Stihl ms 461 R vs. Makita ea 7900 p Bone Stockers

I had started both of these saws previously to get them warmed up a little. Not sure why the 7900 was such a bear to restart....
The 461 had a little bit tougher go in the knots with the first runs being equal but the 7900 being way low tuning wise. Knots can easily cost a second or two.
In the second runs, the 461 was still dealing with a pretty good knot contingency where the Makita was not and came in a couple of seconds quicker.
The spring mounts in the Makita have it pulsating a little bit more with an aggressive chain I noticed as well.
I had run these two in another head to head were the knots were not a factor and the times were just about exact. The 461s come rebroke in where the Makita/Dolmar saws do not. This 461 has about a tank on it while the Makita has only burnt a few oz. That would be a testimony to the Makita....
Published numbers: Stihl 461 is 6.0 hp. Makita 5.75 hp.
They seem pretty close to the same to me.
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