MS 362 vs MS 391 - BEST 25 inch STIHL Chainsaw Comparison

[@MasterchiefMjolnir]

I bought a 362 at the end of 2010 and have beat the dog piss out of it for 14 years. Still turns over cold after 3 pulls

[@mainstreetmower]

haha love it. No beating STIHL saws when it comes to durability and quality.

[@davidsignor7931]

Just traded a MS360 in in a 362 if the 362 holds up as good as the 360 I will be happy

[@mainstreetmower]

@ I am sure it will. Enjoy your new saw 🙂

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

I have 3 Stihl saws. An MS180,an MS 250, and an MS 391. My 180 and my 250 spend most of their times being hauled around on 2 of my tractors I have 2 homemade mounts. I have found that to be so useful to have a saw on the tractor with me when working in the woods. Although I would love to have a pro saw, having the three spreads out the wear and tear. If I could only have one, it would most definitely be a pro. Most likely an MS 261. Great review!

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you. That sounds like a great lineup.

[@jasonbarnes6717]

I’ve never regretted buying a pro model saw. And I have a big grin on my face every time I use my 361 and 661 😁

[@mainstreetmower]

Yes!!! 💪🏼

[@turdferguson2982]

I've been running a 362 and 192 as my personal setup for a decade. I've got a 201 and a couple farm boss for just in case. I mostly just use work saws lately. Mine just sit. I've got a few 201t for aerial stuff and the whole lineup of husky's offerings for groundwork at my regular job. The 500i is nice for all around groundwork. I'd prefer the 881 to the 3120 but I don't have a need or the funds for one of those as a personal saw and I use what the job gives me.

[@derrasenmaher9730]

362 for professionals all day, 391 for Farm-& Home use. Saw combination that works best for me is: 194 T, 201 T, 261, 462, 661. I am a professional so i need these saws.

[@freedomisntfree_44]

As a farmer I’ll take the 362.

[@mainstreetmower]

Great lineup

[@KennyRedSocks]

What does the 194 offer over the 201?

[@derrasenmaher9730]

@@KennyRedSocks I got it for a pretty good price and keep it as my back up saw if the 201 fails or use it just for pruning and light stuff. The 194 is a simple carb saw so no M-Tronic or other electronic on it. It’s just a reliable, powerful lightweight saw. Works great for me.

[@johnsweeney1712]

Great video. The $210 is real money but it buys a lot not to mention holds the value. Keep up the good work.

[@mainstreetmower]

Absolutely agreed. Thanks for watching 🙂

[@mrsmel269]

I love my 362 had here since 17 picked up a 500i and yep love her too

[@mainstreetmower]

Both are awesome saws!

[@mrsmel269]

hope you were doing some cutting today i was working and switching to nights tomorrow enjoy it brother

[@johnphillips770]

I personally own two 362c saws and I absolutely love them, also have a 500i

[@mainstreetmower]

Me too. I love my 362 as well.

[@fireflyraven2760]

Bout to snatched an echo 7310 gonna be my first big saw

[@gunterbecker8528]

Isn't the 500i an alcoholic 😊 ???

[@Jipjip11]

@@gunterbecker8528500is are overkill unless you’re getting into big timber, BUT they absolutely eat.

[@iraagans3144]

391 , clutch drum is referred to as a " Spur" sprocket. I've seen lots of 391s with broken oil tanks, used in Comercial applications.

[@GASparky217]

I’ve never understood why they make “homeowner” saws larger than 50cc. Any saw running over 4 horsepower should be professional quality in my opinion

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

I love your videos! You put mine to shame!

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you! Keep making videos I like what you have so far

[@Jipjip11]

We ran a couple 362s in Montana my first season of wildland fire, and both crews I’ve been on since have had at least one 362. It’s just a good “little” saw. I just bought one on eBay for myself and got a full wrap and WCS kit because I like them so much. I’m into it for like $1050 vs almost $1500 for the same specs new. That thing is gonna last me a lifetime. Idk if I could say the same for a 391. Edit: Also, I’ll be running a 28” bar on the 362 with full skip chain. Idk if I’d be willing to do the same on a 391.

