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My new ms 462

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by nighthunter, May 9, 2018.

  1. nighthunter

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    IMG_0003.JPG just picked up a 462 a couple of weeks ago and it's awesome,unbelievable weight for its size. So light in fact to me it doesn't feel unbalanced with bars as small as 16"
     
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  2. The Wood Wolverine

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    Nice lookin' mo sheen there nighthunter. How many cc and what's the rated hp?
     
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  3. 94BULLITT

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    Nice, they won't be available in the US til the 3rd quarter. I really want one but I am going to try to hold out til the MS500i comes out.
     
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  4. Eric VW

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    Nice saw nighthunter :thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:
    What’s this MS500i all about?:whistle:
     
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    13.6lbs, 6.8hp, and fuel injected.
     
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  6. Eric VW

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    Dang!
    What’s the projected MSRP?
     
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    IDK, $1200-1400????
     
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    Hafta wait and see, yes....:yes:
     
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    Good looking saw nighthunter !
     
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    13.2lbp at 6hp and 73 cc
     
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    Nice looking saw and the weight of the saw should be nice also.
     
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    Pretty!! How's it feel when in use??
     
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    to me it compares to a 044 but a lot lighter and better balanced with a 25" on it
     
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    Now that you have had it a few months, any updates?
     
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