STIHL 462C Pro SAW...Is it worth $1100? You WON'T BE SURPRISED!! 

You'll over heat the saw if using the winter setting in the summer. It's meant to allow warm air off the cylinder fins to be sucked into the carburetor to prevent icing..

You don't want to put it in the winter position if you aren't in really cold temperatures, I leave mine in summer until the temps go into the teens, you will cook the motor

I have used this fuel can and this saw for 3-4 years and just love them. The 462 displacement of 72cc is perfect for a fast, powerful saw, bar size options and physically not to heavy to handle all day… it’s a keeper! We don’t fell for timber, just clearance and firewood, so I don’t need to get very low for a cut so I put the Stihl double loop handle on it and makes manoeuvring it from both sides very easy. Recommended.

Whenever I have a new bar and/or chain, or when I have had em apart for cleaning, it's always good to pour a little oil right out on the bar flat and let the chain bring it around the bar... then the oiler will catch right up. Good Review!

FYI...there is a small pin next to the oiler knob you need to tap in to adjust the oiler knob to fully open. Hope that helps.

My Father has been logging his whole life, I bought him the Husqvarna fuel can 2 years ago after seeing a review on the channel, it's been the most useful item on the job 10/10.

When turning the oilers up, the pin that stops it from turning up anymore, push it down with a punch or something, use a hammer also and then you can turn up the oiler all the way

I would believe, allowing to your southern location, you could probably leave it in the "summer" setting all the time.

Hey Josh, Years ago I was helping a guy cut logs his son had an 044. His dad was to close, the saw kicked, Hit the front of his leg. Locked when it kicked. Never broke the skin. His son gave me the saw! Now I own 3. Sold me on what saw I wanted.

I have an ms250. Great saw. Then I bought a house with a lot of big (up to 30in or so) oaks that are too close to the house. I figured out real quick that the 250 wasn’t enough saw. Paid over $1100 for a 462. No regrets. Power to spare.

There is a "stop" on the Stihl oiler, you will have to tap it down before you can open the oiler control up all the way.

I started with a wore out 044, it will run a 32 inch bar no problem, I every 2 stroke machine I own now is Stihl, none of them have disappointed me. I like the bigger saws that I have there is a night and day difference between the "home owner" grade and the Mid and professional grade machines.

1100 bucks? damn those saws are like 1400 now. luckily i got a 462 a while back on shelf clearance from a hardware store in a small town who is a stihl dealer. i bought it for $999 lol

Just bought one makes my old 044 feel like a diesel tractor by comparison !

Just picked one of these up today to work along side my Echo 620P. I'm getting tree service wood and some are pretty big and the Echo can get through them but this thing rips through them, those extra 12cc's make a huge difference!

Wow, much to my surprise. I woke up this afternoon to a package on my deck from Super Clean! I did not win this one. The outstanding Team at Super Clean just mailed it to me or SRF added me to his Christmas card list. Lol. Either way I thank the both of you! (Wish I'd known it was coming. I just bought three bottles. Lol)

i say always leave every saws oiler wide open, oil is worth all that extra sharpening time if you ask me.

I got this saw. I love it so much that I regret getting the 661 also as its just so heavy especially with a 36" bar. Others on my crew have used it and have been so impressed with it they are getting one themselves. I run a 24" bar most of the time and the balance is perfect. I can run it all day without getting tired. I want to try the 32" bar too but haven't needed it yet.

Grandfather had a McCulloch in the early 1960's. That thing was heavy, noisy, and it vibrated. I worked at a shop that sold Husqvarna homeowner grade saws. They performed well. Your Stihl is a beast. Sure made short work of that oak log. And, I see it's made in Germany. I didn't know that. My old shop now sells Stihl saws.

Look in the owners manual and it will show you how to defeat the oiler stop and turn it way the way up. I do that to all my saws. Also I manually oil the bar for the first firing it up and using it. Cheers and be safe!

I bought the same saw a few months ago and absolutely love it!

When I saw the video title I immediately thought: "$1100? This must be a few years old, they want more than that for a used one now." $1,435 out the door now for an MS462 with 25" standard bar at the local Stihl dealer near me ☹ On the plus side, you can get into a Husky 572xp for under $1,000 and it's a smoother saw with better balance. Don't get me wrong, I think Stihl makes great saws, but the prices are turning them into a luxury boutique brand.

