I finally got a chance to spend a few days cutting with my new Stihl 441cm I bought around Easter time and let me say I am very impressed !
I cut about 18 cords this past winter with my 290 and I thought that thing was awesome, but wow. I can cut a truck load of wood with one tank of fuel in the 441, cuts faster, cleaner, and I am way less tired at the end of the day. 18-22" trees are no problem as its like cutting warm butter. I have noticed that my arms are less tired, my back hurts less, and I can process wood way more efficiently than before. The inside of the saw stays much cleaner as well as it shoots the shavings with way more force. As much as I like my 290, I think its going to get some well deserved rest
I can honestly say with the 20" bar the 441 screams and I am VERY happy with the investment.
I cut about 18 cords this past winter with my 290 and I thought that thing was awesome, but wow. I can cut a truck load of wood with one tank of fuel in the 441, cuts faster, cleaner, and I am way less tired at the end of the day. 18-22" trees are no problem as its like cutting warm butter. I have noticed that my arms are less tired, my back hurts less, and I can process wood way more efficiently than before. The inside of the saw stays much cleaner as well as it shoots the shavings with way more force. As much as I like my 290, I think its going to get some well deserved rest
I can honestly say with the 20" bar the 441 screams and I am VERY happy with the investment.