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.

 

[hwrdpromac7900]

For these prices which one would you choose ( converted prices in Us$) ?

Echo cs 590 $610
Stihl ms 361 $800 (made in Germany)
Stihl ms 362 $890 (China or Brasil forgot which one)

All brand new and available.

$610 for a CS590 is pricey. That being said. CS590=5-year homeowner warranty.

 

[EchoShindaiwaMakitaDolmar]

Echo

 

[fields_mj]

Ms261c.

I cut a lot of hardwood in the 10"-18" range, some a little larger, not much that's smaller. I have an 026, but I do most of my bucking with an 036 wearing a 18" bar running .325 chain with a 9 pin rim sprocket, and I knock the drag links down just a little bit. My 026 wears the same bar and chain, but I keep the drag links stock and use it mostly for limbing. I do some bucking with it also, but normally that means the 036 is out of fuel or needs sharpened. As far as 361 vs 362, I've not been able to afford anything newer than an 036 so no advice there

 

[industrialsized]

apples to apples would be a echo cs600 or cs620 definitely not the 590. that said i have only owned the 362 and the 620 they in my opinion are to close in performance to say one is a winner it simply comes down to personal preference/dealer support. I still own a 620 and no longer own the 362 mostly due to cold starting (echo starts every time regardless of weather and that I ordered the echo with a wrap handle and didn't care to buy one for the Stihl) All that said if you're looking for a 18" bar saw a 261 would be a better match but an echo/shindawa 501, husky 550, Makita 5 series, or redmax GZ5000 are all worth looking at.