Seems like any of the stihl’s with the round twist lock hd2 filters have no issues with anything getting by them. Also can’t imagine them not flowing enough air as long as they’re kept clean.
I don’t like the 362 in stock form. It’s tolerable in ported form. I’m here to tell ya the 400 is much better than a 362. It’s got 70cc power in a 60cc package. It’s the saw that most of us hoped the 441 was going to be.
Yeah the 441 should have been a 77cc or 82cc saw.
I’d walk past a herd of 462 to use a 400.
I’m glad I’m not the only one. The 462 never really did it for me. It seems like fellers either really like the 462 or they really like the 400.
The MS400 is built the way the MS362 should have been built. Front fed transfer ports are a game changer.
I’m glad I’m not the only one. The 462 never really did it for me. It seems like fellers either really like the 462 or they really like the 400.
Real world experience is a valuable resource. Thanks for sharing. I don't use a saw like you, so having you put this stuff out there matters.
The 6100 is a bad dude....but way too heavy for 60cc. And the carb can be a nightmare. The MS400 is light, and mtronic. That places it far above the 6100 in my opinion.
I'm always up for a trade Tim. If you want to do some swapping of saws.....let me know.
I can see where you’re coming from with what you’re saying 400 vs. 462. 28” bar and I’m not running either a 400 or 462 though. With the way they’ve set up their line up the 462 is kind of the red headed stepchild between the 400 and 500/661. There isn’t enough difference for me between 400/462 to justify grabbing the 462. I’d rather run a 7910 or 661 for 28” hardware. Even hanging off a spar. Having said that I don’t deal with many trees I couldn’t block down with a ported 400 and 25” hardware. When I do I pull up the 7910. I really can’t tell the difference in weight between that and a 462. Well I suppose I could ask the weights and measures dept. to put them on a postal scale I guess
I can see where you’re coming from with what you’re saying 400 vs. 462. 28” bar and I’m not running either a 400 or 462 though. With the way they’ve set up their line up the 462 is kind of the red headed stepchild between the 400 and 500/661. There isn’t enough difference for me between 400/462 to justify grabbing the 462. I’d rather run a 7910 or 661 for 28” hardware. Even hanging off a spar. Having said that I don’t deal with many trees I couldn’t block down with a ported 400 and 25” hardware. When I do I pull up the 7910. I really can’t tell the difference in weight between that and a 462. Well I suppose I could ask the weights and measures dept. to put them on a postal scale I guess
Agree. It’s much the same with me. 661/592/7910/500/572/462 feel very similar to me. They are all little to no vibes and I can’t tell much difference in weight. Especially since my lazy áss doesn’t have to go more than 300’ from the truck on any given day. That xs 7910 is so much fun to run I always grabbed that instead of a 462 and the 400 is light enough I can limb a 70’ spruce in 5 minutes after I’ve flopped it. In the tree I can tell the difference between those 4 and the 400 for sure. It’s different hanging off a tree by rope and spurs though. If I had to sell all but 3 saws I would keep 201t, 400, 661. Might even keep the 7910 instead of the 661 because most people would rather over spend on the used 661 vs. 7910. I can pay the bills with just those saws no problem. At the end of the day it’s a personal preference thing. Really no wrong answer they all eat wood and shít saw chips at the end of the day.
well, with 24” pythons like u got of course you cant tell the difference.