That saw maybe expensive but some of the features for not having to worry about dropping nuts or bolts is worth some of that money! The ease of working on it is way more owner friendly vs a 250 dollar saw. Where you gotta worry about a bolt/screw rolling off a log or off your tailgate Awesome video as always cant wait to see what 2021 brings out

Nice saw and great review, I own several Stihl products and with them you get quality and dependability. Happy New Year to you and Mrs. SRF.

I have the MS461 with a 25in Bar on it that I use for cutting firewood and it’s a beast of a saw. I run the oiler wide open on my saw and I still run out of gas before I run out of oil and for the life of me can’t remember the video that recommended running it wide open with the longer Bars. I’ve had the opportunity to run it’s bigger brother the MS661 which is a complete animal and I’m pretty sure I couldn’t stall it if I tried.

I wouldn’t run that saw in winter mode, seen as your able to be outside in only a long sleeve it should be fine. Winter mode shouldn’t be used unless it is in the teens or colder.

Can we get a video of all your saws

Just a couple tips josh that everyone should know for safety and the other for longevity of the saw. When you first start ANY saw you should always let it slow idle for a min or so b4 putting it under full throttle. Bad for the motor if people don't over time. A safety tip for everyone, the chain break is by your hand for a reason right, after every cut you should get in the habit of hitting it with your wrist to stop the chain. Great habit to get into. Some saws you will notice even not under full throttle the chain will free spin if not adjusted properly. Well just that chain turning even under idle speed, if it hits your body ANYWHERE, its gonna lay you open or even take off a finger. Hope these few tips help everyone out. Safe cutting to all in the field. Nice saw btw. One of my biggest saws is a ms660 with a 5ft bar. Go big or go home right bud😂😂

I picked up a 500i and man if you can get your hands on one you’ll leave that 462 sitting every time whooo!

I got my grandad a stihl ez start alot smaller saw but itll eat like you wouldn't believe. And SO much easier on your shoulders

I think a new saw may need some time (maybe a minute or so) for the oil pump to get the oil out there. When I adjust chain tightness, I lift up on the bar while I'm turning the adjustment screw. I don't know if that is the best way but you may want to try it.

you will love this saw for sure thanks for the video

You use the open position in winter. It then shoots warm air to the air filter. It hurts the power if you use it and it is not freezing out. It is designed to stop carb freeze up. Cold air gives more power because it has more oxygen if you keep it closed up. Big temperature changes or altitude changes can require a reset of the M tronic system.

There's winter oil it's thinner and flows easier in colder temps. Good luck

Great review, I’ve had one for about 3 years now and love it. Good safety advice too. 👍🏽

Pretty sure with the ETronic system your supposed to let it run in half choke position for 30-60 seconds then release the choke and run it wide open for another 30 seconds in order to calibrate the carb

I have the 460. Great saw.

I'm not a sthil guy per say but I'm a sucker for a powersaw review Video lol good video Josh!

Working with you would drive anyone insane.

Just an idea for a future chainsaw video check out the beam cutter. Simple, Affordable neat little tool.

Oiler has a pin that can be moved to allow it to be turned up all the way.

I enjoy mine . I bought it with the wrap handle and it runs a 28 to a 32 inch bar !

Youb can expect evrything good from this ms 462c-m!Good choice

Allways enjoy your vids josh starts my day off good ..godbless

Hey Josh I just wanted to wish you and your whole familya happy New year and hopefully many more to come so y'all stay safe now and God bless

My dream saw! 😍

The 460 magnum is a much better saw

Great episode Josh! Thanks for sharing!

Great saw, great video. A question: what shirt are you wearing? It looks super beefy and comfy for cutting wood.

I like the 592 but would take the 572 over the 462 anyday.

Cold brand new saw eats oak, very good for cilinder and piston

Great video. Thank you for sharing.

Hi.... Thank you 🎥👍👍👍

Wow such an awesome video thank you

Did anyone else notice that while he was preaching safety he did not have his helmet face shield down while he was cutting the log? Yes, he did have sunglasses on but the helmet face shield should have also been used. Safety first people!!

I have the 461 and the 462 and I would personaly 110% recomend spending the extra $300-500 to get that saw ported out! And maybe a bark box I had that done and within second I noticed a hude difference

Two things you can not go wrong with are Sthl chainsaws and wood mizer band saw mills

Great video. Thanks for making it!

Jus wondering how do you figure that tree log ur cutting is only 2 yrs old .. ? Unless I mis heard or something ... that tree log is way more than a two year old tree .. maybe one could explain in case I miss understand ?