[@mainstreetmower]

That's fair. You definitely get the worth in money when going with a commercial saw over a residential one. Not to mention the incredible longevity it provides.

[@gdljr10k]

I just bought a new MS311 yesterday to replace a MS361. Has a 25” bar, but I’m gonna change it to an 18” bar because I have a few brand new chains from the 361. Hopefully it does ok, but I’ll know in a few hours when I fire it up for the first time to start cutting. Lol

[@curtgirardin6093]

Yes, what's the rhyme and reason for the model numbering?

[@mainstreetmower]

Glad you asked. Prior to the last updates these saws were known as the MS390 (updated once so 1) and MS360 (updated twice so 2). Then back when STIHL only made chainsaws, before blowers and trimmers, there was no MS (MS stand for Motorsäge (German for chainsaw) and the 0 was in the front. So 039 and 036 respectively, during this time odd numbers were residential and even numbers were commercial with a couple exceptions. These numbers correspond to the cubic inches of cylinder volume, thus 3.9 cu/in and 3.6 cu/in

[@turdferguson2982]

​@@mainstreetmowerhusky is the reverse of that, I believe. The updated version of that model number and the displacement, or close to it. The 3120 is the third model in the 120cc range. Though on paper it's actually closer to 118. I'm a stihl guy mostly because stihl is still a family owned company and Husqvarna has been publicly traded under the badge of a few different investment groups for half a century now. Currently they're owned by KTM. Echo is a Japanese company. They're owned by the same company that makes shindaiwa saws which are professional and more popular in Japan, also slightly cheaper and often a better saw. The echo t2511 is the same saw as the shindaiwa 251 ts.

[@matthewbeaver5026]

​@@turdferguson2982when i order cs590 parts says they also fit a shindiaw model My 590 has been a great saw. Use to run a 362 years ago clearing ROW. To this point given the option. I'd pick the echo more times than not. Unless task specific really wanted to shave a lil weight going all day.

[@jophoto934]

Forget them both. Wait for the 400.1

[@NatureShortsGB]

Would be good to know weights and specifications in metric. Just saying. Better for UK and Europe people watching your videos. Thanks guys. Always like your videos.

[@mainstreetmower]

Noted! Thank for the support

[@sledhead8625]

Just do what we here in the States do for metric to standard conversion. Use your phone or computer and use a conversion calculator.

[@D-B-Cooper]

I have a 362 and love it. It also has a metal oil pump. Made me cringe when you reved the crap out of a new saw, no load.

[@mainstreetmower]

Yeah I forgot to mention the oil pump, I hear on the new saw being pinged out, hate to do that too

[@firefightingmailman]

Is Stihl not discontinuing the MS462? So why not do a comparison of the new MS400 c and a MS391.

[@mainstreetmower]

That's definitely on the chalkboard. Will drop soon, Stay tuned.

[@bdixon2668]

They’re discontinuing the 362 and 400 for the new 400.1. Both the previous saws were in same class and no reason to buy a 362 when the 400 is only $50 more, lighter and with better power..

[@1d1hamby]

I think MS400.1 is the next saw.

[@mainstreetmower]

We are hoping to record a video on it soon 🙂

[@ODWALLA123]

Please Expound on the model numbers .

[@mainstreetmower]

Glad you asked. Prior to the last updates these saws were known as the MS390 (updated once so 1) and MS360 (updated twice so 2). Then back when STIHL only made chainsaws, before blowers and trimmers, there was no MS (MS stand for Motorsäge (German for chainsaw) and the 0 was in the front. So 039 and 036 respectively, during this time odd numbers were residential and even numbers were commercial with a couple exceptions. These numbers correspond to the cubic inches of cylinder volume, thus 3.9 cu/in and 3.6 cu/in

[@ODWALLA123]

@ Thank You .🙂

[@LeeTillbury]

Stick a 25 on a 661. Sorted.

