I have had a 362 C-M for, maybe, 2 years, I think. Smoothest running saw I've ever owned. The computer controlled ignition adapts on the fly seamlessly. Beautiful piece of kit. 👍
I bought a Ms462C summer of 2021, absolutely love it, the anti vibe handles make it so smooth to run and the operator could run it all day long with out getting fatigued. 👌
Being an ex surveyor in Washington State, only used saws when working in the woods, which was a lot. We had Stihls, I always grabbed a 041, this was the early 80's. Company went t's up and I kept that saw, had until the early 2000's, great saw. Orange and white looks better than the ones that have to much orange.
I just purchased the ms462c-m a couple of months ago and love it. I use a 25" bar mostly, but go with a 32" bar when needed for the bigger rounds. The powerhead is so light it's hard to believe the saw is as fast as it is. It handles the 32" bar with no problem at all, but I do prefer the smaller bars as they are lighter and less work for the motor. The new tech in these saws are extremely helpful too. Enjoy guys.
Tony is going to love that 462. It is light for its size and packs a good amount of power too. I bought mine a few months ago and have ran almost 10 tanks of fuel through it and so far I love it! It has really really good throttle response and it very quick and snappy. Congrats to Tony on the saw and happy cutting! GNI
I have a 038 magnum -2 bought it new in 1987 . still runs good . At least ten cord a year. General maintenance one pull rope, replaced rubber grommets once.
I tell you what. I have been to many many establishments. I don't even like stihl really. But I stopped in that place a few weeks ago and it was one of the best dealer's I have ever been in. Was looking for a bar and used saws. Great people for sure.
I drooled over the 462C for about 6 months and finally had enough pennies to buy one!....then there was no inventory. 😭 Finally found one 297 miles away in Oklahoma. Drove there to get one and on the drive up found one 50 miles from home in the middle of no where at a dealership! Insane how fast you can get the job done vs the 35cc Ms211C homeowner saw I used for almost a year !
I've had my 462CM for 3 years now. It is my favorite saw. Power to weight ratio is absolutely crazy. I've been running a 28-in bar on it, but I recently put the 24 inch bar on. Even better! Just picked up a 661 CM. I was actually looking for the husky 592, but nothing was available. So I stayed with my orange
Lucky Tony getting an MS 462. I’ve had trouble finding one in northeast Missouri for several weeks now. I’ve done my research and the 462 seems to be the best for me . Still checking with dealers every few weeks so hope one shows up sometime. Enjoyed your video once again Chris. Kel
Powder Creeek Woodworks. I know our store just got in a 462 CM saw. Where at in North East Missouri? Are you near Canton, Missouri, i live just south and East of St Louis.
@@craigwilson9560 near Clarence Mo about 75 minutes west of Canton, but work in Quincy. Have talked with Farm & Home guys and Selby implement in Quincy but no 462 yet.
@@InTheWoodyard hi Chris, I know you’ve answered this at many , many times but, I want verify something very important to me. I finally got my Stihl MS 462 yesterday. I will be using 91 octane gas in my mix. However I called the owner of local C-store directly and he stated that their 91 octane does have 10% ethanol in it. Will I be good with this gas or do I need to search out the higher octane with absolutely no ethanol? Thanks, Kel
I don't know why I watched this since it was just you guys chatting, but I loved every minute of it haha. Great video mate! Makes me want to add to my chainsaw line-up!
Great visit to the toy store, you will have to get tony to bring the 500 to the wood yard and run it with the 592 to see how they compare. Good luck with the trailer.
Hi Chris - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. You were like two kids in a sweetie shop! The choice and pricing of equipment available to you is mind blowing to your poor relations over here. An MS - 462 with a 20inch bar costs just short of $1500 to us. You are doing to Tony what you accuse us of doing to you - encouraging him to spend his money.
I run a pair of 462's. I have owned the 500i, and without a doubt it is a great saw, but I sold it and put the money into another 462. They just feel good.
We have a few weed whackers, we bought a new one and after a few tanks I had a hard time starting it. I pulled till my arm was just so tired I threw that as far as I could. Swore I would never buy a gas powered one again. I got a battery operated one, and it was the best thing I did. It got the name Greta. Then this Christmas the wife wanted a chain saw for trimming trees so I got one that would also suit me LOL and I got her a battery operated one also. I tried it out and I like it for how little I have used it for.
Yup, for some people they are great tools to have, for me cutting all day as fast as I can I need power, speed and endurance.....gas please. But I do want one to try out!
Good Morning Chris and Tony! This store reminded me of the store Dean (Outside in Michigan) went to in Michigan! Both stores lots of inventory. Tony gotna nice saw in that 462. I have the 044 and 2-660's. I find myself not using my top handle saw. May sell a few saws and upgrade like Tony. Great video!
Going to try Tony’s line on my wife next time I buy a new saw… Honey, all I’m doing is replenishing my saws😁🪵. Stihl MS 261, 462, and 500i are a good running array for me. I know Tony will love his new MS 462. Tony’s right again on the beauty and utility of the top handle saws. I love 201TC and use it a lot.
