USA help for purchase of 440

Ekka · 7th February 2008, 01:34 AM

I'm sure they do it because it makes the chains interchange-able between Husky and Stihl ... both running .050 guage and 3/8 pitch.

I think the 026 runs 0.325 pitch chain though which really screws it up if it's 0.050 guage bar. Lopa, you got 361's now anyway, that 26 wont see a lot of work anymore.

a_lopa · 7th February 2008, 01:50 AM

The 026 has been sitting since i got it..The anti vibe is pretty good on them Ekka.

Therrin · 7th February 2008, 01:55 AM

All of my bars are .050 What's the working difference between the two? Is it just the space for the runners to travel with the bar? or is there .063 chain that has different sized running links?

TrevMcRev · 7th February 2008, 02:47 AM

Thickness of the drive link and width of the groove in the bar.

063 being wider than 050.

Therrin · 7th February 2008, 03:03 AM

Okay, so it is for both, but as I asked, what does this translate to?

Why not have them all the same? What's the *working difference* between the two?

newguy18 · 7th February 2008, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by newguy18

i'll try the other dealer tommorow.

no 440 but 441 is 700.00 even at my usual dealer.he sold his last 440 yesterday and can't get anymore.

osb_mail · 7th February 2008, 12:33 PM

None
at the dealer I was at today

TrevMcRev · 7th February 2008, 12:35 PM

Performance wise i cant really say other than assume that the beefier one might hold up to wear & tear better.

My Stihl dealer said US Stihl run it because its the same as what most other brands like macculoch etc run over there meaning chains and bars are more universal in fit.

Phased1 · 7th February 2008, 12:42 PM

Hey Ekka,

I found one MS440 in stock after quite a few calls.
It's in Canada.
It's new, has a half wrap handle and comes with a 24" bar and chain for $979.95 (canadian) plus shipping.
It is possible to change out for a full wrap if you prefer, not sure of the cost.
You'd only save about $60 if you don't get the bar & chain with it.

If you're interested I can put in touch with the shop directly.

FYI The Post office estimates 7kgs to Oz at $85.

Phased1

windthrown · 7th February 2008, 10:52 PM

Well, I will look in eugene next time I am up there. They had 2 440s on the shlef last time I was there (a month ago). No sales tax here in Oregon. Powerheads only for that saw are about $700 USD I think. They may have gone up with the recent US Stihl price hike though. Only saws in the more local shops are 441s. 440s are the king of saws around these parts.

Ekka · 7th February 2008, 10:56 PM

Windthrown, have you got contact details I'd like to secure one.

I could do the deal over the net and have it shipped to you as the "owner" then onto me etc.

windthrown · 7th February 2008, 11:03 PM

These shops are not on the internet. Old style B&M shops. I will call tomorrow and get a price and availability.

Therrin · 7th February 2008, 11:12 PM

I had checked at 2 other shops today, and both sold their last 440's in the last several months.

Sorry Ekka, no-go here. Apparently it IS a good saw, everyone who can find one here snaps them up.

The guy at the one store mentioned that if he had one left in stock, he'd buy it himself.

Ekka · 8th February 2008, 12:32 AM

Windthrown, it's a sale if he's got it, book it, we'll work the money no worries.

I got both credit card and Paypal.

windthrown · 8th February 2008, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Therrin

I had checked at 2 other shops today, and both sold their last 440's in the last several months.

Sorry Ekka, no-go here. Apparently it IS a good saw, everyone who can find one here snaps them up.

The guy at the one store mentioned that if he had one left in stock, he'd buy it himself.

Yah, the local shops here had as many as they could get this summer, and they sold them all out pretty fast. They have the 441s in stock, and they are not selling many. I have seen a few used 441s already come up for sale around here (only a few months old). Of course the timber industry here is in the toilet and log prices are down, mills are closing or not buying logs, and well, its all in the dumps.

newguy18 · 8th February 2008, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by windthrown

Yah, the local shops here had as many as they could get this summer, and they sold them all out pretty fast. They have the 441s in stock, and they are not selling many. I have seen a few used 441s already come up for sale around here (only a few months old). Of course the timber industry here is in the toilet and log prices are down, mills are closing or not buying logs, and well, its all in the dumps.

thank the useless enviromentalists for that.