[@mainstreetmower]

Heck Yes

[@ciphercode2298]

Im kinda surprised youd use the 362 in this comparison since stihl is phasing it out next year. The rpm test and bearing size is very telling. I use an old ms310 with a 20" bar and bought a new ms400 with a 25" for most of my firewood and i hardly pickup the ms310 since buying the 400. Theyre almist exactly the same weight,but i cant bare to part with the ms310. Its been a great saw these 15 years and cut untold cords of oak and maple. I replaced the carburetor with a new oem this year because it had some pitting under the needle valve causing flooding,but ither than that its just had routine maintenance.

[@mainstreetmower]

MS362 is not going away

[@ciphercode2298]

@mainstreetmower my understanding (if it's the same in the United states as in Europe) is that they're dropping the 362 and current 400 to release an updated 400.1. The new 400.1 would be their only 60cc offering at 62cc and 5.3hp. That's supposed to get released in 2025

[@HuyGia-p9b]

Máy rất đẹp mà phân khúc lớn.bên Việt Nam hiếm máy lớn như vậy.chúc mừng bạn đã sở hữu những con máy cưa đẹp

[@mainstreetmower]

Thank you 🙂

[@GimhanDM]

I thought C for comfortable 😳

[@mainstreetmower]

haha I mean sort of.

[@GraySquirrel-374]

Yes, I thought the C was comfort which is the easy start. There would be an M if its an m-tronic saw. They have 362CM's available.

[@memphis28571]

400 is the only answer here

[@mainstreetmower]

Totally agree it’s an even better saw

[@zackeryeckenrod6549]

That's why stihl is getting rid of it huh ?

[@memphis28571]

@@zackeryeckenrod6549 they’re not getting rid of the 400. Dropping the 362

[@zackeryeckenrod6549]

@@memphis28571 MY 362 a.c. runs great with a 25 inch bar I'm cutting wood not racing. Never had a problem with it can't see buying a 400 so I cut 2seconds faster. If that's your thing great. IDC.

[@runtimmytimer]

@@zackeryeckenrod6549They’re not getting rid of it. They’re redesigning it.

[@chevysilver-ray-dough6328]

Oh so firewood guys don't drop trees? I guess I better quit doing that and apparently I need to get rid of my 362. I'm fine with that because it's a piece of junk anyway

[@mainstreetmower]

This is a first. Not one comment or viewer of this video has claimed that chainsaw to be bad. But to each its own 😊

[@get__some]

those are 16 inch saws lol. 20 if you had to. i feel bad for those if you ran a 25 on them. can't stay to watch

[@bdixon2668]

The 362 is a non starter. Bad power to weight, same class as a 400, (also discontinued and backordered). If you’re paying for a 362, spend $50 more and get a 400, lighter, better power. Moot though as both are leaving the line up for the 400.1. The 391 is an answer to a question never asked and I sell customers a 620 Echo over a 391 every day. Better saw and better value.

[@mikeraftis6332]

Just buy a Pro Saw, period.

[@mainstreetmower]

Amen!

[@zsmizzy]

362 can barely handle a 20in bar. 25 your going to be struggling

[@ciphercode2298]

It does fine with both. It's no 70cc saw with a 25" bar on it,but it pulls it ok.

[@courtneykensington8190]

If you put an aftermarket air filter on it and a WCS bark box, it just rips I can pull a 30 on my 362 and it doesn’t even bag out

[@ciphercode2298]

@@courtneykensington8190 yeah they're good saws. Stock for stick a husqvarna 562 is a little faster,but the husqvarna is a fair bit heavier too. And like you said,a barkbox and air filter add alot. I prefer stihls quality and I think thyre easier to work on too.

[@EddyNelson-we1sp]

Nope , I have a 28'' bar in my 362 and no struggle ,you do have to keep in eye in the chain because it does get slack a lot easier that a smaller bar

[@EChunter]

Wrong size , 400cm but more so wrong brand . Husky dominates.