weight of stihl 044/440

[rocco490]

^Well that and my CAD

 

[sawmikaze]

Given the choice I would rather not work harder carrying a heavy saw around if I don't need to. I appreciate light nice handling saws that's why I don't own only a 3120.

The weight difference between saw classes with modern saws in the real world is a total wash.

Match the tool to the task at hand and your good..the weight difference between a 362/562 372/461 or any other brand comparisons doesnt even matter for a firewood cutter.

 

[rocco490]

Let me ask a different question then whats your pick 044 vs 461 I was trying to see if the 044 had a weight handling advantage of any significance if not I would much rather have the 461 myself for the extra torque

 

[mdavlee]

There might be a lb real world difference. That's around 7% or so. Stock saws a 461 has a lot more torque than a 44.

 

[rocco490]

I am going to buy one of them and that is why I was asking about the weight as the 461 to me has the better engine hands down so I didn't know if there waqs any significant handling difference to get a 044 over the 461. In any case Im getting a 461(at some point looking for a deal on one) so consider my question answered.......

 

[sawmikaze]

Let me ask a different question then whats your pick 044 vs 461 I was trying to see if the 044 had a weight handling advantage of any significance if not I would much rather have the 461 myself for the extra torque

Get the 461...you wont regret it.

 

[junkman]

Run a lightweight bar if worried about weight ,makes a whole different saw out of them .

 

[maulhead]

Whats a 461 weigh in comparison?

461 is basically the same weight as the 441c I posted on the 1st page of this thread. I could drain my 461 and pull the b & c, and put it on the scale but it will be within a oz or so of the 441c.

Medical journal says the average weight of a bowel movement is between 2-4 lbs (sometimes a little more, sometimes a little less) depending on a few factors. Don't fret over a 1 lb difference of a 461 vs a 044. Listen to the other guys here, get a 461 and a 28" light weight bar and be done. If weight becomes a issue eat some bran muffins the night before......

 

[sawmikaze]

461 is basically the same weight as the 441c I posted on the 1st page of this thread. I could drain my 461 and pull the b & c, and put it on the scale but it will be within a oz or so of the 441c.

Medical journal says the average weight of a bowel movement is between 2-4 lbs (sometimes a little more, sometimes a little less) depending on a few factors. Don't fret over a 1 lb difference of a 461 vs a 044. Listen to the other guys here, get a 461 and a 28" light weight bar and be done. If weight becomes a issue eat some bran muffins the night before......

Ya matt but you gotta love some of the tales about why a 440 is SOOOO much lighter and easier to use for 3 trees a month over using a 460/1...lol.

 

[junkman]

Ya matt but you gotta love some of the tales about why a 440 is SOOOO much lighter and easier to use for 3 trees a month over using a 460/1...lol.

True story

 

[Roadfxr]

The only time I notice a saw feeling heavy no matter how big it is is when I'm moving them around in the shop. When I'm out in timber i really don't notice there weight bothering me one way or the other. I'm always using bigger saws then needed anyway. I like to get done and move on.


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[maulhead]

Ya matt but you gotta love some of the tales about why a 440 is SOOOO much lighter and easier to use for 3 trees a month over using a 460/1...lol.

461 = más testículos/mas huevos

 

[Magnumitis]

Ballz

 

[sawmikaze]

461 = más testículos/mas huevos

Your text cracked me up..lol.

 

[weedkilla]

Not in the least..the only guys i could cut some slack are the ones workin some ugly terrain all day long that have a little age on them..its not even remotely an issue for a weekend warrior.

I wasn't allowed to learn to use a chainsaw until I could comfortably run a mac 250 super, I thought it was xmas when Dad got a husky 268. Now my son reckons anything bigger than a husky 550 is heavy, he doesn't get far with that argument.

 

[jmssaws]

The only time I notice a saw feeling heavy no matter how big it is is when I'm moving them around in the shop. When I'm out in timber i really don't notice there weight bothering me one way or the other. I'm always using bigger saws then needed anyway. I like to get done and move on.


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I carried a 395 for a long time falling because I liked how it ran and oiled and never once at the end of the day did I whish my saw was lighter,it's the trees that make you tired not the saw.
It's always the trees fault.

 

[jmssaws]

I will say that a saw can feel heavier than it is,to me a 390xp is the most horrible feeling heavy saw there is.
362cm is close.
The 3/4 wrap 92cc saw I use now is very little heavier than a 044 and the same as a 460 and to me there both over rated.
In Stock form the 044 is under powered and the 461 is not.

 

[cgraham1]

440/044 is my favorite of the Stihl saws, but I have yet to run a 461.

 

[sawmikaze]

I carried a 395 for a long time falling because I liked how it ran and oiled and never once at the end of the day did I whish my saw was lighter,it's the trees that make you tired not the saw.
It's always the trees fault.

We just got done on 2 cherry removals as i type this and the last thing id think about after chunkin down today and carrying all the logs to the truck and brush to the chipper is how much my saw weighs...lol

Quick meeting...takin notes from my climbing superior.



Gettin done.

 

[sawmikaze]

440/044 is my favorite of the Stihl saws, but I have yet to run a 461.

Its too heavy , stick with a 44 lol