Stihl MS360=MS361---036

[Jack Russell]

Is there any differents in these three saws, if so what are they? Are the manuals on the MS360 and Ms361 the same? I think my MS360 has a wee bit more power.Now remember I said I think I did not say it did. What is it about a Stihl that makes a Lumber Jack fall in love with his saw?

Answer the question about what the differents is about the saws first (Please)

Thank's
Jack Russell :greenchainsaw:

 

[Dadatwins]

361 is the new 360, which was the renamed 036. The 361 is a completely redesigned saw from the 036 and 360, different anti- vibration different engine, different saw, except for the fuel & oil caps the parts will not exchange. The stihl techs on the site can offer specifics about h.p. and displacement. As for the power, I think the 361 has a quicker response and a smoother feel than the 360, but overall cutting speed is about the same in my opinion. Biggest improvement for me is the anti-vibe system. They are all great saws, hope this helps.

 

[SawTroll]

The above post cover most of it.

The slightly smaller engine in the 361 is a 4-channel design vs. the old 2-channel one on the older saws. The main result is faster accelleration and a wider useful power band, only a tad more max output.