Whatever the subject, Tony nails it! I've used the Stihl top handle, but I'd like to recommend the Red Max and the Echo. They seem more compact and more ergonomic when you're in the middle of brushy tree tops. Used the Red Max all day long when the temp. was 92F. No trouble! Much easier and more productive than my 028. Haven't used the Echo much yet, but it seems almost as fast and handy as a top handle should be. Always good to see Tony in the vids. Calm, well informed, good humor - Tony's da' man!! Chris knows!
@@heymakerphd1982 Good info to share. Have you heard or see likelihood of any issues with Echo gas and oil caps smaller size? I have heard some other arborists comments, but haven’t seen them firsthand. My Echo trimmers are workhorses. Thanks
@@man9170 If the higher price of the 500i is doable for your budget, that’d be my pick. Both are outstanding saws. I’d say the 500i has quicker throttle response and a bit more top end torque that gives it an edge in bigger diameter hardwoods or felling larger diameter trees. I run 28” light bars on my saws and feel you can’t go wrong with either one. Hope that helps you out.
I have the 220 battery saw with 14 and 16 inch bars. Like Tony was saying, the smaller saw for liming, marking, and trimming is very nice. Then I have the 500 w/ 25 inch bar for other cutting. I end up using the battery saw as much as I can because it’s so light and lower maintenance. Yeah, the battery setup is an all in thing. Also have a blower that uses the same battery. One battery charge lasts about as long as a tank of gas for the saw. Good stuff! So many options and brands and all. Ufdah, long comment. Sorry. ;)
You got a bigger saw, Tony got a smaller saw. His advice on the top handle limb saw is what I suggest also although mine is a pretty old Dolmar 4510. I know you don't do a lot of limb trimming, but the top handle is easily controlled when you wade into a downed tree and frees up one hand to pull/push limbs away without losing control of the saw. I'm not a fan yet of the battery saws, I don't feel like emissions will kill me and the trees don't care either. GNI
Aw man. I've had a Husky 371XP for probably 22 years now. Thanks to my FIL who had an Arborist business and wouldn't let me buy a homeowner model Lol. But you have me thinking i should add maybe a 372XP too. 😂
Yes, the ms460s models are great power saws. Only used a 20” bar on mine, maybe some day I might purchase a 25” bar for it, but so far have not had a great need for the extra length.
@@InTheWoodyard Yes! Someday, I might give it a try. Thanks. How are you making out with those long piles of logs? They seem to be piled higher then normal for you. I stopped cutting logs from where the Log truck piles then. I spend the time sorting my logs by species and size. The logs are processed in a different area of the yard. Also, I don’t like cutting from a pile that is higher then my shoulders. Less chance of a log rolling down on you while cutting.
@@InTheWoodyard yeah it’s amazing for the big stuff. It took a while to find one. Actually had to drive to another state to buy one. I humbly suggest anyone who is in the market for the 661 gets it if they can find it! I waited a day on one myself and it was gone the next day.
what is the difference between the ms462 and the ms462c? my dealership had the ms462 discounted to 999 with a 25 inch bar so i thought damn i cant pass on that. but i didnt realize there was no c after the 462 it was just ms462, not ms462c. im hoping there’s no major difference
The ms 462 has the traditional carburetor that can be quickly adjusted with hand tools and is durable and easy to fix. The ms 462 CM has all the electrical gadgets and circuit boards and requires a specialized stihl computer technician to find out what needs replacement . As far as I've researched anyway. You wont see the ms 462 often it is a rare one. I think they made them recently because the Ukraine chip manufacturers went out of business due to the war. They have found another place to make chips so the CM is back for good. I got this from reading the arborist forum. I want the traditional carb 462. I have a 25 year old stihl and it works more reliable than my electrical chainsaw.
I got 12 saws 8are pro saws never had heat issues, with the saws that is.my go to saws are aecho590 and a g372 holsfforma.my back up saw is an old 272xp husky.
The heat problem was on 2 days that I cut all day with one saw and it was 90 degrees, the saw did not get to cool down at all and after 4-5 tanks it would not start I had to let it cool down for about 1/2 hour.
If you are cutting any wood at all, you have to have 2 saws. sooner or later , you are going to pinch a saw and need another one to get it out. Also, if for some reason a saw needs repaired, you can still work.
never had a saw shut down on me , been using a 271 for the last 3 years ,cutting all day on 8-20" trees with never a lick of trouble. have another 271 and 261c on standby , buddy uses a 391 and 461(25") all day and never hesitates
A battery powered saw, like a smaller one, is something I am thinking about getting for a while now. I already have Makita batteries and since Makita bought Dolmar, they have saws now!
I picked up a 881 with a 46" & a 59" bar last year for our larger stump cuts. You definitely feel it in your arms after after using it for a few minutes. And it's really hard to get a level horizontal cut.
