MS462 Review

Ah yes ... you have CAD ... soon you will have 50chainsaws in various states of tune/operation lol !!!

 

Yeah, I think the power head is around 30lbs. I think I could run it 8 hours.

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Very anticipated saw there. Curious to see how it is since the 4 series stihl saws have been my personal favorite. I still would pick my 460 over my 461 stock/stock. I doubt the flashy plastic and clutch cover will change my mind on this saw. I have also been curious about the husky equivalent. Cheers

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I was really interested in the MS462 til I heard about the MS500i.

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Welcome brockcolelee1994, glad to have you aboard.

 

And yet again, another thread about stock saws devolved into ported saws vs. stock saws. Not that it is a completely bad thing, but it really is apples to oranges. FWIW, I run 3 ported and 2 stock saws these days. They all have their pros and cons, so I'm not saying one is better than the other.

 

Good point about the ES light bar in addition to the heated handle and Swedish pricing.
And I'm not giving up my MMWS461 either.

 

I think you're missing the point that the 462 is only 13.2 lbs.

Stock vs stock saws, the 462 looks on paper much better than the 461. 4cc smaller engine, sure...but it has the same hp...and comes in 1.5 lbs lighter.

To get the same power and save 1.5 lbs is pretty significant and I think thats the attraction of this 462...70cc power in a 60cc size saw.

Saying your ported 461 will stomp a stock 462 is silly...apples to oranges.

 

The 462 is 72.2 cc ; the 461 is 76.5 cc ; that’s quite a bit for a piston - ported engine ... I do not believe it has “the same power” as a 461; probably close but no cigar ... now if you have a Dyno printout showing its does we all “wood” be very interested in seeing this ! My point was the bang for the buck goes with the 461 ... if the 462 retails for 200-300 more than a 461 albeit with lighter weight and mtronics (which according to my info are “next generation” take that for what it’s worth) a guy could get a hot-rod 461 for the same price as a STOCK 462c although it “wood” be heavier ( then again technically it “wood” be lighter as cylinder has material removed lol) ... saying my ported 461 will spank a stock 462c isn’t really silly at all if you comprehend the above ... in fact a little bird (who shall go unnamed) who has been inside BOTH saws believes the 461 will “come around” more than the 462c will equal mods IF the guy knows what he’s doing !

 

Thanks much appreciated.

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I believe you can install the heated handles on your “MMWS 461” Rope ... not sure what the designation “MMWS” means - please enlighten

 

I'm saying it has the same power based on the numbers on Stihls website...they're both 6 bhp.

I do agree taking into account the cost, you're right as far as "bang for buck"...assuming the 462 actually is $600 or so more than the 461, then yes thats a good point. If the 462 comes in at say $200 more than the 461 then we'll be talking a different story here.

I personally put a lot of consideration on the weight of my saws. Maybe its just because Im a small guy, but when comparing two saws with same power but signficantly different weight, thats huge for me. Even if the 461 has slightly more power the lighter weight of the 462 allows me to work longer which = more wood cut.

Before buying my 562xp I ran my buddies 441 for a day...the difference in weight is less than the difference of 461/462 and it made a noticeable difference for me!

You are right though, the 462 will be a new saw on the market...takes some time to prove itself. I'm just going strictly on the numbers Stihl is providing...you cant deny that a 70cc saw in a 60cc size is pretty attractive.

I really dont think itll be $1800 either....the 462 is the replacement for the 461/441. I cant imagine Stihl getting rid of two 70cc saws in the $1000 price range and having only an $1800 saw as its 70cc option. I really suspect a basic 462 will be somewhere around $1100-$1200 to be a true 461/441 replacement.

 

What on earth are you all talking about? As far as I can tell, nothing. The 462 is not going to be much more than a 461 in the states, to assume otherwise makes no sense. Anyone trying to compare a saw to one they have never seen, or ran in person, is a special individual.

The 461 is a good saw, but really it's basically a 460, nothing groundbreaking with that model. Just a good basic reliable saw.

 

We’ll since the 462c is not available here in the USA it’s all speculation ... having an mtronic carb and associated electronics will bump price by $100 easy; STIHL lightweight bars are VERY expensive - so that’s another $100 + ; factor the R+D and 1400 doesn’t seem unreasonable ... I can get a 461 pho for considerably less than that ... your mileage may vary !

 

The same weight as a 362 but the power of of a 461?
It's got my attention

 

Well ... since it is not available here in the states I agree it’s speculation ... however we DO know what it costs in Europe and some basic math on the currency exchange puts it north of $1499 by my calculations ... time will tell sir but common sense dictates it’s NOT going to retail at $100 more than the 461 ... and I do know peeps who have not only “seen and ran “ the saw but have gone much further ... a link for your enjoyment

 

Does it cost more than a 661 in Europe?

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The bar is an option. Stihl will not price it above the 661, which has the same tech as the 462. There is really nothing groundbreaking about the 462, saws like the early 044, and 064 were light for the power, saws got heavy an fat with all the EPA junk.

 

Seems like a lot of testosterone brewing on this thread over nothing. From my house having a 025, 310,461 and an 880, I am bored by the posturing. If when the 462 comes out, the price is the price and if you buy one I say If not I say the same. This site is more about the comradery over the wood vs arguing over petty stuff right. Maybe I just had abad day!!!