Stihl MS 391 Chainsaw with a 25" Bar - First Use and Speed Test
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- Stihl MS 391 Chainsaw with a 25" Bar - First Use, Specs and Speed Test
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I just bought an MS 391 from an authorized dealer with the 25” bar. What a beast.
I have had my 391 since 2007 I run a 28 inch bar with a Skip tooth chisel chain since the day I bought it! It’s never ever had any problems and I have used every inch of that 28inch bar many times! That saw has made me a lot of money still runs strong as hell. Going to get it ported this spring can’t wait to see how it will run then! I already have a ported ms661 and a few others have always thought the 391 would be a great saw to get ported it makes great power stock with a better intake and a little muffler porting. It should do great never seen a video of a ported 391 so I will have to do one when it is done.
I just purchased an MS 391 with a 28 inch bar that came with it. The saw looked clean like somebody maybe had used it once. The saw is so strong the 28 inch bar is perfect for it I think. I have a 034 with a 28 inch bar, as long as you know your saw, and you don’t bog it down, You can do it
I learned a lot from this video ,as I rarely read manuals. I use a 391 it's a. Beast that deserves respect
Get it in!
Got a brand new stihl ms391 with a 25in bar , runs great ,cuts fast , bought it off a friend for $400 ,only been used once . Very good chainsaw , cutting 30" red oak , hold rpm very good
Great video, I really enjoyed it and learned a lot. That decompression valve reduces the compression to make it easier to pull the cord when starting… you probably know that but just described it the other way around. Keep up the good work.
Been running an ms391 for firewood the last 14 years...only just replaced clutch drum and spark plug.
Lord only knows how many hours are on it, but she has a beast the whole time.
Only running a 20" bar tho, its not a pro saw..burying the bar in wood hurts it
Looks like a nice big saw. It took a lot of pulls to start! Good tip on the summer and winter mode. Beautiful piece of wood. It might be a good idea to let the saw seat all the way down against the rubber of the Artillian saw mount (rather than the blade taking the side forces).
Thanks.
You make a great point about the saw in the artillian rack.
The way that I originally had it configured the Saw would not sit down all the way because the chain break was up against the fuel storage cage.
Earlier today I re-oriented the arrangement on the back of the tractor and now I can set the saw down in all the way.
I just uploaded an updated thumbnail picture for that video as well
no he just started it on his knees for some reason pulling softly
I own a MS391 bought it brand new at the dealers it came with a 28" bar this was about 5 or six years ago operates just fine with that length of bar.
Thanks for sharing. I was run a 25 inch on my 391 and I’ve got longer bars I sometimes put on the 500i
Great saw
I bought the ms 462c it’s bad ass it is a beast
462cm is a beast! Love mine too
Decompression valve when pushed in gives LESS compression not more as you indicated.
The MS392 was a superb choice!
The 362 is smaller, lighter engine (59cc), but has a slightly larger fuel tank, and can run at 14,000 rpm, although the power band will max out probably closer to 12,000. The 362 is about a pound an a half lighter (dry weight).
The 392 is factory set to run at 12,000 rpms, with the power band maxing out at around 10,500-11,000.
If you research Stihl model numbers through the years, you’ll see that the 392 was originally the 039, later becoming the 390, then 391, and now the 392. The same goes for other Stihl models.
The 039-392 is a beast. The biggest difference between “pro” saws and home owner saws is that the pro saws allow to adjust the fuel to air ratio. Home owners saws have little red plugs preventing access to the adjustment screws. I bought a 390 used some years back. I leaned the card, removed those pesky red plugs, did a muffler mod, and set the air/fuel mix so the engine tops out at 13,800 rpms, shifting the power band to the higher rpm range.
It rips! A friend of mine has a 461(same as the 462). We set up a roughly 15” diameter piece of cherry wood to compare saws. He beat me by 2 seconds over a roughly 20 second cut.