Stihl battery chainsaws come into their own when you have to get off an ATV or out of a 4wd to constantly cut trees and bushes off the track. It gets tiring pulling the rip cord each time. With the electric Stihl chainsaw you know that when you press the trigger it works. When you cut a 5cm branch off a track and then get back onto/into your conveyance and drive 20 meters around a corner and have to get out again to do the same it gets tiring pulling that ripcord. For forest workers who might cut 50 small branches and trees off a track in a day this is a big deal. A Stihl 200 saw battery will last all day.
I. Bought the 881 I’m 285 lb 6 foot tall pretty strong guy and I’ll tell it’s heavy for me also compared to my 500i so don’t feel bad holding that thing .I got it because I buy wood from a tree guy and he sells me loads of big wood cheap so I needed a saw that would help me with that.
Want me another saw 👀. Maybe the heat in the summer is causing a vapor lock on you when running long hours 🤔. I run the ms311 for the past 2 years need me a 2nd saw. Maybe this year also.
I just called there, and they have 1, but won't ship to Michigan....😔 trip over to Wisco might be in the cards sooner than later! Lol.....dealers here in MI they're pretty scarce
Morning fellas , Stihl has a huge manufacturing plant in Virginia Beach Va, lot of saws made there, most of the pro models made in Germany- so win -win for quality, supporting US jobs, only a few entry level made by the “Red Menace”. Hookaroon / peaveys made by Log-Right US company great quality. Have a good one
Chris, I was out working on a couple downed pines in my yard, and I got to thinking about tick season coming up. Was just curious how you are doing since last year. Maybe give us an update and a PSA about up-coming lime season. Thanks! -Dave
So you'd buy a 500i!! Interesting. Ive taken your advice about the 3 saws. Still trying to upgrade to all 70cc or better I use Tony's theory, Im replacing a saw. Have a Safe Day
hi there didn't think from all your videos it would ever get hot up there . i have the top saw and love it . i think it would be a good choice , my first one was a 020T it was much better than the 201 , . did you happen to get the price of the Stihl gas . i am having a real hard time getting corn free gas to the point i am out . called local dealer they said 40 dollars . said i didn't need a case he said that was a gallon . guess we are not running a gas saw for a while , next you stop by there take a peak at the price . and get that 201 not the other one , john
Chris and Tony the Husqvarna t540i battery top handle saw is so much better than the Stihl battery saws that are garbage. In fact even the older Husqvarna t536i or t535i are garbage. The t540i or 540i if you want a saw, not top handle, are the only good professional battery saws but they are very pricey at $1100 dollars for the bundle. 2 batteries and a semi-quick charger. The battery lasts a long time so your fear of running out of power is a none issue as you can charge one while using the other. Amazing saws. For you though I would get the 550XP mark II for limping on the ground.
Good choice Tony. Great saw. I have a MS462C that I've owned for about a year and a half. I then bought a MS400C and a MS500i shortly after. I ended up selling the MS400C because I just wasn't using it...I guess I'm just a 2 saw guy. It's a great saw and a would have been perfectly happy with it if I hadn't bought the 500i. I run 25" bars on both the 500 and 462. My philosophy is the same as Tony's. I'm. I'm always "replacing" saws. I've gone through quite an evolution in the last 3 years to get to what I have now and I think I'm about done unless something breaks or the come out with something really new and game changing. Dave
oh no Chris are you thinking about going to the dark side. I thought you were a Husqvarna man....lol...I'm sure both type have their advantages. Great video my friend.
@@InTheWoodyard maybe youre right, but the 462 on the shelf sure looks purty...Ill use it soon I just brought in about 10 cords of sticks i have to process
Have you ever thought of adapting your husqvarna saws to use the es light Stihl bars? They are %30 lighter. Buckin billy ray has a video on how to do that.
I need to find that video not for the light bar but the stihl bars outlast the husqvarna bars. I have run 300 tanks of gas through my 462 and I’m still using my second bar.
Local dealer has there chainsaw display near the cash registers a year ago or so there system was down. Couldn't do transactions lol I joked about buying the 500I ... They offered to let me take saw, leave info for them to run later lol
That is a called the puppy dog close, you take it home to see if you like it for a week and see if you like it, they never come back without tears !Ha! He gotcha!
as a poverty level aspiring wood splitter, I find the "buck a tank full", split those bucks, stack those splits, repeat method the most economical, and it never works the equipment too hard... hardly the most efficient though
Thanks! I am on the fence between a 400c-m or a 562xp mark 2. I usually am a stihl guy but is it worth the extra $300+? I see modern rentals has a 24” light bar for 779. My stihl dealer wants $1150 with light bar. Thoughts?
Good morning Chris!!😀😀 Tony is going to get you to switch over from the dark side and buy a Stihl. LOL!! Nice to see you hanging out in my neck of the woods. They have quite a bit of pretty nice things there. Take care my friends!!😀😀 Logger Al
I have had a 362 C-M for, maybe, 2 years, I think. Smoothest running saw I've ever owned. The computer controlled ignition adapts on the fly seamlessly. Beautiful piece of kit. 👍
Yup, the auto tuning on new saws is great!
