Need to Buy Larger Saw (to go with Stihl MS250)

This 362 modified?

 

It has a conservative muffler mod.

 

My salespeople let me a demonstrator ms362. I give back the next day. And say, Why you try to sell me mucho expensive saw,,, heavy like 70cc that like 50cc slower cuts?

It was nots a modifier.

 

For the first couple of tanks my 362 was slow and downright disappointing. The more you run it the stronger it gets up to the 10th tank. Right now mine is pretty stout.

 

Mine took almost 4 tanks before it met expectations. Slow learner...or bad teacher.

 

Story told by an expert, nothing to start malicious rumors about. If it's anything like the 441CM , fuggedaboudit. Have you had to prep pulling the cyl on either? Do not casually volunteer for cyl r&r on the 441. BTDT

 

I like the 362 with a 18 or 20 inch bar,it will cut with a 25 but if that's size you wanna run most of the time I would step up to a bigger saw.

 

I've run about 7 or 8 tanks thru my new 362c, and haven't noticed any real difference. I also think/thought it cut unbelievably fast right out of the box, I can't imagine it getting any stronger. BUT of course I'm no saw expert. If what you guys see is true (saws running better after 10 tanks or so), what do you attribute it to? Is it a designed pre-programmed computer chip variant to help break in the saw by the manufacture's? Or is it just part wear in making them "fit" better (cylinder, rings, valve...)? Or??

I know most outboard motors today have designed in break in period variants in the software (aka inject extra oil during break in, and limit WOT by 10% for example).... is this what is going on in saws?

 

I mucho prefer dolmar. Some friends and families don't likes as much since japs bought GmbH. I lkies sitll though.

 

For the OP, there is a used 044 in the classified that would be a nice larger saw.

 

I have a 251 and my wife upgraded me to a 461.... Wow.. Obviously the difference in medium to bigger wood is unreal. When you're used to running a smaller saw like the 250/251 clearly you'll clearly notice a night and day difference. You won't be disappointed with any saw mentioned.. I went a bit overkill but I didn't want to go 60 then a year later want a 70cc saw..

 

Perfect post. 361/362 is a great saw that can handle occasional use in really big eastern hardwood. If you are regularly using 25+" bar, then the 441/461 is the way to go [all based on OP's preference for Stihl]. Obviously, there are a bunch (almost all) of great saw in the <$1000 budget of the OP from any number of quality brands.

 

Go with a M tronic saw, the 441 or the 362 will serve you and your needs, I would look at my needs and what I'm cutting. When I looked for a new saw I was looking for a all purpose saw. One that I could use all day. Paying a grand for a saw is a big step for a fire burner.

I have had no issues with 30 inch logs with a 455 Rancher, the 362 just made it more-fun !!

Sharp chains make a big difference when cutting.

 

Very true. My new 362 runs perfectly fine with a 25" bar and the skip chain which was recommended here. I'll tell you, I'd swear the 25" bar with skip chain cuts faster than the 20" bar with regular chain on it!! I haven't done a scientific comparison, but now that I think of it, next chance I have I'm going to do that. There is something about the way the skip chain clears the chips... It just seems to cut faster, and I'm only using it in larger wood. Go figure...

 

My 362 has the markings for the oiler adjustment on the bottom on plastic, but there is no screw there or anything. I assume that means you can't adjust it, correct?

 

Quick sidetrack, but I promise my next post will be back on topic....

I'm thoroughly entertained that a guy claiming to be from Germany is participating in an English-speaking forum and using Spanish words!!!