I believe they're replacing the 461 with the much more expensive 500i at $1,450. Most think the 462 is the upgrade of the 461, but it actually fits more as the upgrade to the 441 in displacement.
When at the time the specs were coming out (and before) on the
462, I know I didn't know of the 500i.
and the 6 bph was the same as the 461. Then to confuse it more. the model numbers run in sequence (461/462) Up to a few days ago I was thinking a ported 372 would be the best saw to cross reference a ported 462 with for perspective. That's because I though its 'the only 70cc saw'.I don't think about the 044/440 anymore. Hardly seen them past the mid '90's. even at that, it was mainly 028,034,036 ,046 ,066
You would see those smaller saws mentioned in the interior tree thinning and the odd 044. Then 65% small husqvarna,, 266/61, 262,254,42
100% 266xp for west coast thinning.
No exceptions.
I just remembered they even had the 441 just the other day. I have only seen just 1 before, other than on a store shelf.
Cutting Seismic lines you may see 10% Stihls but 361/362 and 460/461.
I suppose when its the same weight with less hp than the 460, it becomes displaced (no pun)
Funny thing is the 500i at 6.8 bph converts exactly to 5.00 kw and the 462 is exactly 4.41 kw so it would have made sense to call it the 442 but from a marketing stand point I see what they are doing. They are sitting on the fence with it. It's not a man or machine, it's something in-between.
It's really made to appeal to a mid 50cc through 60 class as well In Europe its advertised with 16", 18" and 20" bar with those little dogs.
If you class the 500 at an 80cc class then that saw may dominate the 60 and 70 class.
That 500 is a beast at 6.3 kg, 6.8 hp
The 441 is at 6.6 kg at 5.5 hp.
.66 lb (10.33 oz less is the 462)
You are absolutely right with the 462. it is a 441 that's about 1/3 modified ,so to speak. (minus the weight).
Both could make a 'one saw plan on the ground for many.