If you’re experienced with a chainsaw, a full chisel chain (marked by yellow paint) is faster than the green marked chains that come with most saws. Full chisel kicks back easier when using the tip of the bar, so take that into account.
Rest assured, you have great saw! The 25” rollomatic bar wasn’t availible when I got mine so I settled for the 20”. It’s fine, but I wish I had a 25”.
Thanks for sharing the info. I’ve gotten kind of addicted to buying chainsaws and just picked up my fourth stihl
250,391,500i and 194T
@@RockhillfarmYT
Lmao! Well, it’s been know to happen! I’ve heard good things about the 500i! As much as I like the ease of working with carbs, fuel injection is a superior technology.
But I’m really jealous over your 194t! I can’t justify a trim saw to my wife, but it sure would beat my manual trim saw!
I went into the dealership to get a 170 for limbing and fell in love with the balance on the top handle saw
There is no ms 392. There might be in the future
Sweet video , your gonna make me go upgrade my baby Stihl 181 !
I thought the 250 would be all I needed. I was wrong
@@RockhillfarmYT yeah we bought the 181 on sale and dropped the bar size 2 inches and put a wider chain on it . It’s done a lot of big cuts that would surprise a feller but now we are wanting to buy a actual heavy saw was looking at farm boss but not sure how ... hmmmmmm
God bless Stihl and the USA
love stihl products
thanks for watching
The 391 is a great saw
I have been happy with it. Pretty well priced for some thing that can run a 25 inch bar
I think you would love the ms400c. I really like mine. I know that 391 is nose heavy as my 400 is nose heavy with the exact same bar but its manageable. P.S. that's a rough break in on a new saw.
Thanks for sharing
I got a 500i now, but I’ve heard great things about the 400 as well
Running great
Had a 362 for over 8 years now. It's been true hell and still runs great. Great choice, hope it doesn't let you down
Thanks for sharing. 362 is a pro so I believe?
I’ve put quite a few hours on the 391 and it’s been a good saw.
I ended up Getting a 500i as well so I could run a longer bar when needed
Thanks for watching
Nice video!
Thank you. I’ve been happy with the saw now that I’ve used it quite a bit
I cut firewood and started withe the wood boss and upgraded to the ms391. no comparison the 391 is a beast
Reading about the 391 in Some Facebook groups I would’ve thought it was a junk saw but it’s been fantastic for me.
Lots of power. starts easy every time. I can run a 25 inch bar on it. Wasn’t that expensive.
@@RockhillfarmYT we cut around 30 cords of wood a year and i cannot complain about mine. it has been as reliable as my old 028 i have
Thanks for sharing
Nice saw! I like a bigger one for felling trees as well. My favorites saw though is a Stihl ms170, just a handy little saw for trimming and cutting small wood. Stay warm!
Yeah, I noticed you using that 170 in a video recently
Every video I watch I think I need a bigger saw. Thanks A lot lol in the market for something that can easily run a 20-25 in bar.
My 391 has a 25 inch bar on it that’s probably pushing it it would run better with a 20 inch. The 500 rips with that 25 on it
Echo Timberwolf cs590. 60cc with 20” bar magnesium crank case. It’s a mean beast! For 350.00 I don’t think there’s a better saw on the market in it’s class. Absolutely love mine. Definitely worth checking out.
Never have changed my saw, Echo CS-520, over to winter... of course I've never run it when it's 41* or cold out. Joys of living in coastal NC.
I could go for some of that weather right now. The low tonight is supposed to be nine below
Not that I’m out running a chainsaw tonight
I agree the 391 seems like it has the most power to weight ratio
Did you use 50:1 during break in, or something richer?
I like how you have 2 stihl saws but your runing husqvarna chain oil!!! :)
I’ve got four stihl chainsaws actually but I just buy whatever kind of oil they have at whatever store I’m at
Thanks for watching
I like my 391 just fine. My 362 is older but it's also very good. I'd say the 391 is the best initial value but do not yank on it if you get it stuck. The 362 has more metal in the case area so it's a bit stronger built and you pay for it.
