Picking a new chainsaw?

[SD51555]

I’m getting to the point I need two saws. I need a lighter one for brush, and a powerful one for logging smallerizing.

I have a Stihl MS250 now, and it’s been workhorse, but that saw isn’t meant to hog thru thick hardwood logs. That’s an 11 pound saw and 45 CC with a 16” bar.

I’m pondering going up to a Stihl 462 with a 25” bar. It’s about 2 lbs heavier, but 60% more power at 72 CC.

I’m wondering if the increase in power will speed things up and offset the fatigue from not fighting an underpowered saw on stuff too big for it. I’ve also got maybe 20-30 years of cutting ahead of me. Kinda wanna have a real saw.

Feedback?


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[Ben.MN/WI]

I have a MS 362C and I'm really impressed with what it can do. I don't know the bar length, but I know it is probably a little undersized/underpowered to deal with 20"+ hardwoods. I typically have to clean up a large, downed oak every year or two and that's the only time I wished I had a larger saw.

 

[bigboreblr]

I have a ms261 since 2011. Great one saw machine. Oldest kid has a 391. That thing is a beast. Farm boss used to be a 59cc, now is looks similar to the 261. The 261 used to make more powe than the 59cc farm boss. Was their little pro saw in my opinion. magnesium case.

The 261 has a really fast brake too. Was a big selling point for me. I like using as little bar as you can get away with for safety. I have a 16 on my 261.
ONly problem I had was a fluke. Ignition coil. Local dealer never took one out of stock ever. He was trying to talk me out of buying it. Only beef is no priming bulb. Once she seems out of gas, shut if off. Otherwise you got to pull the cord 10 times for the pump to prime the carb.

 

[Wind Gypsy]

I've had a hankering for a 462 as a bigger saw for a while so I say do it! Seems like a beast of a saw for the weight. I have stihl MS180, MS261, and MS391 and a little Echo 355t top handle saw currently. I wouldn't recommend a 391, it works but is heavy for the power.

I really like my ms261 C-M - fires up like a champ and runs like a top. If the 462 runs like that with M-Tronic it should be an awesome saw.