Stihl 440 vs 441 - Which one do I buy?

[Jeph430]

Nice site, been lurking for a while and finally joined up!

Been using a Husqvarna 455 Rancher for a few years and really like the saw, but it's time to step up to something bigger to better suit my needs. I'm torn between the Stihl 440 and the 441. They seem to be fairly similar to me, the 440 is about a pound lighter and about $60 more. The 441 supposedly has newer technology, more fuel efficient, less vibration, yada yada yada... The dealer says he'd go with the 440 any day over the 441. Now, does he just want to make more profit, or is it really a better machine?

I plan to run a 24" or 28" bar and the saw is only going to be used for the big stuff when I need it. The 440 is going for $819 and the 441 is $769, both with the 20" bar. Both come with the Pro Kit, and he's selling me the 28" bar for $45, chains are buy one get one.

Which would you go with, and why? Excited to add a second Stihl to my lineup (have an S10 from my great grandpa). Thanks!

 

[jus2fat]

I wouldn't even consider the 440 with HIGH price tag after reading reviews of 441 C-M

http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/178634.htm

J2F

 

[HittinSteel]

Welcome to the site. I'm about 15 minutes south of you on rt. 83

 

[blsnelling]

A MMd 441 C-M will run away from a MMd 440. The 440 is lighter and easier to mod. They're both great saws.

 

[Jeph430]

I wouldn't even consider the 440 with HIGH price tag after reading reviews of 441 C-M

http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/178634.htm

J2F

Thanks, in there now reading up!

Welcome to the site. I'm about 15 minutes south of you on rt. 83

Nice! I'm on rt 3 just south of town here. Where abouts on 83 are you?

 

[tlandrum]

xpw

 

[wigglesworth]

xpw

Where's that dislike button?????

 

[blsnelling]

Where's that dislike button?????

I believe a 441 C-M would walk all over a stock XPW.

 

[Officer's Match]

A MMd 441 C-M will run away from a MMd 440. The 440 is lighter and easier to mod. They're both great saws.

Really? That's good to know.

 

[blsnelling]

Really? That's good to know.

I have them both, brand new. In the 440s defense, it's had maybe 1/4 tank of fuel through it. The 441 has had several put through it. But there's a big difference in them.

 

[wigglesworth]

I have a stock 044 I'd put up against any stock 441.

 

[blsnelling]

I have a stock 044 I'd put up against any stock 441.

You had your chance I bet that's a 10mm cylinder

 

[wigglesworth]

You had your chance I bet that's a 10mm cylinder

Maybe.....

 

[young]

still for me the 044/440 feels WAY better then the 441 and ive owned both and no longer own the 441. granted havent own the 441cm.

but cant really go wrong with both.

 

[atlarge54]

I stopped and talked to a tree service about getting some wood and chips, they had a pretty new looking 441. They REALLY REALLY LIKED IT.

 

[o8f150]

372xp,,, dhibbs75 run it the other day and he is ready to sell his 044 to get one now

 

[komatsuvarna]

That 441 c-m left an impression on me.......might have me one one day.

 

[wigglesworth]

372xp,,, dhibbs75 run it the other day and he is ready to sell his 044 to get one now

Ok now, we seriously gotta get a dislike button....


What's he want fur it?

 

[o8f150]

Ok now, we seriously gotta get a dislike button....


What's he want fur it?

you know that dislike button is connected to the toilet,, i love that flushing sound:hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:
i don't know jer,, i will ask him this weekend and find out

 

[saxman]

I bought a new MS441 in 2006 and did a muffler mod on it, it was a great saw, smooth and powerful. I am a new technology kind of guy so last saturday I traded it for a new MS441 R C-M. I got a chance to run it some on saturday afternoon and I am really impressed. I think any open minded person would be impressed with this saw's performance. I am really looking forward to breaking her in this fall then maybe do a muffler mod on it. I am sure it will give my 660 a run in smaller wood but there is no replacement for displacement in bigger wood. Brad, do you have any pictures posted of how you did the muffler mod on your M-tronic?