Ms 462 vs ms 462 cm

[Gagliano7]

After I asked you guys and girls about the 400 vs the 400.1 you people said get the 462. After looking at some videos the 462 is awesome and it only weighs 4 oz more than the 400. I have a 261cm that I bought in 2017. Recently it wouldn’t start. I had to replace the coil which cost $150 without being able to return. I also replaced solenoid and filter which was I think another $30. I live in southern ny. So no worry about sea level change. The 400 is 1130 with the 25 inch light bar and 462 is $1460 with the 25 inch bar. So for $330 I get a better saw. If you were me would you get the 462 or the 462cm? I appreciate your feedback because you all know about chainsaws then I do. I also have echo 590 that I bought around 2018 for $350 which has been my most reliable saw and a little better than my 261 but is on the heavy side.

 

[ZeroJunk]

Do they even offer the MS462 non Mtronic anymore ?
I have ran the MS462 and the MS500I . I have not even seen a MS400. I guess nobody has torn one up yet.

I think for practical purposes for most of us they are toys. IE we are not making a living with them.

Personally, if I was going in that direction I would get the MS500I to match your MS261.

Now, if you just want to cut fire wood and stay warm , get a MS460, 046, 044, MS440, MS361, MS362, or any number of much cheaper ways to do it. You can run them forever and save a thousand dollars.

 

[Gagliano7]

They still offer a 462 non mitronic. Everything I have seen the 462 keeps up with the 500i.

 

[zord1995]

Buy my 500i and you’ll never get another saw again

 

[ZeroJunk]

They still offer a 462 non mitronic. Everything I have seen the 462 keeps up with the 500i.

I have heard that. I run them after rebuild to see if they are going to fly all to hell. Usually, just a few cuts . I know some loggers who prefer the MS462.

 

[huskihl]

Early 462s were a little bit faster than a 500 with a short bar. The new ones pretty much fall right in line with other 70 cc saws

 

[2000ssm6]

You can get a 462 with screws, I’d make sure it was a gen 2.

$1200-ish seems to be a common price for one here and the other place. Unless you love your local dealer, I see no reason to pay msrp.

 

[Gagliano7]

What is the other place? On Stihl’s website it is $1400 with 20 inch bar and $1460 with the 25 inch light bar which is what I will get.

 

[2000ssm6]

I’d have to pm you, the prices I’ve seen are pho as most of us already have a b&c.

https://www.arboristsite.com/threads/new-stihl-ms462c.378837/

 

[Gagliano7]

That saw is mtronic but thanks for the link. I would like to get the carb version.

 

[2000ssm6]

Pm scented

 

[farmer steve]

My 462 mtronic has been flawless. Also have the 400. If I could only have 1 it would be the 462. And my 261cm.

 

[stihltech]

OH MY GOD IT IS A C VERSION!!!

Much better version as far as I am concerned from working on them. It has been refined very well.

Besides, if you need to be adjusting a carburetor, most likely the problem lies elsewhere.

 

[2000ssm6]

Can’t say I want a $1400+ saw that a failed fuel solenoid renders it a door stop.

I’ve stayed away from the 500i as needing a scan tool turns me off also.

Good thing we have choices.

 

[Gagliano7]

OH MY GOD IT IS A C VERSION!!!

Much better version as far as I am concerned from working on them. It has been refined very well.

Besides, if you need to be adjusting a carburetor, most likely the problem lies elsewhere.

I have a 261 cm that I just had to replace solenoid and ignition coil. Not cheap. It’s not like it has a ton of time on it as I’m just a firewood guy. Just like the simplicity of a carb.