stihl's 361 replacement is on the way

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

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

 

I'd better buy a 361 quick then! What is it with power to weight ratios getting worse???

[tree_beard]

thats stratocharged engines for you jon,

 

20% less fuel consumption tho... and up to 50% less harmfull emissions..

 

heavier and chunkier saws are the future!

[Mark Bolam]

Will this mean a load of cheap 361's dumped on the market as the dealers try and get rid of them? Yippeeeeee!

[MattyF]

No quick release air filter???

[tommer9]

Cant wait.......!

[tree_beard]

No quick release air filter???

 

apparently the three top cover bolts only need a half-turn to release....

 

but i'm sceptical, seems like a step in the wrong direction

[Peter]

I dont know, when are you ever out cutting without a combi spanner?

 

I find the quick release air filter cover on the 441 quite tricky to get off without a screwdriver anyway....

[Ben90]

I dont know, when are you ever out cutting without a combi spanner?

 

I find the quick release air filter cover on the 441 quite tricky to get off without a screwdriver anyway....

 

Could that be because you tighten them up with a screwdriver in the first place?

[MattyF]

So then it weighs 5.9 kg??? think it needs to go on a diet husky 372 only weighs 6.1 kg

[josharb87]

whats a stratocharged engine?