All the info I know been saved here and CRG for a long time now, with that old video that is now been shown again in other thread. 
STIHL MS 400.1
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Sorry mate I didn’t understand a word of that.
Your making new threads of stuff posted right here over a month ago same video.
Ohh! Late to the party haha all good. I’ll find the other one. Mods feel free to deleteYour making new threads of stuff posted right here over a month ago same video.
Your in it, 11 pages long. Play catch up on the read good sir.
Also just called 400 now too, 400.1 has long past Attachments
That’s even worseYour in it, 11 pages long. Play catch up on the read good sir.
freeasaburt
ArboristSite Operative
Just downloaded the 2025 Stihl catalogue from the Belgian website, it has the new version listed, simply named 400 indeed. It mentions that it will be available from the spring. More details in this screenshot:
Only 16 and 18 inch bars listed, they come with a hexa chain and a file. No idea what the difference between the two 'non-winter' versions is; only the article number seems to differ, one starting with MB01 and one with 1140. Also, no idea what the black/orange exclamation mark could mean.
Only 16 and 18 inch bars listed, they come with a hexa chain and a file. No idea what the difference between the two 'non-winter' versions is; only the article number seems to differ, one starting with MB01 and one with 1140. Also, no idea what the black/orange exclamation mark could mean.
Got a sign on my bench for folks that cant figure simple stuff out.That’s even worse
whodatschrome
ArboristSite Lurker
It looks like that the MB01-200-0028 is the new MS 400.1, while the 1140-200-0521 is the old MS 400. Which also now makes sense that there’s never been a winter package that’s available for the original MS 400. Interesting that the incoming 400.1 are priced the same as the outgoing 400.
I can only assume that the exclamation point in front of the original MS400 #1140 has something to do with the old model?
Here’s some pics of the exclamation point. Who wants to give it a go to translate it?…
whodatschrome
ArboristSite Lurker
First off, Thanks for posting up that video. I’m actually very interested in buying the new 400.1 (whenever it gets released in the states). But that video has left me a bit more skeptical of the 400.1 than i was before i watched the video. My personal reasons are-
-the guy in the video is perfectly manicured, and comes across as having professional acting skills.
-the guy is literally wearing stihl apparel from top to bottom (stihl branded boots, pants, hoody, helmet, gloves). Who does this?
-i’ve never see anyone be so prolific with using a chain brake on a chain saw…like ever.
-it looks like his shop was designed by someone from the Home Shopping Network. It’s waaaaay too clean, too organized, and looks too much like a display stand.
-obviously he’s sponsored by milwaukee tools as well.
-he has the cleanest red and black flannel shirt i’ve ever seen.
-he looks plenty strong enough to drop start any chainsaw. Maybe he’s required to start it by holding wedging the handle in his crotch?
-i’d be more interested in see the two different saws use the same bar and chain on the same log.
I have absolutely nothing against the guy. He looks to have a great personality. No doubt he also knows his way around an chainsaw as well. I’m still interested in the new 400.1, but i’d like to see a more realistic video comparison made by the average (or slightly above average) firewood warrior who is a healthy fit 25~30 year old.
I currently have a MS362R with a 20” bar (and sometimes toss on a 25”). I like it quite a bit, but it does leave me a bit wanting. I’ve tested out my friends MS400 by bucking (non stop cutting without taking any breaks) up a full cord of firewood for him so that i could get a feel of the saw. It definitely has more power than my 362, but it didn’t seem like a night and day difference. Since i do a fair amount of cutting, i had planned to step up to buying the 400, upgrade it with a wrap kit, then sell my 362. But when i heard about the new 400.1, i’ve decided to wait for its release. I’m totally fine if it turns out the new 400.1 has less power than the original 400 (in real life conditions). I’m mainly after a saw that has a bit more power than my current 362, but it doesn’t have to be a whole lot more. For the bigger stuff i’ll lug around my MS660. Until then, i’ll try to patiently wait for the upcoming 400.1. The only bummer is that i don’t see that the new 400.1 is available with a wrap kit.
I think the folks that made the video, I call pushers. Today they have some fancy word for them though.
freeasaburt
ArboristSite Operative
That screenshot doesn't mention anything about that exclamation mark, it's just information about the Hexa chain (they claim it stays sharp longer, the chain has a longer life, and it's easier to file).
I looked for an explanation of the symbol, but didn't find it, maybe I overlooked it though.
Quite a plausible suggestion though, and quite remarkable that the prices are the same indeed.
