To each his own, I have been running the 362 for years. Love the saw.

This was my first M-Tronic. Been very happy. I did put a 20" lightweight bar. Have other from MS 170 to ported 661R. If you only had 1 saw, the MS.362 C is a good choice. Big help having a great Stihl dealer 10 minutes away. Parts guys really know saws.

Your review is spot on. I bought this saw before I became a chainsaw addict, so I guess you could call it a gateway saw😜🤣

I just picked up an MS362C-M with 25" bar and, holy shit, it's a badass chainsaw! Zero issues whatsoever

Stihl sells a kit with 3/4 wrap, bigger side cover, 2x dogs and roller chain catcher. I run one with this kit and 25" light bar for climbing. Doesn't pull my harness down at all even though I don't wear harness suspenders. Really good for reach once the smaller stuff is out of the way.

Nice vid there bro👍 like that you are filming different sizes to cut. This year I bought ms 362 cm, and I'm really satisfied, we have mainly hardwood and the saw runs great.

I like mine a lot. Opened up thr muffler a bit and it really stacks up the cordwood.

Thx for showing me how the Chainsaw really works, 5 min just cutting, and it was awesome... I gonna bye the ms 362 vw for sure.

Never had a Stihl that didn't do a great job. Now, pick the saw for the job you want to do and weigh in the price you want to pay. Reliability is very important to me, might be 3 or 4 miles in the woods! Been cutting wood for over 40 years and Stihl is my favorite work saw.

Thank you for your review. Very informative. much better than many other videos I have seen.

Great video👍🏻 I've never had one in my hands but wouldn't mind owning one. Would jump on one if the price was right!

We have two of those and two Timberwolves and 1562 XP compatibility they're exactly in the same range I know both saws and all three run great for our tree service not a problem with them 362 damn good saw I got nothing to say bad about it love it very much

Man you got a sub from me, I’ve watched a lot of your videos and never realized I wasn’t. Just picked up a 362c used for a pretty good price. Think if I was buying new the echo 590 would’ve been hard to pass on for the price difference

Glad you mentioned the Echo 620. I have a 462 and Echo 620P and love both saws but that 462 gets heavy after a while then I switch to my 620 but one is none and two is one so...lol

I have one and run a 20 inch bar it cuts great and have never had a issue I think a 24 inch bar is a little much for mine but mine is all I need I love it

Smooth running Saw with plenty of power👍

I really liked your video. Very good review and honest. I like how you just said your opinion and what you use it for. I feel that most people use the saw. Thank you.

I have a selection of 60cc and 70cc saws, on a day when I'm gonna cut firewood all day I always grab the bigger saw. They don't weigh that much more but they cut a lot faster.

Ive had 4 of them. They all did well.

Always liked my 362 more than my 441. Sold my 441, got a 462, also a great saw.

Gotta tell you, the 362 is my fave!!!

They were a good all-in-one saw for $600. Lots of firewood burners in my area ran them. Then they put a computer in it and jacked the price up, you may aswell buy the 462, they oil better.

so almost wonderful beautiful video friend i love it see

I worked for department of natural resources and thinned for two years. The saw works.

Nice honest review. Be blessed.

Good saw for what it is. I've got a couple I want to build but I need parts.

Buy a West Coast Saw Bark box & their air filter system and the saw really comes alive! Compared to an 036 Pro it’s different 362 is more top end with the 036 it’s more torque but both cut excellent as they both have the bark box and 20” bars. Will try a 25” on the 036 Pro to see how it cuts but have to break it in more!

I fix saws freelance for a big firm that does some tree work and a lot of vegetation clearance in the UK. They have a fleet of these and they get worked very hard with less-than-ideal maintenance day to day. I'd rate them as a good quality, robust general purpose saw that's easy to work on.

Music to my ears ❤❤

Agree 100%, I have the 462 with about 15 tanks in it and use the 362 80% of the time.

I cut 50 plus cords of firewood per year. I bring my MS362, MS361 and MS661c to the woods with me. I run 16 inch bars on the 362 and 361 and 25 inch bar on the 661c. I've had the 362 for 8 years and it's the saw I use 70% of the time. It always starts with 1 or 2 pulls. I wouldn't use it nearly as much if I had a longer bar on it. I am planning to get an MS462c soon. I'll run that with a 20 inch bar.