I got one of those Stihl helmets for Christmas! Wooooo!

Nice Jacket! I have the same one.

Great review, even greater Saw!

do you still use Holtzfforma? I have the G388 have loved it.

nice Chainsaw man.

I have the 28in bar on mine, tad bit bar heavy but it cut down trees like butter. I have 2 Stihl and 2 Husqvarna saws no complaints from me on any of them.

Buy those rounds if they were about 4 inches thick would make an excellent chopping block but make

nice saw great review thanks for sharing stay safe

Good saw but if your spending that much why not the new mega 500i fuel injected saw

I 100% agree that the newer Stihl power saws are very stingy with the oil. Had to modify the one on my 362. Supposedly there are places where you can get modified oilers, but I haven't found any. Thanks for the video and keep up the great work.

+1 for that dolmar. worth its weight in gold.

Josh still makes a 500i chainsaw now.

Nice video, good safety. Saw seems a bit slow, but maybe not broke in.

3 months warranty for professionals on a Pro saw, that's not a warranty, we call that around the corner warranty in my town.

🔥🔥🔥STIHL IS MY BRAND IS CHOICE 👍

I have a husky gas can worked good for about 6 months then the spouts seised up

Josh, I enjoy your channel. I am interested in starting a small 80 acre farm in TN. What do you grow, cows only? What do you recommend for a small start up farm that makes a profit? KLW

You didn't lift the tip of the bar up before you tightened the bar nuts!🤦‍♂️ Rookie mistake I suppose 😂. Love the 462.

I believe I got one of those saws I love it and I don't run over it lol I like your gas jug that's pretty good

stihl for my larger saws. i have several of those other saws for trim work.

1500 in colorado now

Do you think the Chinese version G466 would be about the same or do you think go with the stihl.

Every chainsaw puts a smile on my face ,,, 👍

Don’t get much better than a Stihl saw..

I had a couple of windfalls milled by a guy a couple of years ago. They were fresh falls. His sawmill was an old, 42-inch circular blade mill. He said he wouldn't mill oak if it was more than 3 or 4 months old. BTW, that old mill was a death trap. It was GREAT!

Watching your channel I am considering getting an electric chainsaw. Yes I know gas chainsaw is more powerful but I wont be doing any bigger trees like that oak and I am female and the pull start is more designed for man power pull. That's not sexist, just facts. I have been looking at several different cordless once and was wondering if you have any recommendations? The blades seems so short on the once I have seen.

Great review Josh. As much as I love watching all of these videos and reviews on the super saws, I will not ever be able to justify that kind of money for what I do. Very nice.

Nice!

I love the gas can.

Cool Tool Tuesdays is where I learn the most. Thank you Josh. Question: would you recommend a short women use this saw? Does it come with an "in use" chain guard? I'd worry about it kicking back at me.

0. The side of your bar gives the length of bar and tells the chain size needed.

I know this is a Stihl Chainsaw review video and everyone knows Stihl is without question the TOP of the line chainsaw. BUT I have watched a lot of your videos and I know you also use other chainsaws. I cut only about 5 average size trees per year and a stihl chainsaw seems Pricey for my needs. what is your opinion on the Holzfforma Chainsaw for just the average user?? And Happy New Year!

Happy new year members

Well I don't have alot of trees but my neighbor has them and she won't cut them back and it causes twice a year us being without electric and sadly I've gone thru a freezer full of meat each time. I'd like to see them trees gone forever .humm . Guess I'd better be nice..... lol

they take time to break in before they get full power 5 or 6 tanks of fuel

Nice saw,

We made those chainsaw here in virginia beach

Do you brake them in or just rip in to it. I just bought one and I’m going to brake mine in good

Yes!!!!!! 👍👍👍Can't wait for the next video! Maybe members will get an advanced screening 😜

Love that gas can I’ve had it for about 5 years best ever. Also I have a ms 250 and a ms661I have a land clearing business and over the last month I’ve cut down 43 large willow cotton wood trees my big saw just eats it up like butter . Once that saw breaks in it will get faster and faster , also I poor a lil bar oil down the bar every morning or after sharpening refueling just to get it lubed real good work great ! I’m looking to buy a 462 or a 461 I know the US Forestry service all use STHIL 461 and wild land firemen they are the only approved saw . Not sure though what’s the diff between 461 , 462 great video thx Josh