I held off on buying a spankin' new Stihl MS461 because it doesn't have Mtronic (Stihl's version of autotune) and doesn't look like it will get it either. (Lack of a spring based AV system was the final straw in that decision.) I'm looking for a revolution in my next toy rather than evolution of a proven winner. I'm sure that does not align with the buying strategy of most here but how on earth can I tell you guys if the new stuff is any good if I keep buying the old?
I do think Mtronic/Autotune will be a intermediate technology to full-blown fuel injection a la the Stihl TS500i ( a concrete/demolition saw ). But the current tech has been around a few years now in testing, limited production models, and various prototypes. So I have no fears about reliability nightmares. I've not heard any performance complaints either.
I think a saw that maintains maximum efficiency in the cut
while allowing the operator to keep both hands on the saw and focus on what he's cutting, not how the saw is running, is a good thing indeed. But I'm not (and I'm sure Jay isn't either) throwing away my little orange screwdrivers anytime soon.[/quote
Darn sure dont need auto tune. Tripper time is all thats needed!