Thanks for sharing
It's been awhile now. If you still have the 391, how has it held up? Any update?
Brock looks like a great saw a little over kill for me been looking at a 261 or 271. Ftiends say 261 is better but have not pulled the trigger yet
God Bless All
PaK
Yeah, going back if I was just going to buy one saw I think the 261 would do everything. It’s lighter weight for the horsepower
Highly recommend the MS261-CM. We sell those more than 271/291
My first was a 250 and I wish I had got a 261 at that time because then I would’ve probably never bought the 391
Ended up adding the 194t and 500i
I’ve got a chainsaw addiction obviously
Which is a better saw for reliability and hard work? I live in an area where everyone still uses wood stoves for heat and pretty much everything else and I need me a saw that can be used for all summer and winter (heck all year) for heavy cutting.
Which would one would be the best?
If you were just wanting do you have one Saw that isn’t too heavy then the 261 is a great saw. If you want to run a longer bar than 20 inches I would get a 362
I'm really debating on what to get I was thinking of the farm boss with the 20 inch bar and then I saw the echo Timberwolve has a 24 inch bar but alot of reviews say it won't start after a while. Also my friend got an echo from home depot and it only lasted like 3 months with only 3 days of heavy use. This one is a little bit out of my price range but I like the bar length. I got like 6 big logs about 3 feet thick and 2 feet wide in the backyard I need to cut and clear. Decisions Decisions
If you’re wanting to run a 20 inch bar I would either get a stihl 271 or a stihl 261
Those are both great saws. The 261 is a little bit on the pricey side because it’s a pro saw, but the 271 is one of the most popular saws made
I’ve developed an addiction to buying chainsaws. I still use the 391 with a 25 inch bar and I got a 500i with a 36 inch bar
Thank you for watching and for commenting
I’ve got two echo’s, a 590 running a 24” and a 490 running a 20”. Both of them get beat to death on a daily basis and I’ve never had a lick of trouble from either one. I’ve got an ms391 and an 034av also, and I honestly like the echo’s better. The 590 is just as strong as the 391 and balances better with the 24” bar. Sounds like your friend probably straight gassed his saw and blamed it on the brand.
@@CRyan55 thanks for sharing your experience. I can’t have any comment on the echo saws because I’ve never owned one.
I have five stihl saws and the 391 is not my favorite. It didn’t have quite the torque I needed so I ended up getting a 500i for the big stuff and for the small stuff I use smaller saws.
The result is the 391 sits most of the time
Oregon makes a 28 inch bar for it too.
Was wondering how you would lift the logs for cutting with the 335G the way the door opens. Attempted cutting a few just yesterday and even if a guy were to weigh 100lbs there is no way you are getting out of that door with a raised grapple.
Thinking about the 500i as well, using a 271 right now and I'm not a fan of the choke system. You pull one times too many when starting instead of reducing to half choke when it first sputters and you are stuck on the trail with a tree Infront of you blocking your route back to deer camp. Don't really need a bigger bar on it, weight and portability matter a lot for this application.
Considered the battery operated saws for the sake of reliability and low noise, but if you have to pack another 2x60V batteries with you just incase you run out of juice it becomes extra baggage fast, -30 weather puts a nail in the coffin of that idea as they would be frozen before you even get to use them.
Yeah, I can lower my Grapple and then curl it up and get something an inch or two off the ground, but I cannot set it at chest height like this
Definitely a drawback.
I generally don’t have a problem with any of my steel chainsaws but if you ever get one that you pull too many times like you’re talking about it seems like you have to pull it 100 times with the throttle held
I’m no expert on small engines though
Don't use decomposition valve if can pull it over. It starts easier in my opinion. Going to go buy the 261 pro saw.
