Stihl ms361 vs ms362 vs Echo cs590

[ElevatorGuy]

There are mtronic saws available with dealer support. Just not ms 261. ms261 mentioned is non mtronic.

That doesn’t make any sense.

 

[Dacha]

I.e. ms 462 c-m is availabe and you get warranty and dealer support.

Ms 261 c-m is not availabe, so when you get it from another country (market), you have no effective warranty.

 

[Mad Professor]

Those were never sold here right? I know the 381 isn’t sold here.

They were sold here.

I don't think the 381 was because it won't meet emissions?

 

[ElevatorGuy]

I.e. ms 462 c-m is availabe and you get warranty and dealer support.

Ms 261 c-m is not availabe, so when you get it from another country (market), you have no effective warranty.

I understood you, it still doesn’t make sense.

 

[Wood Doctor]

My all-around favorite saw to this day:
I have bought and used many that are similar to this MS 361 just to make sure that this saw lasted longer. It's still in the shop and runs fine after 16 years.

 

[irhunter]

They were sold here.

I don't think the 381 was because it won't meet emissions?

Who knows why big corporations decide to sell an item in one place and not some other. Emissions...maybe? Some sort of market analysis?

I don't think Echo has ever sold the CS-1201 in the US. I would guess that's due to marketing decision.

But, the 038M was followed, I think, by the 044. Stihl wouldn't want to be selling two 70 cc pro saws at the same time, in the same market. I don't think of the 044 as some marvel of low-emissions.

It is not like the 038 was followed by some strato cat saw.

Roy

 

[EchoShindaiwaMakitaDolmar]

I wouldn't buy a Stihl if it wasn't made in Germany, USA, or Canada
I wouldn't buy an Echo if it wasn't made in Japan or the USA
I wouldn't buy a Husky if it wasn't made in Sweden, USA, or Canada
I wouldn't buy a Dolmar/Makita if it wasn't made in Germany or Japan

The only thing Brazilian I like is the wax on a woman

 

[Mad Professor]

Who knows why big corporations decide to sell an item in one place and not some other. Emissions...maybe? Some sort of market analysis?

I don't think Echo has ever sold the CS-1201 in the US. I would guess that's due to marketing decision.

But, the 038M was followed, I think, by the 044. Stihl wouldn't want to be selling two 70 cc pro saws at the same time, in the same market. I don't think of the 044 as some marvel of low-emissions.

It is not like the 038 was followed by some strato cat saw.

Roy

Stihl went on to upgrade the 038M -----> 380----> 381------> 382. Still selling them outside N America and made in Brazil.