Sthil MS 462 C-M Forestry Chainsaw

[Rough Hewn]

Stock 661 36" 3/8

[Woodworks]

1 hour ago, Stubby said:

Crucially the bigger Stihl has more torque than the smaller Husqvarna . The guy in the vid uses the bigger Stihl first and then tries to make the smaller Husqvarna work the same by leaning on it this makes it bog slightely a couple of times .

Is this not a general trait? Not used the two brands for as long as some on here but the Stihl's seem to have a bit more torque but run a bit slower. Husky's great for cutting within bar length and snedding while the Stihl's have that low end grunt for keeping going with the tip buried. 

[MattyF]

I quite strongly dislike Stihl but unfortunately I think the new 4- series saws are flipping good, as is the 661

I’m feeling this a little now , the 462 looks impressive on paper with the same power as the. 461 and the weight virtually of a 560 what’s not to like.

[Rough Hewn]

Ported, jungle muffler, 100cc big bore 660 36" 3/8

[Ratman]

[emoji106][emoji108] and thats under their own steam with both saws, your not using the dogs for leverage or manipulation, nice comparison run! [emoji106]

[Stubby]

12 hours ago, Woodworks said:

Is this not a general trait? Not used the two brands for as long as some on here but the Stihl's seem to have a bit more torque but run a bit slower. Husky's great for cutting within bar length and snedding while the Stihl's have that low end grunt for keeping going with the tip buried. 

yes in the past I have always thought the same . Stihl slightly slower but more torque Husky slightly faster and clears the chip better . I think that difference is diminishing with the newer saws . The point I was making was that the first saw is 72cc and the second 59cc and you cant expect them to behave the same  in a given situation . .

Edited August 19, 2018 by Stubby

[Rough Hewn]

So has anyone got a video of a 462 vs a 461?
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[Stubby]

Just now, Rough Hewn said:

So has anyone got a video of a 462 vs a 461?

Got a small white handled pen knife . 

[peatff]

1 minute ago, Stubby said:

Got a small white handled pen knife . 

I got a sharp bit of string with a knot for a handle.

[butters]

I’ve got a 462 love it proper good saw. .1kg heavier than a 560. Feels very responsive and bags of power. This is my first brand new stihl as the 572 isn’t available at my local dealer and so far have no regrets!