My sons thinking about getting a new MS462.

He's leaning 75/25 in favor of getting the regular carb. version over the M-Tronic version. He'll probably go a 20-inch bar w/RS33 chain for now.

He has a Jonsered CS2258, which we both love. Every once in a while, out of the blue, it'll run like crap for a while. Then it runs great again, makes no sense. So, we're gonna take to our dealer, (Stihl, Husky/Jonsered) to have him check it over. It's an Auto-Tune saw, and the reason he's leaning towards the regular carb. on the MS462.

The only saw I have that has M-Tronic/Auto-Tune is my MS400C-M, no issues with it at all, I really like it. Not that I'm in the market for another 50cc saw, but if I was, I'd grab a MS261C-M. Nothing at all against the 550XP MK II, I like really them and heard they cut a little faster too. I just prefer the lighter weight, bar angle and operating controls on Stihl saws. But I do love my Husky's too.

NYH1.

 

I would go V2 with M-Tronic. 462s seemed to be the least trouble M-tronic saws in the Stihl lineup. The V1 has known issues, but are unrelated to M-Tronic.

 

I have the mtronic 462 and it is a great saw, probably my favorite. The power to weight is incredible. I have a 20” Stihl light bar on mine.
Personally and professionally I have had zero issues with mtronic saws.

 

Have a Mtronic have had zero issues has cut about 50 cords, pulls a 24" bar just fine. Probably they easiest starting saws I have. It starts in the first 6-8 inchs of the pull. When I run it every day it will start first pull. If its been a minute second or third pull she fires. It has good manners and is a pleasure to run. They say the 572 Husky is a good saw.

 

If he's not in a hurry maybe the 400.1? I've yet to own a Stihl but this one has me interested (<--that's really profound for me). Same power as my 70cc jonsered but two pounds lighter. Nobody seems to know when they will be available for sale here but most forecast sometime this year. I will be looking at them.

 

I have mtronic ver 2 462 no issues
Brother 400 c-m

My advice but what you want… I want artic models

 

This is why I bought the 592 XPG for the heat. We shouldn't have to try and source them from Canada. I wanted a big cc saw with heat. I like my Stihls, what choice are they giving? I had huskil port it. Have a 500 ported by him as well. Its 10ish cc bigger, and handles getting dogged in on a cut way better than the 500. I can really lay into it pretty well. Was 24 when I was cutting yesterday morning, sure was nice. I am looking forward to when it gets cold. Nothing worse than ice forming in the gloves. Pending I may have him port a 572 XPG.

 

I have an mtronic 462 and have had zero issues with it. Also owning a 400 & 500 its the most neglected of the three. It got used Sunday as i was too lazy too swap the 20" bar out to the 400.

The only issue I've noticed with my mtronic saws is they are sometimes finicky in hot weather on hot starts, other than that I'm very pleased.

Regardless of which version he gets, he wont be disappointed.

 

Im waiting for the 400.1 myself. More than likely my next saw purchase. I've inquired at local dealers and none have heard anything.

 

I have a 362CM. My dad's old saw is a regular carb 362. His saw has been back to the shop 3-4 times...mine never has been....and has cut 10x the wood.

Personally, I would spend the extra 2 Benjamins and get a 500.

 

Thanks for the replies. He's gotta figure out which one he's gonna get.

NYH1.

 

I was thinking it would be cheaper than the 400 but if it’s made in Germany it will get the tariff hammer.

 

Unless we can find someone across the pond to ship us one?

What are you thoughts on one Jim?

 

I’d personally would pick a manual adjust carb version if I had a choice. Guess I’m old fashioned like that.

 

I’m all about light saws with more power. The 2025 Stihl catalog does not list the 362, or 400. Maybe the 400.1 will be available later this summer. The Machine Nation guys praised it so much it made me wonder if they got a check.

 

I agree on light / power. Im always grabbing one of my two lightest saws for any task they can handle.

 

I see that you’re in central NY. If he/you cut when it’s cool/cold get something with heated handle. While I have never ran the 572XP G, I believe it’s close to the 462 in cc’s. I’ve been using my new 592XP G, it been averaging low 20’s to upper 30’s I haven’t had to wear gloves to keep my hands warm. In fact I have to cycle the heat off once my hands start to sweat. If they get chilly back on for a few minutes.

Prior to getting the 592 I would tell you I am a Sthil guy. If Stihl offered heated handles I would not have bought the 592. Now that I have it and have cut a few cords . I can only imagine how much I’m going to like it when it gets cold. I am already considering put a 572 XP G in line at huskihl to get ported.

I hope some Husky fans that can articulate better than I will give some comparisons of the two brands.

It seems that the ergonomics of the 592(factory suspension) is a more pleasing to hold than the 500. Seems like the chassis’s a little longer and more comfortable. The suspension/vibration is better than the 500 that has have the West Coast Saw company’s suspension upgrade. Seems like the 500 has a chatter to it vs the 592 using the same bar and chain. The 592 feels a little heavier in hand so that may be what’s taming the chatter/vibration. You can see the chatter/vibrations on most of the 500 YouTube videos.

I realize that now that I am in the firewood business that what I expect out of a saw has changed. I have a decent assortment of saws. All are pro series and have one of each cc range/group. When I cut just for me productively wasn’t my biggest priority, enjoyment was. If I felt like using my 261 or ported 500 or anything in between, what did it matter? Now it’s all about time management and production using the 92 cc saw gets things wood cut now. The heated handle sure makes it pleasant.

Good luck with the purchase decision, interested in what he gets and his experience/happiness of the purchase.

 

We don’t get the extreme heat, what temps is the saw having hard start? I don’t cut above 75* and haven’t seen issues.

 

The 592 is a 90cc class saw to replace the 395, the 462 is a 70cc class saw. The 572 would be the 462’s class rival. I have run an XS ported 462 and they absolutely rip for a 70cc class saw. It was the sole reason I opted to replace my 372 XT (traded it) with a 462. Mileage may vary…