The owners manual said to push that decompression valve every time you start it, and inbetween pulls if it even tries to fire
I’ve been running it with a 25 inch bar a lot and it runs great
dont use the valve if the saw is hot you just dont need to
I usually push in the valve when it’s running a couple times to keep it clean
I liked the video. FYI- I have the MS271. It's been a good saw. I need to read my manual.... great advise!! I've thought about replacing my Husquarna (spelling?) 372 with a 28 inch bars. 372 doesn't seem to have a problem running this 28 inch bar. This 372 has been a GREAT saw but local dealer retired and closed up shop.... I have slowly switched to Stihl saws. How do you think your 391 would compare to Husq 372? Please note: I had this saw for over 10 years.
Your 372 is a 70 cc chainsaw
My 391 is a 64 cc chainsaw
So they have similar power output, but I’m not enough of a chainsaw expert to compare the two especially Husqvarna
For instance in the stihl line the 362 is really a better saw than the 391 even though it’s lower cc.
The difference between those two is a higher quality carburetor in the 362 which is considered a pro saw where as the 391 is a farm and ranch saw
It’s a nice saw no doubt. I looked it. But for me I’m glad I settled on the echo Timberwolf cs590. 60cc with magnesium crank case not a plastic clamshell. For 350.00 I don’t think there’s a better saw on the market in its class for the money.
Sounds like a good deal for that price
@@RockhillfarmYT it definitely is. Heck a saw. It’s marketed as a semi pro saw the echo cs620 is the step above it which is the pro saw equivalent. But the Timberwolf with the magnesium crank case decompression valve, big stout dawgs etc it’s all the saw the common man would ever need. I think it’s a step above the stihl and husqvarna farm and ranch saws IMO. Especially for the price. I picked mine up at my local dealers one day echo sale which is 10-20% off (varies from year to year) think I got 15% off when I got mine. And it has a 5 yr warranty.
@@jew0182 I think You've made a good deal! I have the "brother" of the Echo, a Shindaiwa 490. It's a 3,5 Bhp saw, and I use it for 9 years, and totally satisfied with it. I think it's a really good saw. A week ago, I've bought an MS391. It was a second hand saw, the first owner is my friend, and he only put a few working hour in it. Now I'm scratching my head, can't decide to keep or sell this MS391. I'm sure it is a good saw too, but the plastic "chassis" is not my favourite.
Thanks for sharing
Yea I bought the Timberwolf as well. Strong saw. I ended up buying the 7310p as well and just to end my bucket I plan on buying the stihl ms500i
You might want to try my trick which results in ALWAYS starting on 1 pull.........I keep a small bottle of mix gas in a wee little pisser bottle, and just remove the carby cover and squirt a good 1-2 teaspoons on the air filter. Fires up on 1st crank everytime.
Thanks for the tip
@@RockhillfarmYT 10-4
Great Video Brock! Thats alot faster than the ms 250, Im a husky guy myself & have the 460 rancher which is comparable to the Ms 391, I just havent had luck in starting Stihl products, error of myself because of ethanol fuel i know. Never had issue with the huskys.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the feedback
Are you crazy? The 460 rancher isn’t even close to as powerful as an ms391. The 391 has almost 25% more horsepower.
Never compare husky junk to Sthil there not even close. That 460 is a baby.
What is the part number for the 25 inch bar ? Is it 0.050 " , 3/8" RS3?
yes it is
Thanks for watching
Those are the specs not the part number
Thanks for watching.
I don’t sell chainsaw parts and I don’t have a catalog with part numbers.
If ur gonna run 25" bar put big dogs on it it knocks the cut down to about 22-23" and alot more stable also switching the clutch to a 6 tooth pocket sprocket makes a huge difference in performance way more torque than a 362 with the same setup
Thanks for sharing. I mainly run a 25 inch bar on this and a 36 inch bar on the 500i
Are you running a full skip chain on this? I have a full skip on mine and it seems super slow. The dealers around here do not suggest running a semi-skip or full comp chain on the 391 if cutting deep hard wood.
Any suggestions?
I just bought the standard chains from the dealership. It is not a skip chain
I’ve cut a lot of wood with it and it does just fine
@@RockhillfarmYT full skip would cut much better trust me
I am looking at a 391, it’s been a year since you did this video, is there any way you could do a follow up on your saw?
