MS 261 (and others)

[Trailoftears]

In case anyone is interested, there's a decent deal knocking about the internet for this saw and others.Its the older upgrade kit.You get 3 picco super chains+a 16" bar +the appropriate rim sprocket inc.Available only in 16".

On offer both from a chap on fleabay- Harry the cat,also a firm h.i.s.

Either way,it comes out @£65,which really, you'd pay for 3 chains alone! Interestingly the bar you get (standard rollomatic e)

Weighed side by side with the fancy 04 light bar,is actually lighter!

Hope this info is useful for someone.

[Dan Maynard]

I think it was FRJones I saw had this on offer a while back but they all sold pretty fast so missed it. Guess it's sort of obsolete with the new .325 narrow chain but as you say, at this price it's really a free bar and sprocket.

[Bob_z_l]

Cheers,

   eventually found it.

Stihl MS 261 chainsaw 16 inch 3/8 bar rim sprocket and 3 chains upgrade kit new

WWW.EBAY.CO.UK

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Cutting performance increases by about 20%. Only suitable for an MS 260 or MS261 with a rim sprocket.

 

Stihl MS 261 chainsaw 16 inch 3/8 bar rim sprocket and 3 chains upgrade kit new

 

Item :  204134550037

[HDAV]

Would this fit my ms250 with the correct sprocket?

[Trailoftears]

I cant see why not as long as you change your spur sprocket drum to a rim model (3/8).But dont take my word for it,your saw would certainly run the p.super chain happily enough I would think-its a 45cc saw I believe?

[Trailoftears]

Here's a piccy of the p.super rim supplied-on the right.On the left is the original ms261 .325 sprocket.

[HDAV]

So my saw has the older style sprocket I was looking for a new bar and chain and this deal is cheaper than a bar and single chain and a sprocket is £20? So still a good deal does this chain only work with that new style

sprocket? 

Edited November 8, 2022 by HDAV

[Trailoftears]

It does seem to be a rim only setup.

[HDAV]

Bummer a 261 sprocket is £37 at l&s so makes it over £100 if it fitted and that’s more than a bar couple of chains… shame oh well

Stihl Tuning Kit MS261

WWW.HISLTD.CO.UK

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Conversion kit for a faster cutting attachment (16 inch/40cm) for MS261 chainsaw. Ideal for harvesting pinewood...

 

[outonalimb]

10 hours ago, HDAV said:

Would this fit my ms250 with the correct sprocket?

Unfortunately, the ms250 and ms261 have different bar mounts so the bar wouldn't fit.