MS 461 Missing?

A large Stihl dealer in southern Indiana told me the 461 is no longer available; does that mean something new and exciting is about to take its place? I'm sure it must be because another really good indacator is that iy bought a brand new 461 less than a year ago so something great has to be taking its place!

 

There is a thread on the new 442 or 462. But it is on Chainsaw Repair site with pics.

 

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Nothing official from the stihl germany until now no 442 no 443 no 462 no 463

 

441 have been hard to get for a while. I hope they replace it first.

 

i think that they go out with injections technologies or something , who knows , i dont think that they come again with MT just changing some plastics

 

You really need to see that new saw that was posted. Plastics big difference. Saw big difference.

 

First pics were dated June 24, 2015

 

That's a nice looking saw! How did he get those pictures?

 

He was a tester for stihl back in the day. Connections I would imagine.

There is a reason those pics are not posted in the open like they would be here. Big brother didnt like it and told to remove on another site he hangs out on. So we keep that board private for members only.

 

Any guesses as to why they would leave the 461 replacement non MT? I find that curious with most other saws in the pro lineup running MT now.

 

Dude, if those are photoshopped, they're better than the C.I.A. could do!

 

Doesn't look like photoshoped to me-I think it is legit. I read some speculation that it might be a replacement for the 362 due to the powerheads size in relation to the rear handle but judging from the size of the dogs I doubt it.

 

I think bits a camera angle on the second from last pic of the lean.

Are those metal anti tan per thingies on the H L screws?