I’ll second that! Love mine!
I bought a Ms462C summer of 2021, absolutely love it, the anti vibe handles make it so smooth to run and the operator could run it all day long with out getting fatigued. 👌
Great to hear! I too like it a lot!
Being an ex surveyor in Washington State, only used saws when working in the woods, which was a lot. We had Stihls, I always grabbed a 041, this was the early 80's. Company went t's up and I kept that saw, had until the early 2000's, great saw. Orange and white looks better than the ones that have to much orange.
They make good stuff!
I just purchased the ms462c-m a couple of months ago and love it. I use a 25" bar mostly, but go with a 32" bar when needed for the bigger rounds. The powerhead is so light it's hard to believe the saw is as fast as it is. It handles the 32" bar with no problem at all, but I do prefer the smaller bars as they are lighter and less work for the motor. The new tech in these saws are extremely helpful too. Enjoy guys.
Right on, they are great saws!
Great choice and a great saw! I absolutely love my ms462, perfect power to weight ratio.
Totally agree!
Thanks chris for the tour of the stihl store. I like to shop vicariously because if I go in person I get myself in trouble with my credit card.
You and me both!
Tony is going to love that 462. It is light for its size and packs a good amount of power too. I bought mine a few months ago and have ran almost 10 tanks of fuel through it and so far I love it! It has really really good throttle response and it very quick and snappy. Congrats to Tony on the saw and happy cutting! GNI
Yes, I agree, it is a lot like the 500i.....nice saw!
I have a 038 magnum -2 bought it new in 1987 . still runs good . At least ten cord a year. General maintenance one pull rope, replaced rubber grommets once.
Nice!
ms 462 is my favorite stihl, so far.
I'm more of a husky guy , but love that 462.
Yup, that is a great saw!
Hi Chris
Loved this old video with Tony
You convinced me to get the stihl 462CM.
Thank you
Love your videos
That is a nice saw!
Bought my 462 last year and it’s awesome
Yup, nice saw!
I have a 462, I like it. I used 046 and 440s for years, among others.
All nice saws!
I tell you what. I have been to many many establishments. I don't even like stihl really. But I stopped in that place a few weeks ago and it was one of the best dealer's I have ever been in. Was looking for a bar and used saws. Great people for sure.
Yup, it is a great dealership!
I drooled over the 462C for about 6 months and finally had enough pennies to buy one!....then there was no inventory. 😭 Finally found one 297 miles away in Oklahoma. Drove there to get one and on the drive up found one 50 miles from home in the middle of no where at a dealership! Insane how fast you can get the job done vs the 35cc Ms211C homeowner saw I used for almost a year !
Yup, I tell a lot of people, speed is everything and worth every penny! Pro saws are the only way to go!!!
I've had my 462CM for 3 years now. It is my favorite saw. Power to weight ratio is absolutely crazy. I've been running a 28-in bar on it, but I recently put the 24 inch bar on. Even better!
Just picked up a 661 CM. I was actually looking for the husky 592, but nothing was available. So I stayed with my orange
Yup, the 462 and 661 saws are very nice!
Lucky Tony getting an MS 462. I’ve had trouble finding one in northeast Missouri for several weeks now. I’ve done my research and the 462 seems to be the best for me . Still checking with dealers every few weeks so hope one shows up sometime. Enjoyed your video once again Chris. Kel
Powder Creeek Woodworks. I know our store just got in a 462 CM saw. Where at in North East Missouri? Are you near Canton, Missouri, i live just south and East of St Louis.
@@craigwilson9560 near Clarence Mo about 75 minutes west of Canton, but work in Quincy. Have talked with Farm & Home guys and Selby implement in Quincy but no 462 yet.
Thanks for watching, keep looking and calling, you will find one!
@@InTheWoodyard hi Chris, I know you’ve answered this at many , many times but, I want verify something very important to me. I finally got my Stihl MS 462 yesterday. I will be using 91 octane gas in my mix. However I called the owner of local C-store directly and he stated that their 91 octane does have 10% ethanol in it. Will I be good with this gas or do I need to search out the higher octane with absolutely no ethanol? Thanks, Kel
@@powdercreekwoodworks8501 I was told to use 95 octane gas with my saws.
I'm from New Zealand
I don't know why I watched this since it was just you guys chatting, but I loved every minute of it haha. Great video mate! Makes me want to add to my chainsaw line-up!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great visit to the toy store, you will have to get tony to bring the 500 to the wood yard and run it with the 592 to see how they compare. Good luck with the trailer.
We just did a job cutting down a big oak that you will see and I ran his 462 and it is a real nice saw, but my 592 is way faster.
Great stuff Chris and Tony Thanks for sharing 👍
You bet, thanks Frank!
