Stihl MS 440, 460 or 660

[jdc123]

There's a lot of folks on here that know more about this than I do, but I think the 440 is the greatest thing since sliced bread!

 

[Man of $tihl]

I have never owned a 460 but have owned a 660 and a 440. I use the 440 for everything. I love the 70cc class saw. (372 's are great also)

 

[andydodgegeek]

Did you say you use a 440 to slice bread?

 

[BloodOnTheIce]

Good saw.

Great Saw

Best Saw ever

 

[Stihlman441]

This vid may help,stock 441,ported 441 CM-Tronic,stock 460 dual port muff all with same 20'' bar and chain in soft wood.
[video=youtube;epG-kuAGRyI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epG-kuAGRyI[/video]

Then stock 460 dual port muff,ported 441C M-Tronic,660 BB Kit dual port muff,ported 660 all with same 28'' bar and chain in hard wood.
Interesting
[video=youtube;Z3DoQd_Otp0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3DoQd_Otp0[/video]

 

[Smittysrepair]

Just my 2 cents. But I say go with an MS460 with a dual port muffler or a muffler mod. And if you are thinking you need a saw as strong as a MS660. I still say buy a MS460 then just go ahead and send it to one of the guys on here like tlandrum2002, mastermind, simonizer, blsnelling, RiverRat2, or Stumpys Customs just to name a few of the talented porters. After one of them gets done with it you will swear you have one mean a** MS660 without the extra weight. I don't know what size bar you plan on running. But personally for what I cut and for my height I run a 25'' B&C with an 8 pin sprocket. And let me tell you going from stock to a Terry Landrum special is a night and day difference. These saws are nice as is but after Terry got done with it, myself and everyone else that has run it have been amazed.
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[WidowMaker1]

A few of me saws for the Mix. I couldn't resist :tongue2: View attachment 208997

 

[jdc123]

Did you say you use a 440 to slice bread?

:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[henryfaber]

Thank you guys

overwhelming how many good responses to my "problem".
Really appreciate your suggestions.
You may call me a wimp, but for me the 660 seems to be a bit oversized.
Although I'd love to call one my own

maybe I should consider again while having:wink2: a beer or two

 

[saw dog]

Saw decisipn

Hi
I would go with the 460R, that is the 3/4 wrap handle version of the 460. You gain a high output oiler, extended clutch cover w/ roller chain catcher & chip deflecter, duel dogs & 3/4 wrap handle all for about $50 more money than the straight 460. You will not be disapoited with this saw, best allround saw I have ever wsed. Safe cutting all.

 

[Big Saw man]

Maybe one of you Stihl guys can help me...Up front im a Husky fan, but I do have a 660 and a 440 mags...I buy most of my saws used...My 440 was new, Ihave used it alot for 3 years..This summer I bought a good used 385xp and a rough, real rough 65 special..The 385 smoked my 2006 660..And the 65 is hands down way over the 440..Its the best deal I ever got on a say $125, and I ran it all summer...I like the feel of the Stihl, just feels good..I hear people talking about dual port mufflers? I had some saws stolen one was a newer 65Xtorq, replaced with 372..Replaced my 395xp..Did not replace 357xp ordered a new 660m...Want to see how good a fresh one is.

 

[Youngbuck20]

Old thread but a good one. Im also looking into upgrading from my 361. Had a job recently where the ole 18" bar and 59cc's just werent cuttin it, get it? Cuttin it! Ha what a knee slapper lol. Anyways looks like its pretty much a toss up between 440 441 - 460. Was in the local shop today and the biggest saw they had out was the 362, what is the price range for a 441-460? Ive checked ebay but not a lot shipping to canada and I really dont wanna get burned on a $700+ buy.

 

[Big Saw man]

Old thread but a good one. Im also looking into upgrading from my 361. Had a job recently where the ole 18" bar and 59cc's just werent cuttin it, get it? Cuttin it! Ha what a knee slapper lol. Anyways looks like its pretty much a toss up between 440 441 - 460. Was in the local shop today and the biggest saw they had out was the 362, what is the price range for a 441-460? Ive checked ebay but not a lot shipping to canada and I really dont wanna get burned on a $700+ buy.

Not sure Canada, I got my new 660mag from Koeing in Ohio...25'' bar for $1026...Priced local for $1173 660 25'', $1026 for 460 25'' dont recall on 440 and 441, do recall older 440 was $70 dollars more than the 441...Seens they dropped the 440, when the 441 took its place and the people raised a stink and they brought it back....The 440 and 660 considered dirty saws to the new 441...Hushy are dropping the 3 series saws for the new 5 series, clean computer set saws...Only one I have had my hands on was a 562xp ran great, the owner said its ok but has had it back to shop once? I have 2 old Pouland saws a 5200 and a 4200, they were Husky saws before Husky was in this neck of the woods...No chain brakes from 1980 and 1981, both still run and cut good...New and high tech is not allways better...