sithl big saws changing models

[Cam501]

We just had a couple people from our dealership go to a Stihl meeting with our distributor monday and word is the 460, 660, and 880 are all being replaced, most likely next year. They confirmed a 461 coming next year, to be a big brother of sorts to the 441, but didn't say what the 660 and 880 replacements were.

 

[BostonBull]

In that respect ALL Stihl saws will be stratified engines by the end of 2009. This is for emissions compliance.

 

[ChuckinOhio]

Boston Bull

You ride?

Chuck

 

[Hired Gun]

Patiently waiting for the 461...

 

[BostonBull]

Chuck....


I dont think this is the proper fourm for this BUT to answer half your question...no.

 

[Lakeside53]

I heard the 660 and 880 will be the last to change, maybe 2010...

 

[Cam501]

I heard the 660 and 880 will be the last to change, maybe 2010...

that would make sense, since they are probably the lowest volume units in the lineup.

 

[manual]

Chuck....


I dont think this is the proper fourm for this BUT to answer half your question...no.

I figured that covered about 99%

 

[SawTroll]

Patiently waiting for the 461...

Hopefully it is the same as the 441, just with a larger bore........

 

[Erick]

In that respect ALL Stihl saws will be stratified engines by the end of 2009. This is for emissions compliance.

Sure wish they could figure out how to do it without the extra weight. That 1.1 lb is quite an increase on the 441 and puts it .2 lbs heavier than a 460 for .5 less HP. Not improvement if you ask me.

Hopefully it is the same as the 441, just with a larger bore........

I hope it’s not. But don't know why it wouldn't be the 460 is basically a big bore 440 I'm sure the 461 will follow suit.

I hope they go back to the engineering room for the 261, 461, 661 and make a better saw than it's predecessor without the added weight, but I know what will happen they have a design that works and they will not look farther than that. They will just adapt the pieces to the different bore and stroke combinations and rest on their laurels until forced to do something different again. :bang:

 

[SawTroll]

... I'm sure the 461 will follow suit.

..... but I know what will happen they have a design that works and they will not look farther than that. They will just adapt the pieces to the different bore and stroke combinations and rest on their laurels until forced to do something different again. :bang:

I believe you are right, they won't get lighter again for a while.:bang: :bang: umpkin2:

 

[Lakeside53]

They may never get lighter again!

 

[Cam501]

They may never get lighter again!

let's not burst everyones bubble here!