7th February 2008, 01:34 AM	#26 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,669	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 I'm sure they do it because it makes the chains interchange-able between Husky and Stihl ... both running .050 guage and 3/8 pitch. I think the 026 runs 0.325 pitch chain though which really screws it up if it's 0.050 guage bar. Lopa, you got 361's now anyway, that 26 wont see a lot of work anymore. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

7th February 2008, 01:50 AM	#27 (permalink)
a_lopa Astronaut Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 837	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 The 026 has been sitting since i got it..The anti vibe is pretty good on them Ekka. __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory Drouin tree lopping, land clearing and stump removals

7th February 2008, 01:55 AM	#28 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,112	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 All of my bars are .050 What's the working difference between the two? Is it just the space for the runners to travel with the bar? or is there .063 chain that has different sized running links? __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

7th February 2008, 02:47 AM	#29 (permalink)
TrevMcRev Astronaut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 672	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 Thickness of the drive link and width of the groove in the bar. 063 being wider than 050. __________________ Melbourne Arborist, Total Tree Care, Pruning, Tree and Stump Removal

7th February 2008, 03:03 AM	#30 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,112	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 Okay, so it is for both, but as I asked, what does this translate to? Why not have them all the same? What's the working difference between the two? __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

7th February 2008, 12:33 PM	#32 (permalink)
osb_mail Fly'n Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 186	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 None at the dealer I was at today

7th February 2008, 12:35 PM	#33 (permalink)
TrevMcRev Astronaut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 672	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 Performance wise i cant really say other than assume that the beefier one might hold up to wear & tear better. My Stihl dealer said US Stihl run it because its the same as what most other brands like macculoch etc run over there meaning chains and bars are more universal in fit. __________________ Melbourne Arborist, Total Tree Care, Pruning, Tree and Stump Removal

7th February 2008, 12:42 PM	#34 (permalink)
Phased1 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 4	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 Hey Ekka, I found one MS440 in stock after quite a few calls. It's in Canada. It's new, has a half wrap handle and comes with a 24" bar and chain for $979.95 (canadian) plus shipping. It is possible to change out for a full wrap if you prefer, not sure of the cost. You'd only save about $60 if you don't get the bar & chain with it. If you're interested I can put in touch with the shop directly. FYI The Post office estimates 7kgs to Oz at $85. Phased1

7th February 2008, 10:52 PM	#35 (permalink)
windthrown Fly'n Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Posts: 125	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 Well, I will look in eugene next time I am up there. They had 2 440s on the shlef last time I was there (a month ago). No sales tax here in Oregon. Powerheads only for that saw are about $700 USD I think. They may have gone up with the recent US Stihl price hike though. Only saws in the more local shops are 441s. 440s are the king of saws around these parts. __________________ So few saws, so many trees... Stihls: 210/250-/025/290/361/FS85 Echo: CS-3000, Olympyk & Mac doorstops

7th February 2008, 10:56 PM	#36 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,669	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 Windthrown, have you got contact details I'd like to secure one. I could do the deal over the net and have it shipped to you as the "owner" then onto me etc. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

7th February 2008, 11:03 PM	#37 (permalink)
windthrown Fly'n Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Posts: 125	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 These shops are not on the internet. Old style B&M shops. I will call tomorrow and get a price and availability. __________________ So few saws, so many trees... Stihls: 210/250-/025/290/361/FS85 Echo: CS-3000, Olympyk & Mac doorstops

7th February 2008, 11:12 PM	#38 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,112	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 I had checked at 2 other shops today, and both sold their last 440's in the last several months. Sorry Ekka, no-go here. Apparently it IS a good saw, everyone who can find one here snaps them up. The guy at the one store mentioned that if he had one left in stock, he'd buy it himself. __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

8th February 2008, 12:32 AM	#39 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,669	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 Windthrown, it's a sale if he's got it, book it, we'll work the money no worries. I got both credit card and Paypal. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

8th February 2008, 12:15 PM	#42 (permalink)
windthrown Fly'n Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Posts: 125	Re: USA help for purchase of 440