Stihl MS 261 and 362 get an Update

[pro94lt]

Wow, so what all is exactly different I wonder. It seems stihl knew the 362 needed updates in order to run with the 562. This is good... Why not just give it a new number?

 

[LRains]

I thought my nuts were captive until i decided to have a serious girlfriend.

Wait till ya get married those b@stards are on the wall.

 

[team117]

The cylinder and the sprocket cover are different. That's all I can see anyway.

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

Wow, so what all is exactly different I wonder. It seems stihl knew the 362 needed updates in order to run with the 562. This is good... Why not just give it a new number?

New jug i guess , hopefully it works.

 

[MustangMike]

The new weight translates to just over 12 & 1/3 lb. If they can cut that much weight while making slightly more power, it should be a hit, but I will reserve judgement till I see someone actually put it on a scale, and comment on how it runs.

Both manufacturers have fibbed horribly about saw weights. I have even seen where Stihl once had the 044 listed as 13 lbs. Yea, maybe with the clutch cover and non captive nuts removed! And the Husky website understated the weight for both the 550 & 562 (I know they since revised the 562).

I think both the 441 C and 576 Autotune were also both heavier than the weight posted on the websites.

 

[SawTroll]

The new weight translates to just over 12 & 1/3 lb. If they can cut that much weight while making slightly more power, it should be a hit, but I will reserve judgement till I see someone actually put it on a scale, and comment on how it runs.

Both manufacturers have fibbed horribly about saw weights. I have even seen where Stihl once had the 044 listed as 13 lbs. Yea, maybe with the clutch cover and non captive nuts removed! And the Husky website understated the weight for both the 550 & 562 (I know they since revised the 562).

I think both the 441 C and 576 Autotune were also both heavier than the weight posted on the websites.

Actually, neither Stihl nor Husky are among the worst offenders regarding specs - but no brand is perfect in that regard.

 

[concretegrazer]

Frankly, in 20", I just like the E bars, light and I have never had a problem with them. If they made the E in 24", I would want one!

I've had one for 4 years.

So this is the 462 everyone had pictures of ??

Those pics showed a different carb.

 

[CST Landscapes]

....And to think I just got a 441cm plus 362cm new this year. Upsetting

 

[Rockjock]

New tags came in today along with the new price..

 

[MustangMike]

That is also a new weight!!!! (and I think back to the old HP)

CST, as long as your saws are running well, don't worry about it, they are good saws!

 

[SawTroll]

That is also a new weight!!!! (and I think back to the old HP)

CST, as long as your saws are running well, don't worry about it, they are good saws!

The old HP was 3.4 kW/4.6 hp. Actually, most 362s out there has those power specs.

 

[MustangMike]

I actually saw a few different #s at different times, but always close. I think some of it was rounding errors when the converted.

Can't understand how the weight managed to change???

 

[mcobb2]

So.many.different.numbers.and.specs...

 

[Tor R]

They sure look slim and nice. Wonder how much they paid Husky for their patents!

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

IMO the saw had enough power..

They just needed to make it balance and handle better.

 

[Macman125]

Looks like they went to a plastic fantastic bar cover.

 

[gunnusmc03]

Bar covers were always plastic

 

[Rockjock]

I actually saw a few different #s at different times, but always close. I think some of it was rounding errors when the converted.

Can't understand how the weight managed to change???

I am not sure Mike about the weight , those are the new tags that were shipped to us. There is a new sales promo in Jan so all the fall sale price tags go.

 

[hedge hog]

All pro saws are metal chain covers
At least mine are


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[MustangMike]

I am not sure Mike about the weight , those are the new tags that were shipped to us. There is a new sales promo in Jan so all the fall sale price tags go.

Like I said previously, I will believe it when I see a member put one on the scale, same goes for performance. Maybe the Model # stayed the same because the changes are not that big.