Stihl 361 vs. 362
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sunfish
Fish Head
Never ran either one. But I did look hard at the MS362 and like the look and feel. Had I not bought the newest used saw in my sig, I would have bought a 362, just to try it, could always sell/trade if I didn't like it.
The newest saw in my sig gets little love here but at the used price, I figured I'd give it a try. It feels better in my hands than a 362.
I'm the type who needs to get something and use it before I make judgment, or at least talk to someone I know who owns and uses one.
It's always hard when favorite models of any brand are replaced with 'new and improved'...
The newest saw in my sig gets little love here but at the used price, I figured I'd give it a try. It feels better in my hands than a 362.
I'm the type who needs to get something and use it before I make judgment, or at least talk to someone I know who owns and uses one.
It's always hard when favorite models of any brand are replaced with 'new and improved'...
SawTroll
Information Collector
Never ran either one. But I did look hard at the MS362 and like the look and feel. Had I not bought the newest used saw in my sig, I would have bought a 362, just to try it, could always sell/trade if I didn't like it.
The newest saw in my sig gets little love here but at the used price, I figured I'd give it a try. It feels better in my hands than a 362.
I'm the type who needs to get something and use it before I make judgment, or at least talk to someone I know who owns and uses one.
It's always hard when favorite models of any brand are replaced with 'new and improved'...
The 357xp got a lot of love on here, before the MS361 "stole" its spot in the hall of AS fame in 2004 or so!
As long as the competition was the MS360, it did very well.
NUTNDUN
ArboristSite Operative
I just recently purchased the 362 a couple weeks ago and I must say that I am happy with it. If I could of gotten a 361 off the shelf I might have went that route. I'm not afraid of newer technology and while the mods might not be as popular yet on the new strato saws before you know it they will be. Brad already ported a 362 and showed significant gains and I am sure there is more to be made.
With the weight of the saw I wouldn't notice a 1/2lb less. I like the looks and design of the 362 over the 361 also.
With the weight of the saw I wouldn't notice a 1/2lb less. I like the looks and design of the 362 over the 361 also.
SawTroll
Information Collector
When added weight comes with added bulk as well, I find it hard to not notise it.....
I have no problem feeling that the PS5100SH is heavier than the NE346xpg, and I am sure that difference is smaller than the one between the MS361 and the MS362!
SawTroll
Information Collector
US EPA only!
NUTNDUN
ArboristSite Operative
I will have to fondle a 361 and see if I notice a difference. I do think the 362 balances great with the 20" bar on it and the 361 may too.
SawTroll
Information Collector
If I had a 362 and liked it, I wouldn't want to be unfaithful - I wouldn't touch a 361, and certainly not a 560xp......
NUTNDUN
ArboristSite Operative
Very true, but then how will I know why everyone wants to rave about the 361 and dis the 362? I would think as long as I don't cut with it I wouldn't be unfaithful LOL
SawTroll
Information Collector
:hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange: Good answer - to be honest, the differences aren't that large - they all are very good saws, that will serve you well!
The only reason to change the jet would be after heavy modification, even then it's not really going to do much.
banshee67
Poulan Wild Thang
Bigger, really?
http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=108887&highlight=ms362&page=2
The 262 is an excellent saw, with filtration that actually works. Comparing them side by side the extra weight is not noticeable. The 362 is NOT bigger in size than the 361. The only thing more complex on the 362 is the intake setup, besides that it's just like any other saw.
If you want to trash a saw you best own one or have worked on one, otherwise it's nothing but hearsay.
please forgive me, i stand corrected on the "bigger" comment, although it does look "wider" from the top view
either way, thats besides the point
aside from that, it IS heavier and it IS more expensive, a lot more ($680+tax with a 20" bar around here)
you own a 362, that is why you got so defensive, thats totally understandable , i see a lot of people blindly bashing the 362, because its not a 361. without even running one, only an idiot would do that.
im not sure why you took any of my comments as "trashing" the 362, i was just trying to give the OP my first impression on the saw after finally getting to pick one up and play with it in person..my opinion on the 362 doesnt mean much, cause i havnt run one,and i never implied i have. thats why i didnt trash it or make any negative assumptions towards a saw i havnt run, that would be ignorant of me.i just identified what was obvious to me and added my "2 cents" to the thread. if you want to defend the honor of the 362 , there are TONS of threads on here with people bashing it, that have never even run one!
can we be friends
if youd like to hear me bash a saw, ask me about my husky 350 sitting in a pool of its own bar oil in the back of my truck, its helped me make a bunch of money.. but its still the red headed step child around here.
