Stihl 461 vs 462 - 20" & 28" Bar

[@SgtPUSMC]

I recently bought a used 461. I got a good deal on it and was curious how it would match up against my 362. I was shocked at how much more powerful the 461 is. I even put an 8 point sprocket on it after feeling how much torque that thing had and it never bogged down cutting through live oak and sycamore logs with a 25" bar. I run a 20" bar on my 362 and it will catch and bog down on larger logs, but the 461 just chewed through everything and asked for more. I bought the 462 intending it to be an occasional saw for the "big stuff", but I'm now seriously thinking of selling the 362. I do have a 250 (my first Stihl from about 12 years ago) that I'll eventually replace with a 261 but the 250 just won't die and it's light and handy for the small stuff.

[@joshmullinnex5113]

The 461 has way more torque but the 462 is a little beast for the weight. I was suprised with it off the shelf but since have done a few mods. Can't have anything stock 😊

[@Redbull661]

462 actually beat 461 in hardwood (another comparison) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5TQgqemg7mri5o

[@Morpheen999]

I love my 461, but the weight savings on the 462 is appealing

[@Redbull661]

yup and the Spring Anti Vibe

[@brettblack7049]

@@Redbull661 And better filtration as well as fuel economy.

[@lagoonrd4173]

Also 462 is always in optimum tune, I’m defiantly ready to grab one , have ported 460 and 461 with muffler mod... 462 will be fun to play with

[@royhaught9516]

Wondering how long you have been sawing, probably won't be sawing every long wearing tennis shoes and having your left foot under your cut?

[@markeinarson1037]

what a gr8 no bullshit review hats off to you sir

[@Redbull661]

thank you sir

[@patrickprafke4894]

Where in Wisconsin are you doing this in a tshirt and no snow in February? Lol

[@austindenotter19]

Same question. I am up to my belly button in snow nwest wisconsin.

[@Redbull661]

actually did this test back in sept. thought I had lost the footage but just found it. yeah I just shoveled off my roof it's getting bad

[@patrickprafke4894]

Ahhh. Makes sence then. Lol. We got 37 inches where I live in month of February so far. Supposedly another foot tonight. Iowa is going to flood bad this spring once Minnesota flushes its proverbial winter toilet.

[@hksjoshua]

Is the ms461 a strato saw?

[@TeslaBoy123]

Waoo real chainsaw not for beginners thanks a lot

[@AlexSwan]

462 for the win... and I'm not biased. :D

[@Redbull661]

Stock saw I'd take the 462. Ported the 462 still has some catching up to do but it's getting there. 461 has more displacement and a bigger carb so it'll be a challenge to catch it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sF7Hi56Jmb6BhbM

[@johnwalt3504]

@@Redbull661 The 461 will still be running long after the 462 is in the scrap yard.

[@gergggerrg9667]

Both great saws, but I will keep my 461

[@Born2doom]

I run both, it’s not worth the upgrade. The 461 is the best saw Stihl has made for its category!

[@timtorkelson7201]

Love my 462cm! Half sec vs 2 lbs less I'll take that all day long. That said both fantastic saws!

[@Stihl4life]

Nice. Now did you remove the tabs on the 461 and retune? Or when you said stock, you meant nothing was altered?

[@Redbull661]

yeah nothing altered

[@deye2233]

And this is why I bought a 461 they are not a heavy saw and great grunt

[@Redbull661]

462 actually beat 461 in hardwood (another comparison) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5TQgqemg7mri5o

[@НАЗАДВБУДУЩЕЕ-б9р]

напиши как его правильно заводить.у меня 461-вый штиль.

[@ИванИванов-ъ8р8щ]

462 рядом не стоит)

[@НАЗАДВБУДУЩЕЕ-б9р]

@@ИванИванов-ъ8р8щ ??? я не спрашивал у кого и что стоит. Я другое спросил.

[@arpadgyulai5534]

Nice saws with sharp chain.