Hi Chris - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. You were like two kids in a sweetie shop! The choice and pricing of equipment available to you is mind blowing to your poor relations over here. An MS - 462 with a 20inch bar costs just short of $1500 to us. You are doing to Tony what you accuse us of doing to you - encouraging him to spend his money.
Yup, it is kinda fun getting others to spend money!
I run a pair of 462's. I have owned the 500i, and without a doubt it is a great saw, but I sold it and put the money into another 462. They just feel good.
Nothing wrong with running something you are comfortable with..
So far I would agree, the 500 is great but the 462 is just as good!
Yup!
Have 2 of them. One stock one a bit modded. I like the 462 better than the 500i.
Nice, I like both fine!
We have a few weed whackers, we bought a new one and after a few tanks I had a hard time starting it. I pulled till my arm was just so tired I threw that as far as I could. Swore I would never buy a gas powered one again. I got a battery operated one, and it was the best thing I did. It got the name Greta. Then this Christmas the wife wanted a chain saw for trimming trees so I got one that would also suit me LOL and I got her a battery operated one also. I tried it out and I like it for how little I have used it for.
Yup, for some people they are great tools to have, for me cutting all day as fast as I can I need power, speed and endurance.....gas please. But I do want one to try out!
Good Morning Chris and Tony! This store reminded me of the store Dean (Outside in Michigan) went to in Michigan! Both stores lots of inventory. Tony gotna nice saw in that 462. I have the 044 and 2-660's. I find myself not using my top handle saw. May sell a few saws and upgrade like Tony. Great video!
Morning! Yes sell off the old and in with the new!
Great video. And Tony will like that 462c. I use mine lots.
Good choice! It is a great saw!
Going to try Tony’s line on my wife next time I buy a new saw… Honey, all I’m doing is replenishing my saws😁🪵. Stihl MS 261, 462, and 500i are a good running array for me. I know Tony will love his new MS 462. Tony’s right again on the beauty and utility of the top handle saws. I love 201TC and use it a lot.
Right on! Thanks Man!
Whatever the subject, Tony nails it! I've used the Stihl top handle, but I'd like to recommend the Red Max and the Echo. They seem more compact and more ergonomic when you're in the middle of brushy tree tops. Used the Red Max all day long when the temp. was 92F. No trouble! Much easier and more productive than my 028. Haven't used the Echo much yet, but it seems almost as fast and handy as a top handle should be. Always good to see Tony in the vids. Calm, well informed, good humor - Tony's da' man!! Chris knows!
@@heymakerphd1982 Good info to share. Have you heard or see likelihood of any issues with Echo gas and oil caps smaller size? I have heard some other arborists comments, but haven’t seen them firsthand. My Echo trimmers are workhorses. Thanks
@@canvasman2307 if you had to pick the 462 or 500i, which one would you choose?
@@man9170 If the higher price of the 500i is doable for your budget, that’d be my pick. Both are outstanding saws. I’d say the 500i has quicker throttle response and a bit more top end torque that gives it an edge in bigger diameter hardwoods or felling larger diameter trees. I run 28” light bars on my saws and feel you can’t go wrong with either one. Hope that helps you out.
For me Stihl is the only way to go. Great video
They make great stuff, but so does Husqvarna. Both great saws!
Can't wait for some 462 content, nice purchase Tony👍
Coming soon, it is a sweet saw!
I have the 220 battery saw with 14 and 16 inch bars. Like Tony was saying, the smaller saw for liming, marking, and trimming is very nice. Then I have the 500 w/ 25 inch bar for other cutting. I end up using the battery saw as much as I can because it’s so light and lower maintenance. Yeah, the battery setup is an all in thing. Also have a blower that uses the same battery. One battery charge lasts about as long as a tank of gas for the saw. Good stuff! So many options and brands and all. Ufdah, long comment. Sorry. ;)
Thanks Toby for all the information, I appreciate it! Thanks for contributing and watching, you are my new favorite..don't tell Tony! SHHHHH!
G’morning Chris & Tony. She’s a Beaut. Nice saw shop. Great info today ! GoodNightIrene
Thanks Corey!
Saw and gun stores are my favorite places to spend money . Just can't help myself .
Good choices!
You got a bigger saw, Tony got a smaller saw. His advice on the top handle limb saw is what I suggest also although mine is a pretty old Dolmar 4510. I know you don't do a lot of limb trimming, but the top handle is easily controlled when you wade into a downed tree and frees up one hand to pull/push limbs away without losing control of the saw. I'm not a fan yet of the battery saws, I don't feel like emissions will kill me and the trees don't care either. GNI
Larry, I agree with all you said there!!!
The MS661 is my go to saw for every day use. I do have a Tsumura light bar on it though as I am a wimp
That is a great set up, I just put a light bar on my 592, I am a wimp too! HA!
Well now it's confirmed!! Tony has all the toys!!! Nice purchase Tony.GNI
Yup, pretty much!