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SawTroll
Information Collector
I can't find Andys post, that you quoted! Where is it????
The 262xp sure was a great saw, and so is the Euro MS361 - but the 362s from either brand are less so - just too heavy for the power!
It looks like the 560xp will fix all 60cc issues though, and be better than everything before it!
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banshee67
Poulan Wild Thang
I can't find Andys post, that you quoted! Where is it????
i didnt quote it, i totally made it up to blackmail him.
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please dont hang me for my comments about the husky sawtroll
Anthony_Va.
XPW Fan Club
I can't find Andys post, that you quoted! Where is it????
The 262xp sure was a great saw, and so is the Euro MS361 - but the 362s from either brand are less so - just too heavy for the power!
It looks like the 560xp will fix all 60cc issues though, and be better than everything before it!
I ain't buying it troll. I don't believe the antivibe or the balance will be better. Prolly not the power or weight either.
SawTroll
Information Collector
I ain't buying it troll. I don't believe the antivibe or the balance will be better. Prolly not the power or weight either.
I am sure it will!
A "pre-production" one has been tested by several members on here, and that left an extremly favourable impression!
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Anthony_Va.
XPW Fan Club
I am sure it will!
A "pre-production" one has been tested by several members on here!
Yup, but they often make alot of changes for the worse before they get to our hands.
But if it is faster than a 361 or 362, and lighter, I will concede!
THALL10326
The Champ
Who's dissing the 362, ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh the ones that have yet to cut any wood with it, awwwwwwwwwwwww there's ya sign,LOLOL
The rave about the 361 was its relaibility, weight and handling and yes priced much lower than the Husky counterpart 357. I think the 357 had some minor issues that needed corrected, the 361 had none that I know of.
Lets compare the 361 vs the 362
361-less weight
361-less cost
361-handling due to less weight
361-easy to work on
362-better filtration
362-smoother overall saw
362-burns less fuel
362-cranks much smoother
362-better muffler
362-will outcut a 361
So the 361 has plus 4, oh wait the 362 has plus 6, hmmmmmmm
Sold many 362's, to date not one complaint nor one repair. The saw has been flawless regardless of those that have yet to run one that claim otherwise. Key word CLAIM, thats means anyone can blow smoke but it takes hands on to know what your talking about. The same naysayers were talking the same trash when the 441 came out. However the 441 has survived 3 different versions of the competitors comparable saw. Go figure,LOLOL
Anthony_Va.
XPW Fan Club
Bout time you show up to defend the creamsickles THALL!
I agree with everything you said.
And I have cut with a 362 but only once. I liked it alot. I just liked the 361 a tad better, but not much!
It urks me when people diss saws they have never ran. And I will say again that I can't feel that weight difference. My 361 has a wrap though so maybe thats why they feel similar. 362 will cut a little faster timed, but feels alot faster when youre cutting with it. The powerband is different and I think thats what makes it feel like that.
I agree with everything you said.
And I have cut with a 362 but only once. I liked it alot. I just liked the 361 a tad better, but not much! It urks me when people diss saws they have never ran. And I will say again that I can't feel that weight difference. My 361 has a wrap though so maybe thats why they feel similar. 362 will cut a little faster timed, but feels alot faster when youre cutting with it. The powerband is different and I think thats what makes it feel like that.
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SawTroll
Information Collector
Bout time you show up to defend the creamsickles THALL!
I agree with everything you said.
It urks me when people diss saws they have never ran. And I will say again that I can't feel that weight difference. My 361 has a wrap though so maybe thats why they feel similar. 362 will cut a little faster timed, but feels alot faster when youre cutting with it. The powerband is different and I think thats what makes it feel like that.
The Wrap handle sure will do that, and I guess your 361 is one of the "detuned" VB ones, that were sold in the US.......
The cylinder and muffler is different from the true MS361s!
