time for a second saw

[Grouchy old man]

the 440 is a great saw, the 460 is better and theyre so close in size and weight i wouldnt buy a 440

And there is only like a $200 price difference. I really can't understand why Stihl offers two saws that are so similar.

 

[natems361]

I just got home from cutting down a bunch of two foot red oaks with the 460. Great saw get one you wont be disappointed

 

[Delta Hotel]

I am just a happy homeowner with a woodcutting hobby and I have a Stihl 201T, 260Pro and a 460Mag. I have a few acres and heat partially with wood.

I'll echo what others say as I've borrowed a friends 660 and for the weight/power I like my 460 more.
In fact, I've had it about 18 months and don't use it that much, but it seams to get stronger all the time.
How long till these things break in ?

TIA, Dave

 

[TreeAce]

I am just a happy homeowner with a woodcutting hobby and I have a Stihl 201T, 260Pro and a 460Mag. I have a few acres and heat partially with wood.

I'll echo what others say as I've borrowed a friends 660 and for the weight/power I like my 460 more.
In fact, I've had it about 18 months and don't use it that much, but it seams to get stronger all the time.
How long till these things break in ?

TIA, Dave

welcome! All I know is I have had my 046mag for along time and it rips! I bet I have had it 15 years. Although there was some time in there it didnt see a ton of use cuz i was pissed at tree work and swung a hammer for awhile. but that saw is str8 up bad ass. you have a nice little arsenal of saws there. i have a 260pro myself. Its a good saw

 

[Delta Hotel]

Thanks TreeAce, Appreciate the welcome.

I am here to learn and being an FNG, I'll do mostly listening and little posting. Not my area of expertise and I appreciate any feedback and guidance.

Regards sir,

Dave

 

[tree md]

Dave,

I can't remember off the top of my head how many tanks of gas Stihl recommends burning through before your saw is broken in (seems like 6 or so) but I do remember reading that you don't want to run it wide open during the initial break in period unless it is under load (in wood). I usually burn through 6 or so tanks before I consider it broken in. I myself am not one to rev my saw wide open unless it is under load period.

 

[Delta Hotel]

Thanks Tree MD,

Appreciate the response. It's probably had about 10 tanks thru it and seems stronger all the time.

I agree on the no-load, WFO running thing. Bad ju-ju for tight new motors.

Being how this is a pro level saw and I am a hapless weekend wood warrior, I doubt I'll ever have problems that matter.

Thanks again all,

DH

 

[Greener]

Thanks for all the input. My update is I now own a brand new 460. Haven't fired it up yet but will be soon.

I was going to suggest a 44 or 46, but looks like I'm too late. Never go smaller-it doesn't work. The 46 sounds perfect for your needs. You won't regret it. Just don't let it run low on gas, keep plenty in it if you're running it hot for long periods. It's worth stopping to make sure she has plenty of juice. Otherwise you could burn it. Happy bucking!:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[mellonhs]

So... Went to my stihl dealer today to get a price on the 460 and he told me there's no such thing he said the next size from a 660 was a 441 and then a 440....? So I told him I've been on here and he got smart with me and showed me his 2012 stihl book he orders from. And there was no 460 inbetween the 441 and 660. So i guess ill be buying huskys. I went there and got quotes on the 762xp and found that the 357xp was discontinued. Also saw and felt the husky top handle husky... Ehhhh the 201t felt a little bttr in my hand. Also went to home depot to check out an echo CS341 but they only had the CS330 in stock. I've been cutting/climbing for 2 yrs now and I'm gonna branch out and do my own thing so I've been doing a lot of reading on here and a lot of research on saws before I make my purchases. But where can I see about a ms460? I don't really wanna just get husky (I've been using huskys ans they are great) but I waanna atleast feel and see the stihls everyone loves.... Suggestions?

 

[troythetreeman]

MS 460 Magnum® Chain Saws - Professional Use Chain Saw | STIHL

i havent heard them discontinued, my buddy has one we bought new almost 10 years ago, if anything it runs better then it did new without ever a problem, and we run the hell out of it

 

[troythetreeman]

ARNIES LOG & LAWN - RICE, MN 56367 RICE - Minnesota

we bought ours at armies

 

[Saw Dust Smoken]

460

Shop around for a 460. Some shop will have it in stock. Or Ebay with good feed back seller. Its out there get one.

 

[Kottonwood]

Damn.... what a stihl dealer. He needs to call his rep. If they stop making the 460 I will cry a little.

 

[MacLaren]

If it were me I would get either a 440 or the 441M.

 

[Saw Dust Smoken]

stihl

440 and some of the other mid number. Are a product of meeting the epa standards. With just basic maintence my eight yr old 460 just rips. Go buy one!

 

[Greener]

So... Went to my stihl dealer today to get a price on the 460 and he told me there's no such thing he said the next size from a 660 was a 441 and then a 440....? So I told him I've been on here and he got smart with me and showed me his 2012 stihl book he orders from. And there was no 460 inbetween the 441 and 660. So i guess ill be buying huskys. I went there and got quotes on the 762xp and found that the 357xp was discontinued. Also saw and felt the husky top handle husky... Ehhhh the 201t felt a little bttr in my hand. Also went to home depot to check out an echo CS341 but they only had the CS330 in stock. I've been cutting/climbing for 2 yrs now and I'm gonna branch out and do my own thing so I've been doing a lot of reading on here and a lot of research on saws before I make my purchases. But where can I see about a ms460? I don't really wanna just get husky (I've been using huskys ans they are great) but I waanna atleast feel and see the stihls everyone loves.... Suggestions?

I would suggest finding a new stihl dealer, if that is an option. Because I just bought a brand spankin new 460 at my dealer in Renton a couple weeks ago. It is one of the most popular saws in the business. He even said that, had they been out of them, he could order one. I do know the husq. 357 was recalled, though. Too bad on that one. It is a sweet saw. Nothing near the torque on the 460 though. Go to this stihl site and click on dealer locator in the upper left hand corner. You can find dealers in your area. Then you can click the "pricing" arrow to take you to a specific dealer to get their pricing on saws: Chain Saws – High Performance Professional Chain saws & Electric Chainsaws | STIHL
Let me know what you find.
Colby

 

[freeweight]

we got a 441 not long ago and im impressed by it ,hangs with 372 pretty well although 441 has shorter bar

we also have a ms280 ,it took a good 4 months before it seemed to come into its own though,and to be honest seems like the 346xp's perform better

 

[mellonhs]

I would suggest finding a new stihl dealer, if that is an option. Because I just bought a brand spankin new 460 at my dealer in Renton a couple weeks ago. It is one of the most popular saws in the business. He even said that, had they been out of them, he could order one. I do know the husq. 357 was recalled, though. Too bad on that one. It is a sweet saw. Nothing near the torque on the 460 though. Go to this stihl site and click on dealer locator in the upper left hand corner. You can find dealers in your area. Then you can click the "pricing" arrow to take you to a specific dealer to get their pricing on saws: Chain Saws – High Performance Professional Chain saws & Electric Chainsaws | STIHL
Let me know what you find.
Colby

There is another dealer in my home town which is 15 mins from where I live now. It says they have it for $969-$1009... I can get the 372xp for $830... Is there that much of a diff to spend $170 more?

And as for as the 201t... Should I spend $610 on that or $340 on a cs341? There's lots of ppl who like the echo.