STIHL MS 400

[ferris]

Gutted stratos are the problem

 

[Cobby08]

So magnesium is softer than aluminum?

Si senor don gato...

 

[lehman live edge slab]

I still see a problem with the soft piston saving the cylinder, the rings breaking and sticking seems to most of the damage anyway. Unless the softer piston embeds the ring chunks saving the cylinder.

 

[lehman live edge slab]

I still see a problem with the soft piston saving the cylinder, the rings breaking and sticking seems to most of the damage anyway. Unless the softer piston embeds the ring chunks saving the cylinder.

 

[MustangMike]

Although we clean it up, aluminum transfer is what usually makes the cylinder unusable to the shops.

If they can eliminate this, it is big.

 

[lehman live edge slab]

I think shops don’t care new cylinder or new saw doesn’t matter much to them either way. I know the local shops recommend a new saw most of the time ones blown huskies in included even with the top ends for a lot of husky saws being about 150$-175$

 

[00wyk]

Gutted stratos are the problem

And also - the solution.

 

[00wyk]

20" and 4 cubes is all you need

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I ain't got no time for dat

 

[BonScott46]

Anyone have info on the differences between the 462 and 400? Oiling, carbs, etc.?

 

[andyshine77]

Anyone have info on the differences between the 462 and 400? Oiling, carbs, etc.?

Totally different saws, the 400 is replacing the 362 which is a 60cc saw.

 

[lehman live edge slab]

The 400 will be sold along with the 362 only difference between them is the top end and maybe the coil. The oil pump and all the other stuff is the same as a 362. 59cc for the 362 and 67cc for the 400

 

[andyshine77]

The 400 will be sold along with the 362 only difference between them is the top end and maybe the coil. The oil pump and all the other stuff is the same as a 362. 59cc for the 362 and 67cc for the 400

Why would they sell both? Stihl well eventually have a saw for every 5cc if they keep it up lol. Surely the magnesium piston won't drive up the cost thst much.[emoji1]

 

[BonScott46]

Wonder how they will take to porting with the same carb as the 362. It is the same stroke as a 462 with a smaller/lighter mag piston.

 

[lehman live edge slab]

We’ll be more in line with husky sizes won’t it, and if it splits the difference between the 780$ for a 362 and the 1129$ for a 462 it will sell. Way I understand from what I was told it’s the same saw just bigger top end on a 362

 

[lehman live edge slab]

I think the even if the 400 has the same carb as the 362 it will be fine. Seems like the 362 has plenty of carb on it for a woods port saw 7-8 cc bigger

 

[dall]

Why would they sell both? Stihl well eventually have a saw for every 5cc if they keep it up lol. Surely the magnesium piston won't drive up the cost thst much.[emoji1]

wtf do you think husqvarna did over the years ????????

 

[lehman live edge slab]

Does husky still sell the 365 here? The ms 400 would be a close match to that except it’s a smaller chassis with a big bore instead of a 72cc class saw with less power

 

[MustangMike]

With 5.4 Hp at 12.8 lbs it should be a very competitive saw if priced right.

But it is not as light as a 362 Ver II, and the 462 has more power with just a bit more weight.

However, if you don't own either of the others, it will likely be a good pick.

 

[lehman live edge slab]

Not much difference in weight and that much more power, also if it’s only a couple hundred more it will sell plenty well. .2 kg difference

 

[BonScott46]

Just saw the first listing for the 400 here, 50% more expensive than the 362.