New saw, which one?

[RobRainford]

Sold some stuff to raise some funds, so I've got £500 to spend on a saw. I've got my eye on a mid range saw to go between my 260 and 660. As the gap is a bit much!

 

I have a spare 20" 3/8" bar and chain, I was thinking of a 441 as its got plenty power and is happy on a 20". Other than that a 362 or 341.

 

Opinions?

[mendiplogs]

Sold some stuff to raise some funds, so I've got £500 to spend on a saw. I've got my eye on a mid range saw to go between my 260 and 660. As the gap is a bit much!

 

I have a spare 20" 3/8" bar and chain, I was thinking of a 441 as its got plenty power and is happy on a 20". Other than that a 362 or 341.

 

Opinions?

 

HI rob I'm told its the 576XP but its a husky i will ring justin i think but the 441 ok 361 better i think and 660 what a saw :thumbup1:all the best jon

[TerryTibbs]

341 is underpowered on a 20"

362 is nicest on an 18"

Looks like the 441, if you're pushed to a Stihl!

[Kev Stephenson]

460??

[18 stoner]

Doubt you'll get a 441 for £500 Rob, but you never know!

 

I'd go for the 362 myself.

 

I do happen to know where there's a couple of 361s left if you're interested. They were better than the 362 IMO

[Matthew Storrs]

sounds like your set on Stihl? Also are you buying used, as the saws you mention seem to command quite a bit more than £500 when new. If its used, I found the Ms 440 a very reliable performer.

[armchairarborist]

460 fills that gap nicely, don't forget that race we had haha

[CTS]

Ms 460. Great all round saw. Works perfect with a 20" bar. Strong saw. I used one when I first started and used it for everything for 2 years before getting a 660.

[RobRainford]

Going by Jonesies prices (w/o vat) the 441 comes in at £474. With the 362 and 341 coming in a bit less. At 451 and 386

 

Kev: 460 did cross my mind but is just a bit too big for the gap it will fill. Plus it's a little out of the budget. One day! Maybe the apf?

 

I'm set on a stihl, I prefer them to huskies. Plus everything will match then!

[18 stoner]

The 460 is an awasome saw agreed, but IMO is a bit close power wise to the 660 if looking for a saw midway.