USA help for purchase of 440

Eric Frei · 3rd February 2008, 09:14 AM

I'm after a MS440 (not MS441), can any of you guys get priced minus bar/chain ... just need the power head.

Make sure your price includes any taxes as some states have them and others not.

Then needs to be boxed and sent to me, can square up with Paypal.

shaggs · 3rd February 2008, 09:45 AM

Let us know how you go with this Ekka.
I'm sure there would be alot of other aussie looking for "gifts" from our US friends.
Could work both ways, we get a good price, they get dealer discounts and a "donation"!!

newguy18 · 3rd February 2008, 10:18 AM

wish i could help you.i get a good discount from the local stihl dealer and all i buy is parts.

quercus · 3rd February 2008, 02:53 PM

I could ask my dealer too... but it's gonna be tricky because they don't sell them here anymore. I guess I'll ask and let you know.

DBS · 3rd February 2008, 03:55 PM

I will look into this...again.....

-Daryl

Therrin · 3rd February 2008, 04:47 PM

I'll check and let you know. Might have to do some looking to find the 440.

quercus · 3rd February 2008, 04:57 PM

It'll be useless to ask my dealer. Our prices here seem to be WAY higher then USA prices. (according to the last chat with newguy...)

Therrin · 3rd February 2008, 07:58 PM

I'll actually have to *call* around, not just look around online...

Noone seems to have a shelf-ready price on their site, but many say they can get it, just call and work out the details. I'll see how it goes.

dannyboysfc · 4th February 2008, 07:22 AM

Ekka I'll check tomorrow, I have a saw shop here that sells almost everything at discount for cash. Let you know tomorrow.

Eric Frei · 5th February 2008, 07:24 PM

Bump.

TREEMONKEY · 6th February 2008, 12:14 AM

I can get the 441 for $ 946.12 that is after the 14% taxs. And if their was a group of people buying i think they might be a little cheaper.(no Promises)

That is Canadian dollar it is very close to the american dollar within 5 cents.
Greg

DBS · 6th February 2008, 01:27 AM

the 440 is scarce.. i got a quote for the 441 but the 440 new will be tough to come by..

-Daryl

TREEMONKEY · 6th February 2008, 01:48 AM

Sorry never read not 441.

dannyboysfc · 6th February 2008, 12:21 PM

Asked at 2 shops today, both said that the 440 is no longer available. They sold their last one about a month ago.

Steve Tipton · 6th February 2008, 02:34 PM

Does anyone know if you can still get an 064?
I have an 066, but would love another new 064.
thanks

Therrin · 6th February 2008, 07:43 PM

Danny, I had the same problem when I called a couple places...

They only had one left in stock that was sold a while ago... almost noone has a new 440 anymore. I've got a couple more places to call though, we'll see.

Ekka, why the 440 not the 441? What do you like better about it?

TrevMcRev · 6th February 2008, 08:27 PM

Ekka there was 1 down here still recently, i can see if its still there but Aussie prices, although i should get a fair discount.

Otherwise try US ebay, you can find new/very near new saws on there cheap.

Therrin · 6th February 2008, 08:46 PM

Having bought my 200T on ebay....

The condition is always iffy. I'm sure Ekka knows that, but for the rest of you... They'll talk it up as much as possible. Even spoke to them on the phone about it. They claimed it was only used on "about 5 trees"...., and that out of the 3 200T's they were selling, that they were sending me the best one!!! (riiiiiiiight......)

When I got it, it looked like it had about 400 hours use on it, lol. Needed $175 worth of rebuild, and now it's cruisin decently. Especially watch when they say "new bar and chain!" Because the old bar would have shown you how much use it had gotten.

