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

7901 is the better saw!!!!! just don't think about the colour...

 

Agree to differ now! Now I've had both and MUCH MUCH MUCH prefer the 460 in every way.

[Rich Rule]

My 10+ year old 044 seems to have more power than my new 460?? Can that be right? Its been retired for a while but I've started usign it again in preference to the 460. Same size bars on each.

 

A couple of the guys i work for have 044 440's. They are great saws and so well balanced imo.

[Bramble beard]

Hi I have a ms260 on the way from the US, no decompression valve so I will have to man up, from your recommendations it's go to be fun.