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Stihl MS 441C-M

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by DexterDay, Nov 26, 2013.

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  1. Mastermind

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    MS441C-M, MS361, MS261C-M

    Those are my favorite Stihls.

    550XP, 562xp are favorite Huskys.
     
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    I'm surprised to see the MS361 on that list. I always liked them stock but they must take to the grinder well.:)
     
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    They should have done that saw in M-T instead of the 362....
     
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    Now you really have me curious. Nobody has sent you a MS362C-M yet?
     
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    No, I've yet to see one.
     
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    What does the C-M do? Just autotune the carb for various conditions?
     
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    Stihls Mtronic saws eliminate the need to tune all together. No screwdriver needed. You couldn't change a setting on the saw if you wanted to. It automatically adjusts to run at its best. You could mod the muffler, and the saw will re tune based on the larger volume of air it is consuming.

    Husqvarna has it's own autotune as well. Found on many more models (545, 550xp, 555, 562xp, 576xp and all of the Jonsered equivalents).

    Soon, all saws will be this way (EPA thing)
     
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    It's now on 4 Stihl saws here in the USA, 261, 362, 441, and the 661.

    Dex, I think Husky also has the T540XP as an AT and don't forget the 455 Rancher AT now too. That one is the first non-pro saw to get the technology too.'i
     
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    Just seen a 2255 J-Red on the Bay for $339 BIN price. Brand new..... Hmmmm. I did love my plastic whale of a 455 :)

    Edit... It's gone now :(
     
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    All you need is a 660/661 now.
     
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    MasterMech The Mechanical Moderator

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    Dear Santa........

    :D

    Seriously, I have said it before...... MS261, 441, and 661 = This firewood cutter could die happy with that trio.
     
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    With all the Hoopla on the 661 recall? It's better you wait. Just make sure you have it by May 17th ;)
     
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    Yes the 441 is a monster with a 20" i love mine to..cant figure if ill wait the 2 years or just send it off to be.........masterminded:thumbs:
     
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    Better send it now... He is booked till about November. :)
     
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    I thought he was no anger accepting work till caught back up....at least last time I saw his sig line on AS.
     
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    Booked thru October like Dex said..... he needs more staff :)
     
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    Hard to be without my monster fer 6 months...:saw:...how much hp and torque does it really add?...will it out cut a much bigger saw?...hey dex...:smoke:
     
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    I would never advise anyone on how to run their business. If I had customers out the door and could improve my cash flow by adding capacity, I would give that route a try. :thumbs:
     
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    I actually thought the 441 was a turd stock. I was ready to sell it. I wasn't impressed at all. I'm sure I made note of that at the beginning of this thread.

    I sent it out because I heard so much more was inside this saw, just waiting to be released. And the hype was right.. This was my 1st ported saw and led to me having all of my Stihls ported. The 555 is next. :thumbs:
     
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    Does that affect engine life / fuel efficiency? Maybe something to do over the winter after the work is done.
     
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