Thanks
It still runs good. I ended up getting a 500i so I could run a longer bar but I’ve had no problems with the 391
@@RockhillfarmYT ok
Thanks for the update, have you used a 25” bar on your 391, if you did how did it handle it ?
Yes, I always run a 25 inch bar on it. It does just fine with it
This is not the worlds fastest saw but I’ve never had trouble getting it to start and I cut giant stumps off low to the ground before grinding them
I think it’s a good value for the price point it is which is less than half the cost of the 500
@@RockhillfarmYT I appreciate the feedback.
Have a good weekend
MS 261 is a good saw if you want bigger than the 250 but not a monster saw
If you now own a 500i you NEED to try a 462 and you will be in love
Thanks for sharing
The 500 is In a whole other league than the 391
@@RockhillfarmYT that’s how I felt going from my 362 to the 462 and 500. Thanks for the reply & merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas
I live in south alabama. Every single tree service down here runs an ms 250 for a cheap ground saw. Ironically these cheap ground saws are the saws that get used the most and abused the most... I see guys running 8-10 year old 250s.. every day use in a tree service.. if your not felling big trees.. the 250 is a awesome ,lightweight saw.... Keep your 250, and get a ms362..
Thanks for the feedback
I use the 250 for limbing and I bought a 500i for felling the bigger stuff
@@RockhillfarmYT the 500i in my opinion is the best all around saw for the weight you can get.. its really dont feel much bigger than the 391, which is 64ccs. Vs 79cc for the 500i plus the throttle response from the fuel injection. I actually just looked it up. The 391 is 14.1 lbs at 64ccs. And the 500i is 13.9 at 79,ccs. Thats alot more saw for less weight.. the 500i really is a game chsnger
@@RockhillfarmYT you made a good choice. Thst
Yeah, it’s not a cheap saw and it’s not the most powerful saw on the market but I think the weight to power ratio might be the best out there
Thanks for watching
Shot my old beat up 391 run with a 25,28,32. 😂 not stock ether.
Get a skip chain for your 25 " bar. You will be happy after you see the results..
What’s that ?
Haha 15:04 the decompression button give you more compression??? and never seen somebody just lay their hand and top like that to start it pretty sure that’s not right either
Thanks for sharing your feedback
first thing is get a 24 inch bar and keep it sharp
where more on the bottom bro
bought the same saw…. 20" bar- works great
had a bigger tree go down, and needed a 25" bar-it just wouldn't work as well… not even close- the saw would just keep bogging down with the longer bar
if I am doing something wrong- don't know what it is
25 inch bar is almost too much for the 391.
If you can find the new hexa chain you should hop in it they do cut faster than your regular round file and square ground it’s surprising actually. And ditch the decomp valve with a plug that’s gonna be your first air leak for sure
Well my ms661 would have that log cut up in no time and would get you out of that snow and inside. The 391 sounds like it was struggling even if it was run in.
661 is a monster. The 391 is a much smaller and much cheaper saw. Not too long after this I upgraded to a 500 for big stuff
Thanks for watching
My craftman 18" 32cc chainsaw cuts faster with stock parts......what ° do you have the chain sharpened at? Milling boards 10-15° making cookies go with 30°👍
It is a brand new cross cut chain in the video.
I have four different chainsaws ranging from 45 cc to 79 cc
To compare how fast something cuts you have to factor in the type of wood and diameter.
