MS462

[Stihl working Hard]

i ll talk with my boss maybe i can get our used MS 462.
It is nearly broken in with 50 hours running time and a bit dirt.
And sending it in 2 boxes should solve the problem.
first i have to get the saw, after this we speak about shipping.

/edit: i did some research 76 Euro shipping to the US in 2 boxes or 55 Euro in 1 box.
Google says:
1076 Euro =
1 255,77 USD

MSRP in Germany 1667,75 USD with 16 inch bar/chain. 1730 USD with 20 inch Rollomatic ES Light bar.

Holy crap

 

[TreeLife]

Yeah, it certainly seems to spin up quite well.

 

[Stihl working Hard]

This thread is awesome.

Especially part about people liking to be pissed on.

But at the same time it pissed me off - no pun intended. Why the hell is stihl sitting on this saw in other markets and not offering it on the US? They already have the sunk cost for designing and developing it. Why are they selling it in other countries while keeping the US on yesterday's technology and trying to unload their 441 and 461 inventory?

Stihl US must have way over ordered on the 441 and 461 not knowing of a early Euro release date ,just my 2 cents worth

 

[Stihl working Hard]

I can.....I've got several in my sights and two already shipping out this coming week.

I've found access to 462/462CM and even the heated handle upgrade kits.

 

[RI Chevy]

I haven't noticed any sale specials on 441s or 461s in my area.

 

[AlfA01]

My local dealer got in 462's (carb version) on Thursday. Curiosity drove me to go and check them out. First impressions of the saw are pretty good, IMO. I mean, I didn't run one, so just from handling the saw and checking out the features, they are very nice and lightweight. Very streamlined and Stihl has taken a lot of care to tidy up unnecessary space around the saw to make them lighter weight. The ergonomics feel right. Distance to the brake flag, handle angle and throttle/operator presence all feel natural in the hand.

Something I noticed when I was looking at all the Stihl saws, was the variation in accessing the air filters. The 462 is flat screwdriver bolts, whereas other models are T27 and some tool-less.

 

[AlfA01]

This thread is awesome.

Especially part about people liking to be pissed on.

But at the same time it pissed me off - no pun intended. Why the hell is stihl sitting on this saw in other markets and not offering it on the US? They already have the sunk cost for designing and developing it. Why are they selling it in other countries while keeping the US on yesterday's technology and trying to unload their 441 and 461 inventory?

I am accepting donations of 'said' "yesterday's technology" 441 and 461's. At no additional charge to the current owners....I'm paying shipping!

 

[rattler]

The old girl looked rather strong to me. I like it.

 

[Reedo]

Definitely seemed very quick and responsive. Sticking with a 7 tooth sprocket would have been a better representation.

 

[RI Chevy]

For work, definitely 7 pin with that 28.

 

[hseII]

What it lacks on the low end, it gains on the top end. It's a high revving machine it seems.

Huskys are already plentiful.

Pass.

MMMS461R FTW.

 

[RI Chevy]

Send all the 462s to me then. I'll show'em some love.
Specially the MMWS 462cm. [emoji16]

 

[AlfA01]

Send all the 462s to me then. I'll show'em some love.
Specially the MMWS 462cm.

That's what I'm sayin'....just gotta figure out how to budget it. Too many expenditures at the moment. What I need to do is get my dealer to comp me one and then I'll be set.

I'd be cutting trees all over "God's green Earth".

 

[RI Chevy]

LMAO
Just be sure to hug it before you cut it!

 

[rattler]

My Friend sent me 2 hoodies that has that on them. Lol

 

[Evansaw]

My local dealer got in 462's (carb version) on Thursday. Curiosity drove me to go and check them out. First impressions of the saw are pretty good, IMO. I mean, I didn't run one, so just from handling the saw and checking out the features, they are very nice and lightweight. Very streamlined and Stihl has taken a lot of care to tidy up unnecessary space around the saw to make them lighter weight. The ergonomics feel right. Distance to the brake flag, handle angle and throttle/operator presence all feel natural in the hand.

Something I noticed when I was looking at all the Stihl saws, was the variation in accessing the air filters. The 462 is flat screwdriver bolts, whereas other models are T27 and some tool-less.

Hi there

Which town are you located and there’s a 462 carbed as i m interested to visit and if liked i ll get it.

I m in Greece also

Is it possible to send me your local dealer phone so i can ring him by tomorrow morning?

Thanks

 

[Dub11]

So...it has much less torque than the previous model, but significantly lighter...Ehhh...probably pass.

Yeah no torque after he "psychoed" it. Sounds like operator error to me.

 

[TreeLife]

Yeah no torque after he "psychoed" it. Sounds like operator error to me.

Very well could have been. Most of the saws he does seem a little high strung. Ain't laid hands on a saw he's done though, can't truly speak to it.

 

[Evansaw]

Yeah no torque after he "psychoed" it. Sounds like operator error to me.

Torque is there, power is there, revs are there.
Operating from someone who doesn’t like the brand at all is there also.
This saw is a philosophy change. Awesome.

 

[TreeLife]

Torque is there, power is there, revs are there.
Operating from someone who doesn’t like the brand at all is there also.
This saw is a philosophy change. Awesome.

He certainly didn't hold back on his likes and dislikes. I also agree with the other gents, for working a 70ish cc saw a 7 pin is a must. Only time will tell, and what the other porters experience and can get out of them.