550xp or ms 261

[Stubby]

Just now, Khriss said:

' I put it to you Mr Stubby , and remember you are still under oath , yr age is exactly 68 '   K

68 and a bit M'lud .

[Spruce Pirate]

Have used both recently,  550 mk2 wipes the floor with the 261 in small conifers and 1st thinnings.  Arb might be different, but for commercial forestry work I'd go 550 mk2 every time.

[Stubby]

Just now, Spruce Pirate said:

Have used both recently,  550 mk2 wipes the floor with the 261 in small conifers and 1st thinnings.  Arb might be different, but for commercial forestry work I'd go 550 mk2 every time.

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[Puffingbilly413]

2 hours ago, gary112 said:

Makita/Dolmar? (otherwise 550xp)

I have the 6100 too.  It's an outstanding saw.  I've used a 261 quite a lot too and it is considerably lighter - but I don't think it has quite the same grunt.  Very good saw too though.

 

Not used the 550 but seen them in use often enough and they cut well.

 

I suppose the ideal solution is to get hands on first on a pal's saw and see what you prefer?

[gary112]

12 minutes ago, Puffingbilly413 said:

I have the 6100 too.  It's an outstanding saw.  I've used a 261 quite a lot too and it is considerably lighter - but I don't think it has quite the same grunt.  Very good saw too though.

 

Not used the 550 but seen them in use often enough and they cut well.

 

I suppose the ideal solution is to get hands on first on a pal's saw and see what you prefer?

As you say the 6100 has a lot of grunt and very nice to use,i also have a couple 550xp and really do like them,i bought the little Makita for this seasons hedgelaying and really can,t fault that either