This is a 25 inch bar on it which probably makes the log seem smaller diameter than it is
The 391 is faster than my MS 250 or the MS 271 but not nearly as fast as the 500i which is to be expected when comparing it to a larger fuel injected chainsaw
@@RockhillfarmYT cs490 with a 24 inch bar and chain 2:38 through 3x4ft silver maple log both sides solid cut and that not even the 20-30 seconds I took to get ready for the cut 😎
My 20” Stihl 391 melts through logs th-cam.com/users/postUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 but I find myself grabbing this Oregon more because it’s quit and theirs no engine maintenance. You still need to maintain the chain and bar though. It cuts great even though it doesn’t have the power or weight of a gas saw, and the bucking spikes work really well, almost too well actually. I actually burnt up the motor on my first one using the bucking spikes. I pushed it too much through cottonwood, but I liked it enough to buy a second one. I make sure not to get the motor too hot now and it’s been running great. It’s still heavy enough with enough power to melt through most cuts too. When it stops cutting so well make sure there aren’t wood chips stuck in the chain and don’t let the chips clog the saw. Remember when you see sawdust instead of chips it’s time to sharpen the chain. I tried the self sharpening, I didn’t think it worked that well. I like that when you let go of the trigger the chain stops almost immediately. It’s tool less adjustment and bar removal is a snap. Like all saws they leak bar oil, so don’t store it full, and open the cap just a little to prevent pressure from ambient temperature changes. I store it on a piece of cardboard on a tote lid to contain any mess. Make sure you get some bar oil with the saw, it comes with just enough for you to start cutting but run out before you’re finished with whatever you’re cutting.
on my 391, i give it 5 quick pulls, then one or two at half choke… starts every time
Thanks for sharing
Takes away compression with that button
Thank you for clarifying. As I was saying it in the video I wondered if it’s actually taking away or adding compression
I’m not a small engine guy I just knew it helps it start easier
@@RockhillfarmYT yep it is a compression release button therefore it lets some compression bleed out through the button making it easier to pull and the engine rolls over faster also saves a lot of wear and tear on your recoil. You will also notice some people slowly pull the recoil rope out about 2 in when they shut the saw off that is because when the engine quits oftentimes it rolls backwards and slams into the recoil which also prematurely wears out the recoil especially on certain plastic recoil designs. Great video showing a brand new 391 cutting wood and it's cool you added some tips that people probably don't know.
Thanks for watching
If you want to take away compresión just open the gas cap
I had a 390 and it was good but traded it due to the weight. Pro saws are far and away better value in the long term, lower cc but higher hp and lighter!!!!!!
Thanks for the feedback.
I originally wanted to stay at that $600 price. Then I talked myself into spending more and getting the 362.
When the 362 was sold out I decided to go with the 391. I’ve been happy with it so far
@@RockhillfarmYT yep I was in the exact same position and got 12 years from the 390 until a shoulder injury meant the weight was a problem, good luck with it
Got mines for $300 today
What chain do you have on that saw? My 271 would’ve walked all over it lol
It’s just the stock chain that came on it..
I’ve got several stihl chainsaws and my son-in-law has a 271. This is definitely faster than the 271.
It’s kind of hard to compare unless you have full-size cutting the same log at the same time. We actually compared them side-by-side on the same log
@@RockhillfarmYT just seemed slow with that chain, I’d recommend the rs series chains. They cut way better than the rm
Decomposition does not give you more compression it’s lowers it so it’s easier to pull over. Absolute waste of time to even use it. Mine starts 2-3 pulls every time without it
Yeah, I stated it backward in the video. I don’t have to push that to get it to start but I just do it out of habit
Thanks for watching
Work smarter. Not harder. Push that button.
U need to reread your manual not to bad for a newbie, I think u forgot to turn your key on 😂 make sure you flip the kanuton valve
I've amazed people by teaching them things about their own car that I learned from 2 minutes of thumbing through the manual in the glove box. It's funny that not reading manuals is somehow the "manly" thing to do. Knowledge ≠ manliness I guess.
Should have bought a 271. That’s better. I run mines 28in bar all day long. For 3 years
I'm selling mine. I'm going to put the cash I get from it toward an 881.
Edit: corrected grammar.
I think it’s a pretty good saw for the price but obviously can’t compete with the pro saws or the larger saws
I have a 500i now For when I need something bigger
@@RockhillfarmYT I've got the 661 C-M. I run a 25 and 36 on it. I want the 881 for milling.