I have used Stihl brand chainsaws and rotary saws in the fire department for 30+ years for roof ventilation and forcible entry work. Extremely reliable equipment in a world where “failure is not an option”, so to speak. Personally, I own (2) MS-170s and (1) MS-362C. I typically use a 170 and the 362 on the same task. One of the 170’s stays in my truck during Fall and Winter for clearing blow-downs from the backroads where I live in East Tennessee. I bought the 362C with the standard 20” bar plus a 25” bar, and spare chains for both. I generally only use the 362C w/25” bar when I need to for big stuff. I step-down to the 20” bar when I don’t need the 25” like for bucking to make rounds for splitting, etc. Having a 170 nearby is great for all the limbing and smaller stuff. IMO the 362C with 20” and 25” bars is a beast when used the right way.

Just Subscribed. I just went to the stihl dealer in town and they wanted over $900 for the 362, the Husky dealer wants $810 for a 562xp with a 28in bar and the echo dealer said I can get a 620PW with a 27in bar for $649. Needless to say, I didn't even pick up the 362 to feel it because for that price I would buy a 572xp instead. Thank you for the video

I fell dead standing fir and pine snags for a living here in southern Oregon, I use my 362C M-tronic, 28" super lite bar, open exhaust, hi flow air cleaner on all trees 15 to 30 inches. It's not a muscle saw, just a medium weight rig. M- tronic IMHO is not as good as an older carburetor saw. You simply must keep the carb and linkage area spotless, clean it good after every session.

Nice, thanks. I have many Stihl saws but my MS362 24" bar is in my bedroom on a shelf and is never used ; just's just for eye-candy. - N Idaho -

Lmfao @ when you said don't act like you didn't see me hit that dirt lmfao

Its an okay entry level pro saw. Its also no 361.

It’s a great saw just got to remember it’s only 59cc but weighs same as next Stihl up. It’s a solid saw, just slightly heavy.

If one is needing more power than a 261 I would say this is an excellent saw for the money. If you don't need more saw than the 261 get the 261.

I have the standard 362. Most reliable and hardest working saw I’ve ever owned.

Who ever says that doesn't have one or if they have one should try sharpening the chain, it's a 60cc saw one of the best 60cc out there ive run most of them if you stick to a 18 inch bar

I’ve got the non c model and it’s good

Seemed to run pretty well! Would this saw be a good choice to mod? Or would you recommend avoiding it for modding?

The 362 is best with a 20 in bar. Anything bigger and you might as well pick up a 462

I agree. You didnt mention the 400 which pretty well makes this saw obsolete though.

I have that saw and it's a good saw.

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i love my 362 its the work horse for my operation

Seems to be a pretty good running saw

Just bought one today....hopefully its a good one

I been thinkn on a 400c but not sure yet. Also want a 357xp.

My saws aren't professional models but they suite my needs for down blow/ storm debris, helping my neighbors out on occasion and cutting small amounts of firewood three out of four seasons the Husqvarna 455 Rancher and Echo 590 Timberwolf have been awesome. The Rancher is 55.5-56cc and the Timberwolf is 59.8cc. They're rated to pull a 24 inch bar and chain but like you I think its too much. I run the stock 20 inch bars with 3/8 inch chains. The majority of what I limb and buck is balsam fir, semi- chisel is just fine. When I get in the occasional cherry or birch I run full chisel. My neighbor next door who is here seasonal, has a Stihl 311, whether its a farm saw or pro saw I think the sub 60cc saw have a heavy powerhead. You know you're going to be a little sore the next day but I like the heavier powerheads especially for bucking. Just my preference. My older 340 and 350 are tired and low compression. I just retired them both. My aunt and uncle bought me a 120i battery powered saw a couple years ago for Christmas, its really nice for smaller limbing and rounds. I may buy another smaller gas powered Husqvarna next year. I miss the 340 and 350, the 455 is sweet though, make no mistake. Have you heard from Kensie lately, I was wondering how he's doing in Louisiana? I was a subscriber of his before and no sign of Bayou Country Powersaws.

I just love my 362. I think the weight power ratio is top. For me and my needs its just fine. I never had an issue with it in the five years i am running it. Would I buy it again? Well there is a Stihl MS400….