Aw man. I've had a Husky 371XP for probably 22 years now. Thanks to my FIL who had an Arborist business and wouldn't let me buy a homeowner model Lol. But you have me thinking i should add maybe a 372XP too. 😂
The 372 and the 572 are great saws, but my new 592 is a beast!
I have a MS192 with the back handle instead for the top handle. You do have to 'order' it that way. I love the saw to do all the limbing up to 12"
Thanks for the info! Sounds nice!
Morning Chris. Looks like 2 kids in a Candy Store!😉
You got that right!
Yes, the ms460s models are great power saws. Only used a 20” bar on mine, maybe some day I might purchase a 25” bar for it, but so far have not had a great need for the extra length.
Try a 25" bar you will like it a lot! I switched all of mine over from 20", I think it is the perfect length!
@@InTheWoodyard Yes! Someday, I might give it a try. Thanks. How are you making out with those long piles of logs? They seem to be piled higher then normal for you. I stopped cutting logs from where the Log truck piles then. I spend the time sorting my logs by species and size. The logs are processed in a different area of the yard. Also, I don’t like cutting from a pile that is higher then my shoulders. Less chance of a log rolling down on you while cutting.
Nice shop! Well now Tony does have everything🤣 👍🏻👍🏻GNI
You got that right!
Got the 661cm with a 32” bar a few months ago and what a saw!
Yup, that is a great saw!
@@InTheWoodyard yeah it’s amazing for the big stuff. It took a while to find one. Actually had to drive to another state to buy one. I humbly suggest anyone who is in the market for the 661 gets it if they can find it! I waited a day on one myself and it was gone the next day.
I have an MSA140, it is a fantastic limb saw
Yup!
OK Tony - how long before, did you order that bad boy...LOL. Mine is coming hopefully in April. Can't wait to see you spool it up!
I just saw another one at a different dealer yesterday! We have lots of them here, maybe you should move here Gord! We will use it soon!
Chris if you get your hands on a ms660 with a 36" bar , you will be impressed with its abilities. Bought mine last summer and I love it.
Yes I have a while ago, very nice saw! But I much prefer a 25" bar.
@@InTheWoodyard not in a four foot + oak tree.
@@InTheWoodyard 25" bar??? To much bending over to Buck. Unless you're five feet tall.
what is the difference between the ms462 and the ms462c?
my dealership had the ms462 discounted to 999 with a 25 inch bar so i thought damn i cant pass on that. but i didnt realize there was no c after the 462 it was just ms462, not ms462c. im hoping there’s no major difference
Ask the dealer for the right answer.
The ms 462 has the traditional carburetor that can be quickly adjusted with hand tools and is durable and easy to fix. The ms 462 CM has all the electrical gadgets and circuit boards and requires a specialized stihl computer technician to find out what needs replacement . As far as I've researched anyway. You wont see the ms 462 often it is a rare one. I think they made them recently because the Ukraine chip manufacturers went out of business due to the war. They have found another place to make chips so the CM is back for good. I got this from reading the arborist forum. I want the traditional carb 462. I have a 25 year old stihl and it works more reliable than my electrical chainsaw.
The 462 is on my next to buy list
Cool, very nice saw!
I got 12 saws 8are pro saws never had heat issues, with the saws that is.my go to saws are aecho590 and a g372 holsfforma.my back up saw is an old 272xp husky.
The heat problem was on 2 days that I cut all day with one saw and it was 90 degrees, the saw did not get to cool down at all and after 4-5 tanks it would not start I had to let it cool down for about 1/2 hour.
If you are cutting any wood at all, you have to have 2 saws. sooner or later , you are going to pinch a saw and need another one to get it out. Also, if for some reason a saw needs repaired, you can still work.
Exactly! I like at least 3 saws 4 is better!
never had a saw shut down on me , been using a 271 for the last 3 years ,cutting all day on 8-20" trees with never a lick of trouble. have another 271 and 261c on standby , buddy uses a 391 and 461(25") all day and never hesitates
That is great, I have heard of them not restarting on extremely hot days.
A battery powered saw, like a smaller one, is something I am thinking about getting for a while now. I already have Makita batteries and since Makita bought Dolmar, they have saws now!
Yes, it would be handy to have!
I picked up a 881 with a 46" & a 59" bar last year for our larger stump cuts. You definitely feel it in your arms after after using it for a few minutes. And it's really hard to get a level horizontal cut.
Yup I cut with one a while ago and it was not easy at all! In 15 minutes I was tired!
@Yukon Freightworks Canoe Manzo where are you getting the 1201 from?
@@yukonfreightworkscanoemanz3201 yeah im not impressed with it either. it doesn't rev out very well,
And I've had problems starting our work one.
Magnifique vidéo et de voir ce magasin aussi complet génial
Thanks for watching!
Kinda early in the morning for me to try and stomach this...🙄🙄
You already have the best saws money can buy!👍👍
Sorry! I like the Stihl saws too, the 500 is awesome except for the leaky gas caps and the poor air filter design.