You should be able to do some serious Milling with that
I recently got a chainsaw mill also and I’m currently using the 500i in it
My mill only goes to 30 inch and I’m just running a 25 inch bar on the 500
@@RockhillfarmYT I'm going to order a 59 and 47 inch bar and chain for the 881, as well as a 72 inch granberg milling attachment. I figure I'll eventually run into something that requires a bar that long, and the 881 has enough power for it.
The 362 is more powerful and lighter than the 391. Has the pro lifetime filter , has a metal clutch cover with chip deflector , has captured bar nuts , magnesium crank case, easier to rebuild . It’s a better saw in every way. But..... if they didn’t have it , they didn’t have it. The 271,291,311, and 391 are the same chassis with a different head for the cc difference in engine size . There’s really no reason to buy any of the farm and ranch saw/ except the 391it’s the best bang for your buck .
Thanks for sharing the info.
I thought I would be happy with the 391 but a few months later I ended up getting a 500i for the pro features
@@RockhillfarmYT Jesus man . Straight to the top lol. Yeah I probably won’t get the 500i. But the new ms400 does catch my eye. It’s only a 1/2lb heavier than the 362. Which puts it at the same original weight as my old 290. Only it has all pro parts and dang near 2 more hp
That 391 won't out cut the 362 4.7 HP. 391 4.4hp
I would think the 362 is a better Saw since it cost $300 more
I wanted the 362 but it was sold out so rather than order one, I saved a little money on the 391
Is the 362 considered the pro saw? Sthil and their confusing numbers. I could never get it right haha
I think so.
I think if the second digit is even it is a pro saw.
The dealers have a chart
@@RockhillfarmYT good to know. Thanks! Does the 362 have more hp but lower cc than the 391?
I was in the market for the 391 but I want a pro saw. I’m not a pro but I want something that will last and perform.
Exactly right on the horsepower and CC
Intro is way to long. Be nice if he would get to the cutting already my battery 🔋 is losing power!! Gees I want to fall 😴 😴 asleep.
just buy a 661
I picked up a bigger Saw yesterday
Trying it out on the channel tomorrow
Takes 2 hours of talking just to cut 5 minutes of running.
Thanks for your feedback.
I have a Lot of videos on the channel where I cut down trees or cut up firewood with the Saw. This video was just explaining why I picked this Sawl and comparing it in cutting time to the stihl saw that I already have
I've had a 391 and they are WEAK..any one in the market for a 20in saw go with a 362c..they respond better in bigger wood have a 362 and just bought a 500i and they're both awesome saws
I also have the 500i and it is a much better saw
It’s not really a good comparison between the 391 and the 362, because the 362 cost twice as much
@@RockhillfarmYT twice as much? You sure?
It’s not twice as much but I think I paid 550 for the 391 and the 362 was around 900
The 261 is in the same price range as the 391
@@RockhillfarmYT where you live? here the 391 is 650 and the 362 is 750
I’m in Kansas and that was about 6 months ago
My cs 620 is better AND cheaper than your 391. 😝
Well I don’t have any opinion on that since I don’t own one
I actually don’t use the 391 very much either. My go to is the stihl 500i
500i is beast I won't contest the might of that monster 😨
I got the 391 because the saw I wanted wasn’t in stock and I wanted to run a 25 inch bar without spending a fortune.
It’s not a bad saw but I don’t use it much
Thanks for watching
@@RockhillfarmYT I have a 460 rancher, wonder if the 391 is better being that it's 64cc where as the husky is exactly 60cc.
Looks like a nice saw but I can't stand listening to this guy. Sounds like he's screaming all the time. Sorry.
Too much talking
You are sure can sure can look at me I got a sure can
25" was option when i got my 391 with 20"
Yeah, at my dealership they had a chart showing compatible sizes and it said 391 should not go above 20 inches but the one sitting on the shelf that I picked up and bought had a 25 on it
You could order it directly from stihl with a 25
Didn’t really make sense