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Agree, the Stihl 261 is a good saw but it doesn't sound like you need that sort of power and it's out of budget. If you can stretch to the 241, I'm guessing that would do for you.

 

For what you get and for what you need. I'd strike the 181 off the list. Ok for small stuff. Pruning small trees, topping posts, etc. But if it's upto 12" on a regular basis, you'll be replacing the 181, (and Husky equivalent) soon. The oil pumps are twaddle on the 171/181 - cheap but twaddle. And like the 171 & 211, they leak oil almost from new; it's wear on the pick-up pipe. Stay clear of the easy chain tensioners. They have plastic cogs that wear quick.

 

 

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Stihl 241 is a pro grade saw (better construction, adjustable oiler and better power to weight ratio) than some of the other saws you've mentionned.  I'd throw the Dolmar PS-420 SC into the mix, on a 14" bar it'll fly and is a rugged and dependable saw, amazon has a price of £330 to give you an idea, but Shavey on here is the man to contact.  Depends on how much dealer support is important to you.

 

I really don't like tool less chain adjusters, minimal benefit but plenty of downside.

 

Easy start/start assist however, I really like. Having had shoulder issues and various surgeries the jerk/grab of some 2 strokes is the one thing that can really aggravate it. I've never had an issue with these types of recoil starter, they add about 100g weight and 10mm width to most saws, well worth it for me. The Huskie versions I've seen have 4 lugs against 2 on the regular version so may be more durable by speading the wear?

 

Stihl's Elasto-start is just a starter handle with some give in it, Ergo-Start is spring assisted.

Dolmar above is a full spring assist iirc.

Huskie, Smart Start is just a combined choke/start switch, not a recoil assist. Husky documentation and dealers frequently muddle this with their assisted start. Those models have an "E" designation, often lumped together with tool less chain adjusters.

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