At my dealer, the 400C is only $100 more so I’d probably go with that, and also get a “light” bar. But the 362 is still a good saw.

I run a 361, they quit making them in 09 I believe. I don't have a 362 because the 361 still does everything I need, and does it well. I.m off grid in central BC, it gets -40 here, and I'm off grid, fire wood is my heat. Not to mention, I'm 71 and I can pack this saw around. Should the 361 quit, I'll buy a 362. They work hard, and don't let you down if you treat them right.

362 was my first pro saw I bought it in 2010 ish, I've never been disappointed with it but I will agree with your diagnosis that saw was built for a 20" bar. A 24" killed it so much that I sent it off to Brad Snelling and had him port it when I did that I had no intention of getting any other saws.... now I'm up way past 20! I used it almost exclusively as a firewood saw cutting 30+ pickup loads a year for about 8 years, in 2018 I picked up a 620 echo at Bunyan at show price since then the 363 has been riding the pine a lot more than not. But not because it is a bad saw but because the echo is comparable in power and weight and I don't want to kill my ported saw, its the only one that I have that is ported by someone who knows what they are doing! The rest of my ported saws are hack jobs by Red Neckerson lol.... (me)

I love my 362c with a razor sharp chain 20" bar eats like a slob. Smaller stuff I run an Ms 180 and larger trees my husky 372xp. Take care of you're equipment and it should take care of you 😎😎👍👍😉😉be safe out there happy cutting

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Stihl Ms362 is a fine saw. My daily.

My biggest issue with my Stihl Ms 362 is that dang eco start. When storms hit and its time to perform my dang Husq 450 starts within 5 pulls. And the Stihl takes alot of finicky tricks to get it started. And out the field when gas runs out and if you haft to use a husq oil gas mix in the Stihl,it became a unhappy camper and totally bogged down to where it wouldn't run. I just dropped it off this am at the Stihl shop saying it needs a tune up and the Husq Oil mix bogged totally to where it want stay runnin. And the main guy there said that shouldn't of made a difference. But I have 200 plus hours on my Husq because it always starts and is always ready when the high wind and tornadoes are done.. And I dont even have 20 hours on my 362 mainly cause the dang eco start always messes me up when i dont have time to mess with it...

It looks like a decent chainsaw there that sthil

They are light and the newer ones are pretty peppy i sidnt like the first ones idk it coulda been me tho

Seems like a decent saw

I just picked up a 2012 362. It has the ARCTIC kit, it sat for too long, the gas is rotten. I hope all it needs is a carb kit.

Does the 362's throttle use a cable or linkage. Ive got a 441 and had to replace the throttle cable and its an absolute nightmare

Unmentioned is the Husqvarna 362. It was offered in a small and large mount configuration that I believe was the ultimate 60cc saw. Having stated that. I have the reputation of being a STIHL fan and product promoter. However, amoung the Echo cs 620 and Husqvarna 562xp it is not the top dog. It simply will not oil like the other two saws in stock form without modification which limits its" ability to pull a longer bar. Many climbers and light loggers in my immediate area go with the Echo because of its' torque and durability. When it comes to plastic on these saws the STIHL fuel tank and brake flag is fragile. Fact of the matter. Excellent vid Mr. Doug.....

love my 362cm

I live in bloomington sure your some where close looks like home.

No way is that little thing a slouch, I'm tryna get my hands on a 441c and 461, and a 576xp as well.

The only weakness my MS 362c has is me……keeping its chain sharp and letting it do the work….not forcing it. Love the weight, it will run a 25” light bar fine and is perfect with a 20” light bar…..power to weight for an old guy cutting firewood…….Perfect IMHO 🪵⛓🪚🔥✔️🇺🇸 Rick PS: like you said Doug, you get what you pay for….It’s a workhorse for the bucks.

Doug, this is a bit off topic but, at about 1:10 in the video, you have a massive dead ash behind you. Are you going to cut that in a future vid? As for the 362, I've not run one, but it looks like a good high rpm unit in your video. With a sharp chain I would like it.

I ran one for the first time this past Saturday. I thought it felt fine. I too think it gets a little too much hate. But, when compared to it's piers, the 620 and the 562xp...I'd pick it last. So I guess it is somewhat deserving of the bad rap.

