Summary:
This is a great saw for the person who needs a larger saw. This is the higher tech version of the older 044 and 440 series saw in the past. It is the next generation in chainsaw technology.

Strengths:
Extremely smooth and vibration free saw. Lots of power and torque in this easy handling saw

Weaknesses:
none found

Summary:
love the low vibe in the big saw

Strengths:
it has the power... can go all day. low/no vibe

Weaknesses:
none

Summary:
very satisfied-

Strengths:
great power-nice idle-no vibration- nice quality saw- nice improvements vs the older ms440- this is the new generation of saws!!

Weaknesses:
none as of yet

Summary:
a very good saw

Strengths:
smooth and powerful

Weaknesses:
weight

Summary:
Great saw easy start smooth running has the power to do almost anything

Strengths:
Smooth cuts great love the no vibration good fuel consumption

Weaknesses:
None that i have found

Summary:
great saw spend the extra money the 290 sucks the 260 pro is weak so buy a saw that you will own for life 361 or 441

Strengths:
dont buy anythiong less than the 361 or 441 the 460 is a little heavy

Weaknesses:
beast saw made none

Summary:
Awesome saw for anyone and pro's always will find a spot this saw, great value and no or low vibe.It's a STIHL!

Strengths:
Almost no vibe! plenty of power and i run a 26"bar no sweat, love the new air filtration system,runs great all day and an awesome felling saw or for cutting those big rounds/wheels/bucking!.

Weaknesses:
don't forget to kick the dust away or you'll get buried.

Summary:
Very happy with the saw and its performance you get what you pay for with the ms 441. 18 to 20 inch bar its one bad dude. If you want to run over a 20 inch bar even though the 441 will do it with out a problem i would step up to the ms 460.

Strengths:
great saw cuts faster then my old 044 not quite as fast of cutting as the ms 460 But pretty darn close. has a mean sound to it when running. Idles smooth raps quick lots of power. No vibrations at all. Little more compact then the 044 and 460 weights about the same. Easy on fuel starts easy. I run an 18 in bar and with an 18 its balance is spot on. The 20in is a little nose heavy. My only heat is wood so i cut a lot every year. I have had several stihls the 441 and the 046 460 are my favs. I getting ready to sell my 044 and buy another 441 for a back up. Cant go wrong with the 441. Side note the ms 361 i was very dissapointed in it not near the saw i thought it would be at all. The 441 im super happy with it.

Weaknesses:
Little on the heavy side but what does one except with a saw the size of the 441. If you want something that dont mess around and cuts supper fast in any type of wood then they are going to be a little heavy.

Summary:
Good all around saw. Great anti-vib that has been added with the 441. Good saw if only one saw is being used (although I might shy towards recommending the 361 for most single saw users). Great on fuel consumption. Can take just about anything you throw at it - have a 28" bar on it.

Strengths:
Great power for mid-range saw. Good anti-vib system. Great fuel consumption. Good power to weight ratio.

Weaknesses:
None.

Summary:
seen a few owners of husky 372 model stop for fuel and oil b4 441. same chain new on either saw, 441 will win every time.

Strengths:
16-32 inch bar. side chain adjustment. adjustable oiler. easy on fluids. big on power and run time for firewood cutters. air filter system a must have

Weaknesses:
having to run it with huskys running near by

Summary:
Great saw. Used to own an older 041 Stihl, and a couple of 100cc Poulans, the 441 is far superior to all of these.

Strengths:
Lots of power for a mid size saw, no problem running a 28" bar. Very quick with a 20"

Weaknesses:
None so far

Summary:
love this saw wouldnt want anything else

Strengths:
power!!! power!! power!!!

Weaknesses:
restrictive exhaust.. i ported it and tons more power

Summary:
Dont buy a ms441 it will only WEAR OUT!! Run new chain and still cut like a old fart...

Strengths:
Good for cutting fire wood!! Not logging. good on gas.

Weaknesses:
No Stump power for the weight. Iam a everyday log cutter. I went through two brand new ms441 in about 3 years. They wear down quick, I went to 460 alot better saw.

Summary:
Dont buy this saw. Stihl go back to the 440.

Strengths:
Lots of power. it is a large saw

Weaknesses:
The only parts that fit the 440 and the 441 are the bar nuts, bar, and chain. This is very inconvienient since this saw is supposed the replace the 440. I am not happy with this saw. Its bulky, its heavy, but worst of all it falls apart. too many moving parts and technology that is not yet perfected. If you want a good saw go with the 460. If the 460 goes away our Hotshot crew will probably go with Husky saws.

Summary:
awesome

Strengths:
lots

Weaknesses:
none

Summary:
Recomended. I would buy again.

Strengths:
No vibration at all. Easy on fuel. Can run longer (read cut more wood) than 460 due to these 2 things.Replacements parts are fast to recieve and resonably priced.

Weaknesses:
Bogs down if you try to push it through. Not much aftermarket still yet. Cost to much.