@@InTheWoodyard I own both brands and Husky is the best chainsaw!
Stihl battery chainsaws come into their own when you have to get off an ATV or out of a 4wd to constantly cut trees and bushes off the track. It gets tiring pulling the rip cord each time. With the electric Stihl chainsaw you know that when you press the trigger it works.
When you cut a 5cm branch off a track and then get back onto/into your conveyance and drive 20 meters around a corner and have to get out again to do the same it gets tiring pulling that ripcord.
For forest workers who might cut 50 small branches and trees off a track in a day this is a big deal. A Stihl 200 saw battery will last all day.
Yup, a battery saw would be nice in some spots!
I love that saw. Can't go wrong.
Yes, the 462 is very nice!
I. Bought the 881 I’m 285 lb 6 foot tall pretty strong guy and I’ll tell it’s heavy for me also compared to my 500i so don’t feel bad holding that thing .I got it because I buy wood from a tree guy and he sells me loads of big wood cheap so I needed a saw that would help me with that.
Yup, it is a big boys saw! Thanks fro watching Pedro!
Want me another saw 👀. Maybe the heat in the summer is causing a vapor lock on you when running long hours 🤔. I run the ms311 for the past 2 years need me a 2nd saw. Maybe this year also.
Yes in the heat , I just grab another saw and keep cutting until I get overheated too!!!
I just called there, and they have 1, but won't ship to Michigan....😔 trip over to Wisco might be in the cards sooner than later! Lol.....dealers here in MI they're pretty scarce
They might ship for a price, might be cheaper than a drive!
@@InTheWoodyard lol, all the guy told me was no shipping, so i left it at that
Morning fellas , Stihl has a huge manufacturing plant in Virginia Beach Va, lot of saws made there, most of the pro models made in Germany- so win -win for quality, supporting US jobs, only a few entry level made by the “Red Menace”. Hookaroon / peaveys made by Log-Right US company great quality. Have a good one
Morning Mike, thanks for the info!
Chris, I was out working on a couple downed pines in my yard, and I got to thinking about tick season coming up. Was just curious how you are doing since last year. Maybe give us an update and a PSA about up-coming lime season. Thanks! -Dave
I am great, after my antibiotics for 2 weeks....all good!
What about Irene?
Good night Irene! We forgot a closing !
Nothing like a Stihl. That's what I own.
They make good saws!
@@InTheWoodyard yes they do
Just like two kids in a candy store. Now you need to bring Tony to a Husqvarna dealer and show us what's there.
I will do that some day, I am just 40 minutes from the biggest one in the state!
Nice saw! Stihl and Husqvarna are the best brands!
Nice video! Keep it up!
I agree!
I’m in heaven, most of my lawn equipment is Stihl.....
Chris and Tony can you pick me up some stuff for me😀😀😀
Sure, send us a suit case of $100 bills!
I'll take one of each! Best line of the video.
Some day iI will say it and get it!!!
So you'd buy a 500i!! Interesting. Ive taken your advice about the 3 saws. Still trying to upgrade to all 70cc or better I use Tony's theory, Im replacing a saw. Have a Safe Day
Now that I have run my 592 a bit maybe no, it is a real beast and the gas does not leak out of the cap.
@@InTheWoodyard I really lije the twist caps instead of the lock caps like Stihl has. Some of my older lawn equipment has twist caps. Have a Safe Day
I’m amazed that the saws in the sthil shop are equipped with two felling dogs but in Ireland the saws only come with one dog mounted to the saw 😢
Maybe a different marketing style??
@@InTheWoodyard probably true but I have bought a set of felling dogs from Germany on eBay 😁
hi there didn't think from all your videos it would ever get hot up there . i have the top saw and love it . i think it would be a good choice , my first one was a 020T it was much better than the 201 , . did you happen to get the price of the Stihl gas . i am having a real hard time getting corn free gas to the point i am out . called local dealer they said 40 dollars . said i didn't need a case he said that was a gallon . guess we are not running a gas saw for a while , next you stop by there take a peak at the price . and get that 201 not the other one , john
I buy corn free premium here for less than $5 a gallon.
I’ve yet to go into a Stihl dealership and see a ES lightbar hanging on the shelf for sale 😱 and I’ve been to a few 🤣
Yup, all the light bars sell fast!
Yay, More Tony!
Yup and more to come!
Chris and Tony the Husqvarna t540i battery top handle saw is so much better than the Stihl battery saws that are garbage. In fact even the older Husqvarna t536i or t535i are garbage. The t540i or 540i if you want a saw, not top handle, are the only good professional battery saws but they are very pricey at $1100 dollars for the bundle. 2 batteries and a semi-quick charger. The battery lasts a long time so your fear of running out of power is a none issue as you can charge one while using the other. Amazing saws. For you though I would get the 550XP mark II for limping on the ground.
Thanks for the tips and information!!
