461 vs 460?

[TJ the Chainsaw Mechanic]

I like the 461, Like I said in my 1st comment....we all fight over who gets to service these things for customers.

 

[TJ the Chainsaw Mechanic]

I know...that Sawmikaze is the worst. The no saw runnin, arm chair quarterback bastard he is...probly owns a bunch of wild things. And leaky seal 660's. Hahahahaha!!!!

Just rebuilt a 660 with that problem. LOL!

 

[ABarrick]

I've had several of each and I find them to be quite different despite what others think. I prefer the 460 for shorter bars and the 461 with longer bars. 460 balances better with a 20 than a 461 does. The weight distribution is slightly different between them. With a short bar the 460 feels lighter. Opposite is true for a long bar like a 28. The 461 has more lugging power than the 460 IMHO. A 461 with an unlimited coil, dual port muffler and timing advance is a very impressive saw. Those simple mods give the 461 a whole new attitude.

 

[hseII]

Just the first one randy played with ,it has super low hours ,i grab the hybrids to work with ,they feel slimmer to me

That's cause they are.

And Stuffs.

 

[hseII]

I've had several of each and I find them to be quite different despite what others think. I prefer the 460 for shorter bars and the 461 with longer bars. 460 balances better with a 20 than a 461 does. The weight distribution is slightly different between them. With a short bar the 460 feels lighter. Opposite is true for a long bar like a 28. The 461 has more lugging power than the 460 IMHO. A 461 with an unlimited coil, dual port muffler and timing advance is a very impressive saw. Those simple mods give the 461 a whole new attitude.

20" bar on a 460?

Why?

 

[Deets066]

The 28" lights feel really good on a 46 / 461.

I'd pick the 461 any day of the week

 

[TJ the Chainsaw Mechanic]

20" bar on a 460?

Why?

Because it's fun. lol You can never have enough power.

 

[Deets066]

How bout the 461 in some dry red oak

 

[Deets066]

 

[hseII]

The 28" lights feel really good on a 46 / 461.

I'd pick the 461 any day of the week

Yes.

I did.

 

[skidooguy]

I have never ran a 460 but I am really happy with my 461 so far. It seems to have tons of torque especially at low rpms compared to my 2171. Every person has they're personal preferences I guess.

 

[junkman]

All the guys i talk to in montana and i-da-hoe like a 461 better.

Logging is the main industry here ,i have askef a lot of guys what they use for a saw. The 461 is not the most used ,but they are starting to be used because tje 460 and 440 are not on the shelfs anymore one company i know bought 12 460 saws just to have because they were tried and true reliable ,they dont like being ginnea pigs for new models ,auto tune carbs are a big no to them also.

 

[VinceGU05]

I've run both a stihl ms461 and a 460,and i cant tell much difference between the two,however i have now met two seperate arborists who swear the 461 is gutless compared to the 460.
Is this just the usual "old is better than new"argument,or is there some truth in it?

send the 461's to me and i'll chuck some guts in em.!!

 

[skip sail]

Mate,after seeing the pics of the compression you've got on your 660, i'm scared to!

 

[VinceGU05]

Mate,after seeing the pics of the compression you've got on your 660, i'm scared to!

lol that was masterminds doing not me.. i just assembled it

 

[angelo c]

Just rebuilt a 660 with that problem. LOL!

I'd be looking real close at those bearings.....it's usually the bearings (or crank) that take out the seals....just sayin

 

[jmssaws]

Only once have I seen a bad seal where the bearing wasn't bad.

 

[jake wells]

i guess i will have one,,, one of these days either model would work would like a 25'' .404 on it though.

 

[jmssaws]

A 461 is a superior saw in almost every way,I've always thought a 460 was under powered.

 

[hseII]

A 461 is a superior saw in almost every way,I've always thought a 460 was under powered.

Stock vs. Stock, 461 hands down.

Ported, the difference is also noticeable.

Short of Hondaman's Hybrids, which would be awesome Stihl, I think the 61 is the perfect 70cc class saw.