Also, if the one in the picture looks "brand new", ask them to privately send you some pictures from all angles of the saw that they are actually selling you; since many just use the manufacturer's pictures to advertise their saws.

newguy18 · 7th February 2008, 04:50 AM

no luck with a 440 here,i can get a 441 for 769.99 though.thats just powerhead.thats engine but not shipping.

newguy18 · 7th February 2008, 06:34 AM

how about this Ekka?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Stihl-MS440-Magnum-Chainsaw-Excellent-Condition_W0QQitemZ160204599621QQihZ006QQcategoryZ79669QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

DBS · 7th February 2008, 07:13 AM

"$30.00 to United States (lower 48) only. "

but that doesnt mean he WONT ship else where just that to lower 48 (USA) is $30.00

good find newguy

-Daryl

Eric Frei · 7th February 2008, 08:56 AM

It's a risk though, you get it and it's stuffed then what?

The 441 price is good but I got all these 440's for spares and the 441 is 1/2kg heavier for same power, I cant believe Stihl did that.

Yeah vibration, big deal, Harley's love it.

They want like $1500 here for one.

newguy18 · 7th February 2008, 12:46 PM

i'll try the other dealer tommorow.

TrevMcRev · 7th February 2008, 05:58 PM

the one at my local is sold.

i got a 361 with about 30mins on it landed here for 800 within about 8 days and its great, was perfect when i got it, by end of 1st day it looked 500 times more used!

wierd thing though is turns out the bar/chain is .050, not .063???

US thing apparently

Drouin Tree Service · 7th February 2008, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrevMcRev

the one at my local is sold.

i got a 361 with about 30mins on it landed here for 800 within about 8 days and its great, was perfect when i got it, by end of 1st day it looked 500 times more used!

wierd thing though is turns out the bar/chain is .050, not .063???

US thing apparently

Yes i have a 026 runing same type of "stihl"bar Trev and its a P.I.T.A getting the correct chain type as most places around here stock the same chain in "antikick back"

Eric Frei · 7th February 2008, 07:34 PM

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.

Drouin Tree Service · 7th February 2008, 07:50 PM

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

Therrin · 7th February 2008, 07:55 PM

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, 08:47 PM

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

063 being wider than 050.

Therrin · 7th February 2008, 09:03 PM

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?

3rd February 2008, 09:14 AM	#1
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	USA help for purchase of 440 I'm after a MS440 (not MS441), can any of you guys get priced minus bar/chain ... just need the power head. Make sure your price includes any taxes as some states have them and others not. Then needs to be boxed and sent to me, can square up with Paypal. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

3rd February 2008, 09:45 AM	#2
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 419	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 Let us know how you go with this Ekka. I'm sure there would be alot of other aussie looking for "gifts" from our US friends. Could work both ways, we get a good price, they get dealer discounts and a "donation"!!

3rd February 2008, 10:18 AM	#3
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 wish i could help you.i get a good discount from the local stihl dealer and all i buy is parts. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

3rd February 2008, 02:53 PM	#4
quercus Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: belgium Posts: 368	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 I could ask my dealer too... but it's gonna be tricky because they don't sell them here anymore. I guess I'll ask and let you know.

3rd February 2008, 03:55 PM	#5
DBS Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CT USA Posts: 182	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 I will look into this...again..... -Daryl __________________ Stihl MS 200T Stihl MS 361

3rd February 2008, 04:47 PM	#6
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,497	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 I'll check and let you know. Might have to do some looking to find the 440.

3rd February 2008, 04:57 PM	#7
quercus Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: belgium Posts: 368	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 It'll be useless to ask my dealer. Our prices here seem to be WAY higher then USA prices. (according to the last chat with newguy...)

3rd February 2008, 07:58 PM	#8
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,497	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 I'll actually have to call around, not just look around online... Noone seems to have a shelf-ready price on their site, but many say they can get it, just call and work out the details. I'll see how it goes.

4th February 2008, 07:22 AM	#9
dannyboysfc Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 181	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 Ekka I'll check tomorrow, I have a saw shop here that sells almost everything at discount for cash. Let you know tomorrow.

