stihl's 361 replacement is on the way

[tree_beard]

the 362...

 

stratocharged engine

 

same power output (4.6bhp), weight increase from 5.6 to 5.9kg

 

hd airfilter with pre-seperation (read husky style)

 

spring anti-vibe mounts (read husky style:001_tongue:)

 

one piece filter/cylinder cover secured with three torx bolts

 

 

the future is here

[tommer9]

Worth a look- mine has spring anti vibe mount already though:confused1:

[tree_beard]

ahh, i thought they started using the improved swedish spring technology with the 441... i stand corrected, they started pinching ideas even earlier:lol:

[Ben90]

I noticed the 2008 hedgetrimmers have spring mounts too.

[burrell_]

do we no when the 362 will be on sale then

[tree_beard]

do we no when the 362 will be on sale then

 

it became available in certain regions of the u.s this past week... (i robbed the pics and info from the stihl us site)

 

 

you'd have to ask your stihl dealer (who'd probably have to beg their stihl rep for any info, theyre a tight lipped bunch)

[tommer9]

I noticed the 2008 hedgetrimmers have spring mounts too.

 

The ms181 even has them!

[tree_beard]

springs do make for a smoother saw... and vibration levels are important these days...

 

just cant be wrenching on pinched saws like you can with rubber mounts, and bigger saws (specifically when running long bars) either need stiffer springs or a combination of springs and rubbers, or it all feels a bit floppy.

[penfold]

I noticed the 2008 hedgetrimmers have spring mounts too.

 

my six year old hs45 has spring mount av absorbers.

[tree_beard]

pics courtesy of Erick (arboristsite member)