Which new saw?

[JPJ2108]

Hi guys

Im looking for a bit of advise regarding Chainsaw models: My Stihl MS 261 has packed in (crank shaft has gone).

And I'm looking for a suitable and similar spec replacement. I have been recommended 2 different brands: An ECHO CS4510- 15" and a Husqvarna 555 2018 model. I'm also looking to get a quote for a Stihl MS 261 and MS 362. I would love opinions on these models or if you would recommend any others? 

I work in a forest near Brecon felling all sizes of trees for firewood and occasional pole length for Pontrilas sawmills. My budget is around £500.00

Any info would be much appreciated 

[Rough Hewn]

New 261 or second hand 461 depending on tree size.
[emoji106]

[carlos]

did your 261 die because of needle bearing failure?

the echo  CS-501SX has a better spec than the echo you mentioned, they are nice saws, the antivibes arnt so good and dont last. and the chain brake mecanism is a bit weak, but the engines seem super relablie.

had a go with a husky 550 and to be honest it felt a bit nicer than the above echo but it is an auto tune saw and some people seem to have trouble with them, although we have a 560xp auto tune and that has been fine

carl

 

[Ratman]

Can you not rebuild your current 261 or has it done piston and pot too?

[gary112]

I,d go for a Husky 550xp great saws and i,ve had no problems with any of mine except normal wear and tear also got 560xp and thats the same

[carlos]

36 minutes ago, Ratman said:

Can you not rebuild your current 261 or has it done piston and pot too?

we got a pretty high quote for a new crank and labour .

[Ratman]

£160 ish for a genuine crankshaft if you feel like having a bash yourself ?‍♂️

[Ratman]

https://www.lsengineers.co.uk/crankshaft-assembly-for-stihl-ms261.html

Have a look at this page, will give you a good idea towards cost of doing it yourself, and all genuine parts too [emoji106]

[Husqvarna King]

550 or 560, if I only had one saw it would be a 560?

[Stubby]

Just now, Husqvarna King said:

550 or 560, if I only had one saw it would be a 560?

Same .