[@ohio171]

are you wearing tennis shoes?

[@ΗΛΙΑΣ.ΧΑΝΤΖΗΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ]

My vote goes to 462!!

[@lagoonrd4173]

Both saws stock?

[@Redbull661]

yes

[@joseramonperez6803]

Buena comparación gracias

[@JamesBond-jw7bd]

Nothing like wearing flip-flops I mean tennis shoes and no chaps..... It's okay I can tell you boys are from town....

[@SixOFord]

Crocs and shorts for me.

[@JamesBond-jw7bd]

@@SixOFord 🙄 must be a millennial kid......

[@lagoonrd4173]

I have a pair of Reno 911 cutting shorts I use.... so much comfort

[@TheSagerider]

Very well done. :)

[@keyleethomas6131]

I was surprised to see the 461 had faster cutting times. The 462 sounds like it has better throttle response which makes it seem faster.

[@Redbull661]

462 actually beat 461 in hardwood (another comparison) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5TQgqemg7mri5o

[@ΣΤΕΛΙΟΣΒΛΑΧΟΣ-ο5λ]

461 περισσότερη ροπή ισχύος & 5 cc περισσότερο, αλά και 600γραμμάρια περισσότερο βάρος..!

[@papyboyington4135]

super video, good comparison, continue

[@Redbull661]

thanks!

[@papyboyington4135]

At home in France, we do not modify our chainsaws. What on my 461, I can put a bar of 28 without problem? Thank you for your reply.

[@Redbull661]

@@papyboyington4135 28" on a 461 would work fine.

[@richardf9137]

Nice comparison!

[@Redbull661]

thank you sir

[@metlheaddrumr]

I'm deffently bummed they made the 462 .1 horsepower less yeah it's about a pound lighter but so freaking what. I love my 460 I just ordered Chinese 660 dogs for it they arrived and makes my saw look little cooler only cost 11 dollars but they are not lined up. Unfortunately they are off by probably 3/16th of an inch but it shouldn't matter. Darn Chinese parts.

[@Redbull661]

almost 2lbs lighter. avg cut time difference is only like half a sec. 462 actually beat 461 in hardwood (another comparison) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5TQgqemg7mri5o as for the 660 dogs. I believe it's the inner spike which is different on the 046 460 and 461. Kinda stupid really... if I remember right the same dawgs work on 036 360 361 362 044 440 064 066 660 but not on the 046 460 461.

[@dennisthedog4015]

Thats harder than it looks

[@brahimbadahim2341]

461 wi

[@canamrider7195]

I am not surprised. The 461 is in a class by itself. The 462 is for folks that need the latest and greatest, and for those that need "some sort of" justification, a couple of pounds were shaved off it. Unless you are pruning branches, most cutting is done on the ground where the weight of the saw is supported by the log, so has little to no importance.

[@jasonsechrist1]

I have to call BS, I've cut a lot of wood, and I'll take the lighter saw any day, especially the older I get, 2 pounds is a lot, and you'll notice it immediately when you pick the 2 up.

[@canamrider7195]

@@jasonsechrist1 If you had neither, of course you would pick the 462. But would you shelve the 461 and buy a 462 for the weight savings. I have the 461, and I am not at all tempted to get a 462, as if I had a $1000 burning a hole in my pockets.

[@rangehot]

Unless you have to carry that heavy bastard from tree to tree on a logging job.

[@DuncanGarrett-fo6mv]

@@canamrider7195we have both at work, the 462 is the saw everybody fights over

[@ЭрикАйрапетов-г8ч]

Hae amerkanka ok gut 👍👍👍

[@ΣΤΕΛΙΟΣΒΛΑΧΟΣ-ο5λ]

461 for ever στιβαρό και ανθεκτικό μηχάνηνημα με μακροζωία brutal...!!!

[@ЭрикАйрапетов-г8ч]

Hlo in Armenian

[@brahimbadahim2341]

462 noa