Buy Stihl 400 or wait for 400.1?

[Gagliano7]

I’m looking to buy a bigger saw. Of what I seen the 400 is what I’m looking for. I have seen some videos of the 400.1 vs the 400 and it is impressive. It also seems easier to work on. Should I wait for the 400.1 or get the 400. Not in a rush just want to know what the experts on here think. That is if 400.1 will come to the USA.

 

[ballisticdoughnut]

I’d buy the 400, 400.1 is smaller displacement. 400.1 may be faster but 400 will pull a longer bar and be a better saw if your cutting hardwood. No replacement for displacement. 400.1 is 62cc, 400 is 67cc. We’re not likely to see the 400.1 in the US until next year.

 

[bwalker]

The 400 is a known quantity at this point and a very good saw. Ive been extremely happy with mine.
The 400.1 to me is an unknown at this point. Might be great and an improvement on the 400 and it might be a turd.

 

[Lee192233]

I’m looking to buy a bigger saw. Of what I seen the 400 is what I’m looking for. I have seen some videos of the 400.1 vs the 400 and it is impressive. It also seems easier to work on. Should I wait for the 400.1 or get the 400. Not in a rush just want to know what the experts on here think. That is if 400.1 will come to the USA.

My dealer said he doubts we will see the 400.1 within the next year or two.

I love my 400, it's been a great saw.

 

[zord1995]

Hey! I work for stihl, all these comments are correct, we will not see the 400.1 for at least two/three years. It will replace the 362/400 of the current model generation, If you do see it, it will be slowly sneak into the field.

If you need a saw, I be more than happy to help you!

 

[Gagliano7]

I thought it would be out sooner. Looks I will probably go with the 400.

 

[Bob Hedgecutter]

You still see lots of 044/440's out and about- you dont see as many 441's.

 

[farmer steve]

I thought it would be out sooner. Looks I will probably go with the 400.

My dealer told me the same as what the guys have said about being a while for the 400.1. My 400 gets used pretty much. Running the Hexa chain and it's a cutter.