Good choice Tony. Great saw. I have a MS462C that I've owned for about a year and a half. I then bought a MS400C and a MS500i shortly after. I ended up selling the MS400C because I just wasn't using it...I guess I'm just a 2 saw guy. It's a great saw and a would have been perfectly happy with it if I hadn't bought the 500i. I run 25" bars on both the 500 and 462. My philosophy is the same as Tony's. I'm. I'm always "replacing" saws. I've gone through quite an evolution in the last 3 years to get to what I have now and I think I'm about done unless something breaks or the come out with something really new and game changing. Dave
Sounds like you have a good plan!
Love my 462c
Yup, nice saw!
Nice. Looks like my power equipment store 2 miles from home, Littau Power Equipment. There website needs work though.
Power equipment stores are dangerous to the wallet!!
Have the same saw .it is light,powerfull a real beast with 25 inch bar, Ask Tony for bundler contact !
Yup, it is a nice saw! The bundler guy is Paul...616-206-5100
oh no Chris are you thinking about going to the dark side. I thought you were a Husqvarna man....lol...I'm sure both type have their advantages. Great video my friend.
They both make great stuff!
500 I is my favorite so far
I thought so to until I ran the 462.. very nice give one a try!
I can’t believe you didn’t ask the worker about the Stihl curve cut. 😃
I was trying to be nice, I did not want him to cry...HAAAA!
I have this one but I haven’t used it. I still opt for my Husky 545 mk2. Dunno why.
That is a lighter saw and is more user friendly, that is why you pick it up probably!
@@InTheWoodyard maybe youre right, but the 462 on the shelf sure looks purty...Ill use it soon I just brought in about 10 cords of sticks i have to process
Crazy 10 months ago you posted this and the Stihl 500i said $1419.00 and yesterday I saw it for $1609.00 😣
Yup, how people vote matters.
my dream saw..
It is a nice saw!
Good morning everyone.
Hello Sir Stanley!
Top handle is great.
Yup, for limbing they are nice!
Have you ever thought of adapting your husqvarna saws to use the es light Stihl bars? They are %30 lighter. Buckin billy ray has a video on how to do that.
I just put a HUSQVARNA light bar on my 592, I like it a lot! You will se it soon.
I need to find that video not for the light bar but the stihl bars outlast the husqvarna bars. I have run 300 tanks of gas through my 462 and I’m still using my second bar.
Bought one two weeks ago and she’s already in the shop 😢. I’ve Owned 4 stihls idk what I did wrong with this one
Sorry to here that. Hopefully it will be healed.
The best rental equipment there ate the stump grinders, wood chippers, loader-backhoe, and excavator. Why buy the 462 when he has the 500i?
Spare and because he can.
@@InTheWoodyard, how about two 500i saws?
Tell Tony he needs a Channel too lol 😂😂
You just did , he reads all the comments too!
Local dealer has there chainsaw display near the cash registers a year ago or so there system was down. Couldn't do transactions lol I joked about buying the 500I ... They offered to let me take saw, leave info for them to run later lol
That is a called the puppy dog close, you take it home to see if you like it for a week and see if you like it, they never come back without tears !Ha! He gotcha!
I have ms 261c-m however I’d like to try husky 550xpmark2
The both make great saws!
I believe Walker saw shop has 500i I may know a few other places may have one.
Nice!
You boys and your toys!!!.......(Thumbs up)
Yup, just like a couple of 5 year olds!
Boyz and their toyz. Now I gotta get me a 194..🤑
Waiting for that pro sizer
Very soon!
If I can use Tony's credit card I'll take one of everything.
HA!
as a poverty level aspiring wood splitter, I find the "buck a tank full", split those bucks, stack those splits, repeat method the most economical, and it never works the equipment too hard... hardly the most efficient though
Yes! And that way you do not get board of a day long same task and you keep everything nice and tidy!
I am a large man like Tony, what do you recommend for chaps?
Husqvarna full wrap.
Thanks! I am on the fence between a 400c-m or a 562xp mark 2. I usually am a stihl guy but is it worth the extra $300+? I see modern rentals has a 24” light bar for 779. My stihl dealer wants $1150 with light bar. Thoughts?
I went with the husky WOW does it sound awesome and local dealer of modern rentals! Can’t wait to slice some logs!!
Good morning Chris!!😀😀
Tony is going to get you to switch over from the dark side and buy a Stihl. LOL!! Nice to see you hanging out in my neck of the woods. They have quite a bit of pretty nice things there.
Take care my friends!!😀😀
Logger Al
Yup, nice toys for big boys! Thou shalt not Stihl! Said GOD!
@@InTheWoodyard LOL!! Does Tony still have his MS460? If he ever wants to sell it I would definitely be interested in buying it.
I bought a 500i last week in waupaca
That is a great saw.
I really want to buy MS261C-M
But I don't know how to buy it
Because I'm live in taiwan
Can you get it imported??
@@InTheWoodyard I found an important message,That is Taiwan agents already have imported ms261cm, I'm so happy^^
Chris - What’s the name of Tony’s TH-cam page ?Thnx…
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