What about swapping jugs? Can’t ya put a 036/360/361 jug on this? Just convert it to carb if you don’t like the Mtronic? That way you get the lungs you want? Usually top tier saws have the best or better lungs anyway seems Stihl just missed the mark a little with the Strato + Mtronic? It’s not like it’s junk from the deck down?

I'd be curious to know if you can do anything to give that 362c a bit more grunt. Like you said "and the sae demonstrated quite clearly) it gets R's real fast, and I don't think you'd want to do anything to hurt it's reliability, because that's it's best feature really - but like I say, I honestly think that with some mild work, maybe better flow up the lower transfers or something like that - MAYBE a slight increase in case volume . . . I dunno for sure . . . but a bit more torque *somehow* may make it a bit more rewarding to bring out to the log pile. That's what I think. I wonder if you might agree. Anyhow, it's great to see you makimg some new videos, pal. It's great to see you, and you're looking healthy. Send my love to yer youngins, too. Happy holidays, Doug. Keep on truckin'!

MS 362 is the best saw for firewood cutting. Agree 100%. I gotta disagree that it's "heavy". Because it is not. It has worse power/weight ratio compared to 462, but 462 is heavier saw and take quite a bit more gas. Just rhetorical question - are you gonna pull MS 881 everywhere you go because it has a better power/weight ratio, but is heavy as hell? Of course not. So this "weight" question is a bit debatable.

I would not have thought the Echo 620 pulls harder, they have the same size motor don't they? If that's true man I'll be looking at Echos. Money's been tight, and my Stihl is on its last bearing, I need a new 60/70cc saw. Would you get a 620 over a ms362?

The 362 is a decent saw for a firewood operation. As you said tho it's a Stihl, so the price is very high, and for alot less money I believe their are far better options out there. But that being said, it is not as bad as some portray, it's a very rugged and reliable saw, if your fine with the cost then it may be for you.

Idk if its because of the camera but it seems that chain needs some sharpening, it performs pretty well though

Everything tool has its use..

462cm.....never looked back ..I need a 261 fir in the tree.

362 is a fine, long running, durable chainsaw. But compared to a 400c (same weight and profile) or a Husky 562 the power doesn't hold up very well. A 362 will take a beating though, and they start nice. Nothing wrong with them. They'll wail the pants off any of those "farm boss" or "rancher" consumer saws.

Mine always starts but it seems slow. I run a 24" bar and a skiptooth. It's is underwhelming

Limited with bar length, my gripe...my 038 is too heavy, I'm moving to 462.

just bought one tonight....it will not be left stock though

550xp and 560/562xp are home owners power saws bro. 362 261 also are home owners power saws

I HAD A 362....AFTER THE FIRE...95969....IT RAN LIKE A MFer.

Not a terd saw but it had its day haha it’s old news now

Doesn't look like a turd sounds good to me

I was gonna get a MS362C. I'm gonna go with the MS400C instead. Only $100 and a half pound more.

I'll take that over a 391 anyday..

The only Turd I see is your chain is dull as hell. I bet the tip of the chisel is facing the raker lol.. The dust that came out of the thing was so fine it was powder..

Hi, ..you are right, I mean 100 pcnt right. M /profi forest guy

Mine is brand new and engine already bogs. 🤦‍♂️

Just port it!

It's a good saw always has been, it's only a turd when you compare it to a 462. The 562xp has more power, but I do not trust the reliability of the 562xp whatsoever.

Had an old 600p echo that would blow the doors off my brand new ms362c. Cannot recommend the 362c.

It is still chain bad to the bone

The One I owned was definitely a turd. I won't buy another one. Stihl seems to have certain saws that shine and there duds. The old MS460 was a dud along with the latter year of MS660. The MS461 was an excellent power to weight ratio and I often ran a 36" bar falling big timber. The 461 was so close to the 660 that the 660 wasn't worth the extra weight. Likewise the MS261 is so close to the MS362 that the 362 isn't worth it

362 is a dog compared to the 400. I don’t see any good reason to buy one. Better plan is to pick up a husky 555 for less money, but with a lot more power.

It's spitting those chips pretty far