CincyBurner
Minister of Fire
The OP mentioned cutting needs of 5-6 cords/ year, and much from wood scrounges so decision might be based on typical size encountered. If smaller diameter wood, I'd be very satisfied with MS 261 (lightweight Pro saw at 50cc).
Test run some larger saws to see if it's really what you need.
I agree with Medic, that the M-Tronic saw performance is excellent. The MS 462 is almost 3 lbs heavier than my MS 260, but is very well balanced and with good ergonomics and is a pleasure to run (even at my age of 50+). In past I never would have considered purchase of 70cc saw, but the new Stihl saws with their great power-to-weight ratio changed that, and took MS 362 out of consideration.
Stihl also has a new offering, the 67cc MS 400 (with magnesium piston) that might be worth considering. It has the same power-to-weight as MS 462 - 1.4 kg/ kW, and about half pound lighter than the 462).
Test run some larger saws to see if it's really what you need.
I agree with Medic, that the M-Tronic saw performance is excellent. The MS 462 is almost 3 lbs heavier than my MS 260, but is very well balanced and with good ergonomics and is a pleasure to run (even at my age of 50+). In past I never would have considered purchase of 70cc saw, but the new Stihl saws with their great power-to-weight ratio changed that, and took MS 362 out of consideration.
Stihl also has a new offering, the 67cc MS 400 (with magnesium piston) that might be worth considering. It has the same power-to-weight as MS 462 - 1.4 kg/ kW, and about half pound lighter than the 462).