5th February 2008, 07:24 PM	#10
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 Bump. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

6th February 2008, 12:14 AM	#11
TREEMONKEY Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ONTARIO, CANADA Posts: 93	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 I can get the 441 for $ 946.12 that is after the 14% taxs. And if their was a group of people buying i think they might be a little cheaper.(no Promises) That is Canadian dollar it is very close to the american dollar within 5 cents. Greg __________________

6th February 2008, 01:27 AM	#12
DBS Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CT USA Posts: 182	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 the 440 is scarce.. i got a quote for the 441 but the 440 new will be tough to come by.. -Daryl __________________ Stihl MS 200T Stihl MS 361

6th February 2008, 01:48 AM	#13
TREEMONKEY Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ONTARIO, CANADA Posts: 93	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 Sorry never read not 441. __________________

6th February 2008, 12:21 PM	#14
dannyboysfc Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 181	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 Asked at 2 shops today, both said that the 440 is no longer available. They sold their last one about a month ago.

6th February 2008, 02:34 PM	#15
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 821	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 Does anyone know if you can still get an 064? I have an 066, but would love another new 064. thanks __________________ Heightmaster

6th February 2008, 07:43 PM	#16
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,497	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 Danny, I had the same problem when I called a couple places... They only had one left in stock that was sold a while ago... almost noone has a new 440 anymore. I've got a couple more places to call though, we'll see. Ekka, why the 440 not the 441? What do you like better about it?

6th February 2008, 08:27 PM	#17
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,594	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 Ekka there was 1 down here still recently, i can see if its still there but Aussie prices, although i should get a fair discount. Otherwise try US ebay, you can find new/very near new saws on there cheap.

6th February 2008, 08:46 PM	#18
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,497	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 Having bought my 200T on ebay.... The condition is always iffy. I'm sure Ekka knows that, but for the rest of you... They'll talk it up as much as possible. Even spoke to them on the phone about it. They claimed it was only used on "about 5 trees"...., and that out of the 3 200T's they were selling, that they were sending me the best one!!! (riiiiiiiight......) When I got it, it looked like it had about 400 hours use on it, lol. Needed $175 worth of rebuild, and now it's cruisin decently. Especially watch when they say "new bar and chain!" Because the old bar would have shown you how much use it had gotten. Also, if the one in the picture looks "brand new", ask them to privately send you some pictures from all angles of the saw that they are actually selling you; since many just use the manufacturer's pictures to advertise their saws.

7th February 2008, 04:50 AM	#19
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 no luck with a 440 here,i can get a 441 for 769.99 though.thats just powerhead.thats engine but not shipping. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

7th February 2008, 06:34 AM	#20
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 how about this Ekka? http://cgi.ebay.com/Stihl-MS440-Magnum-Chainsaw-Excellent-Condition_W0QQitemZ160204599621QQihZ006QQcategoryZ79669QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

7th February 2008, 07:13 AM	#21
DBS Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CT USA Posts: 182	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 "$30.00 to United States (lower 48) only. " but that doesnt mean he WONT ship else where just that to lower 48 (USA) is $30.00 good find newguy -Daryl __________________ Stihl MS 200T Stihl MS 361

7th February 2008, 08:56 AM	#22
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 It's a risk though, you get it and it's stuffed then what? The 441 price is good but I got all these 440's for spares and the 441 is 1/2kg heavier for same power, I cant believe Stihl did that. Yeah vibration, big deal, Harley's love it. They want like $1500 here for one. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

7th February 2008, 12:46 PM	#23
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 i'll try the other dealer tommorow. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

7th February 2008, 05:58 PM	#24
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,594	Re: USA help for purchase of 440 the one at my local is sold. i got a 361 with about 30mins on it landed here for 800 within about 8 days and its great, was perfect when i got it, by end of 1st day it looked 500 times more used! wierd thing though is turns out the bar/chain is .050, not .063??? US thing apparently

7th February 2008, 07:34 PM	#26
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	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. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

7th February 2008, 07:50 PM	#27
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,727	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. __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

7th February 2008, 07:55 PM	#28
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,497	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?

7th February 2008, 08:47 PM	#29
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,594	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.

7th February 2008, 09:03 PM	#30
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,497	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?

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