Stihl MS440

him1963 · Nov 19, 2003

Is this a good felling and firewood saw? I want something w/a 20" bar & room to go bigger. thanks Cooter

Kneejerk Bombas · Nov 19, 2003

Yes, that is an excellent saw.
Sthil has about 50% of the entire saw market because they make great saws and you can't drive 5 miles without seeing a dealer.
The ms440 and ms460 are what almost all the comercial tree guys around here use for their mid sized saw, if that helps.

Sylvatica · Nov 19, 2003

Yes, it's a great versatile saw with a proven durability record.

The Husky 372XP would be its main competition and alternative, among a few others (Dolmar, Jonsered). Take your pick. I run them both, with a slight preference for the 372XP. One could argue that the Husky vibrates less and is a bit easier to turn wrenches on, and that it cuts a bit faster than a 440, but they are close enough that personal preference might easily trump any of these details.

Search the site, these saws have been subject to much discussion.

bwalker · Nov 19, 2003

The 440 is one of the best , if not thebest saw Stihl makes. Have your dealer throw in a dual port cover when you buy it and you will really like it.

Sylvatica · Nov 19, 2003

Hey Ben,

Do you have that part # available?

I have the dual ported 066 muffler, but I could never find one for the 044. All I ever come up with is the
1128 145 0800 (0803)

Thanks

bwalker · Nov 19, 2003

The part # is (1128-140-0801) . This is for the 044 cover, but will also work on the 046 as they use the same piece. For the 046 they only sell the whole muffler so its quit a bit cheaper to buy the 044 part. It comes out cost wise to around $20 if I remember correctly.